Along with her work as a Birth Doula and an End of Life Doula, Rachel Kaplan (she/her/hers) is the Program Manager at Guided By Humanity, where she also teaches accessible yoga and mindfulness to people at every stage of life, from infants to elders. She is a certified nurse assistant and a Yoga Therapist in training who has 1000+ hours of formal training in a wide array of mind/body/spirit practices that empower people to heal, find purpose, and reclaim wholeness. Rachel specializes in working with people in transitional and transformational moments of life. She utilizes trauma sensitive practices to help people of all cultures and identities navigate challenges and find peace in the present moment. She is in love with the beauty of the human spirit, the creativity and courage of the mind, and the miracle of our bodies carrying us through our lives. She was called to step into birth doula work in 2022 at the request of a friend who wanted support during her first birth. Rachel has three children, ages 12, 15, and 17. Her own birth experiences and her health & wellness skillset make her a steady, strong, empathetic birth support for any birthing person.