It truly does take a village to raise a child - and a mother. Community is the heart of Siena Wellness. We support women from pregnancy through motherhood - a transformation that is truly life-changing and a lot more fun when you have other mamas to share it with. 

Elizabeth Hubley

Elizabeth is the founder of Siena Wellness and mom of two crazy little kids. She has worked with hundreds of pregnant women and new mothers and loves creating connections and providing women with the tools they need to thrive in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

She is a certified Holistic Health Coach and Experienced Yoga Instructor and has completed trainings with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Mary's Center, Postpartum Support International, 5th Element Yoga, Anahata Grace, Tranquil Space, and Transcend Yoga. ​

​Mostly, she's grateful to do the work she loves while maintaining the balance that allows her to be a big part of her children's lives in these early years.

Joan Schaefer

Joan is a DONA trained birth doula and new family advocate. She has supported families in the DC area as a solo doula and previously worked with DC Birth Doulas. She believes that there is no right way to be the perfect parent, but there are many ways to be a great parent.

She knows from her own personal and professional experience the importance of empowering new mothers as they develop their new identities as parents. She has a special interest in mental health, physical fitness and community support throughout pregnancy and into postpartum.

​She is a Washington, D.C. native and has two very young sons of her own. ​

Michael Vostal

Michael is a yoga instructor and reiki practitioner who is passionate about helping women tap into their power. She has formal training in social work and worked as a psychotherapist prior to the birth of her son in 2019. As a new mom herself, she understands the importance of building meaningful connections with other mothers. 

​Michael’s approach in her work focuses on empowerment, helping women trust the wisdom of their minds and bodies through movement, energy work, reflection and meaningful connection. Michael’s goal in life is to do what makes her soul smile and, as such, spends her free time running, weight lifting, reading, cooking, singing, and dancing to her favorite music. 

​Michael lives in Silver Spring with her husband, their son, and their two black cats.

Michelle Cohen

Michelle Cohen, RYT, RPYT is passionate about helping women have their best birth and strongest start to motherhood.  As a toLabor trained birth doula, a Birth Arts International trained postpartum doula, and a Yoga Alliance registered prenatal yoga teacher, she supports women in preparing for their childbearing year through group yoga classes, personalized prenatal and postnatal private sessions, labor support workshops and compassionate birth and postpartum doula support.

Michelle has been working with moms since 2008, teaching hundreds of pregnant and new moms how to connect with their bodies and their babies, through breath, movement and mindful awareness.  
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When she’s not encouraging mamas to breathe into down dog, witnessing the miracle of birth, or trying to make a positive impact in the world, she’s spending time with her two energetic sons and husband in the heart of Washington, D.C. To learn more about Michelle, visit www.savoritstudios.com.