I’m Melissa, a birth doula serving families in Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding areas. My practice is rooted in a deep respect for the wisdom of the body. I began my path in birthwork with DONA International training in 2021, and I deepened my skills through the Embodied Birth Doula & Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with Flow of Life in 2025.

I’m also a certified yoga teacher and a mother of two, which continually informs how I show up in my work: with humility, sacred presence, and an understanding that no two births or bodies move the same way.

At Mosslight, I offer emotional, physical, informational, and advocacy support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Whether your birth is in a hospital or at home, I’ll be there to help you feel informed, connected, and held. I also support partners and families, creating space for everyone to participate with clarity and care. I’m deeply rooted in the Gainesville community and honored to support the families who call this place home.