Meet Our Staff

If you have experience in any healing modalities with children and parents, and would love to support new families, submit your application at the end of this page.

Administrative Staff

  • Melissa Scodellaro

    Melissa is co-owner of Bombshell Salon in Birmingham, MI, is a passionate and visionary entrepreneur driven by a profound commitment to women's wellness. Inspired by her own transformative experiences during pregnancy and the heartfelt stories shared by her clients, Melissa embarked on a mission to provide a haven for new mothers seeking proper rest, community, and healing – a vision that gave birth to Fourth Tri Sanctuary.

    With creativity that knows no bounds, Melissa has channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into creating a space where women can feel not only comfortable but also discover their best selves during the delicate period of postpartum recovery. As a loving mother of two herself, she intimately understands the unique challenges and joys that come with motherhood. Melissa's relentless pursuit of creating a supportive community for new moms is not just a business venture; it's a heartfelt mission to empower and uplift women during a transformative phase of their lives.

  • Kacee Must

    Kacee is the founder and owner of Citizen Yoga, a mission-driven yoga studio with 3 locations in Metro Detroit. Her passion is building and sustaining impactful in person community, because she knows that is a way to change health on all levels. Kacee is a former TEDx Talk speaker, graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program, member of Crain’s Detroit 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. Kacee is also a certified Postpartum Doula through ProDoula.

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  • Tara Nodland

    Tara is a mother to four grown children and soon to be mother-in-law to two more! She has a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and Education with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. After spending years in Elementary education and administration, Tara decided to turn her passion for working with families into a second career as a post partum doula and parenting consultant. She has the experience, training, skills, and knowledge to serve parents with warmth and understanding. Tara has a calming and reassuring demeanor that puts her clients at ease as they embark upon their parenting journey.

    When Tara is not working with her clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, playing golf and tennis.

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  • Karianne Laurila
    Karianne Laurila joins our team after spending her own fourth trimester as a member at Fourth Tri Sanctuary. She is a mom of two - Sloane and Jack. Both of Karianne’s babies were born premature at 29 and 32 weeks respectively. She is passionate about postpartum care for all moms and holds a special place in her heart for NICU moms. Karianne spent the first few months of 2024 cultivating new friendships with other moms going through the same phase of life at the same time at Fourth Tri. She had such a life-changing experience that she wanted to join the team to help change how postpartum care is treated in this country. She is a firm believer that all moms deserve the type of care she was so lucky to receive at Fourth Tri! 

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  • Nichole Radcliffe

    Nichole Radcliffe is an EYT 500-hour yoga instructor dedicated to creating space for nurturing, grounding, and community. As a mom to two boys-Carter, 14, and Griffin, 12½-I find my greatest joy in spending time with my family and cheering on my boys at their basketball games. I am passionate about supporting mothers and believe that giving back is one of life's most meaningful gifts.

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  • Ruby Donnellon
    Ruby comes to the Fourth Tri Sanctuary with a strong background in customer service. She draws on that experience, and her compassionate nature to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for every mom who visits. Though not a mother herself, Ruby values and admires the dedication of mothers and the importance of creating spaces that honor them. Ruby is excited to contribute to a space that nurtures connection, care, and community during such an important time in women’s lives.

Support Doulas

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  • I am 32 years old, married to a wonderful husband, and I have an eight month old baby boy. For the past ten years I worked with children who had autism. My job was very fulfilling until I had my son. After having my son I felt like I needed to do something different in my life. Going through postpartum took me through a whirlwind of different emotions. I feel that I had amazing support with my family, friends, and doctors but I still felt alone. This is when I began looking into postpartum doulas and what they provide mothers, and it just clicked with me. I knew this is what I wanted in life! Fourth tri is bringing together this great community of strong mothers and knowing this brings so much comfort to me and I hope I can bring that comfort to other mothers as well.

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  • Katie Sznewajs is one of our postpartum doulas and is thrilled to be caring for moms and babies at FourthTri. As a mother of four boys she has experienced the joys and challenges of raising children. Experiencing postpartum depression with two of her pregnancies has made her very understanding of the emotional rollercoaster of the fourth trimester. As a professional fundraiser in her previous career she knows that every one has a story to tell. She loves hearing about our moms’  stories and experiences,  especially when talking about their families. 

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  • I’m Sera Brantley. I got my doula certification in 2024. I was inspired by my mother, who is a postpartum doula. She always talked about her experiences and how she enjoys helping women figure out this new section of their life. Since working at Fourth Tri Sanctuary, I was  able to hone my skills as a Postpartum Doula. As I worked with other experienced doulas I became more confident in my skills and am constantly learning new things. Fourth Tri Sanctuary is a special place that helped me become the confident doula that I am. In the near future I hope to further my studies to become a L&D Nurse and to help mothers become confident and safe in their knowledge of birthing as well.

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  • Aly has been working as a Newborn Care Specialist in the Metro Detroit area since early 2021 and is excited to offer her overnight, in-home services to the community at The Fourth Tri Sanctuary. As a cancer and born nurturer, working with children and babies has been a passion of Aly’s since she was young. Before she became a mom in 2018 she planned to pursue birth work as a birth doula, but a traumatic labor and delivery left her feeling unprepared to guide others through that specific time. After the fog of postpartum depression and major life changes lifted, she discovered her niche is newborn care and education. Aly is most fulfilled when opening her heart to new families and helping them feel more confident and supported in the fourth trimester and beyond. 

    Currently, Aly is mom to an almost 7 year-old-son named Mateo, who is the most active and hilarious person she knows. Aly loves rollerblading, playing disc golf, spending time with her supportive boyfriend, Jorian, and using her vegan lifestyle to advocate for mothers, our environment, and of course, the animals.

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  • I decided to pursue my passion for babies and supporting women after successfully raising four children and recently becoming an empty nester. This lead me to become a ProDoula certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula.

    I have a natural desire to care for people. I am compassionate, nurturing and calm. I am open-minded, collaborative, and have good problem solving skills. My experience as a mom of four has taught me how to be patient as well as an efficient multi-tasker. It is with these traits and skills that I hope to ease a family’s transition into parenthood.

    I am currently living in Birmingham, Michigan with my husband. Our daughter lives in Royal Oak, we have son that is living in Omaha, NE, our younger two are a senior and sophomore in college.

    We have co-raised two Leader Dog for the Blind puppies - Mali and Mira.

    I volunteer with a nonprofit organization called Mother and Unborn Baby Care. MAUBC operates a pregnancy resource center to assist women who, because of the difficult obstacles they face, are deciding whether to continue their pregnancies. They provide hundreds of women with confidential and nonjudgmental no-cost services, as well as referrals for high-quality medical care, adoption, and other resources. I spend my time in their Baby Boutique sorting, organizing and sizing baby items so they are ready for client appointments. Assisting clients with their scheduled "shopping" appointments. Cleaning and checking toys and equipment for safety. Monitoring inventory levels. Occasionally, holding babies while mom "shops"!

    For the past year I have worked with Metro Detroit Doula Services and Gentle Spirit Birth Services as a Postpartum and Infant Care Doula. I have assisted numerous families as they transition into parenthood by providing education on infant care, breastfeeding, creating sleep routines, and self-care and emotional well- being.

Community Partners

Pelvic Floor Therapist Dr. Beth Henigan specializes in perinatal pelvic floor physical therapy.

  • PT, DPT, OMPT, PCES

    Beth is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in orthopedic manual and pelvic floor care. She is also a doula and certified pregnancy/postpartum corrective exercise specialist who supports moms through their entire pregnancy, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery.

    She is a mom of 2 young boys. After navigating premature birth, a C-section, the NICU, high risk pregnancies, and a VBAC she realized how often maternal care falls short. She has dedicated her career to raising the bar in women's health with comprehensive care built by moms for moms.

Dr. Rachel Marr offers chiropractic care for moms and babies.

  • Dr. Rachel Marr DC, CFMP, Webster Certified

    Dr. Rachel is a doctor of chiropractic specializing in prenatal, postpartum, infant, and family chiropractic care. She values individualized care for each and every patient and does not believe in one-size-fits-all treatment plans. In addition to her chiropractic adjustments, she also utilizes soft tissue therapies such as scraping and cupping. Dr. Rachel is functional medicine certified and currently offers Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) testing. Outside of practice, she teaches modern reformer and mat pilates. She enjoys reading and is always looking to learn something new!

Infant sleep specialist. Baby sleep. Baby sleep schedules

  • Hannah is a certified infant sleep specialist with a background in creative advertising. After a career in photography she realized her true passion is helping mothers and their families achieve the sleep they need. Hannah is new to Detroit where she lives with her husband Riley and son Otto and daughter Albie. Hannah is originally from Australia, where she lived until college. She is so excited to be part of the Fourth Tri community

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  • My name is Kathryn, I work as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and am also certified as a functional medicine practitioner through the School of Applied Functional Medicine. I spent 5 years as an ICU nurse, where I felt like I was never making any lasting change or impact on my patients. I felt like I just put a bandaid on a bigger issue. From there I discovered functional medicine and developed a desire to treat the root cause of my patient’s ailments. I became a Nurse Practitioner in 2019 and worked in an urgent care setting for a few years while I also pursued functional medicine. During my time as a nurse practitioner, I have worked in both conventional and regenerative medicine settings. I am married with 3 wonderful children. I know what it is like to be busy and I will meet you where you are at to help you achieve optimal wellness. 

    New moms are looking for any way to feel better as soon as they can in their post-partum period, and one way to help with this is through IV vitamins. I am excited to announce I will be doing weekly sessions at Fourth Tri Sanctuary administering IV infusions and vitamin injections to help new moms heal and regain energy and vitality.

family photographer. newborn photographer, mom and baby photographer,

  • Sarah Ankney is a Metro Detroit family and wedding photographer. Becoming a mother is what brought Sarah to her center in photography. She believes mothering is a constant, steady reminder to take ourselves less seriously, to release control, to bask in the light and to follow the feeling before anything else. That's the approach Sarah takes in her work, whether she’s capturing photos of you at home with your newborn, tagging along on a family adventure or something in between.

  • Fervy is Michigan’s pioneering Certified Mama Coach, bringing over 14 years of experience as a registered nurse and the proud mom of two wonderful boys. Her mission is to empower parents with compassionate, non-judgmental, and evidence-based support throughout their parenting journey. She offers guidance in prenatal education, postpartum and newborn care, sleep and feeding, CPR, and potty training.

    As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Fervy understands that sleep deprivation is a significant risk factor for postpartum depression. She is dedicated to helping families achieve the rest they deserve through gentle, personalized sleep strategies. Whether you're navigating short naps, early wakings, or false starts, Fervy creates customized sleep plans designed to restore balance and confidence.

    With her support, parents can reclaim their time, feel more confident in their parenting, and fully enjoy each moment with their child.

Perinatal Mental health therapist. maternal mental health. family mental health

  • Samantha is a therapy fellow at Healing Home Counseling Group in Bingham Farms, MI. She loves facilitating fireside chats related to maternal mental health at Fourth Tri Sanctuary. Samantha is passionate about providing a nurturing and safe environment for women and families on their journey to parenthood. As a wife and a mom to a six-year-old and a four-year-old, she brings her own lived experience to this work. After navigating her own postpartum struggles and talking with many parents whose experiences with becoming a parent looked much different than they expected, she felt called to enter the field of mental health. Her goal is to create a compassionate space where you can explore your feelings, process your challenges, and find strength and balance during this transformative time.

Michigan nannies, Michigan babysitters, childcare . infant care

  • From walking through postpartum depression to transforming the way families are cared for - this is where Michigan Family Nannies began.

    Founded in 2017 by Jodi Graves, a pioneer in birth, maternal, and postpartum care, MFN was born from her belief that no woman should ever feel unsupported during one of life’s most vulnerable and transformative times.

    Jodi was a nanny for many years in her 20's and became a certified birth doula in 1999—long before most people even knew what a doula was. After navigating her own challenging birth and postpartum experiences, she made it her life’s mission to bridge the gap between medical care and emotional support for families.

    With over 25 years of experience, Jodi is a Lifetime Elite Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula, Advanced Newborn Care Specialist, Infant Feeding Specialist, and Certified Doula Trainer. She also holds advanced degrees, including a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, along with degrees in Psychology, Naturopathy, Nursing, and Education—a reflection of her deep commitment to holistic, evidence-based family care.

    Today, Jodi continues to mentor and shape the next generation of nannies and doulas while leading both Michigan Family Doulas and Michigan Family Nannies—agencies redefining what it means to truly support families through every stage of parenthood.

    To every nanny & doula family, doula, and supporter who’s been part of this journey since 2017—thank you. Your trust, love, and belief in what we do means everything. Here’s to the next chapter of care, connection, and community

Infant and toddler specialist

  • Laurie is an Early Childhood Specialist whose education and experience has spanned decades in clinical, home, and school -based settings. Through the years Laurie’s focus and passion has been to partner and support families with young children, birth -five. Laurie’s work in the field of Infant Mental Health has continued to validate her practice of supporting parents during these early years of parenting. She understands and knows that at birth, parents begin building the trusting relationship infants need to thrive. As babies grow and develop it is important they always feel safe and secure and understood in these trusting relationships.

Birth and postpartum doulas.

  • Natasha Kinner leads Live Light Birth & Family, a Metro Detroit doula collective focused on steady, evidence-based support through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She supports families with birth preparation, labor support, postpartum recovery planning, and newborn transition. Her work centers on helping parents understand how the body moves through birth and how recovery unfolds in the weeks after.

    Natasha also teaches childbirth education and collaborates with local providers to give families practical tools for physical recovery, nervous system support, and early parenting. Families who work with her gain a clear plan, steady guidance, and a trusted team during one of the most demanding transitions in life.

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  • At Inspire Pelvic Therapy in Troy, our care is led by two dedicated pelvic health specialists who are passionate about helping people restore confidence, comfort, and function in their bodies.

    Bianca Aakesson, OTRL, CLC, PCES and Stephanie O'Mara, PT, DPT specialize in pelvic health and take a compassionate, whole-body approach to care. They work with patients experiencing pelvic pain, postpartum changes, bladder or bowel concerns, and core dysfunction, creating personalized treatment plans that support healing and long-term wellness.

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  • Dr. Jon Dean graduated summa cum laude from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2008.  He has a passion for helping his patients live an active lifestyle free from pain or symptoms that would hold them back from living life to its fullest. He actively works as a clinical instructor for the Activator Method chiropractic technique and holds advanced certifications in Activator, Cox Flexion/Distraction, Active Release Technique, and Webster. He has been nominated as one of Detroit’s top docs by Hour Magazine for the last 11 years. In his free time he enjoys yoga, lacrosse, skiing, and enjoying family time with his wife and three kids.

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  • Becoming a mother can bring joy, change, and moments of deep heaviness. As a therapist specializing in the perinatal journey, I offer a compassionate space for women and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and the emotional shifts in between. My work is grounded in empathy and authenticity, honoring your story without expecting you to “hold it all together.”

    Drawing from both clinical training and my own experiences with motherhood and loss, I show up with warmth, honesty, and respect for the complexity of this season. Together, we’ll make room for everything you’re carrying and build the tools you need to feel more supported and whole. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

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  • Brandy has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for over 15 years and has recertified three times. Her breastfeeding journey began more than 23 years ago through La Leche League, where she later became an accredited Leader. After founding In Home Lactation Specialists in Virginia, she identified the need for in-home lactation support in Southeast Metro Detroit and relocated her practice there in 2010. She now works alongside a wonderful team of IBCLCs, offering inclusive, evidence-based support for families through every stage of their breastfeeding journey.

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  • Dr. Emma Lockwood grew up in Metro Detroit and discovered her passion for helping people heal at 15, when chiropractic care transformed her own health. She believes in treating the whole person, not just symptoms and helping families thrive together from the inside out. After earning a Bachelor’s in Science from Central Michigan University, she graduated from Life Chiropractic College West with the Clinical Excellence Award in 2012. Dr. Emma specializes in supporting postpartum moms and creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment with specialized tables, pillows, and a playful space for children. Her mission is to help every patient feel at home while restoring balance to their nervous system. 

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  • At Inspire Pelvic Therapy in Troy, our care is led by two dedicated pelvic health specialists who are passionate about helping people restore confidence, comfort, and function in their bodies.

    Bianca Aakesson, OTRL, CLC, PCES and Stephanie O'Mara, PT, DPT specialize in pelvic health and take a compassionate, whole-body approach to care. They work with patients experiencing pelvic pain, postpartum changes, bladder or bowel concerns, and core dysfunction, creating personalized treatment plans that support healing and long-term wellness.

Fitness Partners

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  • Hi! I'm Shawni, a mom of one who's all about fitness, motherhood, and everything pregnancy-related. I'm super passionate about maternal health and currently training to be a birth doula.

  • So Hum. I am that. That I am. My name is Dayle. I am a lover. a mother. a laugher. a singer. a mover. a hula-hooper. a hand-stander. I’m silly. sarcastic. fun. funny. loud. artistic. sensitive. adventurous. playful. kind. open-minded. expressive. bold. inquisitive. nurturing. helpful. thoughtful. a team player. an oldest child. independent. energetic. reflective. intuitive. a good hugger. a good listener. a Sagittarius. a wife. a cat lady. a sister. a friend. a problem solver. a storyteller. a healer. a teacher. a seeker. I am different today than I was yesterday and will undoubtedly be different tomorrow. But I love the process, the journey, the path… I am me. Who are you? What are your talents? your gifts? your flaws? your perfect imperfections? Let’s find out with Yoga- I’d love to guide you!

    https://www.dayleextrell.com

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  • For Sarah, a love of all things wellness led to a career that has beautifully meshed her passion with purpose. Her mission is simple: to empower women & mothers to design a life that prioritizes self and health...physically, mentally and soulfully. Her goal is to positively impact the well being of the individual, the entire family and the community. Sarah holds a B.S. in Educational Psychology, is a Certified Coach through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and a Certified Personal Trainer. She is trained in barre, pilates, TRX, indoor cycling, BOSU and more! In her practice, she works with her clients to create an individualized roadmap to becoming the healthiest version of themselves.


    Sarah lives in Michigan with her husband, three children and goldendoodle. She is a lover of creating community & connections, chai tea lattes & chocolate. Sarah prides herself on being a lifelong learner and seeker of growth.


    You can reach Sarah by email at wellnesswillo@gmail.com. Stay connected with her on Instagram @sarahguseilo_coach.

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  • Kayla is the mother of two who began teaching yoga ten years ago. She received her bachelor's degree in philosophy from Wayne State University and loves to weave philosophy into her classes. Kayla has an E-RYT 500 who has completed various training programs ranging from ashtanga & restorative yoga, thai massage and barre. Kayla is passionate about providing mothers a space to reconnect during their postpartum experience while finding compassion and stability within themselves. Her classes are challenging, intentional and offer a number of variations so that students can feel confident meeting themselves where they are at in their journey.


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  • Christen Greenwood, affectionately known as Chrisy, is an NASM-certified personal trainer, sound bath facilitator, wellness coach, doula, and bodyworker committed to empowering women to become holistically fit—enabling them to better serve themselves, their purposes, and their communities.

    As the founder of The Village Personal Training & Wellness, Christen leads a collective dedicated to holistic fitness and health equity, offering women the tools to build strength, confidence, and balance in all areas of life. She specializes in women’s fitness, pre/postnatal training, and integrative wellness practices, blending physical training with mindfulness techniques to help her clients achieve sustainable results.

    Christen’s approach combines strength training, mobility work, and restorative practices like sound baths and grounding sessions, ensuring a well-rounded path to wellness. By creating safe, supportive spaces for personal growth and holistic healing, she helps women build strong, resilient bodies while cultivating inner peace and balance.

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  • Hi, I’m a NASM-certified Personal Trainer specializing in Women’s Fitness (NASM) and Mobility (FRC). My passion for health and fitness runs deep, and I’m always eager to expand my knowledge through continued education and by working with a diverse range of clients. My fitness journey truly began after having my two children, as I navigated the physical, mental, and emotional changes of motherhood. I discovered that movement and exercise were the key to feeling empowered and becoming my best self.

    Now, I’m dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals, while also fostering a mindset of positivity and self-compassion. As a trainer, my goal is to help you build strength, confidence, and a lasting foundation for fitness—without the pressure of perfection or negative self-talk. Let’s work together to unlock your full potential through movement.


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Work with us

We’re looking for part-time postpartum doulas, birth doulas interested in postpartum care, as well as other healing experts. Submit the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

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