additional providers

LACTATION SUPPORT

Darla Burns has been married to her husband since 1994 and has 2 wonderful children and a sweet son-in-law. She has been passionate about birth as long as she can remember. Darla started doing doula work in 1990 but only realized in 2003 that there was a name for the work she was doing. She immediately took her training to be a Certified Labor Doula and then continued on that path and became a Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor, Infant Massage Instructor, and a Certified Lactation Educator.

In 2007, Darla became a postpartum doula trainer and began holding Postpartum Doula Trainings in California.

Currently, Darla is completing her studies to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is teaching monthly Breastfeeding Intensive Classes at Pure Births. She is also the Founder of Doula University (TM).

“As Americans, we are under the impression that moms are “Superwomen” and can return to life as it was before baby. We must remember to celebrate this new mother and emulate the other cultures that honor new mothers by caring for them, supporting them, and placing value on the magnificent transformation she is going through. This is the greatest gift we can give to new mothers and newborns” -Darla Burns

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | THRIVE LITTLE

Marielle Marquez is a pediatric occupational therapist (OT) and infant feeding specialist. She has been practicing since 2009 after graduating from the University of Southern California with her masters in occupational therapy.

Marielle has an advanced practice certification in feeding and swallowing, is certified in neonatal touch and massage, and is a certified lactation educator. She has worked in a variety of settings, including: Hospitals, NICU, outpatient therapy clinics, schools, and in-home therapy.

She is passionate about prevention and the earliest intervention possible. She believes that parents are the real therapists and therapists are teachers who empower them by teaching them how to best help their children.

Marielle specializes in treating babies and young toddlers. She addresses feeding issues, tongue tie/oral ties, transition to solids, body tension and muscle tone imbalances, torticollis and head shape concerns, motor skills, and infant development.

Marielle has two children, both who had feeding struggles and tongue ties. These experiences fueled her passion for helping parents on their journey with oral ties so they can have the best possible outcome.

Marielle provides clinic-based OT services at her office inside Pure Births. In addition, she also provides in-home therapy services in the Santa Clarita Valley and telehealth throughout California.

PELVIC FLOOR THERAPIST | TheraGurus

Trapti is a seasoned pelvic floor therapist with over 14 years of experience. She specializes in treating urinary incontinence, urgency, pelvic pain, prolapse, diastasis recti, vaginismus, and postpartum recovery.

Trapti is certified Pre and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.

Trapti employs a holistic approach, integrating manual therapy, targeted exercises, and lifestyle modifications to create personalized treatment plans. Her commitment to continuous education and patient-centered care ensures the best outcomes for her patients.

Her being a certified NLP coach is also reflected in her empathetic approach and complementary counseling during her treatment sessions.

In addition to her care, the spirituality of Trapti’s Eastern cultural upbringing reflects in her mind-body approach to treating pelvic floor conditions.

A passionate advocate for pelvic health, Trapti is dedicated to raising awareness through community events and workshops.

Trapti is a lover of dance, meditation, listening to music, reading about nutrition and going on vacations exploring the world with her family.