Doula, Infant Massage Instructor, Lactation Consultant
Elia Gressin-Zapata
Accompanying you in the process of becoming a mother.
You can call me ✨Elia✨
My life journey as a mother of three children and a two-time breast cancer survivor has changed my perspective on life and childbirth, giving me strength, energy, and at the same time a lot of calm and patience.
Above all, it has given me a strong desire to support and share with all those mothers who need it, reminding them how strong they are and how much more they can become.
I have traveled and lived in different countries and continents throughout my life, experiencing different traditions and approaches to pregnancy, drawing the best from each of my experiences to share them.
You can communicate with me in the language you feel most comfortable with: English, French, or Spanish.
I have been trained by highly qualified teachers with extensive experience, such as:
Leonie Lange, traditional German midwife living and working in Peru for over 35 years, Cusco, Peru, 2024
Ruro Caituiro, traditional midwife, Ruruchay Birth House, Cuzco, Peru, 2023
I am currently taking the Traditional Midwifery 2 years course with Mirna Amaya (Traditional Mexican midwife with more than 40 years of experience. She is the President of the Board and co-founder of ALAPAR (Alianza Latinoamericana a de Parteras Tradicionales).
In addition, I have trained at these well renowned centers:
Prenatal and Birth Doula with the Project Motherpath in Miami, FL. 2020
Course in Native Medicinal Plants of Latin America with Damaryt Bertin from Biosfera Nativa, Chile. 2020
Breastfeeding Counseling Course (200 hours) with RAME, Argentina, 2020
Natural and Organic Skin Care with Gabriela Gonzalez, Biochemist, Santiago, Chile, 2020
Advanced Breastfeeding Course (160 hours) with RAME, Argentina, 2021
Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage IAIM. Miami, 2022.
Prenatal & Birth Doula with DONA INTERNATIONAL. Miami, 2024.
Prenatal Singing and Vocalization through Psychophonie. Esther Santiago, La voz de la Maternidad, Spain, 2025.
NINO: Nurturescience for Improved Neonatal Outcome. Dr Nils Bergman, 32 academic hours, Peru, 2025
Kangaroula: Doula specialized in Kangaroo mother care for low weight babies or preemies . Dr Nils Bergman, 42 academic hours, Peru, 2025
Testimonials
Elia is fantastic. I love learning baby massage for my third baby but mostly I loved having her support and guidance at a delicate moment. I highly recommend her to any mother !
Ines V.
I had the pleasure of meeting Elia and taking her baby massage class! Elia is such a sweet, gentle, and patient person. She is very knowledgeable about massage and is wonderful at teaching it (which is no easy feat to do virtually!). She takes the time to explain all the movements and the reasoning behind the movements, and provides great content for you to keep, should you forget anything (which is likely if you are a busy mom like me)! I highly recommend taking Elia’s massage class!
Irina J.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Elia! My partner and I attended her childbirth education class, which was thorough, empowering, and exactly what we needed to feel prepared for the journey ahead.
She provided these classes at the comfort of our home, where she walked us through everything we needed to know—not just about birth but also about what comes afterward. Her extensive knowledge, particularly in advocating for herbal and natural solutions, was exactly what I was looking for. Her suggestions felt thoughtful, personalized, and perfectly aligned with our preferences.
What truly sets Elia apart is her unwavering support. She went above and beyond to ensure we felt cared for and equipped to handle the challenges of labor. During the birth itself, her presence was invaluable—not only to me but also to my husband, whom she supported with tips on how to assist me with pain management. I was able to achieve my goal of delivering vaginally and without any pain medication. It was an experience I will forever cherish, and I know it wouldn’t have been the same without all her support.
If you’re looking for someone to guide you through one of the most important moments of your life, I can highly recommend having her by your side. She is not just a doula—she is a partner, an advocate, and a source of strength.
Annika W.
Elia made my wife’s dream delivery possible. She taught us so much beforehand. She helped me, be an active & helpful partner. We are so grateful.
James G.
Elia is not only a skilled and knowledgeable professional, she is also a kind person with the ideal energy for a successful delivery, her expertise, presence, and kindness were invaluable.