Ilka Fanni - Spirals of Life
415 948 8056
  • Bodywork for Babies
  • Breech consultation
  • Thrive postpartum
  • Other Services
    • Placenta Encapsulation
    • Spinning Babies
    • Doula Services
    • Childbirth Education
    • Rebozo skills for Parents
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CranioSacral Therapy - Doula Services - Birth Education - East Bay

NEW!
Thrive Postpartum! I now offer packages for 24/7 live-in postpartum support for the first newborn days and weeks. Well rounded, holistic care for the whole family, including day and night postpartum doula work, Cranio-sacral Therapy for baby and bodywork for the whole family!
Thrive Postpartum! Read more here.
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Bodywork for Babies -
​Cranio-Sacral Therapy for infants

CST is a gentle touch bodywork for newborns and infants to integrate the birth experience, resolve trauma, aid in breastfeeding and normal movement development

Breech Consultation
Did your doctor diagnosed your baby's position as breech and scheduled a cesarean section? There are other options. Using Rebozo techniques, the Spinning Babies approach and the Breech Release bodywork you will learn positions and exercises to balance the pelvis, release ligaments and muscles and make more room and encourage baby to turn head down.

Thrive Postpartum!
Start out Well Nourished and Thriving!
24/7 live-in newborn family support for home birth, hospital birth, adoptive and single parents.
I support LBTQ+, Polycules/Poly-fams, multiples and any family constellations!I am devoted to serving newborn babies and their parent/s to have a peaceful, easeful, well supported start to their lives together. My offering is a unique, exquisite, well rounded holistic  postpartum care package that provides a smooth transition for everyone through the first newborn days. 


Birth Doula Services
Providing you with information, education, support, comfort and reassurance through pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum

Spinning Babies Parent Classes
The goal of Spinning Babies is to create conditions where baby can find the optimal positions for labor, making birth easier, less painful and even pleasurable!

Placenta Medicine
Nourishing the mother, celebrating the tree of life
Placenta Encapsulation, Tincture, Essence, Print,
​Placenta Art and more!

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Rebozo Instruction

Labor comfort techniques using a long scarf called a rebozo. Relaxation, support, comfort, strength provided by your partner and doula
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Embodied Labor Preparation and
Childbirth Education classes

· Develop a deep relationship and trust with
  your own body

· Understand the natural physiological process
  of birth and how to best support it
· The benefits of Optimal Fetal Positioning in
  pregnancy and labor
· Rebozo techniques for an easier and more
  pleasurable pregnancy and birth
· Connect to your partner in unique ways and
  strengthen your bond as you grow your family
· Understand your newborn baby’s abilities and
  development, breastfeeding and all the changes
· Mindful parenting and partnering from the get go
· Practical knowledge for newborn care, baby wearing, diapering and soothing


Rebozo and Somatic Awareness
Workshops for Birth Professionals

This class is designed for birth professionals- Doulas, Midwives, Nurses, Doctors, Lactation professionals and anyone who works with women, babies and their families.

Buy a Rebozo!
Colorful, soft, strong Rebozos for birth support, baby wearing or garment

Click here to buy a Rebozo!
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You have questions? Contact me!


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[email protected]        415-948-8056        ilkafanni.com
I serve the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Marin, San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato, Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Richmond, Albany, Pinole, Hercules, Vallejo, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, San Leandro, Hayward areas in California. I travel further for an extra fee.
Read my Yelp reviews here
"Words cannot express how grateful I am for all your support throughout this experience. You were a huge help to me during my birth and I am truly touched by your warmth and kindness. You really went above and beyond to make this a very special and memorable time for me. You are a remarkable doula with a  huge heart and beautiful spirit. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! You are a beautiful lady, I am blessed to have met you!"
“Ilka is one of the most caring, compassionate people I have met in my life. She was a great support throughout my pregnancy, offering to share her knowledge and resources..."