About Carol
Carol was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. She grew up in San Jose, California and moved to San Diego in 1987. Carol is a wife and a mother of two. She currently resides in Carlsbad, California.
Carol received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 1994. She received a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work with a concentration in Aging in 1997. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
During her career as a LCSW, she has worked as a Behavioral Health Therapist at Sharp Mesa Vista & Scripps Mercy Hospital's Intensive Outpatient Programs and as a Geriatric Care Manager at Age Concerns. She also volunteered at Vitas Hospice & the Alzheimer's Association.
Carol became interested in HypnoBirthing® after seeing a story about it on television. She and her husband attended Sheri Menelli's class in 2003 prior to the birth of their first child. Carol successfully gave birth to her son using HypnoBirthing® techniques in July 2003 at Scripps La Jolla Hospital. Her labor was seven & 1/2 hours long and she pushed for 40 minutes without the need for any medication or interventions. Carol used the techniques again in November 2005 when she gave birth to her daughter. Her labor was 90 minutes and completely pain-free without any medications.
Her birth experiences were so amazing that she became a HypnoBirthing® Practitioner in 2007. Carol's years as a Clinical Therapist helps her bring an added level of understanding with her clients. As of the spring of 2010, she has taught over 350 couples HypnoBirthing®. Her classes have been featured in The Coast News & San Diego News Network (SDNN.com). She is a faculty member of the HypnoBirthing Institute. She also sits on the Board of Directors of The San Diego Birth Network (www.sandiegobirthnetwork.com).
Carol is a Hypnotherapist and received her training through the Eastburn Institute of Hypnosis. She is also certified in HypnoFertility, a program that utilizes hypnosis to help enhance the mind-body connection for those wanting to conceive naturally or with medical assistance.
She is also trained in Quantum Energetics Structural Therapy, Reiki I & II, Thought Field Therapy I & II, & Hyp-Yoga®. She began teaching Hyp-Yoga for Weight Loss classes in December 2009.
About Kelly
Kelly was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, but being in a military family she moved around quite often- thankfully ending in San Diego! She is a wife and mother to one sweet-natured little boy. She currently resides in Carmel Valley.
Kelly received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Psychology from University of California, San Diego. After serving in a domestic violence shelter working with families all over San Diego County, she knew that her gifting was in her ability to listen to and encourage those who have felt voiceless. She went on to work at a residential eating disorder treatment center as a Patient Assistant and Counselor while receiving her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Women’s issues have always been at the forefront of Kelly’s clinical and personal interests, and when she became pregnant it was a natural progression to become involved in HypnoBirthing®. Kelly and her husband attended Carol’s class prior to the birth of their son. Both Kelly and her husband left the classes feeling excited, empowered, and encouraged that the birth of their son would be a sacred, gentle event. Kelly had the birthing experience she envisioned, and was able to stay calm, in control, and relaxed. She will even tell you that she enjoyed her labor and birth!
The thrill of bringing her son into the world in a gentle and peaceful way gave Kelly the passion and drive to want to encourage and empower other women that they too can trust their bodies and their babies to work together to create a calm, serene, and more comfortable birthing experience.
