Tisha McFarland began her yoga journey because she wanted to learn more about the practice and for her overall health and well-being. Tisha is a RYT 200-hour, RPYT with certifications in Restorative Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage and Belly Dance Fitness. She has a passion for working with prenatal and postnatal mothers and hopes to empower her students to manage their own physical and mental health. Tisha is a North Carolina native (born and raised) and attended both North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Tisha currently resides in southern Maryland with her husband and their dog named Titus.
Alexandria, VA
Veronika Miliner
Veronika is a pediatric sleep consultant, mom of two, and owner of Whispering Willow Pediatric Sleep Consulting. She supports families with newborn and infant sleep by offering personalized, practical guidance on routines, sleep foundations, and teaching babies to fall asleep independently. Her approach is warm, supportive, and tailored to each family so parents feel confident, reassured, and never alone in the process.
Melinda Montgomery-Jones
Melinda Montgomery-Jones is a dedicated Postpartum and Sibling Doula with a background in perinatal health. She has been a postpartum doula for over two years. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a graduate student, her background in health disparities pushed her into a passion for maternal and paternal mental health.
It has also enriched her understanding of how support is essential to the family dynamic. As a postpartum doula, she helps support moms and families emotionally and physically by providing education on postpartum care, basic infant care, soothing techniques, and breastfeeding support. Additionally, she provides mental wellness education and assessments for mom and partner, performs light cleaning duties, and helps the family organize to support mom and baby as the family gains greater awareness of their new roles as parents or growing families.
As a sibling doula, her role is to support the family by providing emotional and physical support to older children during a parent’s labor, birth, and immediate postpartum period. Helping older children understand the birth process, manage emotions, and bond with the new baby are some of the ways she assists families and helps them thrive during a crucial period in their lives. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to jazz music, coloring, and spending time in nature.
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
Tisha McFarland
May 7, 2026
Tisha McFarland began her yoga journey because she wanted to learn more about the practice and for her overall health and well-being. Tisha is a RYT 200-hour, RPYT with certifications […]
Veronika Miliner
May 5, 2026
Veronika is a pediatric sleep consultant, mom of two, and owner of Whispering Willow Pediatric Sleep Consulting. She supports families with newborn and infant sleep by offering personalized, practical guidance […]
Melinda Montgomery-Jones
May 1, 2026
Melinda Montgomery-Jones is a dedicated Postpartum and Sibling Doula with a background in perinatal health. She has been a postpartum doula for over two years. She holds a Master’s degree […]
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 […]
