Ashley Burns, Meditation & Yoga Instructor
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Connect with and learn more about Ashley and her offerings here:
Shania Collins, Licensed Therapist & Doula
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Shania (she/her) is a Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona and is a SMC-Trained Doula who enjoys supporting individuals and families along their healing and birthing journeys. Shania primarily works with the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent communities.
Iya Ifafunke Osunfunke, Priestess & Educator
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An initiated priestess in the West African Orisa tradition from Nigeria. A born educator with a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Psychology. Iya Ifafunke has traveled to various countries to connect to people from different cultures. Her ex
Iya Ifafunke Osunfunke, Priestess & Educator
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An initiated priestess in the West African Orisa tradition from Nigeria. A born educator with a Master’s in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Psychology. Iya Ifafunke has traveled to various countries to connect to people from different cultures. Her experiences have assisted her greatly in her life’s purpose to help others within the community.
Tonja Payne, LMT & Doula
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Tonja Payne is a licensed massage therapist, spiritual entrepreneur, and doula who is passionate about helping others achieve optimal wellness and healing. Based in Phoenix, AZ., Tonja has been serving her community for the past three years, earning a reputation for her compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.
Teresa Cabrera, Health & Wellness Specialist
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Teresa Cabrera is a Tawantinsuyo, Indigenous Colombiana, Doula/Comadre, Birth Assistant at Blossom Birth Center, Lactation Peer Counselor, Nutritionist, Womb Nurturer, Herbalist, Community and Plant-based Food Advocate, Volunteers prenatal and postpartum education and support at Ma
Teresa Cabrera, Health & Wellness Specialist
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Teresa Cabrera is a Tawantinsuyo, Indigenous Colombiana, Doula/Comadre, Birth Assistant at Blossom Birth Center, Lactation Peer Counselor, Nutritionist, Womb Nurturer, Herbalist, Community and Plant-based Food Advocate, Volunteers prenatal and postpartum education and support at Maggie’s Place, a Village Mother with MODABA and a Comadre/Auntie with Cihuapactli Collective.
Danita Jackson, MA, MS
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Danita is the President of Arizona Birth Network, a nonprofit focused on providing birthing families with education, advocacy, and support while navigating their birthing journey. Arizona Birth Network hosts in-person and virtual meetings to connect families with resources, providers, and other famil
Danita Jackson, MA, MS
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Danita is the President of Arizona Birth Network, a nonprofit focused on providing birthing families with education, advocacy, and support while navigating their birthing journey. Arizona Birth Network hosts in-person and virtual meetings to connect families with resources, providers, and other families sharing similar experiences. Learn more about our work by visiting arizonabirthnetwork.org.
Dr. Hanifah Muhammad, NMD
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Dr. Hanifah T. Muhammad is a naturopathic family physician, acupuncturist, health educator, birth worker and community advocate working in the Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas. Her work is centered around empowering individuals, families and communities to restore health, vitality and prosperi
Dr. Hanifah Muhammad, NMD
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Dr. Hanifah T. Muhammad is a naturopathic family physician, acupuncturist, health educator, birth worker and community advocate working in the Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas. Her work is centered around empowering individuals, families and communities to restore health, vitality and prosperity. She also works with communities of color, locally and internationally, to change systems of oppression, discrimination and social injustice, including food insecurity, homelessness, and reproductive justice, to restore freedom, justice, equality, and overall community wellness. Dr. Muhammad is a mom, wife-widow, poet, dancer, artist, and singer, who comes with a wealth of lived and learned experiences that she offers up to her families and communities to encourage, inspire and help them heal and balance what needs attention and care.
Keva Walker, BA
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Keva is a partner, mother, veteran, full time college attendee and ultimately student of life. Tune into her podcast: Your Sol Sista to hear her words of wisdom that to uplift, empower, and hold space for those who wish the same freedom for themselves. Join her in the
laborius journey to your higher self.
Rosalind Akins, LMT
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Ms. Rosalind is a mother, a community organizer, a licensed massage therapist and colon hydrotherapist just to name a few. She is well known in the community for her loving heart and eloquence. She walks with intention, uses her love to heal and always strives to be in right relationship.
FATIMA MUHAMMAD ROQUE, MPH
To learn more click on the FATIMA tab in the navigation options.
Aria Hernandez, Mom-trepreneur
Aria is a loving wife, mother of 6 and a business woman. The is the owner of Cactus Valley Tax Services, where she offers tax preparation services to our community with knowledgeable information to make informed decisions. When she is not being a wife, mom or business woman you can find her in the garden or working on a passion project.
Chanel Shows, Birth Sister
Chanel (she/her) is a Queer, Black and Japanese Birth Sister, Certified Blactation Educator, Behavioral Health student, and aspiring IBCLC and midwife. She is passionate about supporting families throughout their reproductive journeys through loving conversation, warming foods and teas. She is the founder of Kazu
Chanel Shows, Birth Sister
Chanel (she/her) is a Queer, Black and Japanese Birth Sister, Certified Blactation Educator, Behavioral Health student, and aspiring IBCLC and midwife. She is passionate about supporting families throughout their reproductive journeys through loving conversation, warming foods and teas. She is the founder of Kazue Birth Sister, which offers doula support and care to families throughout the Phoenix area. Outside of her work, Chanel enjoys fermentation projects, baking breads, gardening and spending time with her chosen family and babies!
Christa Roberts, Birthworker
Christa (they/them); is a Black, queer, non-binary birthworker serving communities of color in the Phoenix are through their practice Altalune Mystics. They are a full-spectrum birthworker, incorporating traditional bodywork and herbal support into their services. A certified childbirth and Blactation educator,
Christa Roberts, Birthworker
Christa (they/them); is a Black, queer, non-binary birthworker serving communities of color in the Phoenix are through their practice Altalune Mystics. They are a full-spectrum birthworker, incorporating traditional bodywork and herbal support into their services. A certified childbirth and Blactation educator, Christa finds their passion in teaching and supporting community through all stages of their journey. When not being surrounded by their village, they enjoy being outside and finding ways to create.
Website: https://www.altalunemystics.com/
Peace & Blessings,
Christa Roberts (they/she)
Holistic Birthworker & Intentional Care
hello@altalunemystics.com
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