Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Julie Bulk
Child Birth Educator
Julie is our certified Child Birth Educator for Her Optimal Health. She has a passion for instructing Prenatal Health and labour support techniques. She studied Social Work at York University in Toronto. While in the city she completed her Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Certification and became employed with GoodLife Fitness as a full time Master Trainer and Fitness Manager. Julie successfully taught, engaged and supported countless individuals in their fitness goals. A decade later, after having delivered her first of four children, Julie shifted gears. Still following her passion for human physiology only this time with a more targeted approach; the fascinating world of Perinatal care and Childbirth Education. Julie completed her training in 2015 through the Healing Arts and Learning Organization (HALO) and has since guided many local parents with professional confidence and joy. Her training encompasses a broad spectrum of care for women during pregnancy, labour and delivery, postpartum care and lactation. Julie utilizes key components from all aspects of her training. She has given her course a unique blend of coping strategies, as well as, physiology and movement techniques to prepare you in all aspects of your labour. Julie will provide an informative understanding of what to expect as you transition from pregnancy to parenthood. Her time spent attending births has given her an understanding of hospital policies and protocols. She navigates the complexities of pre and postnatal care with experience and ease. Key learning components from her time in social work have conditioned her to be an open and gentle educator who understands the importance of confidentiality. Julie is calming, safe and inviting. She knows first hand how educating yourself is the best first step towards parenthood. Her goal is to eliminate unhealthy fears surrounding birth and to share a knowledge base that supports comfort and security in the preparation of your child.
Email: juliebulk@gmail.com
Tami DaPonte
Postpartum Support Practitioner
Tami DaPonte is our Postpartum Support Practitioner at Her Optimal Health. She has a passion for helping new mothers and families during the transition from being pregnant to bringing baby home. She feels that our culture has somewhat forgot about the importance of caring for the mother during the 4th trimester. She received her certification in 2018 through the Perinatal Support Practitioner Program as a Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator with Babies Naturally. She is there to support and guide mothers and families through this period in their lives. Whether that is assisting with breastfeeding or helping you choose the appropriate bottle, from caring for your baby while you rest, eat or shower, or simply sitting with you and listening, she sees you, and the amazing journey that you have come out the other side of. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, she is happily married and a mother of 2, a son and daughter. She experienced firsthand the lack of support that some new mothers face when the baby arrives. Tami knows the importance of having that support available to you in your community. She is here to support you, in whatever way that support looks like to you and your family.
Email: tams19_84@hotmail.com