About Ariana…

I am Ariana Evelyn Kaback, a multifaceted individual blending the roles of a Birth Worker, Chef, Student Midwife, Yoga Teacher, Wilderness Guide, and Ceremonialist. Over the past six years, I've had the privilege of undergoing international apprenticeships and learning from various mentors, shaping my view of birth work as sacred work—an honor I hold close to my heart.

As a birth and postpartum doula, my mission is to honor, respect, and support families as they embark on the transformative journey of welcoming a child. I believe in gentle approaches, serving as a guardian of the birth space, offering trust, education, protection, and guidance.

With each birth, I witness the profound power of women and families, empowering them to embrace their innate strength. My commitment to this sacred work is unwavering, as I dedicate myself to nurturing new life and supporting mothers in their journey of mothering.

I am a passionate advocate for the cycles of life—embracing birth, death, transformation, and rebirth. Grounded in reverence for the Earth, I seek wisdom and guidance from her.

My heart truly sings when I'm supporting and guiding families as they bravely step into the realm of new beginnings.

Come May 2024, I'll be embarking on a new adventure of Midwifery. I firmly believe in keeping the ancient birthing ways alive, ensuring future generations have respectful and loving birthing places to bring life into this world.

So, here's to walking hand in hand with mothers and families, honoring the sacred passage of birth and postpartum with reverence, presence, and an abundance of love.

I cant wait to meet you.

~Ariana

Qualifications

Bachelors of Science- San Francisco University

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification with Pavones Yoga Center, 2016

300 hour Karma Yoga Training at Hridaya 2019

Volunteer doula with Dar a Luz Honduras, 2019

9 month Midwifery Apprenticeship El Refugio Birth Center, 2020

Doula Thrive- yearlong doula mentorship completion (Spiral 1: 2020-202)

Doula Thrive- yearlong doula mentorship completion (Spiral 2, 2021-2022)

Ayurvedic Postpartum & Nutrition Training 2021

Abhyangha Training 2021

Placenta Encapsulation Training 2021

Traditional Postpartum Sealing Ceremonies with Maria Ramos, 2023

Innate Traditions Physiologic Baby Course, 2024

Postpartum Ayurvedic Training with Katia Atman, 2024

Spinning Babies with Tema Mercado, 2024

Child/Infant First Aid/CPR certification

Bilingual in Spanish

Some of my greatest Joys…..

Spending afternoons walking in the forrest and a long the coast lines.

Cooking beautiful nourishing dinners with my partner.

Going for evening sunset walks.

Taking a hot bat with epson salts & my favorite herbs.

Swimming in the open oceans, streams, rivers, & lakes.

Singing and dancing underneath the moon.

A intimate, deep & vulnerable conversation.

Reading a great Novel.

Boxing class and/or a hot yoga class.

Full belly laughs with a sweet friend.

- working with Ariana -

Ari was an integral part of my pregnancy. I could not have asked for a more loving or caring doula. She came to me, checked in via text and email, allowed me to check in whenever I needed to, and was the first person to arrive for my first birth, which was a homebirth. She, along with my husband, was my rock. Truly. Having an unmedicated birth at home is not for the weak, and Ari helped me breathe through it all, she encouraged me, and sometimes I would just look up at her, she would give me a look, and it was like strength was sent back to me, and I knew I could do this! I also hired her on as my postpartum doula, and she cooked delicious, nutrient-dense meals for me and my husband.

— Calista
Ariana was an incredible help to our family during our postpartum months. She had the perfect calming energy to help me with my physical and emotional healing after giving birth. She answered our questions each week regarding newborn care which made us feel more comfortable and confident that we were making the right choices for our family. Her postpartum massage was deeply relaxing and made me realize how important it was for me to make space for self care in my healing process. Ariana is a talented and thoughtful postpartum chef. The food she made was delicious, healthy, and vital to my recovery with ingredients that were specifically chosen for postpartum nutritional needs. She was gracious enough to extend our meal service for several extra weeks when we lost use of our kitchen due to water damage. She is a genuine and caring person who is devoted to helping mothers and families thrive during the intimate, important, and challenging experience of bringing a new baby into the world. We were so thankful to have her on our birth team.

-Frances DeJongh
We are so thankful for Ariana! From the moment she entered our pregnancy journey she brought a calm, reassuing and empowering presence to our experience. Throughout our labor and delivery we felt Ariana in our corner, walking us through what was happening, expectations and laying out our decision options. She educated us on new positions that advanced our labor succesfully and resulted in the fullfillment of our birth plan. Our child is now three months old and looking back, we are tremendously grateful for Ariana's role in our birth experience. We look forward to Ariana being present for everytime our family grows and cannot recommend her enough!

— Greg and Christie
I hired Ari as my Birth doula and Post-partum chef and she was simply amazing. The love and care she puts into what she does is incredible and I always felt so calm and secure when I was with her. She listened to me and my husband's birth expectations and gave us valuable information and feedback to prepare as best as we could. We had regular checkins via phone/email and the home visits were priceless. I wanted an unmedicated hospital birth and got the birth of my dreams. I can honestly say a huge part of that was because of Ari.

— Alegria