My Journey to Holistic Women’s + Maternal Health & Wellness
In 2014, I was nearly 20 pounds overweight, overworked, in a relationship that was becoming increasingly violent, and experiencing crying on the floor-talking to God- severe menstrual cramps. I had no spiritual grounding, binge drinking, and had a minimal self-worth. My dad was nowhere to be found- though he was no longer in prison. My mom, who is forever the delight, was living in Brooklyn, NY and I was living in Michigan without any family. I did my grocery shopping at Walmart, not for a lack of funds but rather, because I knew absolutely nothing about nutrition.
Nevertheless, I was killing it at work, though but as you can imagine, that came with its fair share of anxiety and perfectionism. I became global lead buyer at a Big Three Automotive manufacturing company by the age of 24. Transitioned to Aerospace Global Supply Chain Management by 26. Traveled the world going to different manufacturing plants in Brazil, China, Korea, Japan. But God knew my purpose was greater- even before I did.
I wanted to share part of my story because I want you to know that where you are presently does not have to be indicative of your future. You can heal, you can grow, you can learn how to nourish yourself. You can release shame, doubt, and fear. You are your own healer and my role is to guide you and give you the tools that I've learned over the last 10 years of dedication to healing and nourishing my mind, body spirit and womb. I’m here to remind you that you are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul.
Healing is gradual, highs and lows but all on the path forward. I want you to remember that even when you perceive yourself moving backwards, you're still moving forward.
Slowly, but surely I began to lose weight, work less, drink less, eat more nutrient dense meals, healed severe menstrual cramps, healed from a benign tumor, and left a 10 year relationship. (That's a story for another day Chile). I started to learn about spirituality, self love, connect to my womb, God, and left my high-paying Corporate jobs-to my mom's utter shock. My experience as a woman began to brighten like the sun, and it showed on me physically and energetically because, like I said, God has a greater purpose. I was called to honor women in the most intimate ways possible. I became a Certified Holistic Doula and began walking on the journey of guiding women and families through the sacred transition of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. At my very first birth (post- training), the midwife didn't make it in time, and I caught the baby in the bathtub. He was born right into my arms. I wrote a beautiful article on this.
Once I become a Holistic doula, the entire world of Holistic Women's + Maternal Health and Wellness really began to blossom. I began to deep in my knowledge of herbs and natural medicine, nutrient dense foods, womb wellness and spirituality. I became a Certified Prenatal Yoga and Meditation teacher, a Sensuality and Intimacy Doula, and eventually a wise woman. Following God's plan for me, I have been blessed to guide hundreds of women and families to the wellness they desire in many different capacities: birthwork, 1:1 coaching, women’s health workshops, classes, yoga, childbirth education, meditation, speeches, and so much more- it's truly an honor.
I have been blessed to sit at the feet of some of the greatest teachers, Latham Thomas, Queen Afua, Krissy Shields, Chauncie Parchment, and Krystal Taylor, to name a few. I am always grateful to them for opening me up to my deeper self, to the ancestral wisdom, and to the knowledge and power that we all have inside of us. Your teachers are here to open you up to all have it already have within. As a teacher, I am here to help you learn how to heal and nourish your mind, body, spirit, and womb - specializing in menses pregnancy postpartum.
Our sacral chakra energy and our wombs require our love and attention. Let us connect. Let us nourish. Let us work with nature. Let’s tap into ancestral wisdom, and let us become anew. Empowered. Enlightened. Ethereal.
This is just a snippet into my journey. It is a story of triumph, resilience, healing , growth, empowerment, love, and abundance. I deeply know that we are all capable of healing and growing. Your life experiences can make you stronger and wiser-if you allow it to. My name is Désirée, and I am here to guide you into The Wellness You Desire. Much love.
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