Summer Greenlees, LMT & Bella Mommie Maternity

This review is for Summer Greenlees.
When my wife was wrapping up her first trimester, she sat me down and told me that she’d like to go through childbirth naturally. As a guy, this went against every instinct, noting that I’d prefer a c-​section or to be «numbed from the nose down». Understanding that my support for this decision was a must, immediately I told her to find a doula.
Soon later, my wife met with and enlisted Summer Greenlees’ help. Her services included [but are not limited to] pregnancy massage, water massage, breathing exercises, aromatherapy and [of course] an active presence in labor & delivery. Fast forward to the third trimester, this is when I met Summer and one of her protégés for the first time. I was immediately struck by Summer’s calming presence and uplifting personality– even her laugh relieves tension! A few weeks later was our due date, but we had that time to practice techniques as a couple in preparation. I’d also like to note that while natural labor is encouraged as the ultimate goal, Summer both understands and acknowledges that epidurals and the like are additional tools in our belt rather than great evils or instruments of failure.
When finally in the labor & delivery room, Summer was there from the first moments, setting the stage with calming music, scents that had already shown to calm my wife, foot & shoulder massage, etc. As labor intensified and I locked up with anxiety, she helped to include me with suggestions of what would be most helpful. Without her, I most likely would have remained isolated and closed off when my wife needed me the most.
Whatever I paid Summer for her services, I assure you that it was worth much more than that just to have her there. If not for Summer and April (who was present and instrumental in the final stretch of delivery), I would not be able to look back at that moment with fond memories. Their calming energies and positivity helped my wife succeed physically and me emotionally.
Getting a doula is a good decision. Choosing Summer makes it a great one.

What a gift to Austin! As a birth supporter, as well as a lover of massage, I can say Summer is the best! Her life’s work touches so many others– her calm, sweet spirit fills up a room and reduces tension. Her gifts of support, education, and mind/​spirit connection enhances all that she does. Having worked with her for years as a doula, and having recieved massages from this gifted woman, I wholeheartedly encourage you to find a reason to know Summer! An intuitive, carer of women.

I had a prenatal massage with her and it was AMAZING. It was my second prenatal massage, and I thought the first one was pretty darn good but this one blew it away. She did a guided meditation as part of the massage that was really beautiful, and also as I was a few days shy of 40 weeks did acupressure to help induce. I gave birth a few days later on my due date! Anyway, HIGHLY recommend her, and I can imagine that she is an amazing doula and yoga teacher as well.

Love, love LOVE Summer Greenlees! She was not my doula, but I can totally see how others would love her. I met her post baby when she was a gifted teacher at yoga Yoga, but now she is working at Sundara Yoga Therapy up off 183/​Oak Knoll. That’s quite a bit out of my way, but she is so calming and nurturing and an experienced mama that it certainly makes the drive worthwhile.
Bravo to Summer!

Doula, massage therapist and yoga leader. Summer is a perinatal specialist that does infant massage as well as mother prep and recovery. She has lately been exploring embodiment yoga. I am not exactly sure what that is, but I’m sure she would be glad to explain it to you. I use summer for her exquisite massages. THEY DON’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS. Her yoga explores breath and movement, don’t expect to sweat hard during her yoga sessions, but you will learn something new about yourself every time. She has taught me how to be a better yoga teacher. She is a very in-​touch practitioner, and educated by the best in her field. I have become very attached to her :)