Doula Diksha (Deek-sha)

Diksha Berebitsky CD, BRM Pro

WA State-Approved Doula Trainer

I’m Diksha, a Washington State-Approved Doula and Trainer with over 16 years of experience as a doula, inspired to support families after my own transformative pregnancies. Originally from Germany, I’ve called Olympia, WA, home since 2006. As a solo practice doula, I provide personalized, one-on-one care, building trust and tailoring support to your unique birth plan.

I am certified through DONA International, The Matrona, Bastyr Simkin Center, WA State, and The Body Ready Method®. I offer expertise in birth doula services, lactation education, infant massage, and Body Ready Method alignment sessions and parent classes. I’m also a triple-certified Placenta Specialist and trained in Spinning Babies and OSHA standards. Committed to professional integrity, I’ve attended nearly 100% of my clients’ births, with a trusted backup doula for peace of mind.

As a leader in Olympia’s birth community, I founded the Olympia Doula Circle, Meet the Doula Night, and the Monthly Cesarean & VBAC Support Group, and I lead a local Body Ready Study Group. I’m here to empower you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond with skillful, heart-centered support.

In addition to serving birthing families, I am passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of doulas. I offer in-person doula training and also individualized doula mentorships that provide a strong foundation in evidence-based, compassionate care, helping new doulas grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

My Continuing Education

Specialized Courses, Training, and Conferences in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Lactation, and Family Education

    • 2008: Observed 84 hours of Childbirth Education Classes with Stacey Callaghan

    • 2009: 32-hour "Labor Support Training Course," Seattle Midwifery School (now Simkin Center at Bastyr)

    • 2009: Certified Doula, DONA International

    • 2010: 64-hour "Advanced Holistic Doula Training" with Whapio, The Matrona

    • 2011: Observed 8 hours of Childbirth Education Classes, Capital Medical Center

    • 2016: 3-day "Passion for Birth" Childbirth Educator Training

    • 2021-2022: Body Ready Method Training (September 2021 - February 2022) with Lindsay McCoy and Faculty

    • 2022-2023: Group Leader, Body Ready Method (September 2022 - February 2023) with Lindsay McCoy and Faculty

    • 2024: Body Ready Birth Teacher

    • Certifications: State-Certified Doula; State-Certified Doula Trainer

    • 2009: 3-hour "Breastfeeding for Doulas" with Sarah Huntington

    • 2011: 40-hour Professional Lactation & Breastfeeding Educator Training, Bastyr Seattle Midwifery School

    • 2012: Observed 4.5 hours of Breastfeeding Classes with Providence St. Peters Hospital (Olympia) and Rhonda Grantham

    • 2013: 5 hours shadowing Dr. Bobak Ghaheri, MD (ENT Specialist in Tongue Tie/Lip Tie and Breastfeeding Difficulties)

    • 2014: Webinar on Oral-Motor Evaluation of Infants, International Lactation Consultant Association

    • 2017: Breastfeeding Conference with Dr. Bobak Ghaheri on Tongue Tie

    • 2019: 2-day Breastfeeding Conference with Dr. Jack Newman

    • 2023: 3-hour "Supporting Breast Health During Lactation" Course with Sarah Cassidy

    • 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020: 1-day Spinning Babies Training with Gail Tully, CPM (4 sessions total)

    • 2009: "Homeopathy for Birth" with Whapio, The Matrona

    • 2010: "Placenta Training" with Carrie Kenner

    • 2010: Webinar, PBI Placenta Encapsulation

    • 2013: "Placenta Encapsulation Training," Full Circle Placenta Encapsulating Training (now IPPA)

    • 2012: NRP Neonatal Resuscitation with Karen Strange

    • 2012: "When Survivors Give Birth" Training (Support for Women with Early Trauma), Bastyr Simkin Center

    • 2017: 3-day Birth Trauma Training (Infants) with Dennis Hetenstein

    • 2024: Infant, Child, and Adult CPR Training

    • 2010: 120-hour "Business Planning and Graduate Training," Enterprise for Equity

    • 2011: "Rebozo Training" with Carrie Kenner

    • 2011: "T.E.N.S Unit Training" with Carrie Kenner

    • 2011: REACH Conference

    • 2011: Northwest Doula Conference

    • 2012: 32-hour "Infant Massage Instructor Training," Bastyr Simkin Center

    • 2013: 3-day Dandelion Seed Conference (Herbal Conference)

    • 2014: "Undisturbed Birth" Conference with Sarah Buckley

    • 2015: Dancing for Birth Basic Training and Instructor Training with Stephanie Larson

    • 2017: Bringing Baby Home (BBH) Training, Gottman Institute

    • 2023: Certified Professional Birth Photographer Training, Birth Becomes You