Testimonials

“If I could give ten stars I would. Elmi was with us as we danced with death in our first pregnancy and she was with us as we celebrated life in our second pregnancy. In both instances she was a rock of support and a pillar of nourishment. Elmi has so much to offer and goes far above and beyond regular doula duties. She brings indigenous wisdom, endless understanding, and various little miracles that I will not give away here. I feel we will be forever in her debt for all that Elmi has done for us. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.”

“Elmi is a wonderful and highly skilled doula, birth educator, and massage therapist. But she is also a lot more than that! To me, she is a healer.

Her knowledge and nurturing presence supported me in the most extreme circumstances of my life - from extreme grief to extreme joy.

My family and I are so lucky to have had Elmi’s guidance, and I intend to keep seeking her support through the many wonderful services she offers. ”

“Although we had already gone through the arrival of a baby when our first daughter was born 4 years earlier, we thought it would be important to get additional support for the arrival of our second daughter. And it turned out to be the decision we ever made!

Our first birth experience had been quite traumatic and we were arriving at the birth with some fears and uncertainties despite the great and comprehensive preparation we did. Elmi supported us in the final days before the birth in the decision that we had to make regarding induction or not, C section or not.. Her help was so decisive and the birth ended up being a natural birth as we decided.

Elmi supported us in postpartum during 6 weeks. I can honestly say that her help was a game changer in the arrival of our second daughter in our family. Despite the logistical and delicious meal preparation support that were tremendous, Elmi was fully present: emotionally, physically and mentally. She supported me in my doubts and days of struggle, she took care of me with massages and foot baths, she helped us with setting up the best routine for our baby.. Long story short, if you want to start parenthood in the best possible way, treat yourself with the services of Elmi. It is not a luxury, it is a must have! ”

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We really loved having Elmi by our side during the pregnancy, while in labor and those first few weeks post partum. Elmi is very respectful, funny and easy going, and we instantly felt comfortable around her. She taught us a lot about the process of birth, how to prepare physically and mentally, and was such a helpful support on the day our son was born. Her wisdom and her light positive energy was really nice to have around us during those exhausting few weeks of post partum. She made us delicious food, was super flexible with her timings and her massages (both during pregnancy and after birth) are honestly the best! We will always be grateful to her.”

“We were so fortunate to have Elmi in our lives during the postpartum period. As expats in Berlin and with Covid, we had no family around for the birth of our daughter, and Elmi’s calm, reassuring and supportive presence in our home was a total gift. I cannot imagine how we would have managed without her! From breastfeeding help and amazing nourishing meals, to her wonderful massages and gentle care of our baby, Elmi provided invaluable support and guidance during a most vulnerable time, and I will always be extremely grateful.
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Elmi, where do I begin! Your support during my pregnancy was immense, it really is hard to find the words that encompass just how much you did for us; physically, emotionally and mentally.
The guidance, confidence and support you gave my partner and I was crucial in our birth preparation and also preparation for parenthood! From the bodywork & massages you gave me, curbing my stress and aches/ pains during pregnancy, to your reliability and constant support, I really cannot imagine having gone through pregnancy without you. Thank you for always being a call away, for making both my partner and I so very comfortable and confident for what was to come. Your knowledge in the field of pregnancy, body work, birth and healing is truly remarkable. I’m so thankful we are able to continue to have your support postpartum as we navigate this new chapter in our lives. To us you are not just our doula but have become a dear friend and we are so very grateful for you.
Much love.”

“Having Elmi as our doula was a transformative, life-changing experience. She’s a treasure trove of knowledge, a calming, grounded presence and a skilled massage therapist. She smoothed the path for us while also giving us the tools we needed to navigate birth and the post-partum period. And she did it all with so much heart.

PRENATAL VISITS
Because I was pregnant during the covid pandemic and my family lived far away, it was important for us to have someone nearby to support us. Before birth, Elmi taught and coached us so well that we both felt prepared for the birth experience. She armed us with two things: the knowledge we needed to feel in charge of our own birth experience and physical exercises to get my body into alignment for birth. Our prenatal sessions with her taught us so much more than we’d learned from taking a generic birth preparation course or from our doctor. She also coached us to ask doctors the questions we needed to ask so that we felt empowered and in charge of our outcome. The prenatal massages were also such a welcome relief during the difficult end of the third trimester.

BIRTH EXPERIENCE
When it came to the actual birth, Elmi’s help was invaluable. Because of covid, hospital regulations stated that my wife could only be at the birth with me during active labor and that doulas weren’t allowed in the delivery room. For these reasons, we wanted to stay home for early labor as long as possible. We wouldn’t have been able to do this if it weren’t for Elmi’s amazing help coaching us and taking care of us. She has so much stamina! She spent 30 hours at home with us during early labor, and her calm soothing presence made it all doable. She ran us through our exercises to help us move labor along naturally, helped me listen to my body to figure out what positions worked best for me, gave me massages to help me relax, and made it all monumentally less scary. From my wife’s perspective, having Elmi there centered her and gave her the focus she needed to support me during labor. Elmi rode with us to the hospital, and even though the hospital wouldn’t let her in with us, she continued supporting us virtually. Thanks to her help, I went into the final stages of labor feeling confident and in charge.

POST-PARTUM
We had a 100-hour package of post-partum hours from Elmi, and that got us off to the right start with our son. She was our rock during those first few weeks, when everything felt confusing and overwhelming. From her help soothing our son (and teaching us how to do so!), to her ingenuity when it came to making space for the baby in our tiny apartment, to her delicious food prep, to her post-partum massages, everything Elmi did made life that much easier when she was there. We were so grateful for her care and support. Not only did Elmi’s visits help us out in the moment, but they also gave us an excellent foundation of practices, habits and tools to use as parents. Sleep habits, breastfeeding support, techniques for baby massage, help establishing a routine—Elmi guided us through some of the trickiest parts of being new parents. And thanks to her, we developed a confidence in our roles that has stayed with us.

OTHER
Elmi is also tapped into an extensive network of helpful resources and professionals. For example, when we realized that the midwife we were working with was a poor fit for us, she helped us find another who was a perfect fit for us.

Elmi’s an incredible, compassionate doula, and we would recommend her to anyone and everyone.
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“Elmi is everything you can ask for a person who companies you in
your pregnancy. She is kind, gentle and listening. Elmi helped me a
lot to organize all the information about giving birth and enriched me
with knowledge that was new to me. I loved how patient she was
and how much capacity she’ve had to the million questions me and
my partner had. But her super professional approach is only one bit
from everything she has to give. Apart of explaining the physiology
of labor, she also give an holistic perspective to giving birth
escorting the process of being pregnant, and preparing for birth.
Elmi is also a gifted masseur, her touch is like magic when she
massaged me through the strong contractions I’ve had, it was the
only moment I could fall asleep and have some rest from the pain.
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Elmi, thanks to her, my
partner could really be there for me with all the tools Elmi gave us,
almost as a doula himself. I’m sure if it wasn’t to Corona, I would
have had them both in the labor room and would have feel even
better then how strong and confident I felt. thanks to Elmi’s
assistance, I could have control and decide how and when I want to
give birth, and that is maybe the most important and essential part
of the process.”

“When looking back at my journey through pregnancy and parenthood in a pandemic, Elmi is what kept me positive and relaxed. I had a beautiful, natural birth, thanks to the tools she gave me to prepare physically and mentally for it.

Elmi has a very holistic approach with her clients and fits the sessions to your individual needs (plus her massages make you feel completely relaxed). I especially needed a doula to calm my worrying mind during pregnancy as well as postpartum and was given the ongoing support for this. Her non-judgemental presence made both my husband and I feel comfortable to open up to her on all different topics. I also recommend the closing ceremony which honors the mother, it was beautiful and a perfect way to close the special journey she guided me through as a new mom.

Normally a big part of doulas support is in the hospital but due to corona regulations, only my husband could join me in the labour ward but I remember the car ride there with her & the moment I went into the pregnancy ward, her warm hug & kind words made me feel like I could conquer the world. She will always be part of my journey through becoming a mom for the first time.

Thanks Elmi!”

“Initially I found Elmi because I was looking for a pregnancy masseuse. Her visits were the best part of my week! She was a warm and reassuring presence throughout my pregnancy - not to mention her massage skills are incredible. The most important piece of advice I received was to take as much time for myself as I could during the lead up to the birth of my first child. Elmi’s visits were a luxury, and I was glad to have weekly dedicated me-time. Looking back, I think that regular times to ‘relax’ also greatly helped me to relax on cue between contractions during my natural birth.

I instantly clicked with Elmi from our first session together, and after a couple of weeks I knew I wanted her to be my doula. She pointed me in the direction of many important resources, and has compiled her very own ‘doula handbook’ for mothers-to-be which was incredibly thorough and very helpful to me. Even though, when I engaged Elmi, I knew she couldn’t attend my birth due to Corona restrictions, having her by my side while I labored at home (and especially in the car on the way to the Geburtshaus!) was a great source of comfort to my husband and I.

Finally, at the end of our journey together, 6 weeks after the birth of my daughter, I did a closing ceremony with Elmi. I cannot recommend this enough. It was a special and unique experience, where I was made to feel like a Goddess, and had the opportunity to take stock of all that I had been through, and achieved, as a new mother. In our fast paced society, many rituals have now fallen away and we often feel too busy to take time for ourselves. Having a closing ceremony, to celebrate my transition from woman to mother, and honor the enormity of what I had just been through felt wonderfully luxurious, but also wholly necessary.

I am so grateful to have found Elmi, and warmly recommend her to every mother-to-be in Berlin.”

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Working with Elmi was a delight. She supported our family through VBAC in the midst of the pandemic. When there wasn’t a possibility to have a doula inside the hospital, she made the effort to come to us outside in the garden, sharing the intense experience of contractions with me. Thanks to her, I felt safe and strong throughout the process that initially seemed quite scary - particularly so being a second time mother but a first time birther.”

“Elmi brought her expertise, experience and warmth to the birth of our daughter. Working with us prior to, and following, the birth, Elmi’s support allowed my husband and I to approach the birth and first time parenthood in a calm, educated and joyous manner. After the birth of our daughter, Elmi’s visits were a welcomed occasion. Elmi bonded quickly with our daughter (giving me a break when my husband returned to work) and provided me with invaluable support be it advice, a non-judgmental ear, and amazing massages.”

“It has been a year since we have welcomed Elmi to our home to help us after the birth of our first baby son. We have decided to book her doula services quite spontaneously after meeting in the last weeks of my pregnancy for a prenatal massage. Although I have never considered doula services before, I am so glad she introduced us to the concept! Her help and support was absolutely invaluable. From helping us to settle back home after a difficult birth, helping my mind to process the birth and my body to heal with massages, to cooking us the most delicious food and making sure we eat something when we were too tired to remember it was mealtime. She helped me to gain confidence to venture out with my newborn to the shops, took him out for a walk so I could shower and offered the best listening ear and a chat a new mum could ask for! Thank you Elmi for being with us during this most special time in our lives!”

“Elmi was scheduled to work with us after my birth mid March. Elmi was an incredible help during the time that she was with us. Her warmth, care and kindness towards me and our little baby boy made the transition much easier. I would say her intuition and experience as a body worker make her such a great doula. Can highly recommend working with her!”

“Elmi was a great help during the first 6 weeks postpartum period and beyond. The massages were very beneficial and relaxing. As a doula she helped us with cooking Ayurvedic dishes that we asked for and was great with our daughter. She helped with many tasks for me as a new mom when I had no idea what to do. During night service, it was the only time I could properly rest and not stress.
I would highly recommend Elmi and her services.”

“Elmi was our birth doula for our first baby, Marcus, born in February 2020. She also provided prenatal and postpartum massage. Although we met later in my pregnancy, in January, we quickly developed a trusting and open relationship during pre-birth meetings and massages. Elmi provided lots of useful information in preparation for birth from packing and must-have item lists, exercises and birth info. Elmi was always responsive in case of questions during the lead-up and after Marcus’s birth. Marcus was born a week early and she supported us at the home during my later contractions, the journey to the hospital and at the hospital itself. She was encouraging and provided a reassuring presence in the delivery room with me and my partner. When the midwife would leave us late in labor it was a game changer having Elmi’s calm guidance in the room. I didn’t have a rigid birth plan going in but we had discussed a range of birth positions and ideas in advance that we were able to try during the birth. Her postpartum support covered feeding, random newborn questions and belly wrapping. Thanks to Elmi I went into my first birth experience and motherhood with confidence. Having a doula like her allowed us to have the positive and empowering birth journey we will cherish forever. We wouldn’t hesitate to use her again and would highly recommend her services to friends in Berlin.

PS: Her in-home massages and post birth care are so convenient and always left me relaxed and
recharged! You won’t find a better massage in Berlin – truly blissful.”

“Elmi provided outstanding post-partum support to myself and family in the first month and half after our second baby’s arrival. Having had experience with post-partum doulas with our first child, I can confidently say that Elmi marks a gold standard for the profession. She is a brilliant combination of practical support and tender care for everyone in the family - dads included. Her rich cultural background and interests, and on-going professional development, mean that she is equipped with a wide range of skills to support new mums and that her knowledge-base is both broad and up-to-date. Not to mention that it is very calming (and seemingly good for milk supply!) to have a massage amid the exhaustion of a new-born. Our deep gratitude goes to Elmi for making the expansion of our family a more calm and happy experience. ”

“Elmi’s help during labour was much needed and well-timed. She arrived at our home when contractions started, giving me relaxation massage and shared useful tips for me and my husband on how to get through a contraction. Her assistance was even more appreciated, having somebody experienced at my bed the whole time was very comforting. After the birth, she visited us at home giving info on breastfeeding and overall recovery. I highly recommend Elmi and her services.

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“I could not have stayed so positive and calm throughout my first month of parenthood without the support of Elmi. The postpartum package including massage and belly binding was a crucial element in recovery. It’s so easy in the beginning to forget how important it is to take care of yourself, when all your energy is going towards baby. The massages brought me back inward, but also helped me feel loved and nurtured while I was giving so much to my little one. All herbs, balms and sprays were made be Elmi and because of this, felt extra-special and made with love. The belly binding was a great way for me to feel secure and supported when leaving the house for the first time and convinced me that the gates were closing in a healthy way. Her food was delicious and it was nice to have light hearted chats with someone bringing a cheerful attitude to sleepy parents. I would without a doubt recommend Elmi’s support. During such a vulnerable and transient time, extra touch, wrapped with security, and a helping hand makes such a difference in how the baby perceives the world because the parents are happy and calm. ”

“Elmi is the best thing that happened to me after the birth of my son. The first weeks were pretty hard for me (sleep deprivation, difficult breastfeeding, crying baby...). Elmi would come every other day and I was so happy to have some “me-time”. Not only she helped me to recover slowly and softly from the birth with some delightful super professional massage, she also helped tremendously to get my body back in shape and close the hips with her great technique of wrapping. But most of all, she was a great mental support. I felt relaxed, secured and healthy. And a happy mama makes a happy baby. I would recommend anyone to book the post pregnancy package with Elmi. For the well-being of the whole family!  Believe me, it’s worth it.”

“Elmi is amazing!! Professional yet warm and friendly, and the most divine massages tailored to your body needs!! Being able to have her come to your home (with her excellent massage table) is such a treat.
When I have family or friends visiting, we have booked her and they have all raved about her massages. Can’t wait to book my next massage with Elmi!”

“I was looking for a long time for someone offering massages at home, and I FINALLY found the gem! Elmi is a young expat mom in Berlin, and she is specialized in pre and post natal massages. She came to my house with her massage table, set up some relaxing music and a diffuser of essential oils, giving me the feeling of being at the spa (true bliss!). And in addition of having fairy hands, she is adorable, I’ve been able to take a break to breastfeed my baby; and then while my daughter was awake near us, I could hear she was making faces to occupy her so that I can deeply enjoy... How sweet is that! My only regret is that I have not found her earlier, especially at the end of my pregnancy..., but my back of a new mom with a baby who gain weight very quickly can thanks her! So I just wanted to share this with you, trust me you won’t be disappointed. ;)
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“Elmi is a class act. She is an eminent professional and clearly very experienced. She tailors the massage to suit your needs. I had a 90 minute fully body massage and felt thoroughly relaxed afterwards. She is pleasant and made the whole experience feel like being at a spa! I have recommended her to my friends and will continue to do so.””

“I do a lot of intense sports, therefore always have sore and tense muscles. Elmi really helped me relieve pain and tension with her sessions. She is attentive, intuitive, and applies just the right pressure to loosen the long accumulated knots in my muscles. I always felt amazing after each session with her. Highly recommend! ”

“Elmi took great time and care to address my specific needs during my postnatal massage. I couldn’t have felt more safe in her healing hands. Thank you for an amazing massage Elmi!”

“Going through a painful miscarriage, I decided to seek Elmi’s help for her expertise in postpartum massage. I was aware going into it that it was more to set my womb in its proper place, and help me complete my miscarriage through natural means. I’m so glad I had a session with her as not only did she help me with my problem, but she also helped my body and mind feel so relaxed after a painful and stressful week.”

“I was quite nervous because not only was it the first time I was leaving my tot with a babysitter (even though we were in the next room!), but because I’m not always able to calm down enough to relax and “get the most” out of a massage. It did not take Elmi long to have me feeling relaxed and I was able to shush out the noise and worries in my mind and be present in the moment and in my body. With no help from my “it hurts kind of everywhere” description she was able to find knots in my upper back and using the right amount of pressure, open ‘em up. I also really enjoyed these assisted stretching movements that she did on me towards the end of our session. I left the room feeling serene and mellow, and was happily greeted by my daughter, who had also been having so much fun she hadn’t even noticed I had been gone for over an hour, go figure. So the session actually also reminded me not to feel guilty for taking time out for my own well-being every once in a while.”

“The massage was beyond expectations! 
Elmi does everything to make the experience custom to the client. I am pregnant and she made all the possible accommodations so that I was comfortable. Prior to the massage, we discussed the areas in pain, the preferred intensity and other questions that made me feel like a VIP customer! She visits you at home or the office and brings her own (awesome) massage table. She has a selection of oils for you to choose. I booked a massage for my husband right away when we finished! I can only recommend Elmi for everyone stressed, or in pain, or just willing to give his or herself an hour of relaxation! She is the best!”

“Elmi is a wonderfully warm person and makes you feel instantly at ease. She is professional and really knows what she is doing. I had a lot of shoulder tension and lower back pain in my 34th week of pregnancy and her massage techniques really helped to ease a lot of this. During the session I felt relaxed and Elmi ensures your comfort and dignity throughout. I will definitely be booking in for another massage soon.
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“What an amazing experience! I was gifted a one hour massage for Bliss Mama by the ladies from my Kita group and it is one of the best gifts I have received! A massage in the privacy and comfort of my home is just what I need as a busy working mum. Elmi is wonderful and very professional - with communication before the appointment to ask about any special requests. She was running a little late due to traffic and was wonderful enough put a little extra time on the end to make up for it. I highly recommend her service!
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“I found Elmi’s services online on my last trimester of pregnancy. I was having a lot of back pain and wanted to find a masseuse near where I live as commuting was already hard for me. When I found out that Elmi was coming to my place for the massage, I knew I had to try it. Elmi is an amazing masseuse! She worked on my knots while also doing some relaxation that worked magic. She brings her own music and focus on your well-being, it is the perfect combination that one needs during pregnancy. Plus, as you are already home, you can rest and enjoy the benefits of the massage instead of having to carry your belly around and stress yourself on the way home. I came back to Elmi after birth, and again it was great and I could have my first “me-time”! I highly recommend Elmi for during and after pregnancy, I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed after her massage.
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“Elmi is a compassionate and empathetic person and that fully comes across in her massage technique. She seems to be able to tell from your body language alone how you are responding to the massage and adjusts accordingly. It was a pleasure. I highly recommend her!”

“I booked Elmi for pregnancy massage and also for post-natal massage and “belly wrapping” sessions. The sessions were fantastic and it was utter luxury to be able to stay at home to have them during this fragile phase. She is a very professional and a gifted masseuse. She listens and always wants to hear how you are doing one/days after the massage. As a mum herself, she can relate to many of the pain issues around pregnancy & birth. Only good things to say!”

“I’m not a Mama but I can 100% vouch for the quality of Elmi’s massages! She gave me a mix of Thai and Swedish which I absolutely loved. Will definitely be going back.”

“Elmi makes you feel relaxed instantly with her warmth and smile and then she works her magic hands to evaporate any aches and pains. It was an absolute treat and she shows up to your house.”

“Great service! I like how Elmi set up a very nice and comfortable atmosphere in my own home for the session and kept checking with me if everything felt good. Highly recommended”

“Elmi is highly recommended. She is super friendly, nice, very professional and has personally helped me get rid of major pains. ”

“I booked Elmi for a prenatal massage and was not disappointed! From the beginning, she had clear communication and showed up with all the necessary equipment and comforts. She is clearly an experienced sports massage therapist, with good knowledge of anatomy, amazing touch and she offered the perfect balance of remedial and relaxation massage and the right amount of tenderness for the expecting mother. Thanks, Elmi!
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“Elmi’s postpartum care really helped with my recovery. The belly wrap and natural ingredients used reminded me of the rituals from home being from South East Asia, whilst still being practical for everyday use. Elmi’s thoughtful and individual approach plus the dedicated time for self-care from the comfort of home really made the whole experience invaluable. ”

“I loved having Elmi come to my home when my daughter was just a few weeks old. Her massage was great and the atmosphere was amazing - calm, relaxing and not hurried at all. Nursing my little one throughout was not an issue at all!”

“Superb service! I feel awkward at most massage shops, but Elmi is kind and personable that I was so relaxed during my massage all while being at my home! She really helped by focusing on some of my pain points and I felt so restful afterwards.”

“I booked Elmi for pregnancy massage and also for post-natal massage and “belly wrapping” sessions. The sessions were fantastic and it was utter luxury to be able to stay at home to have them during this fragile phase. She is a very professional and a gifted masseuse. She listens and always wants to hear how you are doing one/days after the massage. As a mum herself, she can relate to many of the pain issues around pregnancy & birth. Only good things to say!”

“What a luxury to have a professional massage in your own home! Elmi came with her massage table, relaxing music and even pillows, the massage was amazing and relieved me from my pregnancy back pain.
I highly recommend her to moms to be.”

“Forget the hectic everyday life with a baby and enjoy the breathtaking massage AT YOUR HOME ❤️ she comes, sets everything up and you can simply enjoy. I highly recommend Elmi, 5*”

“Elmi makes me so relaxed, not just with the massage itself but her whole presence makes a difference. And in my case where my LO woke up both times, she knows exactly how to calm her down so we could simply continue. I wish I had known about her sooner (when I was pregnant) but now its also really good to enjoy the hour at home with her. ”

“Elmi has a wonderful calming presence, strong hands and to my experience is a true massage therapist. I had severe pains radiating in my lower and upper back and she really helped me to improve my flexibility. Couldn’t recommend her professional massage therapy more!!”

“Elmi has magic hands! Having her come to my home in the last weeks of pregnancy has been a game changer. She has such a calming presence and makes you feel fully taken care of! Could not recommend her services more.”