Noreen R Smith, Holistic Family Support Specialist
Ann Arbor, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona
Under the Willow Tree
with Noreen
Supporting women and their babies through pregnancy and postpartum.
Holistic support for families in transition.
Services available:
Southeastern Michigan
Greater Phoenix area, Arizona
A bit about me. . .
Holistic Family Support Specialist
As the mother of two girls, I operated a business and parented single-handedly, without a partner or family nearby. Now my girls are grown women and I closed my business to enjoy being "Gramma" to my two precious grandchildren.
Today, families are often isolated, living busy lives far from relatives, surrounded by friends that are often unavailable. I am passionate about offering the empathy, knowledge, and assistance that I yearned for when I was mothering two growing children.
When I retired, I created a new and innovative career path to encourage, educate, and empower women and young families. Birthwork and family support blend my professional training, life experience, and education to ensure a holistic approach for women and families in transition.
Think of me as a little bit Mary Poppins and a lot Grandmother Willow; all of the support and compassion without the judgement and meddling. You can expect a Grandmother's wisdom, a Mother's intuition, an Auntie's humor, and, like a Sister, I've got your back.
30+ years of childcare business experience and child development training
Birth and Postpartum Doula training with both DONA International and ProDoula
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Mental Health Counseling
Fully vaccinated for COVID 19, and adherence to CDC recommended safety protocols
CPR/First Aid Certification
FBI clearance
Meet Me
Under the Willow Tree
I promise to respect you, your family, your home, your traditions, and your parenting style. I will bring my own experience and knowledge of child development, childcare, and family dynamics, along with my compassion, empathy, and instinct to nurture. I will share evidence-based methods and offer resources when necessary. Regardless of the challenges you face, I am honored to support you, your partner, and your child(ren) through this time of transition.
Whether you're a first-time parent or parenting a growing family, you've figured out that you can't be an expert in everything. Either way, I can help you breathe, concentrate on being in-the-moment, sort out your priorities, and provide the support and resources to make what feels complex and overwhelming, manageable.
You are about to experience the most profound transition of your life. No one should have to navigate the upcoming challenges alone.
Take my hand and we will figure this out together.