About Me

Hi, I'm Diona! I'm a healthcare professional, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation educator dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in perinatal care. As a proud U.S. Navy veteran and native New Yorker now serving Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, I bring a unique blend of leadership, compassion, and healthcare expertise to my work. Through Roots to Rhythm Maternal Services, I provide inclusive, evidence-based support for families across the reproductive continuum, centering cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and emotional empowerment, and doing this work is truly my calling.

With an MBA in Healthcare Management and experience in healthcare operations and quality coordination, I bridge clinical systems with community-centered care. I am also continuing my education on the path toward becoming a licensed midwife, further deepening my commitment to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My goal is to help every family I serve feel respected, empowered, and confidently supported through their reproductive journey.

Practice Philosophy

My philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a doula because everyone deserves support. Birth and postpartum are vulnerable experiences, and having someone who knows, understands, and advocates for you can make a real difference. I take a holistic approach and believe parents should have full autonomy over their decisions, so my role is to provide support, education, and evidence-based information so families can make the best choices for themselves.

Overall, my goal is to help every family feel supported, informed, and empowered to make the choices that are right for them, throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Population Experience

BIPOC Families, Military Families, Single Parents, High-Risk Pregnancies, Teen Mothers, LGBTQ+ Families

Specialties

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• Hospital Births
• Home Births
• Birth Center Births
• Lactation Counseling
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Perinatal Equity Advocacy

Services Offered

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• Prenatal Care
• In-Person Labor & Birth Support
• Postpartum Care
• Extended In-Home Postpartum Care