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  • "Patricia Portizky is a great person to have work for you. She is confident, loyal, and a self starter. She is able to handle any task you give her and thinks of more things she could be doing for you. Patirica is flexible and does her best to keep your changing needs met. Patricia started working for me June 2017 as a chef, personal assistant, and life coach at a time when my mental health was compromised. She prepared nutrient dense meals for me and my two sons as well as making sure the kitchen was stocked. She introduced a daily exercise routine for me and went with me on long walks to make sure I exercised. She helped with child care and the overall running of the household. She provided me with ideas to improve my lifestyle when I was in need of support and guidance."

    Lorraine B.

  • "Patricia has a number of qualities that would well-serve her clients. She is deeply kind, caring, attentive, open, respectful, grounded, and accepting/non-judgemental. She values the unique personhood of others, and possesses cultural humility. She is comfortable being in silence and in the presence of emotional expression. Patricia is patient, responsive to what is emergent, and facile with providing well-attuned guidance or direction when it is called for."

    Bob G.

  • "As a first time mother, I was very nervous. From the early stages of my pregnancy right up to the labor and delivery. Patricia provided everything I needed for support and trust. I felt very lucky to have had Patricia join me and guide me through the entire journey. Patricia was a solid resource when I needed help finding the right books, classes and even creating a birth plan. My labor was very long and very difficult for me. During labor, Patricia never left my side. She guided me through the difficult times as well as the uplifting times. She made sure I felt in control of my labor. She was my support and guide even at the hospital. I opted to not have family in my room as it felt like it would have been too much anxious energy. I am happy for the personal decision I made and to only have Patricia with me. She helped keep, and honor my choices. She helped me feel at ease and less scared throughout the days. During delivery she stayed for support, as well as holding space for me while meaningful family eventually came in. Once I was settled in with my newborn and partner she left us to rest and made a plan to see and check in with me in the next couple days. She continued the support even after I had been home with my daughter with occasional calls, and texts and is still present in my life 15 years later!"

    Ashley B.

  • "I hired Patricia because she was incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring and listened carefully to my concerns and desires around labor. She helped guide me in creating a realistic birth plan to use during labor. She was able to answer all of my questions and provided solid guidance to both me and my husband Mike. She helped us both to navigate the birthing process by helping us stay grounded and calm. Patricia genuinely loves being a Doula, she is a kind and caring person who has raised two wonderful young women. We chose to hire her again with our second baby and again, a wonderful experience. Her confidence in me and her assistance with my breathing made all the difference. After having both of my babies, she always followed up and made sure I was practicing good self care and was well taken care of. I will never forget Patricia’s help and guidance during this big transition in my life. She truly helped my husband and I become parents. I highly recommend Patricia as a Doula."

    Molly A.