welcome!

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Hey there, I’m Kiara !

I am a 500-RYT, RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher), a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula who is on track to receive DONA International certification.

However, my most important title is Mama. I am a mama to three little ones, so currently I am in a season of life where its busy, messy, yet so beautiful!

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My journey into the world of birth support is inspired by a profound belief that birth is a sacred moment in your life that is to be women-centered and upheld to the desires of the birthing mother.

I believe that postpartum and motherhood support is essential to all women. Mothering the Mother is needed to continue as it did with our ancestors.

I approach each birth and postpartum support with deep empathy, and an understanding that this is a momentous time in your life.

A mother will always remember how she was cared for during pregnancy, labour, childbirth, and postpartum.

Your emotions, concerns, and joys are at the forefront of our partnership.

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Why “alma"?

“Alma” in Spanish means soul. To me, the soul is our center, everything we do flows from it.

The journey to motherhood and the journey of motherhood is a soul altering one. As mothers we are challenged, changed, and reborn through each child.

Therefore, Alma Doula + Wellness is here for you as you change and grow.

As your fellow Alma Mama, I aim to provide each of you with the loving support whether through doula support, as your yoga teacher or as your new found mama friend.

Remember, it takes a village to raise a child, and you are not alone.

  • Pregnant woman and man standing in ocean, man holding woman's arm

    I have 3 amazing kids with my best friend and husband

  • Person surfing on small wave with another person in the background in the ocean, large waves in the distance.

    When I grow up I want to be with my husband and babies, barefoot, surfing, doing yoga, frolicking with our animals, and living off the land (lol)

  • Person practicing camel pose yoga in a studio, wearing a green crop top and white leggings with crisscross detail.

    I did not enjoy yoga the first time I tried it... but I kept trying and now look where I am!

  • Two women in traditional clothing with a baby in a rural landscape, mountain background, clear sky, and a dog nearby.

    I have worked in women and children's public health initiatives in Peru and Guatemala. I loved learning about how indigenous women value and see childbirth.

  • Family in front of ancient stone pyramid with cloudy sky background.

    One of the biggest adventures we have done was driving to the border of Mexico and Guatemala from Kitchener, Ontario in our Toyota Tundra truck with our at the time 1.5 and 2.5 year old and dog.

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  • Kiara is a RYT-500 HR and a RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) under Yoga Alliance. She also has various yoga certifications under her belt. She is a birth doula and postpartum doula that is on track to be registered with DONA International.

    She has a bachelors degree in Public Health from the University of Waterloo and a Masters degree in International Development from the University of Waterloo.

  • If you don’t know what you are looking for or need more information let’s chat! Fill out the contact form here and we can start.

  • Prenatal yoga focuses on yoga poses that are safe and beneficial during pregnancy. Often times in Kiara’s prenatal classes you will receive sprinkles of childbirth education as well as emotional support as a woman embarks on this journey towards motherhood.

  • Kiara’s main reason for offering mama + baby yoga is that she believes that motherhood is to not be done alone. Mama + baby yoga is a great way to create community, move your body, welcome peace in your mind and soul, and to have an out of the house bonding experience with your baby.

    Kiara’s mama + baby classes promotes inclusion, safety for all the motherhood conversations, she welcomes all the tears from mamas and babies, diaper changes and feedings. This hour of yoga is meant to promote self-care of mama where she does not have to worry anything.

  • I am an insured Yoga Teacher and Holistic Doula (Birth and Postpartum).