Pushing Boundaries Bodyworks
Holistic birth, body & postpartum care in Tacoma, WA
You deserve care that honors your body, your choices, and the transition into parenthood.
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What I Offer

Healing support for your fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

  • Prenatal & Pregnancy Massage — Ease strain, tension, anxiety; prepare your body with comfort measures & massage tailored for your needs.

  • Birthwork & Doula Support — Emotional + physical support during labor; help with birth planning & advocating for your birth vision.

  • Postpartum & Rituals — Massage, Closing of the Bones, doula postpartum support, rest & restoration. Baby is always welcome.

  • Workshops & Resources — Digital workbooks, classes, community events, tools to help you feel confident and supported.

A private session with a licensed massage therapist & doula where you are your partner learn:

  • Natural pain relief with massage & touch

  • Teamwork tools for labor support

  • Positions & pressure points for comfort

Includes: step-by-step printouts + personalized strategies for your birth journey

The perfect addition to your birth toolkit for a blissful, empowered birth.

Hands-On Birth Prep

Comfort | Confidence | Connection

Yes! I Want Birth Prep

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With the help of this digital workbook you can create a personalized birth vision, learn how to make informed choices, practice daily rituals, physical comfort measures and learn what to expect for labor.

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  • Carly N.

    Mari was my doula for my first birth and she was great. She always made my husband and I feel comfortable. She helped us prepare for our birth and made me feel comfortable and not judged with every decision I made along the way. She was the best support person and was a champ and stayed the hospital for over 20 hours while I labored until my baby made his entrance. An experience my husband and I are grateful to look back and have her be apart of. She helped prepare us for not just labor and delivery but postpartum and asked great questions to get us thinking about things we had not yet considered to help better prepare us. I’m so grateful. Thank you Mari.

  • Antonio B.

    Mari is the mental and emotional Sherpa we needed. Like most expecting parents we were excited and nervous for the journey that awaited us. Hiring Mari was the peace of mind I needed to be a strong and successful partner in the child birthing process. Mari gave us the tools and strategies we needed to go in the delivery room with confidence and when everything went out the window she pivoted with us. Although we did not have the birth we intended, Mari helped us every step of the way. One of the most valuable resources from Mari’s services is her communication and being able to ask any questions at any time.

  • Rachel M.

    The whole experience was valuable - especially walking through the birth plan and education Mari provided us. I personally found relief in the massages.

  • Melissa G.

    I’ve had the privilege of experiencing doula services as well as massage and I could not recommend Mari more!

    She is knowledgeable, approachable, and meets you where you are. I felt support throughout my prenatal journey, labor and birth, and continue to feel supported in postpartum - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

    Not only did she provide comprehensive assistance through doula services and massage therapy, but also continues to keep me connected to resources and other local supports. She also has a variety of offerings, catered to the client and includes a sliding scale for pricing, making services accessible. Mari truly takes a holistic approach to care.

    I am excited to continue my journey with Mari.

  • Stephanie Q.

    I felt cared for in a way my others in my life weren't able to provide, by someone with the specificity of knowledge around the pregnant body for the massages and the birthing experience overall. Having you at the birth was amazing as it helped make it feel more like a normalized part of life instead of a medical incident to endure.

  • Edwin S.

    Pre-birth meeting was helpful to get the birth plan sorted before heading to the hospital. You showing all the tools and extra aids you bring was nice to see you’re clearly prepared. In the lead up, the massages for [her] were helpful. For the on-call time, super helpful you were able to respond and be there quickly, and helped throughout the night helping [her] remain comfortable with positioning,the pain management and just being there for while I got some rest before the chaos after the baby was born.

  • Courtney S.

    This was my first child and the postpartum season was nerve racking for me, Mari helped me feel supported and cared for during this tough season. She went above and beyond in offering ways to support me… My favorite part was her in-home visits where she massaged me while I held and cared for my baby on the table, it was a beautiful thing to share with my newborn and helped me get some relief in areas of my body that really needed it… If you choose to hire Mari, you will gain a knowledgeable, compassionate, and passionate support person during a season where the mother isn’t always put first.

  • Laura W.

    I was on the fence about getting a doula, but I felt very at ease during our first massage session I had a sense that you would help me to feel supported and comfortable during birth. The experience and familiarity with massage and healing touch wasn't something I considered prior to working with you as a doula, but was definitely an advantage.