Courtney completed her RYT-200-hour yoga teacher training with Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga in spring 2022 and earned her prenatal yoga certification (PRYT) through Mind the Mat in 2023. Courtney is also trained explicitly in postpartum yoga, a training she also completed in 2023. She has nearly 600 hours of yoga teaching experience, including prenatal- and post-baby-specific classes, foundational and vinyasa-style flows, and power yoga. Courtney approaches her classes with a focus on breath, mindful and safe transitions, accessible but strength-building sequences and series of poses, and a deep commitment to creating a warm and welcoming space for practice.
Alexandria, VA
Brianna Jones
As a mother of two, I’ve personally experienced the incredible power of natural water births with midwives who supported me every step of the way. Those transformative moments not only gave me my beautiful children but also the inspiration to help other women feel supported, prepared, and empowered throughout their own birthing journeys.
I am a DONA-trained doula and a certified HypnoBirthing® Educator (The Mongan Method), bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to the families I serve. Through natural childbirth classes, HypnoBirthing techniques, and one-on-one doula support, I provide holistic, evidence-based care that respects your values, needs, and vision for childbirth.
With over a decade of experience as an educator, I’ve developed a natural gift for guiding and supporting families through meaningful learning and transformation.
I bring that same dedication and heart into birthwork,
creating safe, supportive, and judgment-free spaces where parents can approach birth with confidence and clarity.
Birth is powerful. Birth is natural. Birth is yours to own. My role is to walk alongside you as you write your own birth story with courage, love, and joy!
Callie Hodge
My name is Callie Hodge. I’m now a Senior doula working with Momease. I’m a certified doula, completing my certification with CocoLife in March 2023.
I have had the privilege of assisting and attending 30+ births from prenatal to postpartum. My holistic approach to birth support includes not only physical assistance during labor and delivery but also emotional support and guidance throughout the entire journey of motherhood.
My mission is to provide holistic, compassionate care that empowers mothers and families throughout their birthing journey. I am committed to offering a safe, nurturing, and informative environment, ensuring each mother feels supported, informed, and empowered. My multifaceted skills and deep empathy enable me to support individuals and families through diverse and challenging circumstances, embodying a holistic approach to care and well-being.
Additional Certifications and Experience:
Certified Community Health Worker: Dedicated to promoting community health and safety.
Maternal Mental Health Community Health worker: empowering mothers by offering culturally sensitive support and connecting them to mental health services while helping to identify and address postpartum depression and anxiety.
Mental Health First Aid Instructor: Trained to provide initial support in mental health crises.
CPR/AED/First Aid Provider: Equipped to handle emergency health situations.
Samuel Rodriguez III
Samuel “Sam” Rodriguez III is a CPR instructor for Momease. He uses his experience as an EMT in DC, Emergency Room Technician at Providence Hospital, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to best instruct parents in the skills of CPR and First Aid.
I am certified with the following:
American Heart Association
Natonal Council Safety Association
American Trauma Events
American Safety and Health Institute
Tim Blake
I’m Tim Blake, a CPR/AED/FA Instructor Trainer
I work for several training centers throughout the region.
I am certified in the following:
American Heart Association
National Council Safety Association
American Trauma Events
American Safety and Health Institute
Jennifer Zeitler
Birth advocacy and empowerment are my jam. I strive to encourage birthing families to gain practical knowledge and amplify intuitive body knowledge. Doulas’ work is more to me than back rubs and ice chips. It’s about creating a team to increase the likelihood of a beautiful birth memory and a smooth transition into the fourth trimester (postpartum).
I am the mother of seven amazing humans and a Mom-mom to three sweet grandsons.
My journey into birth work was rooted in my unique experiences with my own seven pregnancies, labors, and births. I also attended the births of my closest friends, acting as their “doula” before I knew this was an actual profession.
In 2008 I participated in a Doulas of North America (DONA) doula training. I completed my certification process in 2009 and have attended 82 plus and counting births. I obtained my Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) in 2014 and truly enjoy informing and educating birthing families.
In 2021 I obtained a When Survivors Give Birth workshop facilitator certification. I am launching this one-day workshop in 2025 with Momease. I currently teach Weekend Childbirth, Childbirth 123, Baby care, and Breastfeeding at Momease.
I also teach Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding 101 and offer birth doula services at my local pregnancy center. Serving the underserved is a true passion of mine.
Courtney Tanenbaum
January 2, 2026
Courtney completed her RYT-200-hour yoga teacher training with Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga in spring 2022 and earned her prenatal yoga certification (PRYT) through Mind the Mat in 2023. […]
Brianna Jones
October 15, 2025
As a mother of two, I’ve personally experienced the incredible power of natural water births with midwives who supported me every step of the way. Those transformative moments not only […]
Callie Hodge
August 14, 2024
My name is Callie Hodge. I’m now a Senior doula working with Momease. I’m a certified doula, completing my certification with CocoLife in March 2023. I have had the privilege […]
Samuel Rodriguez III
April 4, 2023
Samuel “Sam” Rodriguez III is a CPR instructor for Momease. He uses his experience as an EMT in DC, Emergency Room Technician at Providence Hospital, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital […]
Tim Blake
April 4, 2023
I’m Tim Blake, a CPR/AED/FA Instructor Trainer I work for several training centers throughout the region. I am certified in the following: American Heart Association National Council Safety Association American […]
Jennifer Zeitler
December 9, 2021
Birth advocacy and empowerment are my jam. I strive to encourage birthing families to gain practical knowledge and amplify intuitive body knowledge. Doulas’ work is more to me than back […]
