Carrie Allen

Carrie is a Doula and a Registered Massage Therapist.  Her educational and professional background combined with her personal experience as a mother of two has guided her toward her passion for supporting families during the childbearing years.

B.A. Degree: Social Development Studies University of Waterloo
Diploma: Social Work, Renison College
Diploma: Massage Therapy, Sutherland-Chan School
Certificates: Pregnancy Massage, Infant Massage
Certificate: Doula Training, Doulas of North America (DONA)
Mother of two Children born with the assistance of Doulas

"When I first enrolled in University I was headed toward a career in psychological counselling.  After completing a diploma and degree in this field I became interested in physical healthcare and immediately enrolled in Massage Therapy.  I thoroughly enjoy my profession as a Massage Therapist and have always taken a special interest in working with pregnant women.  In the past I questioned whether my social work and psychology education had any relevency to my career, but I have recently come to realize that life does come full circle, as it is of tremendous value in my work as a Doula.  I believe that these earlier life choices along with my own personal experiences as a mother have all played a role in guiding me toward supporting young families.  It is my hope that through my work I enable mothers and fathers to have birth experiences that are truly satisfying and empowering.  As well, I endevour to help ease the physical and emotional transition into parenthood."