Meet Lorie Michaels:
Mentor, Educator, Doula, Advocate
Supporting families and doulas with compassionate, inclusive, evidence-based care.
I believe birthwork changes lives — not just for parents and babies, but for the doulas and birth professionals who walk alongside them. My journey into this work has been shaped by many roles: healer, bodyworker, Army veteran, doula, childbirth educator, and mentor. Each experience, both challenging and joyful, has deepened my ability to support others with compassion, skill, and humility.
For Families
Welcoming a baby is one of life’s biggest transitions, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Through Namaste Birth, I provide compassionate, inclusive care tailored to your family’s needs. From birth and postpartum doula support to bodywork, classes, placenta services, and coaching, my goal is to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident every step of the way.
For Doulas
Supporting families is meaningful work — and it’s even more powerful when you feel confident, prepared, and connected. Through the BirthPro Doula Training & Mentoring Collective, I offer mentorship, specialized trainings, business foundations, and peer support to help you grow a sustainable practice and thrive as both a doula and a leader.
Professional Highlights
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Founder, BirthPro Doula Training & Family Education
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15+ years supporting families and doulas nationwide
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Director of Education at Birthing Gently Premier Doula Agency (Boston)
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Founder of Arizona Community Doula Collective, a nonprofit collective expanding access to doula care
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Creator of advanced trainings focused on equity, trauma-informed care, and holistic practice
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Counselor in DV & Recovery Centers
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Polarity therapist, Reiki Master, EFT Practitioner
Credentials & Certifications
CD(DONA), LCCE, CLC, PMH-C, Body Ready Method® Pro, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, Postpartum Healing Lodge Doula, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Body Ready Birth® and Restore Your Core® Instructor, BA Psych, AA Chemical Dependency Counseling, DLI Korean Linguist
“Lorie’s calm, reassuring presence made all the difference in my birth. I felt supported, informed, and never alone.”
Jenny M.
“Postpartum was overwhelming until Lorie stepped in. Her guidance and care gave us the confidence to settle into parenthood with peace of mind.”
Barton H.
“The mentoring I received from Lorie was invaluable. She helped me navigate real challenges with clients and gave me tools to grow my practice.”
Lois W.
“Lorie brings wisdom, compassion, and practicality to every conversation. Her mentorship gave me the courage to step into doula work fully prepared.”
Brandi P.
Beyond my work, I love coastal life in New England, spending time with my family, and honoring the balance of adventure and grounding. I recently returned to my New England roots after living aboard a small sailboat in the Caribbean — always with big dogs at my side!
