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Meet Daire

EDUCATION + BACKGROUND

Daire (they/them/iel) is a genderqueer trans person living in and providing services in Philadelphia, PA / Lenape land. Daire is a licensed massage therapist and a full-spectrum doula, specializing in abortion, birth, and miscarriage support. The bodywork and care-taking that they do is based on their deeply rooted passions for Reproductive Justice, community, future-building, and accessibility. Daire believes that everyone deserves to care and touch, and that our healing is collective and intertwined. Through their work, they provide a nurturing space for people who are, have been, or wish to be pregnant, LGBTQ+ folks, people with chronic pains, digestive issues, immunocompromised individuals, and individuals with post-op bodywork needs.

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In their free time, Daire enjoys making ceramics, quilting and sewing, cooking, growing food for themself and their community, studying herbal medicine, swimming, reading, and going for walks.

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EDUCATION + TRAININGS

Abortion Intake Counselor Training - Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project

2014

 

Professional Birth Doula Advocate Training - toLabor

2015

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B.A. French; B.S. Anthropology - Virginia Commonwealth University

2016

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Ancient Song Full-Spectrum Doula Training

2017

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Prison Doula Training - Minneapolis Prison Doula Project

2018

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Pelvic Autonomy Training 

2019

 

Licensed Massage Therapist - Lotus School of Integrated Professions

2020

CPR Certification - Red Cross

2020

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Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage Training

2020

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Scar Tissue and Massage Certification

2021

 

Deep Strength: Sacral Seas; Somatic Sacrum and Pelvic Floor Workshop + Training

2021

 

Myofascial Cupping Certification

2022

 

Postpartum Doula Training - Whole Body Pregnancy

2022

 

Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques on the Ribs, Pelvis & Sacrum - Advanced Trainings

2024
 

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