Respiratory Autogenic Training for Birth Preparation & Parenting Classes

Respiratory Autogenic Training (R.A.T.) is a birth preparation method focused on breathing and deep relaxation that gives control to the birthing parent. Developed by Italian obstetrician Umberto Piscicelli in the 1970s, this method conditions the mind and body to relax, even in the midst of uterine contractions. In collaboration with Dr. Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro, an Italian medical doctor and Montessorian, the method was expanded to prepare parents for birth and parenting.

Whether this is a first birth, second, third, or more, the technique and focus of this method introduces a practice that can continue throughout life.

• 8 week, 2-hour classes* 
• Denver area classes are held at The Montessori Institute | Virtual classes are offered for birthing families who are not in the Denver area.
• A Google classroom with relevant resources is provided to all birthing couples.

Cost: $340 per couple | 3+ couples = $300 per couple

*Classes may run 1-2 hours depending on the specific session and the discussions that follow.

“Courtney is a wise birth, baby, and toddler guru. The birth class we took with her leading up to the birth of our twins left us feeling prepared, confident, and honestly, excited to put into practice what we had learned. The RAT breath work was a wonderful practice leading up to birth, not only because it gave you practical tools for labor and delivery, but also because it offered a meditative practice in the final few months before baby’s arrival. Over the course of the class you are also provided with a wealth of information about breastfeeding, infant development, postpartum, and so much more. We highly recommend working with Courtney before and after your baby arrives. It takes a village, and Courtney is a beautiful part of raising a child.” ~Marly & Taylor

Preparing your home environment for a new or growing family can be overwhelming to say the least.  There are a multitude of products out there without much guidance on what is needed for babies and children and what we assume we need because everyone has one.

My work with families is to take a look at your home environment and think through how you want to form this new space to incorporate children (or more children) and their development.  We think about possibilities that already exist in your home as well as what might be useful for the future.

Many clients have used this service for first babies, second, and more!

Each home visit consultation is followed by an individualized report that offers resources and recommendations for your unique home and family situation.

Home consultations: $200 for a 1-2 hour visit.
In-person (Denver area) and virtual consultations available.

“Thank you so much for all of this amazing content!! The detail is incredible, and we’re very grateful for your thoughts on how we can continue a Montessori-like environment for our girls at home! The space and inspiration ideas are so fun, and we are excited to bring these ideas into our home! We are looking forward to digging into the resources you provided and have already begun discussing plans to transform our spaces. We also wanted to let you know that we took your advice on changing the bedtime routine and have already found success. This has been an awesome change that is working really well for us, so thank you again for those thoughts.”
~Kate & Ross, repeat clients for their 1st and then 2nd children