Serving Ontario families in Simcoe County, York Region, Dufferin County & North Toronto since 1995.
Supporting Families, Empowering Parents.
Meet the Doulas
Committed to Your Growing Family
As you embark on life’s biggest adventure, we believe you deserve the highest level of care and guidance. The Doula Group is a team of experienced, reliable and compassionate professionals who provide the support you need for a happy and healthy birthing experience. Book a complimentary consultation today to connect with our collective.
Debra Bowser
Executive Director
Co-Founder
Debra will work closely with you to make sure you are ready and confident about every aspect of your own personal birthing process. As a certified doula for nearly 20 years, Debra has gained respect from local healthcare providers, helping to strengthen your birthing team and solidify a positive labour environment. Her goal is to ensure you look back on your birth as a positive experience.
Shannon Graham
Director of Communications
& Outreach
Sarah MacDougall
Director of People Operations
Sarah believes that providing women and their families with the support they need can make giving birth a positive and healthy experience. Combined with a successful, independent career in healthcare administration, Sarah joined us at The Doula Group more than five years ago.
Kerri Davy
Kerri is a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, and soon to be Sleep Educator and Bereavement Doula. Kerri has been serving families for 15 years. She brings a deeply held belief that when women and couples are supported, listened to, and provided unbiased information they will make empowered decisions that are best for them and their family. Kerri offers a vast array of knowledge, skills and local resources to support clients .
Pamela Verrelli
Pamela is a certified birth doula and a postpartum doula. She believes that every woman should have the opportunity to birth their way and she is dedicated to assisting women in achieving their birth goals. As a mom of three young children and understands what it means to have the "right" support. Whether you're a new mom or an experienced one, Pamela knows how overwhelming it can be to navigate life with a newborn. With postpartum support, Pamela is committed to helping you adjust and thrive during this beautiful and challenging time in your life.
Rachel Christos
Rachel has been a part of our team as a birth doula since 2016. She brings her special interest in serving young mothers and those parents whose partners are service personnel abroad to TDG. Rachel believes that every birthing experience is unique and that each parent deserves a personalized and attentive approach. She also understands that bringing a new life into the world can be overwhelming, which is why she will provide support, guidance, and care throughout the entire process. Rachel will help you embrace your unique journey into parenthood.
Christy Medeiros
Christy has been attending births for over twenty years as a birth companion before joining TDG. She believes that having a positive birth experience is life-changing and will strive to make that a reality for our her clients. Christy understands the importance of having a supportive and caring birth team. Recognizing that birth has such a profound impact on life, her goal is to provide clients with the support and resources they need to have a positive, happy and memorable birth experience.
Sarah MacIsaac
Sarah is a birth and postpartum doula. When she discovered the world of Doula work, she knew immediately that was it for her! Up until Sarah's transition to doula work she had worked mainly in the hospitality industry but always knew something was missing. She is so glad my life’s journey let her into this path.
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This Could Be You
Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions? Do you feel called to provide compassionate care and guidance during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period? If so, consider joining our team! We offer comprehensive doula training and certification programs designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a skilled and impactful doula. Train with The Doula Group and embark on a rewarding career path that allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of others.
Chantel Felhaber
Chantel is a DONA-certified postpartum doula. She is passionate about supporting infants and families postpartum as they recover and adjust to their new normal. She offers daytime and overnight support. Her kind, gentle, and non-judgmental approach will provide personalized support for each client. Chantel has extensive experience supporting children and families in various settings such as homes, childcare, schools, and therapeutic settings. Experienced in Autism, ADHD and anxiety supports.
Heather MacDonald
Heather is a trained Birth Doula and Registered Massage Therapist. Heather specializes in VBAC births and has a keen interest in pelvic floor training for parents who have already experienced childbirth. Heather knows that the power of positive thinking combined with education and preparation go a long way in achieving goals.