Central Florida Doula Training. Connection, Calm, Comfort and Confidence Using the Rebozo

Join Gena Garcia Kirby for a full day of instruction, laughs and tears. This workshop is unconventional - fun, silly, surprisingly profound, and very, very different. If you aren't ready for a raunchy, unorthodox look at being a birth professional and are easily offended, this class may not be for you.

Me being ridiculous in a workshop in Calgary, Canada


This is a disclaimer: Gena might offend your sensibilities and make you think about birth in a way you may not have before. Her teaching methods are odd, and sometimes uncomfortable. You will hear the occasional curse word here and there. Again, if this sounds like something you wouldn't enjoy, it may be worth reconsidering your decision to take this course. If, however, you are open minded, want to be challenged, and dare to want to look at birth in a way you haven't before, this class is for you.You will learn about:

- The first in home visit with your clients
- Various calming techniques to share with the birth partner (whomever this will be)
- How to help calm a birthing person in various ways
- Ways to move the birthing person in order to move the baby
- Comforting positions in labor
- How to use the rebozo during pushing and post partum
- And much more!

Going over the first prenatal visit and incorporating/introducing the rebozo

There are no refunds for any reason. If you are ill or need to go to a birth you can sell your ticket or you will receive a recorded version of my class and a LIVE Zoom with me after you've viewed the online class to make sure you understood the info. You will also be able to take my workshop live in the future/gratis.

My first rebozo workshop over 18 years ago


This class is not about just teaching techniques. This class is about sharing knowledge about how to use this ancient technology to provide strength comfort and relaxation to the laboring woman and her partner. 
This class is not about turning babies. Mother’s bodies and their babies KNOW how to be born when they are made to feel relaxed and safe this primal knowledge comes easily. The rebozo is there to provide the safety and support necessary to allow for this innate knowledge to show itself. Our students don’t teach how to move a baby. Rather we share how to get the birthing person realized enough to allow for the babe in Delta to find his or her own way in their own time.

There are THREE BANANAS VIP tickets available.
This ticket gets you in the event and a 2 night stay at a local AIRBNB. This includes continental breakfast daily and dinner both nights (home made or ordered in by Gena). You also get TWO rebozos and all four of Gena's EBOOKS, and a signed copy of Patrick Houser's book Fathers to be Handbook: A Road Map for the Transition to Fatherhood by Houser, Patrick M. (2007) Paperback

VIP Cocktail Event Friday the 6th
(location TBA /may be at Gena's Air BNB) 
This ticket gets you in the event+ 2 rebozos, All 4 of Gena's Ebooks, + a signed copy of Patrick Houser's book Fathers to be Handbook: A Road Map for the Transition to Fatherhood by Houser, Patrick M. (2007) Paperback and a hang out, 1st drink is on Gena 

This isn't JUST a workshop. We will get to know other doulas on a deep level and learn about ourselves and each other. 

I can't wait to meet my new friends! 

Our closing ceremony at the end of the workshop in Vancouver, Canada

There are no refunds for any reason. If you are ill or need to go to a birth you can sell your ticket or you will receive a recorded version of my class and a LIVE Zoom with me after you've viewed the online class to make sure you understood the info. You will also be able to take my workshop live in the future/gratis.

ABOUT GENA
I have been a doula instructor for over 19 years. I have shared my love of the rebozo with over 10,000 doulas. I have taught all over the US and Canada, and as far as South Africa. I have taught in 44 states and have enjoyed having Doulas, Midwives, Nurses, and Obstetricians in my workshops. I served on the board of directors for ATTACHMENT PARENTING INTERNATIONAL for 5+ years. I am a La Leche League Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. I have hosted my podcast (was a radio show when I started) for 17+ years. I don't just teach about the rebozo. I am a doula mentor and host my PATREON page where you can geek out with me for as little as $5 a month Starting OCTOBER 1st. Follow me on INSTAGRAM

THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY
SWANN Collaborative 

SWANN, or Strengthening Women and Nurturing Newborns, is a collaborative team of perinatal healthcare professionals—including Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Lactation Consultants, Mental Health Professionals, Tethered Oral Tissue release providers, Midwives, and doulas—dedicated to supporting and empowering families in Lakeland, FL during their journey into parenthood. By fostering a sense of community and connection, they ensure families feel seen, heard, and validated. Through holistic, patient-centered care and education, we help families navigate and prioritize their unique perinatal needs, build confidence, and achieve whole-family well-being. Our collective efforts honor the individuality of each patient, creating a village of care that uplifts every family we serve.

A Special thanks to Elli Desinord for helping birth this event into life