supporting your journey

let me guide you toward your own inner wisdom. i care deeply for people and love to help them connect with their bodies, breath, and minds.

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  • We chose to hire Erica as our prenatal & birth, and postpartum doula for the birth of our second child. Having an empowering birth was really important to me, since my first didn't go as I expected. Friends of mine recommended I consider a doula to help do just that. As someone that's quite private and still learning to rely on help, I contemplated the decision for some time, and all I can say is how glad I was that we chose to hire Erica and also to attend her pre-natal yoga series (which I loved). Erica's speciality - outside of her wealth of technical knowledge and helpful tools - is that she really provides a comfortable space for you to be heard without judgement, so together you can figure out what you want your birth to be like and how to prepare. For me, it was an empowered birth. I feel the prep work, her availability to text or call, and her presence at the birth (along with ideal baby cooperation) really lead to the outcome I dreamed of. For that, I can't thank her enough. Postpartum, her openness and genuine helpfulness make her so easy to talk to and be around. She’s incredibly nonjudgmental, and you immediately feel supported rather than evaluated. I felt genuinely cared for once my husband was back to work, and that is priceless. I like that she noticed the simple things, like when I went into the baby's room after a visit to realize she spied the water bottle and had it filled up. If you are considering a doula, I sincerely cannot recommend her highly enough. She is made for what she does. Thank you, Erica.

    —Nicole & Erol D.

  • We had Erica as our prenatal and birth doula this fall. Erica was an incredible support throughout the entire experience. Our questions were always welcomed and met with extra resources, advice or a gentle chat where needed. She is extremely knowledgeable, non-judgmental, kind, accessible, resourceful and very personable. She helped us feel prepared and empowered with information that we were able to use to advocate for our own choices during birth and leading up to the day. I am very happy to have found her support and would highly recommend Erica, she is a true gem!

    —Laura B.

  • Being a first time mom is extremely overwhelming and having Erica as part of our post partum care team made us all feel more at ease. Not only did Erica help out around the home by completing food preparation and light housework, she would help with the baby so I could take some time to reset and take a few moments to breathe - without judgement. The support that Erica provided cannot be overstated, we are endlessly thankful for the support she provided our family. Anyone who hires Erica will have a safe, calming, and supportive presence during the post partum period.

    -Ashley N.

  • Erica's post-natal yoga is more than stretching! Shes knowledgeable, comforting, and hands on with your baby. She gives you an environment to connect with other like-minded moms, while spending time with your baby and gaining back your strength 🤍

    —Meaghan F.

  • Speaking from the Fathers point of view: Erica was hired as our birth Doula and I could not recommend her enough. I had no expectations about the birth of my first child except that it would be extremely overwhelming. I felt a lot of it would be out of my control and I knew very little about birth. That was far from how I felt in the birthing room. We were given a lot of quality information during our home visits, e-mail and text. Her knowledge of labour positioning, breathing and recognizing the key moments were nothing but professional. She helped set up the room in such a way to allow us to be as peaceful as we could and enjoy the whole experience. She went above and beyond. Erica helped me understand my power in the delivery room, to be the ultimate support person for my partner. To be her voice when she is unable to speak. To advocate for her and the baby during their most vulnerable time. Lessons I can use for the rest of my life. The calming demeanor that Erica holds was an incredible help, to guide us through this new chapter. Our baby girl is safely with us today and I feel Erica was an integral part of that happening for us.

    - Lee H.

  • I took prenatal yoga with Erica for 12 weeks, up until I was 37 weeks pregnant. I found the classes not only beneficial for my physical health, but Erica also focused on our mental health during pregnancy, labour and delivery. During my own labour I found myself using the breathing techniques I learned in yoga to regroup and focus. She always made herself available to talk to after class, and welcomed any questions. I highly recommended Erica to support any women through their pregnancy.

    —Jessica R.

  • This was my 1 successful pregnancy after 3 unsuccesful pregnancy. I was nervous about labour and I knew I needed support for myself and my partner. I met Erica early in my pregnancy and my partner and I decided she will be a great fit for our needs. Erica offered support during labour but also before and after with various home visits. She provide a varieties of resources to make inform decisions. She has a non-judgmental approach while adapting to your needs and desires. Having Erica during my labour was a game changer for me. She brought a bagage of knowledge to help me feel comfortable during my labour. Erica can help you with position, advocacy and your wellbeing. I highly recommend Erica if you would like to have a positive and memorable delivery. Her presence made this experience unforgivable for me and my partner (positively!). I will hire Erica again, if I have another pregnancy! P.S. She also took pictures/videos of my labour. How awesome is that!! I have now memories that I will cherish for ever.

    - Maude P.

  • I did a couple sessions of Erica's prenatal class, we were actually pregnant the same time! What I loved the most about her classes was how she discussed how natural of an act child birth is and how she showed us there's more to pelvic floor exercises than kegels! My pelvic floor thanks you!

    —Danielle M.

  • I hired Erica for her birth doula services and she was phenomenal! Thanks to her guidance and support both in the last trimester and then through labour and delivery, I had such a positive birth experience. I felt prepared to handle each bump or tough decision along the way. Great advice, excellent resources and tools, and best of all, a calming presence. Thank you!

    -Nicole F.

  • I took Erica’s prenatal yoga classes before the birth of my first child. I found her classes to be a balance of both calming and strengthening exercises. The breathing techniques she taught were something I reverted back to during my labour. Highly recommend.

    —Heather T.

  • We hired a doula for our supportive birth process as I heard it was vital for health and well being. After coming across many doula’s, me and my husband felt most comfortable with Erica and decided to move forward with hiring her. Erica went above and beyond for absolutely everything during my pregnancy, labor and birthing process. We talked about many different options such as emergencies and preferred outcomes during our birth so she was well prepared for the unexpected that happens during delivery. We cannot say enough good things about Erica. She is strong, polite, communicative, flexible and knowledgeable in her chosen field. You feel safe and secure with her presence and her timely delivery for birth support. Thank you Erica! We will be recommending you all throughout our community for such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

    - Kristen T.

  • I attended Erica’s prenatal yoga from 10 weeks to 32 weeks pregnant and every class made me feel stronger, more relaxed, and more connected to my baby. Erica creates a very welcoming, non-judgemental space and focuses on yoga poses to help with labour & carrying your little one. She adds a little education to each class and always makes time for each mamma to say a few words before class begins. Pregnancy is hard at times, there are amazing days and days that are so difficult you’re not sure how you’ll make it though, which makes attending a class like Erica’s SO important! Erica also uses some humour throughout her teachings which makes everyone loosen up and not take it all too seriously. When you meet Erica you’ll know immediately why she’s such a unique and awesome yoga instructor and soon to be doula!

    -Jessica W.

  • I did pre & post-natal yoga with Erica with my first child and am now attending prenatal again in my second pregnancy. Erica provides a calm and welcoming environment for both new and experienced yogis and moms/moms-to-be. Prenatal is quite informative while also fun. Erica is able to guide you through poses that you didn’t even realize your pregnant body needed and you always leave feeling better than you arrived. The feeling of community that is established is also a huge help during a time in your life that can be overwhelming. The same can be said for postnatal classes. My son loved going to classes with me. Erica made them special for both of us. My son loved when she’d sing and play music! She made me aware of common symptoms to watch for post-baby and I felt that everything that I did in the class was safe for my recovering body. Erica is a lovely person and teacher whose presence would make anyone feel happy, comfortable and supported. Her interest in pre and postnatal yoga as well as birth support is very evident. I would highly recommend her classes and support in the crazy journey that is having a baby! I’ll obviously be looking forward to round 2 of Mama & baby yoga as well!

    -Stephanie H.

  • Erica’s prenatal classes were an integral part of the comfortable pregnancy and delivery I experienced. She guided me through postures that were helpful for my body and for baby’s positioning, and she guided me through mindfulness techniques that kept me grounded and peaceful. In each prenatal yoga class Erica created a warm and inviting environment where expectant mothers could share and bond with each other, week after week. Erica also connected us with inspiring quotes to consider and informative literature to read, all in an environment of support, empowerment, and gentleness. I wholeheartedly recommend Erica to be part of any new mother’s journey.

    -Amy S.

more about me

“I am made and remade continually. Different people draw different words from me.” Virginia Woolf, The Waves

I am a yoga teacher and birth and postpartum doula located in St. John’s, NL. I am a mother of 3 and married to my soulmate. I love spending time in nature, reading fiction and poetry, working in my garden, and drinking good coffee. I am highly sensitive and empathetic, an introverted extrovert (or a manifesting generator if you’re into human design), and a little neurospicy.

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offerings

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yoga offerings

When you practice with me, my intention for you is to leave the mat feeling a little better than when you stepped onto it. I teach many styles of yoga, from meditative yin to sweaty vinyasa, but right now I’m focusing on folks in the perinatal period.

I offer prenatal and postnatal group classes in St. John’s, NL, as well as private one-on-one sessions.

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birth support

Birth is a portal into the unknown - let’s journey together! I can hold space for your emotions, help you prepare for birth, teach you and your partner coping strategies, provide physical comfort measures during labour, teach you breathing and relaxation techniques, and so much more.

Now booking Winter 2027 due dates.

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postpartum support

I want to help make things easier for you in this big life transition. I will listen to you and validate your feelings, help you navigate household tasks, make you something to eat, answer your questions and help you find evidence-based information, hold your baby while you shower or nap, play with your toddler, walk your dog, and so much more.

Now booking Fall 2026 and Winter 2027.

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