Meet the Founder

Theresa Swinton- Certified Birth & Post Partum Doula / Nutritionist

Velvet Hands Doula Co.-Founder

Velvet Hands Doula Co. was founded by Theresa Swinton, known for her compassion and strong background as an OB-GYN Medical Assistant with over 20 years of experience and a deep understanding of nutrition, earning a bachelor’s degree of Science in Nutrition from Purdue University. Proudly earning her dynamic Doula Certification through DDI-Diversified Doula Initiative in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, additionally earning certifications through DONA International

DONA International Certified Birth Doula

DONA International Certified Lactation Education

DONA International Racial Equity and Inequities in Birth work Course completion

HIPAA and Cyber Security Certified through Penn State Health

CPR Adult & Infant Certified

Velvet Hands Doula Co LLC Founder
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