Supporting your postpartum period, one day at a time.

HELLO!

I'm Kana, and I'm so happy you're here!

I'm Japanese by origin, born in Taiwan, with stints in the United States, and a vibrant upbringing in Osaka, Japan. Canada has been my cherished home for nearly a decade.

My true passion lies in guiding and educating families through the transformative postpartum period. I truly believe that the short-term support that a doula can provide can positively impact the long-term health of the whole family. 

The little one on the left is Jin - a ray of sunshine and my nephew. Reflecting on my journey to becoming a Postpartum Doula, my experience with him and his family (my sister and brother-in-law) inspire me.

Amidst the hustle, I'm currently mastering Mandarin, because expressing joy for noodles in Mandarin is a universal necessity, isn't it? I love to travel and provide a loving haven for furry friends. I've had the privilege of fostering two dogs, Hutch and Kenzie, both finding their forever homes and dog sitting almost 20 dogs. 🐾

Credentials:

• DONA-trained Postpartum Doula
• Breastfeeding Workshop (Trena Gallant CLE CAPPA)
• Emergency First Aid with CPR/AED Level C (September 2024)

Being a new parent is hard, but no one tells you that despite the new bundle of joy, life has to go on. Kana was instrumental in making sure that my wife and I were able to ease our way into being new parents.

Kana was a fantastic doula and a support for our family. After our firstborn arrived, she took an active role in helping me recover by being an extra set of hands. It was amazing not to have to think about household chores so that I could focus on being with my baby! Even regarding breastfeeding, Kana showed me a few helpful tricks to allow for a more comfortable experience for myself and the baby. She was also very culturally sensitive, which was important to our family. We would recommend Kana to any family, and if we were to expand ours again one day, we'd call her in a heartbeat!

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the postpartum support I received from Your Neighbourhood Doula (Kana).

Her calming and positive presence, non-judgemental and thoughtful approach made all the difference in my postpartum recovery. I always looked forward to our visits, knowing I could ask any questions, and receive compassionate, informed answers. Kana ultimately helped me regain my confidence as a new parent, and I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without her.

Kana's practical assistance around the home and with newborn children is highly recommended. Her skill as a post-partum doula is a result of her pro-active attitude and consistent implementation of empathy, understanding and kindness into her practice. I cannot recommend her enough, and if you are a new parent, I strongly encourage you to engage her services. Thanks again Kana!