Dena Marchiony
BIO
My students come from all walks of life, but all leave my course and step into their birth experience with a new and deeper understanding of their bodies, their babies and their relationship as parents.
The most important step you can take is to prepare yourself with an understanding of
the birth process. Whether you’re considering a medicated or natural birth, you’ll be able to
make good, well-informed choices. I offer group classes, private sessions and refresher programs tailored to your needs
and schedule.
Birth is a journey, and I welcome the opportunity to serve as your guide.
ABOUT CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
This 3 or 4 week class is perfect for first time parents, with weekend availability. We cover an overview of the anatomy & physiology of pregnancy, labor and birth. We learn about the stages of labor and how to effectively handle the contractions with deep relaxation, affirmation, and diaphragmatic breathing. We talk about the Zen of Childbirth which gives you effective strategies to deal with any fears and worries you may have and empowers you and your partner to move forward in confidence. We prep your partner to be excellent birth support, ready with comfort measures to ease your mind and body. We will discuss the benefits and risks of medical interventions. Dena’s hybrid approach encompasses numerous excellent teaching models and picks the best aspects to present in this concise course.
ABOUT REIKI
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”. So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.” Sessions are 60 min.
CERTIFICATIONS
Dena Marchiony is a mind, body, spirit practitioner (Reiki and Spiritual Counseling) and has been a Childbirth Educator for the past 18 years. She has been certified in Bradley, Birthing From Within, Motherwell Maternity Fitness, and currently with ICEA. She teaches in 3 area hospitals and in her private practice.
CONTACT
dena@thekalyanacentre.com for class schedule and Reiki sessions.
484.412.8815
