As an experienced UK-trained midwife with a deep passion for supporting families, Louise is dedicated to empowering women and families during one of the most significant moments of their lives—pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Louise approaches each family’s journey as a partnership, respecting their individual choices and needs. By fostering open communication and trust, she ensures families feel empowered to make informed decisions about their birth and care. A significant part of her career was shaped by her experience in Tanzania, where she immersed herself in local birth practices, learning how cultural sensitivity, community support, and a trusting relationship with the natural process of birth can lead to truly empowering experiences. This experience broadened her view of childbirth, always respecting autonomy and well-being. As a certified perinatal mental health specialist, Louise deeply values the emotional and psychological needs of families during the perinatal period. By integrating this expertise with her midwifery experience, she provides comprehensive support that addresses both physical and emotional needs.

Pamma has practiced meditation and mindfulness for over 20 years, and is a graduate of the Mindfulness Mentor Training Program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. She is a certified health and life coach and is the owner and founder of Rewire Your Brain Coaching for health and happiness. Having overcome almost 15 years of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Pamma understands the stress and overwhelm that can come with life’s demands. Through both her own personal experience as well as the experience of her clients, Pamma knows first hand how mindfulness meditation can help us not only cope with anxiety, fear and other difficult emotions but can also help us to awaken to deeper peace, joy and happiness in our lives. Her mindfulness meditation classes focus on listening to the sensations of our own unique experiences both internally and externally with the goal of being more present in our everyday life. She is passionate about empowering others to discover the power we all have within, and the wondrous beauty of this sacred life we are living. When she is not teaching or coaching, she enjoys hiking, skiing, time in nature, and hanging out with her son, husband and dog, Mojo.

Christine Crook is one of our Co-Founders, a fierce momma bear, and is passionate about the world of birth and postpartum. Christine has been a birth and postpartum doula for 10 years and she has worked with over 200 families, supporting them throughout the entire birthing process. For 6 years, Christine ran the Ottawa branch for a doula agency and uses her expertise to support the members of Rooted Family Wellness Centre. Christine is also a proud ally to the LQTQ2S+ community and fosters a community of love and support for all expecting and new families. Christine's leadership and expertise provide a safe space for families and she also teaches Preparing for Baby classes and provides New Parent Support at Rooted Family Wellness Centre.

Erin Kasungu is one of our Co-Founders at Rooted Family Wellness Centre and an experienced birth and postpartum doula. Erin is also a pre/postnatal fitness specialist helping clients on their wellness journey no matter their fitness level. She is committed to helping parents feel prepared, informed and supported in their birth experience. She believes that parents must prepare their whole self for their birth and baby. That includes the mind, body, and most importantly, the heart (and having a sense of humour too!).

Désirée is a health and wellness professional offering a range of services to support individuals in their journey towards optimal health. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Fertility Support Practitioner, Birth & Labour Doula and Yoga Instructor, Désirée has developed a broad skillset and specialised knowledge in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga. Having relocated to Canada, Désirée made a career transition from education to health and wellness. She completed her studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and has since provided support to individuals of all ages experiencing various health concerns, including gastrointestinal issues, anemia, osteoporosis, menopause, surgery recovery, blood sugar control, stress and anxiety, hormonal imbalances, fertility, and more. Désirée's passion for perinatal nutrition and yoga led her to obtain certifications as a perinatal yoga instructor and doula. This has allowed her to provide comprehensive support to individuals struggling with their cycles, trying to conceive, going through pregnancy, labour, healing postpartum, and raising a new life. Désirée firmly believes that everyone deserves to feel their best and receive care at their most vulnerable, and that every new child deserves the best start in life. In her practice, Désirée adopts a holistic approach, seeing the client as a whole, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. She uses evidence-based information and educates her clients to empower them towards optimal health. Désirée's philosophy is centered on providing the highest level of care and support to her clients, with the goal of promoting wellbeing and improving their quality of life.

Sandra was introduced to yoga over 20 years ago and has always turned to the practice when needing to connect to herself and feel more grounded. When she discovered Yin during a period of time when she felt burnout, it became a vital part of her daily routine where she found peace in her day. Yin reminds us that the breath controls the mind and the mind controls the body. When we slow the mind we begin to notice how we really feel, our muscles relax, our anxiety is reduced, we feel calm and more in control of our emotions. It's also an amazing way to end your day! As a Registered Early Childhood Educator, Sandra has worked with children for over 35 years, combining her passion for yoga with her lifelong love of supporting children seemed a natural partnership. Sandra enjoys bringing families together to share in an activity that teaches lifelong skills that benefit children and adults alike. Each class provides the opportunity to learn self-regulation skills, increase communication, increase coordination, encourage positive body image, increase confidence, and most of all, have fun together!

Joanna Henderin is a Certified Music Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. Her passion for music, yoga, and child development coalesce to offer a warm and relaxing environment for parents and babies to learn and bond together through singing, touch and play. Joanna was fortunate to be introduced to yoga as a child, via her mom’s VHS workout collection. She began a daily practice during University as a way to manage piano performance anxiety, and felt yoga's positive effects in all aspects of her life. She completed her first 250 hour training in 2009 and has taught Ashtanga, Yin, Vinyasa, and Slow Flow classes since then. A lifelong learner, Joanna is currently completing her 500 hour Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist teacher training. She is particularly passionate about sharing yoga practices which support fertility, the nervous system, and mental health. Joanna’s classes will leave you feeling refreshed, settled, and reconnected with your body’s inner wisdom. Outside of yoga, Joanna enjoys cooking, hiking, playing piano, and spending time with her spouse and 5 year old daughter.