Hello there, my name is Clarissa, and I am pleased to welcome you here today. Feel free to look around, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

I wear several hats here at Merced Doula Services, yet the most important one is being a well-rounded practitioner at your service!

I have been a Registered Yoga Teacher since 2017, and a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher and Birth Doula since 2020.  My doula training is through DONA, and my yoga and prenatal yoga are through I Am Yoga and Awakened Spirit/Sacred Birth Yoga. I have specialized Trauma Informed training, am Accessible Yoga Certified, and I hold a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Merced,

I have worked with Dignity Health for over 5 years now as a Registered Yoga Teacher leading all different types of yoga classes for the community of Merced. 

I contract with Medi-Cal as a certified Birth Doula providing perinatal and postpartum care, education, and support. I am CPR Certified, a Certified Support Group Leader and so much more. 

I grew up the oldest of 9+ children from a teen mom, I have been raising kids all my life.  I am a child of separation, as well as a sibling of an individual with a severe developmental disability whom I love dearly. 

At 19 years old, I was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis), so now living in remission over 13 years with an autoimmune disease myself and thriving. I am here to say it is never too late, you can thrive in this life, and if I have anything to do with it, very well.

I have 3 children under the age of 10.  I have handled eczema, breastfeeding, physical therapy, trauma, and so much more.

 What does this all boil down to and what does it mean for you?

 It means you get the best of all worlds with me, and most importantly exactly what you need. I am no stranger to loss, and I know that many of us are not. 

It means I am equipped to handle a variety of scenarios and situations because many times I have experienced them, or very similar to them. It also means you are in very good hands when choosing to work with me.