Kind Words from compass families
“Fantastic experience! Candace was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and kind. She made us feel confident and cared for every step of the way. Highly recommend!”
– Cooper
“Candace is incredible!!! I’m so grateful we found her to support our postpartum journey. She is caring, thoughtful, and seamlessly blended into our home—I never felt like we had a stranger here. She took the time to build a true connection, which set her apart from the other doulas I interviewed. Her support after the birth of our son helped us so much as first time parents. Having someone we trusted allowed us to get some rest and reassurance in the early days as first time parents.
If you’re looking for birth or postpartum support in the Tacoma area, I strongly recommend you meet with her. Thank you, Candace! I’m so glad we met and got to know you!”
—Stephanie
“I cannot say enough about the support Candace has provided my family through some of the most difficult medical situations we have ever faced.
Over the past few years, my family has faced several major medical crises: my father-in-law required emergency brain surgery overseas, I underwent cervical fusion surgery that resulted in a laryngeal nerve injury and vocal cord paralysis, my daughter suffered a skull fracture requiring an ICU stay, and my son was hospitalized with osteomyelitis of the femur. In each of these situations, Candace was there for us at all hours offering clarity, guidance, and reassurance when we needed it most.
She not only helped me understand complex medical information but also equipped me with thoughtful questions for the doctors to ensure I advocated for the best treatment in every situation. Her calm presence, deep knowledge, and genuine care made overwhelming situations feel manageable.
Candace truly has a gift for meeting families where they are and empowering them with the knowledge and encouragement they need. I am so grateful for her support and could not recommend her more highly.”
—Ashley
“We are so grateful for Candace's support throughout our birth and postpartum experience! When our brith plan changed due to our baby's positioning, her knowledge, calm presence, and steady communication helped us feel supported every step of the way. Candace is incredibly reliable and brings warmth and reassurance to every situation. As first time parents, having her a phone call or text away was truly a blessing. From answering our many questions to helping us settle into life with a newborn, she made us feel grounded and cared for through this big life change. We recommend her to anyone looking for a doula!”
– Evie
“Candace went above and beyond in supporting us during a very difficult health challenge for our child. She took lots of time to explain lab results in a way we could understand, helped us prepare important questions for our provider, and offered steady encouragement when we needed it most. Her combination of professional expertise and genuine compassion made an overwhelming situation so much easier to navigate. We are incredibly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking knowledgeable and caring guidance.”
—Josh
“Candace was absolutely awesome and helped provide health coaching right before I had a hysterectomy. Having 2 coaching sessions not only prepared me for the surgery itself, but it also helped provide questions about treatment/procedures that I never would have thought to ask my surgical team. After my surgery Candace had amazing follow up to not only see how surgery and my recovery was going but also checked in to see how I was psychologically handling everything. I can’t thank Candace enough for her kindness, guidance and professionalism. I can’t thank her enough for her help through a challenging time. I highly recommend Candace!”
– Katie