Empowerment Birth Summit 2017 Why Not Home?
Film screening and Forum February 10, 2017 5pm Saturday, February 11, 10am-5pm Empowered birth support community circle discussions throughout the day. |
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Presenters
Kelli Jackson Amato, Owner, Zen Den
Kelli is a charismatic person with a passion for yoga and life. After becoming a fitness instructor, she quickly found her home inside of vinyasa yoga. The athleticism of yoga, along with its deeper mind-body connection, has allowed her to marry her love of fitness and the serenity of a tranquil mind. She brings her passion for health and exuberant love for life to everyone she meets. Kelli created Zen Den with her blood, sweat, and tears because of an undying urge to build a community centered around yoga. Zen Den is a non-competitive, no-frills studio that focuses on amazing yoga, unmatched customer service, and humble community contribution. We can't wait for you to see what we can do.
Kristin Bergman, LPN, LMT, Doula, Educator shares touch and movement techniques along with patient advocacy for optimal labor, birth and recovery. She has 19 years of doula experience both in hospital and as a Sibling Doula for home births. Kristin is a Pregnancy Massage Instructor at East West School of Integrative Healing Arts and offers classes in Infant and Labor Support Massage Techniques for birthing couples. Her two teenagers were born at home. Kristin is also available for private birth planning, healing consultation and postpartum doula support
Barb Brender, BFA, LMT I have practiced massage therapy and energy medicine at my business, Bodywork For All Seasons, for 11 years. My work is guided by intuition, intention and listening to you and your body. I am a certified Prenatal & Perinatal Massage Therapy practitioner. The role of providing comfort during the pregnancy is inspiring and nurturing to me. bodyworkforlifesseasons.com
Dawn Crist is a mother of four, witch, and champion for breastfeeding. She has received training as a La Leche League Leader and Breastfeeding USA counselor, she believes in mothering through breastfeeding and the biological norm of breastfeeding. Dawn is currently apprenticing as a homebirth midwife with Empress Birth Services. She is also a Master Knitter! If someone tells you that you can't breastfeed, call Dawn!
Dr. Tanya R. English desires to live in a world where people know the power for healing they have inside and use it to their highest good and for the good of others. As a holistic healer for over 30 years she’s been honored to participate in the Beyond Rubies Women’s Conference, The Conscious Birth Summit, workshopped groups, non-profits and retail businesses, taught classes in healing, led retreats and missions and helped countless people find and use their own inner power for healing themselves and others. When she’s not teaching, or healing you can find her singing with her blues band, The Tanya English Band and Trio or with the Monday Night All Stars. Her next program — Claim Your Power as a Healer — hits the “cloud” monthly. You can schedule an INTUITIVE ENERGY SCAN at her Quantum Healing International website or Facebook page. Discover how to use your power for good at Quantum Healing International-chiropractic for your soul.
Dara Flecksing, Traditional Birth Attendant
My love for midwifery and homebirth started while living at home as a teenager. I had the incredible opportunity to be a labor assistant, not only to my mother as she birthed my little brothers at home, but other friends and families. I eventually gave birth at home to my seven precious children. I began apprenticing and became a student of the Iowa School of Classical Midwifery the fall of 1998-spring 2002. I completed Molly Caliger CPM, DHom, intensive internship, The Russian Birth Project (in St Petersburg), in the summer of 2000. I also did apprentice work w/ Molly throughout. Training with Molly inspired my frequent use of homeopathy in my family and in turn with childbearing mothers and their families.
Amanda Hardy Hillman, MA, PhD, LPC, ICCE is a faculty member at Iowa State University in the Human Development and Family Studies department and a mental health professional. Her work and research primarily focuses on childbirth, parenting, child development, and the intersectionality of these three. Amanda first entered the "birth world" in 2008 as a 1st-time parent and eventually training to become a doula by the end of the year. She also works with families to provide mental health support and address concerns surrounding birth trauma processing and recovery. She is the co-founder and president of Iowa Birth Organization. An organization aimed and promoting equal access to evidence-based maternity care. Additionally, Amanda is the Vice President of Improving Birth, a national consumer advocacy organization.
Melanie Hexen is a mother of seven, witch, and regionally famous bellydancer. She is also a Certified Professional Midwife, ALACE certified doula, childbirth educator, Dancing for Birth instructor and Reiki Master. Melanie has dedicated her life to smashing the patriarchal medical industrial complex.
Intact Quad Cities is the local chapter of the international non-profit The Intact Network.
We are devoted to spreading accurate information about the foreskin, development of the natural penis, circumcision, and proper intact care. Our directors are Janel Miner, Nathalie Denain, Jessica Holst, and Sarah VanDeWalle. Our website is www.fb.com/IntactQC and our email address is [email protected].
Alison Oliver, MSW, is a lecturer in the University of Iowa School of Social Work and has been teaching human sexuality courses since 2004. She has worked as a victim advocate in sexual assault and domestic violence services and as a sexual abuse prevention educator.
Melanie Rainbow believes that parents deserve quality mental health care and unconditional support throughout their transition to parenthood, which in turn will pave the way for improved mental health for infants and young children, leading to a stronger, healthier society. Melanie currently serves as the co-leader for the International Cesarean Awareness Network of Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor, sits on the board for Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa, hosts peer support groups for Beloved Bonds Breastfeeding Mommas, and is applying to the Masters in Social Work program at the University of Iowa. She has a background in elementary and middle school teaching, curriculum development, and assessment.
Kelsey Sandeno, mother of three, is the current head of the Iowa City Babywearers. She began babywearing in 2009 and has been teaching babywearing in the Iowa City area since 2010. Sandeno has has taught online with BabyCenter and through the ICBW's YouTube channel as the creator of the Wrap Challenge and Wrappers' Corner video series. She specializes in contemporary babywearing culture and textile production. Sandeno presented at the Conscious Birth Summit 2016
Hannah Sandler is co-owner of Iowa City Birth Services, a local doula group offering birth, prenatal and postpartum doula services, as well as placenta encapsulation. She has worked as a doula since 2010. Her passions include preemies, multiples, NICU babies and babies with health concerns.
Dr. Mike Sedlacek
Dr. Mike is a perinatal and wellness certified chiropractor, who is currently obtaining a pediatric certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www.icpa4kids.org). He has dedicated thousands of hours of post-graduate education to understand and to be able to eloquently educate members of the Corridor community about the similarities that exist at a neurological level with neuro-developmental disorders and the developmental processes that facilitated this common childhood pathway we see today. He understands that once you can identify the CAUSES behind the struggles our children face today, that the efforts to resolve these issues will be greatly enhanced. His unending passion for helping families empowers them to take control of their health and obtain levels of health they always knew were possible.
Felicia Wagner, RN - Iowa City Doula
Devoted mother of three, Felicia is a long-time Iowa City resident with a history of study in complementary and alternative healthcare practices. She has worked as a massage therapist and is trained in pregnancy massage. As a registered nurse, Felicia has garnered high praise for her compassionate, individualized care she provides to both patients and their families. Becoming a doula was a culmination of a lifetime spent being a calm, non-judgmental, supportive presence to those whose lives have been touched by her. She is delighted to be part of the sacred circle of birth.
Jai Westgard is a Professional Energy Healer, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Akashic Reader, and Intuitive Guide. She has been studying energy medicine and metaphysics for over 25 years, leading women’s circles, homeschooling three children, and(a) birth advocate for the last 13 years. After her management work in the beginning stages of Amazon.com, where she trained over a thousand people in the set up of numerous distribution centers across the us, she merged her passion of business, leadership and personal accountability.
She is the founder of Energeia– an Empowerment Movement, dedicated to personal and cultural empowerment and social justice, through reclaiming our source of energy and original ways of sustainable living. Jai’s passion and experience lie in reclaiming power lost through healing trauma and helping others realize their wounds are an opportunity to harness their gifts.
Kip Westgard, father of Emma 12, Sid 9, and Alia 3, all of whom were birthed at home, and has owned and operated Westgard Woodworks since 2005, serving the Iowa city area as a carpenter and cabinet maker. From 2003 to 2013, Kip was involved in the Mankind Project where he was initiated, took part in leadership training and staffed 6 “New Warrior Training” weekends which support men in their journey into personal growth and emotional awareness. He also helped establish and run men’s circles in Iowa city, aligning his passion for family, relationships, and personal accountability.
Aradia Wyndham taught babywearing in her community from 2006-2016, drawing on her experience using infant carriers as a nanny since 1998. As an undergraduate, she studied ethno-pediatrics, a focus within anthropology, with interest in infant carriers and swaddling techniques. As a graduate student, Wyndham, studied book history with a focus on Medieval European manuscripts and Early Modern English medical and domestic manuals–especially those concerning ideas about the female body, birth, and infant care. She writes for the Iowa City Babywearers and is the author of the blog Evolution of Babywearing, presenting her research at the 2015 Conscious Birth Summit.
Kelli is a charismatic person with a passion for yoga and life. After becoming a fitness instructor, she quickly found her home inside of vinyasa yoga. The athleticism of yoga, along with its deeper mind-body connection, has allowed her to marry her love of fitness and the serenity of a tranquil mind. She brings her passion for health and exuberant love for life to everyone she meets. Kelli created Zen Den with her blood, sweat, and tears because of an undying urge to build a community centered around yoga. Zen Den is a non-competitive, no-frills studio that focuses on amazing yoga, unmatched customer service, and humble community contribution. We can't wait for you to see what we can do.
Kristin Bergman, LPN, LMT, Doula, Educator shares touch and movement techniques along with patient advocacy for optimal labor, birth and recovery. She has 19 years of doula experience both in hospital and as a Sibling Doula for home births. Kristin is a Pregnancy Massage Instructor at East West School of Integrative Healing Arts and offers classes in Infant and Labor Support Massage Techniques for birthing couples. Her two teenagers were born at home. Kristin is also available for private birth planning, healing consultation and postpartum doula support
Barb Brender, BFA, LMT I have practiced massage therapy and energy medicine at my business, Bodywork For All Seasons, for 11 years. My work is guided by intuition, intention and listening to you and your body. I am a certified Prenatal & Perinatal Massage Therapy practitioner. The role of providing comfort during the pregnancy is inspiring and nurturing to me. bodyworkforlifesseasons.com
Dawn Crist is a mother of four, witch, and champion for breastfeeding. She has received training as a La Leche League Leader and Breastfeeding USA counselor, she believes in mothering through breastfeeding and the biological norm of breastfeeding. Dawn is currently apprenticing as a homebirth midwife with Empress Birth Services. She is also a Master Knitter! If someone tells you that you can't breastfeed, call Dawn!
Dr. Tanya R. English desires to live in a world where people know the power for healing they have inside and use it to their highest good and for the good of others. As a holistic healer for over 30 years she’s been honored to participate in the Beyond Rubies Women’s Conference, The Conscious Birth Summit, workshopped groups, non-profits and retail businesses, taught classes in healing, led retreats and missions and helped countless people find and use their own inner power for healing themselves and others. When she’s not teaching, or healing you can find her singing with her blues band, The Tanya English Band and Trio or with the Monday Night All Stars. Her next program — Claim Your Power as a Healer — hits the “cloud” monthly. You can schedule an INTUITIVE ENERGY SCAN at her Quantum Healing International website or Facebook page. Discover how to use your power for good at Quantum Healing International-chiropractic for your soul.
Dara Flecksing, Traditional Birth Attendant
My love for midwifery and homebirth started while living at home as a teenager. I had the incredible opportunity to be a labor assistant, not only to my mother as she birthed my little brothers at home, but other friends and families. I eventually gave birth at home to my seven precious children. I began apprenticing and became a student of the Iowa School of Classical Midwifery the fall of 1998-spring 2002. I completed Molly Caliger CPM, DHom, intensive internship, The Russian Birth Project (in St Petersburg), in the summer of 2000. I also did apprentice work w/ Molly throughout. Training with Molly inspired my frequent use of homeopathy in my family and in turn with childbearing mothers and their families.
Amanda Hardy Hillman, MA, PhD, LPC, ICCE is a faculty member at Iowa State University in the Human Development and Family Studies department and a mental health professional. Her work and research primarily focuses on childbirth, parenting, child development, and the intersectionality of these three. Amanda first entered the "birth world" in 2008 as a 1st-time parent and eventually training to become a doula by the end of the year. She also works with families to provide mental health support and address concerns surrounding birth trauma processing and recovery. She is the co-founder and president of Iowa Birth Organization. An organization aimed and promoting equal access to evidence-based maternity care. Additionally, Amanda is the Vice President of Improving Birth, a national consumer advocacy organization.
Melanie Hexen is a mother of seven, witch, and regionally famous bellydancer. She is also a Certified Professional Midwife, ALACE certified doula, childbirth educator, Dancing for Birth instructor and Reiki Master. Melanie has dedicated her life to smashing the patriarchal medical industrial complex.
Intact Quad Cities is the local chapter of the international non-profit The Intact Network.
We are devoted to spreading accurate information about the foreskin, development of the natural penis, circumcision, and proper intact care. Our directors are Janel Miner, Nathalie Denain, Jessica Holst, and Sarah VanDeWalle. Our website is www.fb.com/IntactQC and our email address is [email protected].
Alison Oliver, MSW, is a lecturer in the University of Iowa School of Social Work and has been teaching human sexuality courses since 2004. She has worked as a victim advocate in sexual assault and domestic violence services and as a sexual abuse prevention educator.
Melanie Rainbow believes that parents deserve quality mental health care and unconditional support throughout their transition to parenthood, which in turn will pave the way for improved mental health for infants and young children, leading to a stronger, healthier society. Melanie currently serves as the co-leader for the International Cesarean Awareness Network of Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor, sits on the board for Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa, hosts peer support groups for Beloved Bonds Breastfeeding Mommas, and is applying to the Masters in Social Work program at the University of Iowa. She has a background in elementary and middle school teaching, curriculum development, and assessment.
Kelsey Sandeno, mother of three, is the current head of the Iowa City Babywearers. She began babywearing in 2009 and has been teaching babywearing in the Iowa City area since 2010. Sandeno has has taught online with BabyCenter and through the ICBW's YouTube channel as the creator of the Wrap Challenge and Wrappers' Corner video series. She specializes in contemporary babywearing culture and textile production. Sandeno presented at the Conscious Birth Summit 2016
Hannah Sandler is co-owner of Iowa City Birth Services, a local doula group offering birth, prenatal and postpartum doula services, as well as placenta encapsulation. She has worked as a doula since 2010. Her passions include preemies, multiples, NICU babies and babies with health concerns.
Dr. Mike Sedlacek
Dr. Mike is a perinatal and wellness certified chiropractor, who is currently obtaining a pediatric certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www.icpa4kids.org). He has dedicated thousands of hours of post-graduate education to understand and to be able to eloquently educate members of the Corridor community about the similarities that exist at a neurological level with neuro-developmental disorders and the developmental processes that facilitated this common childhood pathway we see today. He understands that once you can identify the CAUSES behind the struggles our children face today, that the efforts to resolve these issues will be greatly enhanced. His unending passion for helping families empowers them to take control of their health and obtain levels of health they always knew were possible.
Felicia Wagner, RN - Iowa City Doula
Devoted mother of three, Felicia is a long-time Iowa City resident with a history of study in complementary and alternative healthcare practices. She has worked as a massage therapist and is trained in pregnancy massage. As a registered nurse, Felicia has garnered high praise for her compassionate, individualized care she provides to both patients and their families. Becoming a doula was a culmination of a lifetime spent being a calm, non-judgmental, supportive presence to those whose lives have been touched by her. She is delighted to be part of the sacred circle of birth.
Jai Westgard is a Professional Energy Healer, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Akashic Reader, and Intuitive Guide. She has been studying energy medicine and metaphysics for over 25 years, leading women’s circles, homeschooling three children, and(a) birth advocate for the last 13 years. After her management work in the beginning stages of Amazon.com, where she trained over a thousand people in the set up of numerous distribution centers across the us, she merged her passion of business, leadership and personal accountability.
She is the founder of Energeia– an Empowerment Movement, dedicated to personal and cultural empowerment and social justice, through reclaiming our source of energy and original ways of sustainable living. Jai’s passion and experience lie in reclaiming power lost through healing trauma and helping others realize their wounds are an opportunity to harness their gifts.
Kip Westgard, father of Emma 12, Sid 9, and Alia 3, all of whom were birthed at home, and has owned and operated Westgard Woodworks since 2005, serving the Iowa city area as a carpenter and cabinet maker. From 2003 to 2013, Kip was involved in the Mankind Project where he was initiated, took part in leadership training and staffed 6 “New Warrior Training” weekends which support men in their journey into personal growth and emotional awareness. He also helped establish and run men’s circles in Iowa city, aligning his passion for family, relationships, and personal accountability.
Aradia Wyndham taught babywearing in her community from 2006-2016, drawing on her experience using infant carriers as a nanny since 1998. As an undergraduate, she studied ethno-pediatrics, a focus within anthropology, with interest in infant carriers and swaddling techniques. As a graduate student, Wyndham, studied book history with a focus on Medieval European manuscripts and Early Modern English medical and domestic manuals–especially those concerning ideas about the female body, birth, and infant care. She writes for the Iowa City Babywearers and is the author of the blog Evolution of Babywearing, presenting her research at the 2015 Conscious Birth Summit.
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