OUR AKRON & CLEVELAND
DOULA AGENCY TEAM
We know that bringing home a baby often feels more like a whirlwind than a Hallmark movie. At Nurtured Foundation, we’ve spent years building a team of professionals across Northeast Ohio who understand that parents don’t just need advice—they need a hand to hold and a chance to sleep.
With a team of 23 birth and postpartum experts, we have the experience and the availability to support your family exactly where you are. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Akron, or the surrounding suburbs, our goal is to make sure you never have to navigate these early days on your own.
Our team is made up of:
Birth Doulas: Providing steady, reliable support in the delivery room so you can feel confident and heard.
Daytime Doulas: Helping you handle the "fourth trimester" by taking care of the laundry, the baby’s nap, and your own recovery.
Overnight Specialists & Night Nannies: Taking over the night shifts so you can finally get a full eight hours of rest while your baby is in expert hands.
Every person on our team is chosen for their skills, training, and ability to walk into a home and immediately lower the stress level. We’re here to help you move past survival mode and into a rhythm that actually works for your life.
LISA
Cleveland Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Founder of Nurtured Foundation, LGBTQ+ Ally
Lisa Falkenstein graduated from Kent State University in 1997 with a BA in Family Studies. She has found her calling after working in various social work positions and with many families in various capacities. Lisa’s love for families, parenthood, and breast/chest-feeding led to her career choice as a postpartum doula in Cleveland.
AMANDA
Cleveland Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care Specialist, LGBTQ+ Ally
Amanda is a day & night postpartum doula. She is very passionate about her job helping families during the postpartum time. Amanda has over 7 wonderful years under her belt as a trained postpartum doula and newborn care specialist and has learned much more hands-on through her years of work.
LEXI
Cleveland Postpartum Doula (Days), Certified Lactation Support Counselor, LGBTQ+ Friendly
A naturally nurturing personality and a degree in early childhood development led me on a path to becoming a career nanny for ten years. To aid in supporting new parents and babies in the first year following birth, I have expanded my expertise with DONA International and Birth Arts International training in postpartum doula work.
KIMESIA
Cleveland Birth Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
Kimesia is a deeply dedicated and intuitive doula known for her unwavering support, calm presence, and strong advocacy throughout the birth journey.
She is hands-on, responsive, and attuned to both physical and emotional needs, helping clients with position changes, comfort measures such as aromatherapy and heating pads, and ensuring that every need is met during labor…
LORENE
Akron & Cleveland Birth Doula
Hi, I’m a birth doula and I’m happy to assist you in growing your family. I am a mother of three. I’ve been assisting family and friends with their births since I’ve been 18 years old, before I knew there was a such thing as a “doula”.
JENNIFER (JEN) J.
Cleveland Postpartum Doula (Days & Overnight), J.D., LGBTQ+ Ally
I started my adult life in academic and corporate settings, graduating with a B.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and working in related fields until stepping away 11 years ago to start a family.
JENNI L.
Cleveland Postpartum Doula, (Overnights & Days), LGBTQ+ Ally
I am a DONA trained Postpartum Doula, Adult and Infant CPR/First Aid certified, and a self-proclaimed baby whisperer.
JARRIEL
Akron & Cleveland Birth Doula & Postpartum Overnight Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
With a genuine passion for empowering families and a wealth of experience as a birth and postpartum doula, Jarriel Campbell is a trusted and dedicated professional who is here to support you every step of the way. With a warm and compassionate approach, Jarriel understands the transformative nature of becoming a parent and strives to ensure that your journey is filled with joy, peace, and confidence.
ASHLEY
Akron & Cleveland Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doula (Overnights & Days) LGBTQ+ Ally
Ashley is a kind, caring, and fun-loving person who wears her heart on her sleeve. She has a background in photography art therapy and has been working as a nanny the past four years.
CAELA
Akron & Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula & LGBTQ+ Ally
Hi there! I’m Caela the Doula. I am a birth and postpartum doula. Becoming a birth worker has been in my heart since the birth of my 3lb 8oz fighter, 20 years ago.
ALESHA
Licensed Massage Therapist, Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
Alesha is a night time Postpartum Doula. She started with Nurtured Foundation as an In-Home Massage Therapist and decided to add doula work as well so she can further support her fellow moms.
TE’JAH
Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula & LGBTQ+ Ally
Te'Jah is a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. She became a doula because she wanted to advocate and educate clients during their perinatal period. She enjoys building strong and long-lasting relationships with her clients.
MANDY
Akron & Cleveland Newborn Care Specialist/Overnight Doula & LGBTQ+ Ally
Hi! I’m Mandy. I am a newborn care specialist and overnight doula.
AMBER
Akron Birth & Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
Hi! My name is Amber, and I am a birth and postpartum doula.
KRISTEN
Cleveland Postpartum Doula, Akron & Cleveland Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), LGBTQ+ Friendly
Hi! I’m Kristen, I’m a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Mother. I love my community, great music, reading, deep conversations about life and parenting, and creating personal connections. Being a Doula is not just my job, it is who I am.
KATIE
Akron & Cleveland Birth Doula, Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
My name is Katie, I’m a boy mama of three, mixed media artist, outdoor enthusiast, and a gentle, compassionate birth & postpartum doula. It is my goal to assist women in having an empowering birth experience by their definition.
JEN P.
Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
My name is Jen, and I am a certified postpartum doula and night nanny. I have been caring for infants for the past 22 years and specialize in multiple care. Over the past 22 years I have cared for 10 sets of twins and one set of triplets.
JASMINE
Cleveland Birth Doula, Cleveland Postpartum Doula, Yoga Teacher, LGBTQ+ Ally
BROOKE
Akron & Cleveland Birth Doula, Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I’m a certified birth & postpartum doula. I’m a mom to three beautiful girls and have a passion for supporting new and expecting parents and their babies during this exciting phase of life!
Jasmine is a nurturing and supportive doula who provides unwavering, unbiased care to families as they transition through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
SHAUNTELL
Cleveland Birth Doula, Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
With over three years of experience, Shauntell has supported over 45 births, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing presence to each journey.
MARIE
Akron & Cleveland Overnight Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally, PhD, MPH
I became a doula after surviving a near-miss with preeclampsia and feeling called to ensure other mothers receive the support they deserve.
EMMA
Akron & Cleveland Daytime Postpartum Doula, LGBTQ+ Ally
Through my years working as a farmer, I have been surrounded by strong women empowered by their children and their births…