ABOUT DESIREE

Hi I’m Desiree, I’m so glad you’re here! You might remember me as the owner of Rockababy, “the baby guru”, well known for getting your little ones to sleep. Not to worry, I’m still your “Sleep Expert” but 12 years later, I have evolved and so has my beloved brand; it’s time to move into a more personal direction. I have to tell you something really important, and I hope you stick around to read more, because it’s why you’ll chose to work with me, or maybe look elsewhere as we might not be the right fit. I’m not a “Sleep Trainer”! I was once upon a time in the very beginning. I practiced old school methods like controlled crying and modified forms of CIO, and I know the stressful impact these methods have on babies and families. They might be right for some, but research shows (my own studies included) these practices are one dimensional, stress inducing and dated.

10 years ago when I turned my focus to Attcahment-Centred Parenting, I felt very alone but I dove in head first and have continued to deepen my practice. The path that lead me here today was certainly not smooth, professionally or personally, but here I am, more aligned and in tune than ever before. Who am I now if not a Sleep Trainer? I resonate with “Attachment-Centred Parenting Coach” and “Intuitive Parenting Coach”, this represents the principles and values I operate from with my clients. I want to educate and support you around heathy secure attachment, encourage you to trust your “gut feelings” aka your intuition, and listen to that built in system only you have between you and your baby. This is the foundation of what I teach, from my deepest core belief systems.

I have a very unique background and education in Neuro Science, Hypno Therapy and Life Coaching and over 20 years of hands on experience with children and families. I’ve used my education and experience to develop my unique, Intuitive & Attachment-Centred practice, and it feels really good! Having worked with families for so many years, specializing in the Attachment-Parenting Philosophy for the last 10, I can confidently say I’m an expert when it comes to supporting the specific needs of your family no matter what stage you’re at. If it’s sleep, behaviour, and even potty support you need, I can help! I support and welcome families of all shapes and sizes where ever they are in their parenting journey. If you’ve read this far it’s probably time to send me an email to set up a 15 minute comp call to see if we’re a good fit, I’d love to chat!

I’m currently living in Vancouver’s beautiful West Side with my family. When I’m not helping families with sleep or behavioural needs, you’ll find me at the barn with my horse Sidney, in my garden talking to birds and offering tired bees sugar water, sailing with my love, and walking our beautiful Boxer Lincoln. In other words, doing things that really fill my soul, ground me and connect me with nature. This is how I maintain my healthy longterm attachment to myself, which turns out is SO important! Thanks again for being here, I can’t wait to connect!

“Desiree is exceedingly kind, exceptionally talented in the methods she uses and incredibly empowering to parents who feel like they're at their wits end. Not once did I feel like I had to sacrifice my relationship with either of my daughters or ignore their needs as a result of using her methods (unlike the CIO style methods that we had used previously). If anything, we all feel more tuned into eachother and have a deeper much richer relationship as a result, with better sleep as the cherry on top!”

~ Michelle