A Legacy of Caring: The women who came before me taught me that caring for others is one of life’s greatest gifts.
Before I ever held a new mother’s hand, I was held by women who showed me what caring for others truly looked like.
Long before I became a doula, massage therapist or a woman’s wellness practitioner, I was surrounded by women who showed me what it truly means to care for others. My passion for supporting others didn’t begin with a career, it began with the women in my family.
My great grandmother, Cora and my grandmothers Frances, Geneva and Gela. These remarkable women helped build families rooted in love, resilience, sacrifice, and service. Together, my 3 grandmothers helped raise and nurture 23 children. They left a legacy of love, resilience, and sacrifice. Their life stories taught me that caring for others isn’t simply something you do, it’s a way of living.
When I welcomed three of my four daughters in the world, I experienced that same love first hand. My mother Francine, and my Aunt Cynthia surrounded my family with care and support. But life looked different after one of my births. Living far from my side of the family, I navigated postpartum without that same village. While I discovered a strength I didn’t know I had, I also experienced the deep loneliness that can come when support isn’t there.
That experience changed me.
Over the past 17 years as a certified doula and 10 years as a licenced massage therapist I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside hundreds of families. I’ve listened to the stories of my clients, as well as watched my 5 sisters become mothers. I have witnessed firsthand that no two journeys or ever the same, through it all, one truth has remained constant. Every family, every person, deserves to feel genuinely cared for and supported. And not only while trying to conceive, during pregnancy or throughout postpartum, but in every season in life.
Because the truth is…we all need that.
That realization became the heart behind Rested & Rooted.
My hope is to create a peaceful space where people can finally exhale, have a place to rest, heal, reconnect, and feel cared for. And perhaps my greatest hope is that my own four daughters are watching, just as I watched the remarkable women who came before me. I hope they grow up believing that kindness matters, compassion, matters, and that some of the most meaningful work we can ever do is care for one another…and for ourselves.
A few words from the wonderful people I’ve had the privledge of serving.
Amy - Massage Client:
Jessie is beyond amazing. She takes the time to listen to your body and find what you need! Not only can she get knots and pain to stop, but she can also change it up for a more relaxing massage if you just need an escape. Worth so much more, but still makes her pricing fair and competitive! Plus she gives you a full hour on the table.
Ambre - Birth & Massage Client:
We had plans to move to Colorado in the middle of our pregnancy and were nervous to uproot our lives while expecting our first baby. We had a local acquaintance recommend Jessie and we took a chance. We didn’t know what to expect with it being our first time using a Doula, but we were BLOWN AWAY by her services. Her warmth and down-to-earth personality fit as well, and she set us at ease with our transition to the area. She was beyond flexible when our plans changed with our birth plan late in our pregnancy. Her comprehensive care was reassuring and exactly what we needed as first time parents. Plus a massage by her is fantastic! Working with her partners Jennie and Brandy completely elevated our pregnancy and labor experience and left us feeling confident and capable as parents! Highly recommend and will continue to do so!
Dan - Massage Client:
Jessie is one of the very best massage therapists I have ever found. I have some pinched nerves in my cervical areas which help cause stress and tightness in my neck, upper back and shoulder areas. She has very strong hands. It does an excellent job with deep tissue massage in releasing those muscles and calming the nerves. I work so much in front of a computer, massage is even more needed to keep my neck and shoulders feeling good.
Daniel & Tayli - Birth & Massage Clients:
Jessie preformed both prenatal & postpartum massages for me, and I couldn’t recommend her more! She made me feel comfortable & at ease during every appointment, & her treatments helped relieve so much of the pain and discomfort I was experiencing. Her professionalism, kindness, and skill made a huge difference throughout my pregnancy & postpartum recovery. She was also my doula & an incredible source of support throughout my pregnancy and birth. She patiently answered all of my questions, helped me understand the birthing process, & guided me in creating a birth plan that reflected what I wanted. Her encouragement & pain management techniques helped me achieve the unmedicated birth I had hoped for, and I couldn't be more grateful for her care.
Ethan & Georgia - Night Care Clients:
Jessie was our postpartum doula after the birth of my son, and I literally cannot say enough good things about her! I had a very difficult pregnancy and delivery, and she made our 1st weeks at home so much happier and manageable. She was kind, knowledgeable, and empathetic and gave better advice and support than anyone we had worked with until then. I was very anxious about leaving my newborn son in the care of anyone else, but with her, I immediately felt at ease. Trust was instantly developed and easily maintained because she is incredible, both with babies and with new moms! She knew just how to help me be as comfortable as possible after my cesarean, and really helped us navigate the difficulties that arose with feeding for my son as well. I would recommend her to ANYONE looking for postpartum Doula. She is truly the best there is!
Jackie - Massage & Cosmetology Clients:
I’ve had back and neck issues since my mid 20s thanks to being a healthcare worker. I’ve seen many different massage therapists over the years but none of them have impressed me until I met Jessie. She is excellent! I’ve been going to her for a massage and self-care hair services for several years now, she’s a professional and her massage technique is like magic. She has a firm touch and every massage I have received from her has given me the same amount of care as the last. You can tell right away when you meet her that she has good energy and takes pride in her work. If you were looking for a highly qualified massage from a skilled professional, I highly recommend her.
Joel - Massage Client:
Jessie is incredibly detailed oriented & attentive to my individual needs during every massage. She takes the time to listen to communicate & tailor each session to exactly what my body needs. She’s kind, caring, professional, reliable, & creates an environment where I feel completely comfortable & cared for.
As someone who is new to the world of massage therapy, I truly appreciate how she explains everything, answers my questions, & makes the entire experience feel welcoming rather than intimidating. Her professionalism & genuine compassion have made me a loyal client, & I always leave feeling better than when I arrived. I highly recommend Jessie to anyone looking for personalized therapeutic care.
John & Cassie - Birth Clients:
My journey with Jess is one that has changed my life. Birth reshapes us as women in every way, & I didn't realize how deeply I was already transforming before I ever stepped into labor. I invited Jess to walk this path with me after meeting her & from our very first conversation, something in us simply recognized each other. It was the kind of connection only a rare few in life ever offer. Jess taught me to understand what I was moving through mentally, emotionally, spiritually, & physically, as my body and spirit prepared for motherhood. Before her guidance, I carried a quiet fear of what was to come. I doubted my own capabilities. I second guessed myself at every turn. But through Jess's steady support, her guidance, & her boundless wisdom, I uncovered a strength in myself that I hadn't yet claimed, both as a woman & as a soon-to-be mother. Jess helped me unearth what had long been buried within me.
She met me with a rare kind of presence, one that felt spiritual & centered, grounded in something deeper than technique. Jess draws from such a rich and varied wealth of knowledge. From breathwork and energetic work to movement guidance, hands on bodywork, somatic support, and nutrition, she brought all of it into my care with an intelligence and intuition that made me feel truly held. She is dedicated in a way that goes beyond the job description. She is motivated by something that so clearly feels like calling more than career. Her compassion has never wavered, even when my labor stretched into hour after hour, 36 hours in all, she stayed by my side the entire time, believing in me in the moments when I couldn't believe in myself.
Jess is wise & reflective. She exudes the kind of wisdom born from deep listening & lived experience. She used that wisdom to gently guide me back to myself again & again. She showed me that softness & strength are not opposites, that a woman can be tender & unbreakable in the same breath. She helped me trust my body, my instincts, my own quiet knowing, & in doing so she gave me a beautiful power & strength that I still carry every single day.
What started as a doula relationship became something I never expected, a friendship bonded for life. Jess didn't just guide me through birth, she became family. Nearly a decade later our bond remains. That bond is held together by everything we moved through in those days so long ago & everything we have shared since. I am endlessly grateful for her wisdom, her heart, & her hands, and for the woman I have become because she walked beside me.
To anyone considering Jess for their own journey, know that in choosing her, you will be held by a woman who will change your life just as she changed mine.
Jess, thank you for helping me find myself, for helping bring my beautiful daughter into this world, & for simply being you. My dear friend, I will love & adore you always.
Lindsey - Night Care Clients:
Jessie was wonderful to work with. She came highly recommended as a night nanny and offered to meet us prior to helping. While my husband was away and I had a newborn waking up every few hours and a toddler wide awake and ready to play at 6 AM every day, Jessie night nannied for several times and was a lifesaver. It was amazing to go to sleep knowing my baby was in great hands. I could sleep without waking at every noise and she would bring my daughter in when my daughter needed to eat I would feed her and drop back off to Jesse for burping diaper changes and soothing back to sleep and I would go right back to sleep! AMAZING! I wish we would’ve known about her sooner and had her come help a couple nights early on just to get some rest!
Mandie - Birth & Massage Client:
I cannot recommend Jessie enough!!! Not only is she an amazing masseuse, she is an absolutely STELLAR DOULA! I unfortunately did not find her until my 3rd and final pregnancy but boy, I’m sure GLAD I did! She helped me keep my body moving and comfortable all throughout my pregnancy. She was very attentive and always available if I had any questions or concerns. She was the 1st person to arrive the day of my birth! If I am being completely honest, I don’t think I could’ve burned my 10 lbs 6 oz baby without her! She was my biggest support! I cannot thank her enough for all her love and support she has shown my boys and I. She has truly become a friend of my family for life! Even though my pregnancy journey has come to an end, I still go see her as often as I can for her amazing massages. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much! I could not have done it without you! Anyone looking to hire an amazing doula who will give you and your baby her all, look no further! Jessie is the best of the best.
Morgan - Birth Client:
Jessie helped me birth my first little girl, she has such a strong intuition on how to let you lead yet be right with you to support you. I felt like I was in control of my decisions yet she is knowledgeable sounding board who can offer ideas to help the process. She put me and the baby front and center. I highly recommend her birthing services for an experience that will be sweetly remembered for a lifetime!
Nadine - Birth & Massage Client:
I’m so glad Jessie was my Doula. Her depth of knowledge and experience were so helpful throughout pregnancy and the birth process. I think the birth experience would’ve been much more stressful and chaotic for my husband and I had it not been for her support. Plus she is an expert level at giving counter pressure! I also got a few massages with her along the way, and enjoyed every one!
Rachel - Birth Client:
As first-time parents, we had no idea what to expect going into pregnancy and birth, but having Jessie as our doula made all the difference. From the very first conversation I had with her, I knew she was the person I wanted by my side. The Birth Boot Camp workshops gave us the knowledge, confidence, and peace of mind we needed to prepare for labor and delivery. We never felt alone. We always knew we had an incredible team supporting and guiding us every step of the way.
When it came time to welcome our son, Jessie was everything we could have hoped for and more. She was compassionate, calming, incredibly knowledgeable, and such a strong advocate for me throughout my birth experience. Her support helped me feel empowered, heard, and cared for during one of the most important days of our lives. I truly can't imagine going through it without her. I am so grateful for everything she did for our family and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula. She is truly a gift to every family she supports.
Theresa & Seth - Massage & Cosmetology Clients:
Jessie massaged me throughout my entire 2nd pregnancy. My 1st pregnancy required 90 minute full body massages every 2 weeks to feel human but somehow she achieves a full body massage in 60 minutes with out you feeling like you missed out. At many establishments a 60 minute massage may actually only be 50 minutes of hands on work but Jessie is hands on the entire time. She is so knowledgeable and is extremely talented at listening to your bodies needs. Jessie has paid attention to how my body has changed & what I need now. My husband & I both have chronic muscle issues that she has worked wonders with so well that we can’t stop coming back. I’m now 1 year postpartum from my 2nd baby & we both make sure to come see her.