My Story

Doula work is what I came to nursing for.

Nursing is my second career. I came to it later — and on purpose. After years in another field, I went back to school knowing exactly what I wanted to do with the license: walk alongside families through birth and the long, tender months that follow.

When I earned my RN, I went straight into doula work. I never spent time in a hospital labor & delivery unit because I never wanted to be the person who clocks in for a shift, hands you off, and disappears. I wanted to be the person who knows your story, your hopes, and your fears — from the first prenatal visit through the last in-home postpartum check.

Luna Care Studio is the practice I built to do exactly that. Holistic, continuous, nursing-informed care for families across Orange County and the Inland Empire — whether you're planning a hospital birth, a home birth, or navigating those first foggy weeks postpartum.

Registered NurseLicensed in California
Holistic DoulaBirth & Postpartum Trained
Medi-CalCredentialed Provider
LanguagesTagalog · English · Bisaya
My Philosophy

What I believe about birth and the days after.

The whole person, not just the patient.

Body, mind, relationships, environment, ancestry, intuition. Holistic care means I tend to all of it — not just what shows up on a chart.

Your birth is your birth.

Hospital, home, epidural, unmedicated, planned cesarean — there's no "right" way. My job is to support yours, not steer you to mine.

Postpartum matters as much as birth.

Most of parenting begins after the birth. Real recovery — physical, emotional, relational, hormonal — needs real, ongoing support.

Training & Experience

The path that brought me here.

Earlier

A First Career, Then a Calling

Spent years in a different field before realizing where I was meant to spend my time — supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the months after.

Nursing School

Back to School, on Purpose

Earned my BSN as a second-career nurse, with the clear intention of pairing the license with doula work.

RN License

Licensed Registered Nurse

Passed the NCLEX and earned my California RN license — bringing evidence-based clinical knowledge into every aspect of my doula practice.

Doula Training

Holistic Birth & Postpartum Doula Certifications

Completed formal birth and postpartum doula training, plus continuing education in lactation support, perinatal mental health, and trauma-informed care.

Today

Luna Care Studio

Full-time private practice serving families across Orange County and the Inland Empire. Medi-Cal credentialed so continuous, holistic care is accessible regardless of income.

Family Stories

What working together feels like.

★★★★★
"We could not have done this without you! Thank you so much for everything. You are such a blessing and we're so thankful that you were with us for this beautiful experience. Thank you soooo much for the photos too! Gosh what an incredible day."
Audrey S.Google Review
★★★★★
"Sophia was truly an incredible blessing throughout our entire pregnancy journey. From the very beginning, she made us feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for. Her knowledge, calm presence, and encouragement gave us so much confidence every step of the way."
Noah E.Google Review
★★★★★
"I consider Sophia my son's fairy godmother. She appeared at just the right time when we needed her and was incredibly helpful, always offering the right solutions when we needed them most."
SergeyGoogle Review
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