Meet Alison

Alison is a CAPPA trained postpartum doula and massage therapist whose approach to postpartum care is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the unique needs of each family during this transition of welcoming a new life! She is described by her clients as thorough, anticipatory, sincere, and knowledgeable. Alison believes that empowerment is such a crucial part of increasing the confidence that families need to embrace the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Having three sons of her own, she appreciates how multifaceted the preparation for a new arrival is, and that caring for the family holistically is a crucial part of the mother’s wellbeing during such a time of transition and healing. From emotional support to practical guidance on infant care, feeding, and self-care, Alison can help to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. Rest, relaxation, customized meals, and a nurturing touch are just some of the things Alison can provide during her time with your family.

Alison is trained in perinatal massage and is experienced in infant massage. She is a nationally certified child passenger safety technician (CPST) through Safe Kids Worldwide since 2015 and conducts child safety seat checks where parents and caregivers receive hands-on assistance for proper use of child restraint systems and safety belts. She can break down installation and usage considerations to you and other caregivers so that you are confident in your child(ren)’s transportation safety at any age, no matter who is transporting them.

Alison began babysitting a family of three boys at the age of ten with her older sister regularly for three years and during high school became a big sister and occasional babysitter to her two baby brothers. She never dreamed she would have three boys of her own (all two years apart!) but cannot imagine not being a #boymom. She is well-versed in the juggling required to manage a household with children of different ages and needs.

Due to her passion and natural talent for cooking, she contemplated culinary school but decided that Massage Therapy was a better fit due to the direct impact she could make on clients in a variety of settings and graduated from Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2006. Cooking remains a hobby and form of self-care. 

While growing her family, she pivoted and worked in the corporate world of financial services where she specialized in communications, large-scale event planning, team capacity planning, and execution of change management and recognition initiatives to drive leadership productivity and employee engagement. She learned so much, but went back to her heart work.