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Welcome! I’m Ali Sugarman (She/Her). I’m a Full Spectrum Doula, Holistic Practitioner & Mama.

My purpose in this lifetime is assisting birthing people and their partners as they transition into parenthood by offering them the tools, information and support they need to achieve a positive, nurtured experience.

My holistic health background allows me to incorporate and honor the mind-body-spirit connection into my practice, while simultaneously respecting allopathic medicine and all it has to offer. Teaching mindfulness and the innate wisdom of the body is something I really enjoy sharing with my clients. Whatever your path and preferences, I am honored to be a part of the magic of this season.

I believe that postpartum is a beautiful transition, and that our bodies are built to heal. That being said, the fourth trimester is unpredictable, and I aim to educate my clients about the physical and emotional shifts that can take place. My primary goal is to reduce fear and create safe, peaceful environments for your entrance into parenthood.

I’m so happy you’re here!

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Why are you a doula?

I love supporting people through pregnancy and postpartum. There’s truly nothing quite like it. Watching women and birthing folx trust their bodies, connect with their babies, and settle into new rhythms is endlessly inspiring and humbling.

I get to use my full toolkit as a doula, and I get to show up in such an intimate way through one of life’s biggest transitions. I’ve built deep connections through this work, and I’m grateful every day that it found me.

Outside of caring for new families…

I love live music, dancing, eating good food, and spending time with my husband & son. Being a part of nature, hiking and just being with the trees fills my cup. (Living in the mountains in Gilpin County offers bountiful opportunities for this!). I am passionate about developing a relationship with myself and practicing self care, which I bring into my doula work.

Discover My Work

  • These always make my day better

    Good hugs, good food, and good music.

  • Some things I want to teach my son

    Take pleasure in the small, mundane moments. Love hard. Spend as much time in nature as possible to learn more about youself.

  • One place I’ve always wanted to travel to

    Peru! This was the plan for my 30th birthday before COVID happened.

  • My food preferences

    I love everything except tomatoes and olives.

  • My favorite season

    Spring! I love wildflowers and the sense of renewal.

  • My favorite way to spend a day off work

    Not having any plans, going slow, making good food, and spending time with my husband and son.

  • My favorite beverage

    A dirty chai

  • My favorite place on earth

    Moab, Utah

  • Do I think there is life on other planets?

    Yes

  • Introvert or extrovert?

    It depends on where I am in my cycle and how many people are present. Lately, I’ve been more introverted–I love my alone time!

Trainings & Affiliations

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Training
With Nneka Hall Completed June 2022

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