The Healing Doula

Specializing in post-operative recovery and chronic disease care

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About me

April Lewton, The Healing Doula

Hi! I am April (RN, MLD, Nutritionist), your Healing Doula.

I know that facing a surgery or chronic condition can feel daunting, especially in our current healthcare climate. Researching and reading, planning and logistics, family care, nutrition, worrying about the unknown—BREATHE. You found me, and I am here to completely support you through this journey.

With a profound passion for the healing arts, I have dedicated myself to learning and practicing evidence-based and effective modalities. I integrate nursing, nutrition, lymphatic therapy, technologies like red light and ultrasound, meditation/breath work and more to deliver whole-body healing for my clients, wherever they need me.

I am dedicated to educating and empowering others to reclaim their health and take charge of their healing.

I would be honored to work with you. 

Credentials

  • B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse

  • Birth and Death Doula Certifications

  • 300 hour Yoga and Meditation Certifications

  • Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification

My healing modalities

Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage involves gentle, rhythmic strokes designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. This technique reduces swelling, promotes immunity and improves overall recovery. I have seen first-hand the incredible impact this technique can deliver for post-operative recovery and chronic conditions like Parkinson’s, Lipidemia, Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more.

Red Light
Red light is an incredibly safe and non-invasive modality that uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce pain, promote wound and tissue healing and reduce inflammation. The Healing Doula utilizes the Celluma Pro, which is an FDA-cleared medical-grade device backed by clinical trials.

Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation in injured areas. This non-invasive modality can enhance recovery by increasing blood flow and stimulating cellular repair processes. There are countless studies supporting this modality for healing.

Nutrition
Food and nutrition can be an incredibly powerful tool, but it can also carry a lot of stress and anxiety. The Healing Doula meets you where you are at to help design a plan that will help ease burden, provide comfort, and promote healing.

Meditation and Breathwork
Research has shown incredible benefits of practicing meditation and breathwork for surgery outcomes, pain management, managing mental health, and much, much more. After obtaining my certifications in India, I have honed my delivery of these tools through years of critical care nursing, birthwork, and end-of-life care. Whether or not you regularly practice or are new to these tools, we can find support together.

How does this work?

  • Services are offered as single or multiple healing sessions and/or full surgery packages. We will design our time together based on an assessment of your needs and location. Considerations will include: post-surgical or chronic care support, age, previous health history, what type of surgery or conditions we are addressing, etc. Contact me to get started!

  • The Healing Doula services may qualify for FSA/HSA reimbursement, depending on your plan. If you're interested, let me know—I can help. You'll likely need a prescriber’s involvement (PT, PCP, Specialist, or Nurse Practitioner). I'll support you as much as possible, but since insurance can be tricky, approval isn't guaranteed.

  • The Healing Doula packages are customized to your needs. Services are offered as single or multiple healing sessions and/or full surgery packages. Whether you are post-surgery or need care for a chronic condition, I can find a way to support you.

  • 2-4 weeks pre-op: we design your nutrition program and begin to implement, cover logistics for surgery day and family care (including fuzzy animal family), education, mental preparation, and access for continued support.

    Surgery day and post-op: All of our healing modalities, cooking and light housekeeping, animal care, support with pain and medication, activities of daily living, wound care as specified by your surgeon, whole person support for optimal healing.

  • Yes! I have completed additional training via the Academy of Lymphatic Studies to address the unique recovery needs of plastic surgery clients. I have helped clients recover from liposuction, breast augmentation and reconstruction, gender reassignment, Brazilian Butt Lift, Mommy makeovers and more. I am passionate about helping my clients recover quickly and achieve their aesthetic goals.

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