Holding Women through the Rites of Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum

“Melissa was an incredible instructor for my Doula training! She has so much knowledge and you can tell she has a true love and passion for what she does. She really created an incredible space for all of us to feel loved and comfortable to not only learn but to feel open to talking about our own experiences and to connect with all of the other doulas in training. I left the training every day full of excitement and gratitude for being able to be apart of her amazing training. I ended the training feeling confident in what I had learned from her in order to start my Doula career.”

“I took Melissa Chappell‘s Doula training a couple years ago. I am a grandmother and having had all C-sections when I was child-bearing age, it was not only informational and educational but very healing to me as a mother. Melissa has a way of endearing people to her and being able to guide them and teach them in a way that is very special. I would recommend her training to anyone who wants to be not only an educated and evidence-based Doula, but also a compassionate and caring Doula.”

“This doula training by Melissa is absolutely incredible! She brings such a calm, empowering presence with her and teaches you how to do the same for laboring women! There was a great variety in activities, yummy snacks and such a fun group of doulas working together for the same goal. It prepared me super well for my first births as a doula! I highly recommend this training to everyone who has a desire to become a doula!”

“I learned more at this doula training than I did in my entire other doula certification. I tell everyone I meet that wants to be a doula to go to Melissa’s training. She teaches hands on tips, business tips, tips about the birth community, etc! Such a valuable training! 🙏🏽🤍”

“I am so privileged to have been trained as a doula by one of the best midwives in the state of Utah. The things Melissa taught me and continues to teach me are invaluable parts of my approach to being a doula in my own business. Melissa is so knowledgeable and graceful about birth work. She is eager to impart her years of experience to others and she is such a talented teacher. The best part of her training is truly feeling like you matter to this work. Melissa and her team of professionals really make you feel like there is space for you in the birth world. She is intentional when she speaks to others, she is gentle with her words, and she is passionate about evidence based practices. And if you need any more evidence, she’s just a wonderfully bubbly person all around (and she’s an excellent cook!). Even if you don’t end up certifying with DONA, getting trained by Melissa is something you will never regret!”

“Melissa and her doula training opened a whole world full of information, experience, support, and love. Melissa teaches you not only what unconditional support, comfort measures, knowledge, and advocacy can do for other moms during pregnancy and labor, but also what it can do for you and your own experiences. I met a wonderful group of supportive women I still stay in touch with, and Melissa provided such a safe and positive environment for us to all be ourselves. If you are thinking of taking Melissa’s training, do it!!!”

“After just a couple moments after being in Melissa’s Doula training I felt like every penny of my investment was worth it. She was so educational and inspiring. I left with a TON of practical information and techniques about how I can best show up for my clients. Her experience as a Midwife and a successful business owner was invaluable! A week after training I found my first family to support as their Doula and I got all the resources from Melissa I needed to feels safe and confident supporting this family. If you keep thinking about whether or not this is a good fit for you, I promise it is. I’m confident to say you won’t find anything else like this out there.”

“I took the doula training class because for so long I wanted to be a doula but I did it mostly because my friend was doing it. Melissa changed my life that weekend, her knowledge, her kindness and her heart made me see women on another level and appreciate women’s bodies even more, our ability to create, help bring life into the world, care and nurture one another.”