Soulful doulas

About Us

Doulas are invaluable allies for expectant parents, providing the emotional support, practical assistance, and advocacy they need to have a positive and fulfilling birthing experience. Their presence can transform the birthing journey from a potentially stressful and overwhelming event into a empowering and memorable experience.

Training and experience

  • Cesarean:  TOLAC/VBAC Births
  • Baby Sleep Consultation
  • Palliative Care/End-of-Life Transitions

Certifications

  • Birth, Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist
  • Lactation Support Specialist
  • First Aid & CPR Level C
  • End-of-Life Specialist
  • Medical Lab Technician

Owner of Soulful Doulas

Meet Katia Rock

I am the owner and founder of Soulful Doulas and a mother of 4; 3 boys and 1 girl. My birth story was different with each pregnancy, but with all of them, I had no outside support or knowledge of doulas. Each of my pregnancies and deliveries came with its own set of challenges that inspired me to uplift every new mother I met in my life’s path.

I dedicated 5 years to private palliative care which nurtured my coaching and leadership skills to provide comfort and guidance during life-changing challenges.  Actively listening to the families I supported enabled me to identify their immediate and long-term needs so I could best support them. The decades of supporting coworkers, friends, and family to be the best that they can be across both my corporate and health professions have guided me to discover my life’s passion as both an Educator and Birth/Postpartum Doula.  

If you were to ask my family and friends to describe me, you may hear “natural nurturer”, “empathetic”, or my personal favourite, “ The Sleep Whisperer”. Then in 2023, I was blessed to participate in the births of several of my grandchildren. These innate traits and transformative personal experiences supported me in empowering numerous families on their own birth and postpartum journeys.

Parents deserve to choose their unique birth experience with ease, safety,  and without judgement. This is a fact that I believe in and faithfully advocate for. 

This is truly my life’s passion.  

I feel this genuine love for providing comfort and knowledge to families enables me to be the best I can be. 

My goal and desire is to educate and empower parents so they can create the best birth experience in the way they envision it. It is a privilege for me once I am invited into this sacred chapter of each family’s experience.   

I await the moment, as I stand beside you as I endeavour to help you write your family’s new chapter!

Owner of KORAI Wellness Spa

Meet Shanelle Rock

A passionate Holistic Esthetician, Professor at Durham College, and Owner of KORAI Wellness Spa, Shanelle brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and dedication to the world of wellness and beauty. Graduating with Honours amongst the top of her class with a Diploma in Esthetics and Spa Management, she specializes in holistic skincare, therapeutic treatments, and wellness practices that promote both inner and outer harmony.

With multiple years of experience in the wellness industry, Shanelle is committed to empowering others through education. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE #55375), she brings a compassionate and holistic perspective to her teaching, fostering a nurturing environment for future professionals.

Through her partnership with Soulful Doulas, Shanelle offers in-home postpartum support during the first weeks, providing tailored wellness services to new mothers and families. Shanelle’s esthetic approach focuses on healing, rest, and rejuvenation during this critical time, offering both physical treatments and emotional support to ensure holistic recovery and balance as families adjust to new beginnings.

In the comfort of your home, Shanelle provides customized treatments designed to support postpartum recovery—helping new parents regain energy, find balance, and nurture their well-being while adjusting to life with a newborn.

Shanelle Rock

Education

  • Diploma in Esthetics and Spa Management
  • Registered ECE (#55375)

Certifications

  • Holistic Esthetician
  • Durham College Professor

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