About Me
My name is Zoë Etkin and I have dedicated my life to supporting others as they step through transformational phases of the human experience. I do this by offering somatic coaching to individuals and couples, scar tissue remediation and structural somatic bodywork, holistic perinatal support, and childbirth preparation. While the majority of my experience lies within the spectrum of reproductive health, I have expanded focus beyond the childbearing year to support mothers, partners, couples, and any individuals who feel like I’m the right fit for their journey. I am a retired birth and postpartum doula who now trains and mentors doulas all over the USA. I write books and journals that focus on embodiment, motherhood, sexuality, pregnancy, and the human body.
My Background
I am first and foremost a human who believes in creating deep connections with others. I am privileged to be able to do that as my life's work. I am a mother to one beautiful daughter. I am on my own healing journey that continues to evolve as I learn and grow.
Professionally, I am a somatic bodyworker and coach with a deep emphasis in scar tissue, trauma, and abdominal/core care. I am a lifelong doula, but have "retired" from attending births, and have shifted my postpartum care to focus on traditional healing modalities, coaching, and bodywork. Along with Celina Wigle-Olias-Varga, I founded Embodied Doula Trainings, a somatics/trauma informed doula training organization. My somatic and bodywork training comes from the incredible Ellen Heed of STREAM.
I am based in my hometown of Memphis, TN. After some time out west, I returned to the south to reconnect with my roots. While away, I obtained my undergraduate degree at the College of Santa Fe, where I earned my BA in Creative Writing & Literature, with a minor in Theatre. I then went on to earn my MFA in Writing (Poetry) & Critical Studies from California Institute of the Arts.
I continue to write poetry, non-fiction, and fiction, and have several forthcoming books. I primarily write about womanhood, birth, motherhood, and sexuality.
My office is based in Memphis, TN. I serve local clients, regionally based clients who travel to me, and virtual clients across the US and abroad.