Hello, I'm Sammie, and I live in Rochester Hills, MI with my husband, Vince, and our son, Cal. You could say I’ve always been drawn to this work as my mother was an L&D nurse for 30 years. I come from a very large & close family (24 first cousins). And so pregnancy & babies have been a part of my world all of my life. I feel extremely connected to this stage of womanhood & have dedicated my life to helping women navigate it to a higher potential.

• I spent my early 20s workings in Emergency Centers in the local Detroit area & became very attuned to staying calm in chaos. I completed a bachelors in Health Sciences from Oakland University where I fell in love with learning about human mechanics & understanding how the body works. For over 14 years, I've been involved in the nutrition and fitness field, working as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and nutritionist. I've had the privilege of guiding many women through pregnancy, and postpartum stages, as well as help them optimize their health to improve fertility. With my qualifications as a Functional Nutritionist and Prenatal/Postpartum Exercise Specialist, I am well-equipped to provide exceptional support during your pregnancy and birthing journey.

• As a mother myself, I understand the gaps in education and support that can leave you feeling confused & helpless. During my own pregnancy I felt this way so I pursued certifications in prenatal & postpartum health to better support my exercise and nutrition needs. The next step was to become a Functional Nutrition Practitioner, which has allowed me to better understand and address underlying issues through specialized testing and nutritional approaches, particularly for women facing fertility challenges & those struggling postpartum.

• I still felt like there was something missing in my mission to help these women move all the way from conception into motherhood. This led me to become a labor and delivery doula, offering the physical/mental/emotional guidance to ensure a safe & peaceful birthing process. Hence, Functionally Nourished Doula Services was born, driven by my mission to support women through this incredible transformation.

• It’s important to note that Doula Services are merely 1 aspect of support that we provide. I work with a team of Functional Nutrition Practitioners at Brooke Rozzie Coaching. We are a team of women dedicated to improving the health of every woman. Each of us specializes in a different area, but we come together to support each woman in our integrated community.

• I meet many of my clients in the pre-pregnancy/fertility stage, when they are struggling to conceive and come to us to help improve their hormones and other factors that could be playing a role (like their gut, metabolic health, nervous system, etc). They may also come to us between pregnancies and/or when their family is complete. We can help the body recover postpartum, rebalance hormones, and get your body feeling optimal again. If you are in these stages - we can support you too! Click below to visit our Functional Practitioner Website to learn more.