Serene Holistic Wellness - Bracebridge, Ontario

Alex S.

It’s hard to find the words to describe how wonderful Serene was during our postpartum experience. We welcomed Serene into our home days after the birth of our second child and it felt like we had known her forever. She brings a beautiful calm energy. Serene provided reflexology sessions to help balance hormones etc., meal prep, light cleaning and did some laundry for us and it was so helpful during the vulnerable and quiet days and weeks following birth. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend hiring Serene. It will be the best thing you do for yourself & your family postpartum.

Amy S.

I am forever grateful for this magical soul, Serene!

Before I reached out to Serene, I had a lot of worry and fear about this birth, epidurals, etc. as I had quite a traumatic experience with my previous delivery. From our first online messages to our extra big goodbye postpartum hug she was there every step of the way. She has this calm demeanour and sincerity that completely rids the body of any anxiety. At one point during my birth I hit a point and said, Serene I don't think I can do this. She looked at me with calm and confident eyes and reassured me that I could. She suggested new positions, breathing techniques and performed reflexology. Those hands are magical and she's so intuitive with her clients' needs. We worked in perfect harmony as a team with the doctors and nurses. She felt like a close friend I've had for years. She completely reversed any fears I had and turned me into a "birth goddess" as she called it. I love my husband to death but I honestly couldn't have done it without Serene!

Romina G.

We were so lucky and are grateful to have had Serene as our doula for the births of our two boys. Each labour experience was very different (18+ hour labour and Emergency C section vs. 6 hour labour by induction and VBAC) and Serene brought the exact energy I needed at both. Her strengths during my labours were being calm, powerful, and accommodating/anticipating needs.

Serene is aptly named - she was the calm we needed while I was trying to cope with rushes. She was also the calm my nervous husband needed. I appreciated this trait the most about her presence at both labours. In addition to always being calm, she was also incredibly joyful. This was a lovely energy combination for me as I was trying to think of each passing rush as one less to finally meeting my baby.

She was also marvellously powerful as a support partner during rushes. There was a moment of immense relief when she arrived for T's birth because I felt like an expert had arrived (my husband is lovely but useless during labour) and would guide us through this intense experience. She knew where to apply counter pressure, guide my hips, and advocate for me when I stated that the gas was not working.

During both labours, Serene followed every wish I expressed ("Please hold my hand", "I need to swing my hips", "I need to be on a bed", "I need to be on all fours", "I need to take off all clothes") with immediate accomodation and support. While Serene was wonderfully accommodating, she was also excellent at anticipating when I needed ice water, wanted pictures, or was hungry for more snacks after delivering.

Another part of Serene's care that I greatly appreciated was the follow up home visit. It was really nice (and fun!) to recount the labour in detail and discuss each of our experiences.

If I were expecting again, I would find a way for Serene to join us in Vancouver for the birth. I highly highly highly recommend working with Serene.

Jared D.

Serene is Amazing! My wife and I became quick friends even before our birth. Her confidence, calmness and general kindness were exactly what we were looking for in a doula. Her presence at our birth was invaluable and we would recommend her energy and expertise to anyone and everyone. Serene is a wonderful person, mother and friend.

Cobi E. S.

Serene is such a gift to this community!

She deeply understands the concept of a ‘mama village’, and does everything she can to bring back the support of a mama village to her clients.

She’s the kind of caring and gentle soul you want in your birth space as a doula, and yet can be that strength in advocacy in times of need.

She was able to clearly articulate what my options were as they unfolded during my son’s birth. Even though we went over and talked about my wishes, she knew how to handle the curveballs thrown at me.

In the emotional throes of delivery (and the days leading up to it), she handled my concerns of fear and disappointment with grace and compassion.

She is incredible at what she does and has been able to tap into her gift.

Thank you, Serene, from the bottom of my heart.

Krystal S.

How do I put into words the incredible impact that Serene made on our family during my last weeks of pregnancy & birth? Let me say this. Serene always centred my wishes & hopes for this birth (of our second babe, a beautiful daughter). I never felt judged or that my wishes were greeted with anything but care & compassion. She helped me to work through past birth trauma from my first birth by asking meaningful questions, and I felt fully supported in her care. She is wise. She navigated our COVID era birth with respect and nimbleness (rules kept changing) and she worked beautifully with our midwifery team (Midwives of Muskoka / Sarah Jean + Barb). During the birth, she knew when to offer hands-on care and when to hover nearby, allowing me to birth in my own power. She was able to support my toddler & husband while I was in labour. Serene, we will forever be grateful to have had access to your care during this wild time in our lives. Muskoka is so lucky to have you. Thank you!

Katrina F.

I've had distance Reiki from Serene, and it always makes me feel lighter, and more ready to take on whatever I'm dealing with. Serene's nurturing energy makes me feel safe, held, and restored. Her warmth and smile light me up, and her intuitive insights are always spot on! If you're seeking someone to hold space for you, and to remind you who you are and why you're here, I highly recommend Serene!

Kiera S.

Serene is the epitome of a true nurturer. She has held space for me in the best and worst of times, always seeming to know just what to say and how to listen. During our reflexology and Reiki sessions, I have felt deeply relaxed. It's an hour where I can rest and rejuvenate or chat and laugh, always leaving with intuitive insights and more energy. I adore Serene and can't imagine my healing journey without her. If you're looking for an empathic, open-hearted doula, reflexologist, and Reiki practitioner, you've found her!