So lovely to meet you.  

We’ve curated some of most experienced birth workers in Naarm.
Doulas, TCM practitioners, yoga teachers and counsellors. 

Our Team

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    Josie Hipwell

    Owner and doula Josie is a passionate and knowledgeable Birth Educator dedicated to empowering individuals with evidence-based education and embodied preparation for birth. Josie brings a unique approach that blends practical education with body awareness. Trained in Internal Pelvic Release Work under Fiona Hallinan, she integrates her understanding of body work into her teaching, helping birthing people understand and connect with their physiology. With experience supporting home births, hospital births, neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, and those navigating birth trauma, Josie ensures that her education is inclusive, trauma-informed, and deeply affirming.

  • Michaela Rinkel

    Michaela Rinkel

    Michaela is an AHPRA registered Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner who’s inspired by traditional Eastern philosophies and an integrative approach to health care. With a Bachelor of Health Science she is passionate about all aspects of health and has vast experience working with women’s fertility, pregnancy and postnatal care. In her years as a practitioner, she has assisted many women throughout their transformation into motherhood, and works to inspire women to to recognise the fundamental need for restorative self care and nourishment during the often overlooked ‘4th trimester’.

  • Georgia Cato

    Georgia is a yoga teacher and birth worker with a deep commitment to physiological birth and embodied preparation. Trained in Iyengar Yoga and Baby Bliss Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, she weaves alignment, breath and strength into her work with pregnant and postpartum families. Her doula training with Rhea Dempsey, studies in childbirth physiology with Rachel Reed, and completion of Internal Pelvic Release with Fiona Hallinan and Jenny Blyth inform her grounded, body-aware approach. Georgia has also undertaken lactation training with Amberley Harris, belly binding with Bridging Worlds Midwifery, and immersive birth workshops including Birthing from Within. She is currently completing the Body Ready Method, further deepening her focus on functional, holistic birth preparation.

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    Beth Burke

    Beth is an experienced birth doula and proud birth nerd who found this work after having her second child. A mum to two school-age kids, she has supported over 100 families and is deeply passionate about birth. Birth is 100% her jam. Her down-to-earth, practical approach ensures birthing people feel seen, held, excited, and informed—often with a giggle along the way. Beth specialises in helping you navigate your journey with confidence while keeping your intentions central. Whether you birth at home or in hospital, she’s got you. She’s continually honing existing and learning new skills; She has trained in Spinning Babies, optimal positioning, breastfeeding, and more.

  • Emilie

    Em is a qualified Birth and Postpartum Doula, holding her Certificate through the Australian Doula College. With additional training in Mental Health First Aid, ASSIST suicide intervention, PANDA perinatal mental health education, and Cultural Responsiveness through VTMH, she brings a compassionate, informed and culturally aware approach to her work. She also holds a current First Aid Certificate. Her facilitation style is grounded, supportive and focused on creating safe, inclusive learning spaces.

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“Just wanted to say a very big thank you for such a fab few sessions - I'm so happy I discovered and signed up for Radiant Birth. You're amazing at what you do, and having your experience & insight guide us was so empowering. I also think having Vaughne & Miki, and then two mums sharing their birth stories was a fab way to present the content - giving us different perspectives & access to more experts in the field. Having the combo of yoga + the three different sessions were really amazing inclusions, and I think really set you apart.”

Lisa M- Radiant Birth Student