Jaydee
I've been working in the realms of birth and health for the past 25 years, and am passionate about bridging different models of healing together- facilitating an integrative model of care and empowered wellness.
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My background has included:
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2001-2007~ Midwifery Apprenticeship & Breastfeeding Training
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2004-2005~ DONA Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainings
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2009-2011~ Sacred Birthing Training & Board Member
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2009~ The Matrona's Midwifery Immersion degree as Holistic Midwife
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2011~ Bachelor of Arts and Science in Midwifery and Women’s Health, from The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA
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2009-2016~ Instructor of Midwifery and Administrator at The Matrona
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2010~ Co-founder of SQUAT Birth Journal
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2012~ Childbirth Educator instruction
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2013~ Registered Yoga Teacher credential through Wild Grace Arts
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2015~ Shiva Rea Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Teacher Certification
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2018~ Health at Every Size registered practitioner
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2019~ Open Heart Meditation Shamatha Vipasyanna Certified Instructor
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2019~ Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Certification and Mindfulness Training
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2019~ Brainspotting Phase I & II Trainings, BSP Developmental Trauma Training- Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
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2019~ WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Certification
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2020~ These Are My Hours Trauma-Informed Childbirth Educator Training & Certification
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2020~ Perinatal Mental Health Counselor training through Postpartum Support International
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2020~ Lactation Counselor training and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification/credential through the Center for Breastfeeding/Healthy Child Project
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2020~ EMT Basic Course Completion through AbTech Asheville
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2021~Founded the Appalachian Academy of Therapeutic Arts
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2022~BSP Advanced Children & Adolescents, Generational Brainspotting, Group Brainspotting, Moneyspotting & Perinatal Brainspotting Certificates
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2022~Founded the Appalachian Association of Therapeutic Arts
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I've worked for 20+ years as an Independent Midwife and Midwifery instructor, providing authentic, instinctual, spiritual perinatal support and education across North America.
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Personally, I am a mom to five bio kids and one step-child. Four of my five children were born at home with midwives, while my 3rd was a home Freebirth.
Beyond birth, I've spent time in my life working and playing as a Special Education & Home School Teacher, Raw Vegan Food Nutritionist & Caterer, and Board Member to Non-Profits such as Sacred Birthing, The Matrona Foundation and The Global Leadership Network.
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In 2015 I founded the non-profit, Trimeria, with my partner Jay, broadening my offerings into the realms of mental health and trauma care.
The Appalachian Academy of Therapeutic Arts, is my current home and latest endeavor! Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with my partner and six children, we are working to uphold freedom and a future for generations to come.
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