Daria Vinogradova
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Hello, I’m Daria — a birth and postpartum doula serving families on the Peninsula. I believe every woman deserves to feel safe, supported, and truly heard during one of life’s most powerful transitions.
My journey into doula work began long before I knew the word “doula.” Becoming a mother opened my eyes to how deeply birth shapes a woman’s body, mind, and heart. I saw how the right support can transform fear into trust, and uncertainty into confidence. That’s why I dedicate my work to creating a calm, grounded presence for every family I serve.
My scope of services is simple: I provide non-medical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This can include emotional reassurance, comfort measures, partner guidance, infant care education, self-care strategies, and light household help. I offer 11 scheduled visits plus labor support, through a flexible mix of in-person, Telehealth, or phone sessions. I do not diagnose, treat, or provide medical care — if concerns arise, I guide families to the appropriate provider.
I’m trained in evidence-based comfort techniques and am a Spinning Babies® enthusiast, drawing on their approaches for optimal fetal positioning, labor comfort, and gentle postpartum recovery. I also bring a deep understanding of emotional wellbeing, helping families navigate the early days with compassion and reassurance. Whether I’m guiding you through preparation, supporting you in labor, or holding your newborn so you can rest, my goal is always the same: that you feel cared for, informed, and empowered.
Clients often tell me my approach feels like a sister who knows exactly what you need. Sometimes that’s quiet encouragement through each surge, sometimes it’s a warm cup of tea after birth, and sometimes it’s simply listening without judgment as you process your experience.
When I’m not attending births or teaching classes at Heart and Hand Birth & Beyond, you’ll find me on local trails with my kids, enjoying slow mornings with coffee, or connecting with women in our community over tea and heartfelt conversation.
If you’re seeking a doula who combines knowledge with warmth, professionalism with heart, and care with a genuine personal touch, I’d be honored to walk beside you on your journey into parenthood.
Maeve Sundstrom
LM CPM
When I first discovered midwifery, it felt like reconnecting with a tradition that’s quietly carried mothers and babies through time—an embodied, empowered way of birthing deeply rooted in women’s community and wisdom.
A few pivotal years later, I welcomed my own daughter at home under midwife care. That experience inspired me to become a midwife myself. Today, I’m a California Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife (2017, National College of Midwifery), with more than seven years of clinical training under the mentorship of three Bay Area midwives. To date, I’ve attended over 400 births across home, birth center, and hospital settings.
I’m also a professional trainer for Birthing From Within, offering workshops for birth professionals. Plus, I’m trained as an integrative pelvic health facilitator, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist, and Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner.
Steeped in embodiment, spiritual connection, bodywork, and birth as initiation, my approach is rooted in trust, presence, and honoring this threshold moment of becoming.
Jane Byvsheva
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Hello, I’m Jane — a certified birth and postpartum doula. As a mother of three, each with a unique birth story, I’ve learned how deeply a woman’s experience can be shaped by the support she receives. My own journeys through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum have shown me just how much care, kindness, and understanding can mean during this special time.
I support families in hospitals, birth centers, and at home, offering care that blends evidence-based techniques with warmth and empathy. My approach includes breathing techniques, optimal labor positions, fetal positioning methods, and gentle massage to bring comfort and encourage progress during birth.
I’m always learning and expanding my skills because I truly love what I do. My role is to help you feel calm and supported — guiding you through birth preparation, standing beside you during labor, and continuing to care for you and your baby in the postpartum period. Whether it’s practical help or emotional reassurance, my goal is for you to feel safe, heard, and empowered.
It would be my joy and honor to support you with care and love as you welcome new life.
Suliet Bolokov
Artist & Creative Guide
Hi, I’m Suliet, an artist and passionate creator. For the past four years, I’ve been part of the Peninsula Artists group, showcasing my work in local exhibitions and meeting wonderful people who share a love for art.
This journey inspired me to start hosting creative art master classes — welcoming anyone who wants to paint, explore their creativity, and enjoy the magic of making something with their own hands. I believe that everyone has the ability to paint, and that each person’s artistic voice is uniquely their own. My greatest joy is helping you discover that voice and bring it to life.
Recently, I became a mom, and life feels fuller than ever. Even in this busy season, art remains close to my heart, and I love sharing it whenever I can.
Art has the power to touch hearts, tell stories, and make the world a little more beautiful — and I would be honored to share that journey with you.
Gaya Bhatnagar
Licensed Acupuncturist & Ayurvedic Practitioner
Hello, I’m Gayatri (Gaya) Bhatnagar — a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and certified Ayurvedic practitioner. I was born into a family of healers, where Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Tibetan medicine were part of daily life. Guided by my parents and renowned teachers from around the world, I learned early on that healing is both a science and an art.
Over the years, I’ve studied with masters such as Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Subhash Ranade, and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, as well as leading fertility and women’s health specialists. These experiences shaped my holistic approach — combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, and lifestyle guidance to support women’s health, fertility, and overall balance.
My goal is to create a safe, nurturing space where you feel heard, cared for, and supported in body, mind, and spirit. It’s my joy and honor to walk beside you on your healing journey, bringing the best of ancient wisdom and modern understanding to help you feel your most vibrant self.
Maria Tumansky
Embodiment Coach & Women’s Circles Facilitator
Hello, I’m Maria (Masha) — an embodiment coach, certified women’s circles facilitator, and lifelong dancer. My mission is to help women connect more deeply with their bodies and inner selves through movement, mindfulness, and community.
My journey began as a professional dancer, with over 25 years of training and performance experience. Along the way I became a World Cha-Cha-Cha Champion and U.S. Ballroom Standard Champion. Yet it was my own search for healing and self-discovery that led me to the Conscious Dance Movement, where I studied with the founder of SoulMotion beginning in 2011. From this path, I developed a unique practice of active meditation called Meditative Time and Dance, guiding women to awaken their feminine energy and creativity through embodied movement.
Beyond dance, I serve as a Blessing Way Facilitator and guide for women’s healing retreats, fire and drum circles, and sacred gatherings. For more than seven years I have led spaces where women come together to reconnect with themselves, with one another, and with the natural world.
I bring all of these strands together—discipline from professional dance, devotion from meditative practice, and joy from community—to create a safe, inspiring space. My hope is that every woman I work with feels radiant, empowered, and deeply at home in her own body.