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Cindy Terranova, MSEd, IBCLC, CPDT, CD, AAHCC

Cindy offers doula trainings in New York City, Doula certifications NJCindy Calvano, MSEd, CPDT, CD, AAHCC, LLLL
Cindy Terranova is a certified childbirth educator and doula trainer with a strong teaching background, earning a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Dramatic Arts, and a Masters of Education (MSEd). She has been warmly serving families during their childbearing year since 2010, when she accredited as a La Leche League Leader (LLLL). Over the past eight years, Cindy has gone on to become a Bradley Method Childbirth Educator & Doula (AAHCC) (CD), a Postpartum Roaster, and Rebozo Certified at the Master level.

Cindy teaches other birth professionals as a Certified Professional Doula Trainer (CPDT) through Birth Arts International, and was one of the first to become an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor in 2015.

In addition, she professionally trained with many other amazing organizations, such as Sacred Doula, toLabor, BOLD, Heart of Herbs Herbal School, and several advanced education courses through Evidence Based Birth. She has a strong commitment to maintaining an ethical business and is a proud H.E.A.R.T. Birth Professional.  

Cindy has been presenting to parents and professionals alike for over seven years. Whether it is a one-hour session at a conference, or a 16-hour Doula Training, Cindy's excellent evaluation results are a testament to the years she has spent honing her craft as a birthworker and educator.

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Licensure

  • NYS Public School Teacher Certification, Speech (Public Speaking/Dramatic Arts)   

National Certification

  • Certified Professional Doula Trainer, Birth Arts International
  • Master Rebozo Certified, Gena Kirby University
  • BOLD Birth Facilitator, BOLD
  • Novice Rebozo Certified, Gena Kirby University
  • Sacred Milk Mentor, Sacred Living Movement 
  • Sacred Pregnancy Mini-Retreat Instructor
  • Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth Instructor and Doula
  • La Leche League International, Leader, LLLI

Professional Experience

  • Certified Professional Doula Trainer, Birth Arts International
  • Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Evidence Based Birth®
  • Equity Advocate, La Leche League USA
  • Tinkergarten Leader, Tinkergarten
  • Founder, Tree of Life Wellness Services, LLC
  • Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth Instructor, AAHCC
  • Dramatic Arts Teacher, I.S.51, Staten Island, NY
  • CAHSEE and HSTW Grading Specialist, Educational Testing Services
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Professional Memberships

  • 2017-present: The Cultured Doula Program, Professional Member
  • 2017-present:  Evidence Based Birth; Childbirth Education Advisory Committee
  • 2015-present:  Evidence Based Birth; Professional Member
  • 2015-present: Birth Rights Bar Association; Advocate Member
  • 2014-present: Human Rights in Childbirth; Founding Supporter
  • 2013-present: Childbirth U; Founding Member
  • 2011-present; Attachment Parenting International; Member
  • 2010-present: New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition
  • 2005-present: La Leche League International; Member​​
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​Additional Training

  • La Leche League International Conferences- an average of two annually since 2008 (many Continuing Education Units at each conference)
  • Flock Yeah!, Gena Kirby, 2017
  • The Cultured Doula, Gena Kirby, 2017 to current
  • The Truth About VBAC™ for Professionals, VBAC Facts, 2017
  • Stillbirthday Bereavement Doula Training, Stillbirthday, 2017
  • Providing Culturally Sensitive Care for LGBT Families, MAIA Midwifery, 2016
  • Rebozo Training, Gena Kirby, 2016
  • Flock Yeah!, Gena Kirby, 2016
  • Slow Doula Method, DTI, 2016
  • Sacred Sweeties, SLM, 2016
  • Sacred Beginnings, SLM, 2016
  • Birth Arts International Doula Training, BAI, 2016
  • Tinkergarten Leader Training, Tinkergarten, 2016
  • Business of Birth Prosperity, BAI; 2015 
  • Due Dates and Advanced Maternal Age (2 contact hours and 0.2 ACNM CEUs,) EBB, 2015
  • How to Help Families Get Evidence Based Care (10 contact hours and 0.8 ACNM CEUs,) EBB, 2015
  • Vitamin K and Eye Ointment (2 contact hours and 0.2 ACNM pharmacology CEUs,) EBB, 2015
  • Sacred Doula Professional Training, SLM, 2015
  • Make the Partner Do It: A Rebozo Workshop with Gena Kirby, Gena Kirby, 2015
  • Sacred Baby Blessing, SLM, 2014
  • Yoga Nidra Instructor Training, BOLD, 2014
  • Suspected Big Baby, (3 contact hours and 0.3 ACNM CEUs,) EBB, 2014
  • Friedman’s Curve and Failure to Progress, (2 contact hours and 0.2 ACNM CEUs,) EBB, 2014
  • Sacred Postpartum Mother Roaster Training, SLM, 2014
  • Aromatherapy for Birth Professionals, BAI/HoH, 2014
  • Advanced Women’s Herbal and Aromatherapy, BAI/HoH, 2014
  • Sacred Medicine Woman, SLM, 2014
  • Sacred Birth Journey, SLM, 2014
  • Sacred Milk Foundations, SLM, 2014
  • Sacred Medicine Cupboard, SLM, 2014
  • I AM Sisterhood, SLM, 2014
  • Wise Woman Herbals, 2014
  • toLabor Professional Doula Training, toLabor, 2013
  • Bradley Method® Instructor Training, AAHCC, 2009
  • La Leche League Leader Accreditation Training, 2008-2010
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More About Cindy

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As the owner of Tree of Life Wellness Services, Cindy offers doula services, Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Classes, Bradley Method and private natural birth classes, and Benkung Belly Bind services to parents in New Jersey; Staten Island, New York; and Northwest Pennsylvania.  She also teaches Acting Classes to children through the Newton Theater Arts Academy in Newton, NJ.

Cindy brings a sense of humor, experience, reverence, and honesty to her doula work, birth classes and workshops. She is a non-judgmental LGBT+ birth worker. Students and families find her engaging, relatable, and warm. She truly believes in the power of evidence based information, and that families deserve loving care, and respect for their innate wisdom as they birth and parent.

Cindy is always learning and growing as birthworker. She continues to lead LLL meetings in Hackettstown, NJ & Staten Island, NY, and attends and/or speaks at several conferences each year.

Cindy lives in Northwest NJ with her partner and their combined six amazing kids. More information on Cindy and her services can be found at www.treeoflifenj.com

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All people, including those from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions are welcome and celebrated in this class.
Tree of Life Wellness Services
Budd Lake , NJ
Phone: 908-509-1279
cindy@treeoflifenj.com
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