Welcome to Guided By Grace. You are here because you know that birth work and holistic healing are not just hobbies—they are vital infrastructure. Whether you are exploring doula work for the first time, currently in training, or ready to scale a Medi-Cal-aligned practice, this community is your home base. We bridge the gap between sacred holistic traditions and absolute professional legitimacy, giving you the exact blueprint to build a sustainable, profitable healing practice. HERE IS HOW THIS SPACE WORKS FREE FOR EVERYONE (Start Here) - The Community: Network with driven birth workers and healers. - Live Support: Access to our monthly live Q&A sessions. - Free Preview Course: “Is Birth Doula Work For You?” (Unlock Modules 01, 02, and exclusive Birth Equity data immediately upon joining). GET CERTIFIED (In the Classroom Tab) Turn your calling into a recognized, stable career with our fully compliant curriculums. - Birth Doula Certification — $247 - Master Aché-Reiki Certification — $197 - The Full Grace Bundle (Best Value) — $347 (To use a payment plan, simply send me a DM and I will send you your custom link.) THE GRACE SCHOLARSHIP We believe in access. The Grace Scholarship reduces either program to a flat $97. This is exclusively for BIPOC individuals, single parents, and community health workers. No proof of income is required. DM me or comment in the community for the application link. YOUR NEXT STEPS: 1. Join the community. 2. Introduce yourself in the discussion tab. 3. Dive into the Free Preview Course. You are not too late. You are not behind. You are exactly on time. Let's build your practice. — Torie

Efficiency is key to scaling your impact. This is a collaborative space for sharing templates, research papers, and digital tools that streamline your workflow. If you have a resource that has helped you succeed, please pay it forward and post it here. To get us started, here are the essential resources you should have bookmarked: 1. AI-Powered Support & Enrollment - GraceBot: Our proprietary AI assistant designed for this community. Beyond general practice support, GraceBot is specifically optimized to assist with your PAVE application. Use it to navigate the complexities of the Medi-Cal provider enrollment portal, ensuring your documentation and applications are handled with precision. 2. Research & Evidence-Based Practice - Evidence Based Birth® Resource Hub: The industry standard for childbirth data. Use this to provide your clients with peer-reviewed, evidence-based information. - PubMed Central (PMC): Free access to biomedical and life sciences journal literature for deeper clinical research and validation. 3. Medi-Cal & Financial Operations - DHCS Doula Services Provider Manual: Your definitive guide for billing. It covers CPT codes, reimbursement requirements, and state regulations. - PAVE Portal Login: The official portal for your California provider application and validation. What is one tool or template you can’t live without? Drop a link or a brief description in the comments below. Let’s build the ultimate toolkit together.

Administrative hurdles shouldn't slow down your mission. This section is dedicated to troubleshooting Medi-CAL billing, understanding codes, and ensuring you are compensated fairly for your work. If you’ve solved a specific billing issue, share your insights here to help the group.