A Healer's Hand + The Nest

What drew you into working with parents-to-be?

Our founder, Nicole Budeau, was drawn to this work through her own transformative birth experience. After navigating preterm labor and an incredibly challenging postpartum recovery, she became passionate about improving care for birthing people. That personal path fuels our mission to offer informed, nurturing support at every stage.

What are your certifications and trainings?

Our founder, Nicole Budeau, is a licensed massage therapist, certified prenatal massage therapist, certified infant massage instructor, DONA-trained birth doula, and Reiki master. She personally trains each of our LMTs in prenatal and postpartum massage to ensure skilled, consistent, and nurturing care.

What locations or areas do you serve?

We’re located in Madison, Wisconsin, and proudly serve clients from throughout the surrounding areas, including Fitchburg, Verona, Middleton, Sun Prairie, and beyond. Whether you're local or traveling a bit to see us, our space is a calming destination for expert perinatal care.