Natalie was born at home just outside of St. Louis, MO weighing in at 10lbs and measuring 23in long and, because her mom was such a natural birth advocate, she grew up hearing her birth story more times than she could count. She also dealt with grief at a young age do to the death of her father and witnessed her mother working hard to raise three children on her own. At the end of a long day she would take off her mother's shoes and rub her feet to relieve the tension. Natalie saw how good it made her feel and knew she wanted to make others feel the same way. After graduating from NHI’s massage school in 2011 and working in Los Angeles she moved to Nashville in 2012 and set out to invest in the growing community.
After completing her BBA at Lipscomb University, she launched her business, Natalie's Office Spa in Green Hills offering corporate wellness, massage therapy and spa treatments. In 2018, she transitioned her business to mobile appointments as she focused on her pregnancy and becoming educated in the birth field.
After giving birth to her baby boy and a wonderful birth experience with a doula, Natalie took the advice of her doula friends and, after training with Blissful Birthing, she joined the birth professional world. She has loved serving others through prenatal massage, home births, hospital births, postpartum support, birth photography, prayer and helping families deal with loss.
She could not be more amazed by what the body can do. Witnessing birth is like witnessing a beautiful miracle that is unique in every way. Each pregnancy and child brought into the world is so special. She hopes that she can help create a space that removes fear and fosters learning. No matter how a mother gives birth, Natalie wants her to feel loved.
Natalie and her husband, Matthew, have a sweet boy named James Rocco. They also have their first "baby" Lyla Belle who was adopted as a pup.
Experience:
Bachelor's of Business Administration
Labor and Postpartum Doula
Licensed Massage Therapist and Health Educator
Birth Photographer