Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Doula in Farmington Hills, MI
Founded in 2004, Tranquil Touch Therapeutic Massage For Women provides compassionate, personalized doula care and wellness services for expectant and postpartum families. With over two decades of experience in prenatal and postpartum massage therapy, our founder combines specialized training in planned cesareans, NICU support, and perinatal mental health to offer trauma-informed care that adapts to each client's unique journey. We prioritize informed decision-making, emotional support, and evidence-based education through prenatal classes, virtual consultations, and in-home postpartum visits.Our Medicaid-certified services in Michigan include comprehensive prenatal and postpartum visits, while private pay clients receive tailored doula packages with optional massage and aromatherapy add-ons. As a Perinatal Mental Health Certified professional, we bridge physical and emotional wellness to empower families during life's transformative moments.
Services
Doula Support
Childbirth Education
Postpartum Care
Trauma-Informed Care
Virtual Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized prenatal/postpartum massage experience
- Our trauma-informed care addresses pregnancy and birth intersections
- Medicaid-certified with 12 prenatal/postpartum visits included
- Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) provider available
- Virtual services accessible to clients nationwide
What people say
Empathetic presence
Exceptional communication
Personalized postpartum guidance
Trauma-informed approach
Comprehensive childbirth education
Services
Doula Support
Personalized doula care provides continuous support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum phases. Our services include prenatal education, birth plan development, and hands-on assistance during delivery. Medicaid-covered and private pay options ensure accessible care for all families seeking informed, compassionate birth experiences.
Childbirth Education
Evidence-based childbirth classes prepare families for labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Small-group sessions combine practical demonstrations, personalized handouts, and Q&A opportunities to build confidence in birth planning and newborn care essentials.
Postpartum Care
Comprehensive postpartum services address physical recovery, emotional wellness, and newborn care education. In-home visits focus on breastfeeding support, infant massage techniques, and mental health screening to ensure holistic family adjustment.
Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized trauma-informed services address perinatal mental health challenges, including PTSD and C-PTSD. Our PMH-C certified provider offers coping strategies, support groups, and personalized counseling to promote emotional resilience during pregnancy and postpartum transitions.
Virtual Consultations
Virtual doula services provide accessible prenatal education, postpartum check-ins, and mental health support through secure telehealth platforms. Medicaid clients receive virtual care within Michigan, while private pay clients access nationwide remote consultations for flexible, comprehensive support.
People
Exie Buehler
Founder & Lead Doula
With 20+ years in prenatal massage and doula care, Exie Buehler specializes in trauma-informed perinatal support. Certified in childbirth education, postpartum care, and PMH-C mental health, she advocates for informed birth choices while training future doulas globally.
Questions
What doula services are covered by Medicaid?
Medicaid covers 12 prenatal/postpartum visits and one birth support visit in Michigan. Services include virtual/office visits and in-home postpartum care up to 12 months post-birth.
Do you offer virtual doula support?
Yes, virtual services are available for prenatal consultations, postpartum visits, and mental health support. Medicaid clients receive virtual options within Michigan; private pay clients access nationwide virtual care.
What childbirth classes do you provide?
We offer evidence-based small-group classes covering labor, newborn care, and postpartum recovery with personalized handouts and practical demonstrations in a homelike setting.
How do you support cesarean births?
Our specialized training includes operating room support for planned cesareans, post-surgical recovery guidance, and emotional transition assistance from hospital to home care.
Are postpartum massage services available?
Modified postpartum massage add-ons are available for private pay clients during home visits, focusing on recovery support and muscle tension relief.
What mental health support do you offer?
As a PMH-C certified provider, we offer trauma-informed counseling, coping strategies for perinatal mood disorders, and support groups addressing emotional wellness during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Reviews (5)
Patricia Bassett
May 10, 2022
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I have been going to Exie for my massage for a good number of years, and it is so important for me to have this service from Exie. I always feel so relaxed and free of any aches after my session because of her excellent massage technique. I do not know what I would do without her massage service
Aleksandra Heide
Mar 21, 2022
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I can't say enough good things about Exie! I was originally looking for prenatal massage but found that Tranquil Touch also offers doula services and classes! My husband and I did the newborn class and found Exie so helpful, thorough and kind. She is exactly the type of person you'd want to help guide you through the journey of bringing a baby into the world. I highly recommend Exie and loved all of our interactions and experiences. Thank you so much for everything
Bette Rose
Feb 11, 2022
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Highly recommend Exie at Tranquil Touch. Exie is a great massage therapist I always have a very relaxing massage. I have been a client for many years, so glad to have found Exie!
Jaclyn
Jul 27, 2021
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Exie is so pleasant. She is very professional and takes her patients needs to the extent! I have been seeing her for over 5 years now and plan to continue to do so. With covid she takes every precaution and even more! She is very safe during these times and keeps everything safe and sanitized. I feel safe and comfortable in her office.
Bette Rose
May 08, 2021
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Exie is a fabulous massage therapist. She knows how to make her patients feel comfortable. She also works on any problem someone has.