The Doula Hive Team
Meet Rachel
My name is Rachel Coughlin, cofounder of Doula Hive. I am a Birth Doula, Body Ready Method Pro, Hypnobabies Childbirth Educator,Birth Photographer, and Certified Health Coach. For the past ten years I have been providing a distinguished level of care and evidence-based support to families in my community. Through in-depth training, I have learned many tools to physically and emotionally comfort a parent, on the path to bringing their baby into their arms. That journey, and the weeks after are a wondrous time, one that requires the utmost respect and consideration. My own experience as a mother of 3 has helped shape me into the doula I am today.
I started my journey as a birth worker while pregnant with my second child. I was overwhelmed by all I was learning, despite already having had a child. I discovered what the pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey could be when families have the tools they need to create their best experience.
Meet Morgan
Hello! My name is Morgan Syrja. I am one of the owners of Doula Hive and a fourth generation Tampa native, wife, mom of two and lover of
all things outdoors. I have always been nurturing by nature and became a caregiver at a young age.
Lived experiences have led me to take special interest in the wellness of families. I have over ten years
of experience in family and household support. My path opened to birth work when I had my son in
2017 as a young adult. I decided that I wanted to be the source of support which I really needed at that
time.
I am a labor and postpartum doula as well as a lactation support educator certified through
MaternityWise International, and am a Body Ready Method Pro. Of course, I'm always continuing my education. I believe that birth support should be
accessible to everyone in the community, and I work hard to provide each family that I serve with care
unique to their needs during their sacred journey into parenthood. I have been practicing as a doula for
seven years, and am elated to be rooted with Doula Hive as a full spectrum doula.
Meet Aubrey
Hi! My name is Aubrey and I am one of the owners of Doula Hive. I am a birth doula, postpartum doula specializing in supporting families with multiples, Body Ready Method Pro, lactation counselor, and childbirth educator serving families of the Tampa Bay area. I’m also a mother to 2 beautiful children. I love all things education, activism, and advocacy. I have a background as a Childcare Provider and Medical Technician which I credit to the start of my passion supporting families through all walks of life.
I was introduced to birth work through my own experiences as a teen mom. I struggled during my pregnancy to advocate for myself, knowing what questions to ask, and what my options were as a birthing woman. I often wondered “Is this how everyone feels?” After the birth of my first child freshly postpartum, I fell down a google rabbit hole and discovered what a doula was. I fell in love and made it my goal to empower families so they could take an active role in their care and have informed gratifying experiences. This was my calling… so I took the leap. 6 years (and many births later…) I’m incredibly honored to be a part of the Doula Hive team.
The Bloom Team
Meet Bejay
Meet Rachael
Hi! I’m Rachael Barber and I’m an ICU nurse turned Full Spectrum Doula, a freshly postpartum mom and I’m actively working on my lactation counselor certification. I have
an intense passion for education and advocacy, as I have been on the other side of the healthcare team. I know what it feels like to be intimidated by physicians and feeling out of the loop- so demystifying medical jargon is my jam!
Being part of Doula Hive is truly a full circle moment for me, as I hired Doula Hive for my own birth. I joked that I hired a doula for my husband (he’s also an ICU nurse), as I worried more about him during labor. But genuinely, Aubrey was a key figure in keeping both me and my husband grounded throughout the journey of labor. Now whenever anyone asks ‘What should I put on my baby registry?’ Even my husband says “A doula.”
As a nurse, I knew I had choices when it came to my prenatal care and birth team. For me, that looked like a birth center, midwifery care, and doula support. As a doula, I aim to empower, equip, and educate, so that you feel supported, informed throughout the creation of your birth story. I can think of no greater honor than to be part of your birth team in helping create and share your unique story. Because at the birth of your baby, you’ll meet an entirely new you, too.
Rachael is part of our Mentorship Team, and accepts Doula clients through Doula Hive.
Collective Members
Our collective is comprised of community members and birth-workers who are in alignment with Doula Hive's priorities and values. Together we create greater resources, and support for families in Tampa, St. Petersburgh and beyond! To learn about membership opportunities please contact us today!
Meet Dr. Crystal
Dr. Crystal is a Florida native from Loxahatchee, a small town in West Palm Beach. She moved to Tampa to attend the University of South Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health. With a passion for holistic healing, she sought a medical field that prioritized patient-centered care. After witnessing the transformative effects of chiropractic treatment on her husband’s Costochondritis, she pursued her calling at the National University of Health Sciences, earning her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Beyond the office, Dr. Crystal cherishes time with her husband and children. She enjoys running, playing music, and rock climbing—when she’s not cheering for the Tampa Bay Lightning!
Recognizing a gap in comprehensive family chiropractic care, Dr. Crystal Corona founded Grounded Wellness Chiropractic, a space where holistic, patient-focused healing thrives. Her journey into prenatal and pediatric chiropractic began when she noticed tension in both herself and her newborn daughter after childbirth. This inspired her to pursue advanced training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), equipping her with specialized techniques for pregnancy, infants, and children. From newborns to those 99+ years young, Dr. Crystal is dedicated to supporting families across the Tampa Bay area, providing compassionate, expert care for every stage of life.
Meet Painless Pregnancy
We provide highly skilled and experienced care to the pregnant and postpartum woman. We are
committed to making every effort to prevent and treat all unnecessary pain and suffering from pregnancy-related changes in the female body. It would be a privilege to partner with you to ensure that
you have the most positive pregnancy and postpartum experience possible.
Meet our newest member!
If it feels like Doula Hive has been calling your name- maybe it has been! To learn more about our collective, and how you can grow your business, your circle, and your spirit at Doula Hive, please reach out to us via our contact page, or by calling 813.337.7227
Meet Heather
Heather (they/them) is a non-binary neurodivergent person and a Florida Licensed Midwife. Their focus is on cultivating trust while providing a nurturing, safe, and affirming environment that improves prenatal and birth outcomes for queer and socially marginalized folks. Heather came to birth-work after attending their friend’s birth as a teenager. It was through this experience navigating the healthcare system with little information and support that sparked interest in advocacy. They became a full spectrum birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator while working towards their goal of becoming a midwife. Throughout their journey, they have found a huge lack of support for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and had a dream to be a part of building community and connection. They love being a part of the conception process and helping queer people build their families on their own timeline and terms. They graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Anthropology in 2015 from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. They then went on to attend The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery in Gainesville, Florida graduating in 2018. They’ve since worked in a variety of out-of-hospital settings including busy birth centers and home birth practices in the Tampa Bay area. In addition to midwifery work, they are also active in educating the future generation of doctors through teaching trauma-informed and person-centered reproductive exams at The University of South Florida. When they aren’t midwifin’, you can most likely find them at the beach, reading, hammocking’, or simply resting with their six kitties.
Meet Taylor
Taylor Powers RN, BSN, IBCLC, CEIM owns Violet Lactation and offers in- home and virtual lactation consultations. She also offers wonderful infant massage classes!
Learn more at Violet-lactation.com
Meet Diana
Hello! Welcome to our Hive! I'm Diana, founder of the Doula Hive collective. I've been a doula since 2003 and I learned that, in order to better support families, we, as doulas, have to have support as well, and working with people that we love makes us even better doulas.
Meet Tamara
BORN AND Raised in southern Italy, Tamara is very closely connected with her Italian mystical and folkloric roots. She hails from the Puglia region (“the heel of the boot”) known for its rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and natural beauty. She now calls Palm Harbor her home, whom she shares with her husband, three daughters and two sassy pups.
As the founder and owner of Luce Bianca Healing, she has served the Tampa Bay community extensively for three years. From mental health facilities, veteran support groups, hospice care, library programs, fitness studios, medical setting and group and private sessions, she continues to bring her meditation and sound therapy practice to everyone looking for holistic healing.
Tamara is a Certified Practitioner and Instructor in the following areas:
Sound Vibrational Therapy
Somatic Vibration “Bowls on Body” therapy
Meditation (Guided, Metta, Transcendental, Yoga Nidra, and more)
EFT (emotional freedom technique)
Therapeutic Art Life Coaching
Breathwork
Meet Alessandra
I'm a mother of 1 human baby that is now 8yrs old and 2 fur babies. I have always had an interest in everything childbirth and energy healing, but good a deep dive shortly after my daughter was born and ever deep when I relocated to Tampa. I am a certified ProDoula Birth doula, Spinning Babies trained, 200 hr yoga instructor as well as a certified Prenatal yoga instructor. I am also Usui and Kundalini Reiki Master. Embracing energy healing and meditation into my life has allowed me to be more intuitive. I share my gift as a Psychic Medium by being a bride for the living and for spirit to connect and heal.
Meet Jocelyn
Hi! My name is Jocelyn Takacs, and I am a childcare provider and soon to be postpartum doula! I am currently pursuing my postpartum certification through Birth Advocacy Doula Training and soon after will be seeking a full spectrum certification. I am CPR and first aid certified as a part of my years of experience in childcare.
Watching my mother build this business with her amazing partners led me to exploring the world of pregnancy, birth and postpartum support, and to beginning my own journey as a doula. I am so happy to be joining this team! If I have learned anything so far, it is that education about women’s and birthing people's health is so important, not in just pregnancy and childbirth, but in life. This team and I find education and advocacy so important to discovering what works for each growing family. I am more than eager to learn and grow with such an amazing team of doulas, and build lasting relationships along the way!
The Doula Hive Vision for Tampa Bay
The Doula Hive Vision for Tampa Bay
Doula Hive is a thriving and growing collective (not agency) of birth workers coming together to cultivate an outstanding support network for families in the Tampa Bay area. If you are a birth worker in the Tampa Bay area, we would love to connect and learn about you, as well as the work you do in our beautiful community. Who knows…you might find that the Doula Hive is right where you bee-long!