JACQUI FEINSTIX

Jacqui Feinstix has a “whole lotta love” to give, which she spreads through her work as a yoga teacher, birth doula, childbirth educator and lactation counselor. She works with clients from Westchester, northward to Ulster County, NY. 

Formerly an elementary school art teacher, Jacqui found that through movement, children as well as herself could better express themselves on paper, in words and in the world. She received her children’s yoga teacher training in 2010 through Kaia Yoga guided by Laurie Jordan. She then completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2012 at Yoga Haven with Betsy Kase. Once teaching, Jacqui was drawn to the magical energy of pregnancy and childbirth. Following her calling to support people during their journey to parenthood, she completed her prenatal yoga and doula certifications.  Jacqui empowers birthing people with the information their minds need, the movement and breath their bodies crave, and her protective energy and heart.  She believes that there is no one right way to birth, and that each experience is unique and special. 

Jacqui lives in New Paltz with her wife Katie, son Zander, and a rescue dog named “Zeppelin” (yes, after Led Zeppelin!). When not supporting a birth or teaching a yoga class, you’ll find Jacqui supporting midwives, hiking, and studying for nursing school.

Certifications:

• Kids Yoga Training (Kaia Yoga)

• 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Haven)

• Mat Pilates (Core Pilates, NYC)

• Prenatal Yoga (Yoga Haven)

• Childbirth Educator (Lamaze)

• Doula (Doulas Of North America & Manhattan Birth)

• Certified Lactation Counselor (Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program