About Us
We believe it takes a village to birth and raise a family and that every season has its own story.
Sanctuary Doulas & Family Care is proud to be a team of 60+ compassionate, perinatal health professionals supporting growing families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond. Sanctuary’s interdisciplinary team is made up of birth and postpartum doulas, overnight doulas, infant feeding specialists (IBCLCs and CLCs), massage therapists, psychotherapists, family chefs, nutritionists, and herbalists, all of whom are honored to play an integrative role in supporting families during this special season of life. We are honored to walk beside our clients as these stories come to life.
Our Approach
Comprehensive
To fully support families through this critical time, our services span infant care and nutrition, as well as mental, physical, and emotional health. We are an expert team of 60+ practitioners across infant, maternal, and family health.
Customized
Every family's experience is different, so Sanctuary caregivers listen, observe, and create a custom care plan that respects each family’s unique hopes and needs. As those needs change, so does the plan, always flexible to our clients wishes and overall well being.
Streamlined
In the early days with a new baby, families do not have the time or mental capacity for logistics - that’s why we have one point of contact for scheduling and billing, one easy to use app, and shared information across providers to minimize stress and create continuity of care for our clients.
No Judgement
We meet our clients where they are, listening and respecting their unique needs as individuals and as a family and offering with the care and compassion every family deserves.
Technology & Communication
We have our very own free mobile app (available for download in Apple App and Google Play stores) to manage your care schedule, book a massage in our office in Boulder, or book an info call to learn more about our services. We can push out notifications about new group offerings, last minute visit availability, and you can update your payment right in the app, bringing ease to the logistics of care during what can already be a complicated time of life. With both mobile and desktop capabilities and secure, internal team communication software, our process allows for coordination of care to flow seamlessly ahead of and throughout the duration of care.
Access & Insurance
Our maternal health system ignores mothers and babies at the most critical time, leaving only the most affluent families the opportunity to afford perinatal care outside of the hospital. Our nonprofit Sanctuary Cares provides a full suite of care services at free or subsidized cost to all families, regardless of income, especially those most marginalized.
We’re involved and monitoring the access challenges families in our state and around the country are facing and are connected and engaged in conversations with private and state-funded insurance carriers, as well as employee benefit programs such as Carrot and Progyny, working hard to open access to this vital layer of support and care for all.
It’s our honor to advocate in our community, and we won’t stop until all families can reap the benefits of exceptional perinatal and family support at home.
“Could not recommend Sanctuary Doulas more! They were truly a game changer for me after having my first child. Was a perk that my company’s benefits covered most of the services. Although, I would have 💯 paid for this out of pocket. Thank you!”
— GABRIELLE, MOTHER OF ONE
“The postpartum doula services from Sanctuary made my time with a new baby so much smoother and more enjoyable. Every doula I used (for both of my postpartum experiences) was so incredibly nice, helpful, knowledgeable and really just brought a sense of calm to that time. And I love that they also have a foundation that provides doula services to all families, regardless of income. I can’t recommend them enough!”
— LINDSAY, MOTHER OF TWO
Sanctuary’s Owners
Sanctuary is owned by Jess (on left) and Ali (on right)—two passionate postpartum doulas who are dedicated to supporting families and increasing access to care in this special season of life!
JESS HANLIN
Co-Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Postpartum Doula
Jess began this work after becoming a mother herself, recognizing the importance of support around all aspects of postpartum care, especially maternal mental health. Her own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of her daughter was a ground-shaking and deeply humbling experience. Having a drastically more grounded and supported postpartum experience after her son’s birth drew her back in the field, interweaving the roles of postpartum doula and therapist, leading to a beautiful marriage of nurturing postpartum care and maternal mental health support in the home setting. Jess is a CAPPA-trained postpartum doula, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, postnatal and restorative yoga instructor, and has completed extensive advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. When not working, Jess enjoys spending time with her two children, soaking in the fresh air in the mountains, and hanging with her sweet pup, Ivy.
ALI BATWIN
Co-Owner, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Postpartum Doula
Ali feels passionately that all families deserve support and strives to bring doula work to families in Colorado and beyond. She was inspired to work in maternal and infant health from a young age as she watched her mother create nutrition programs for moms and babies in developing countries. She is a CLC with the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, a CAPPA-trained postpartum doula, a yoga instructor and family chef. Prior to her career in maternal health, Ali worked in media and managed several small film and marketing firms. She’s particularly passionate about cooking and baking and continuously studies postpartum healing recipes from various traditions and cultures. Ali also loves leading new moms in restorative and yin yoga private classes to promote relaxation and awareness. Ali speaks conversational Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and loves working with families of all cultures. When not working, she’s traveling, skiing, foraging for wild mushrooms, camping or baking with her niece.
We’d love to support you during this life season.
Reach out today to learn more, ask questions, or start your Sanctuary journey!
