About Meg
Welcome—I’m Meg Ruzicka, Owner of Mindful Phases Wellness.
Here, we honor the journey of becoming, of birthing, of growing. I am a birth and postpartum doula trained in Spinning Babies® Labor & Birth and Mindful Hypnobirthing, guiding women to move with their bodies’ wisdom and step fully into their strength. Birth is a sacred collaboration between you and your baby, and motherhood is a transformative path that thrives with support, guidance, and community.
At Mindful Phases Wellness, I blend doula care with space for wellness, movement, and reflection. My studio is a sanctuary for yoga, workshops, and classes that nurture mind, body, and spirit—designed to help you reconnect with your power, your calm, and your goddess energy.
Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or seeking mindful practices for your everyday life, I’m here to support, guide, and empower you.
Serving families and wellness seekers across York Counties-- Shrewsbury, Glen Rock, Red Lion and beyond and Baltimore Counties—Fallston, Bel Air, Towson, Perry Hall, and beyond.
Mindfulness practices
How often have you sat silently with yourself and listened to your intuition? How often have you put your body and your mind first?
The Mindful Phases Wellness Studio offers different practices of care that will entice you to dive deeper into your soul. Practices that help guide you into your authentic self. Practices that make the challenges of birth, comfortable and euphoric. From meditations to soaking in nature.
Support
By providing you with physical, emotional and informational support, you will find your voice and how to use it. Your partner will know how and when to massage you during labor, and we will always go over a your birth preferences to help accommodate your wants and needs . You are strong. And I want to help you feel that way.
Fun Facts About Me
- I am a lover of nature
- I am big into herbs and herbal remedies and their impact on society today
- I have been a doula for over 6 years and opening this studio has been a life long dream
- I love podcasts and learn from each one
- I love to cook and learn new spices to put into meals
- Kayaking down the Gunpowder River is a treasured pleasure I cherish
- Fall is my favorite season
- I love lemon in my water
- I live in right off the Maryland line near Shrewsbury, PA --nestled with my amazing family
- Community is everything to me, I strive to help others establish people to lean on
- Crystals, magic and candles are powerful tools that help aide in my journey through life
I am a Warrior Goddess Mama
Motherhood has been one of the most achingly beautiful times in my life and is still changing and teaching me every day. I have a daughter who I absolutely am thankful for. She catches me in moments when I know I can do better mentally and emotionally. It's amazing how she puts me in my place with just a look. I truly mean that in the most gentle way, our children will make us second guess our reactions. It's wild and so awakening. I have a sweet boy who changed my perspective on patience and how much love I can share. Two kids has been an emotional but healing journey. I have never taken so many deep breaths in a day, or apologized at the same time. Motherhood is messy and I would not be where I am without my tribe of support. By knowing I am not alone, I feel like a strong person. I know I am raising my little ones to be confident and so knowledgeable because I am confident and so knowledgeable.
certifications and trainings
what is a doula anyway?
GO TAKE A LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE, ALL ABOUT WHAT A DOULA IS-- STARRING ME!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y8Plt8FQa70Qw8hAWiVwU?si=18810100faf84186
A doula is a non-medical trained professional. A doula provides you with so many outlets of continuous support. From emotional support with meditations to informational support with resources galore, a doula's job is to be there in a genuine and compassionate way.
Why worry about feeling unsure in birthing decisions and like your voice doesn't matter? IT DOES!
As a birth doula, I will provide you with judgment free guidance. It is my passion to help you understand what is going on inside of your body. I will massage your pain away while reassuring you of how strong you are. I promise to set your birthing partner up for success by motivating them in times of exhaustion and guiding them in deep breaths with you. If they need a break at any point, I will stay by your side while they get some fresh air or a meal. It is my goal to make sure you and your birthing partner feel comfortable, safe and advocated for. Your pregnancy and birth are life changing, not only are you birthing a baby, you're rebirthing yourselves, as well. The lights will be dim, there will be soft music played and LED candles all around the space. I provide you with an eye mask to sleep with no distractions, and lavender to help calm and relax you. We will go over laboring positions, as well as, gather information on what your birth preferences may be. As your birth doula, I thrive to help you remember why you are birthing this beautiful human.
As a postpartum doula, I am so excited to walk this path of parenthood with you. We will focus on bonding with your baby in gentle ways and getting into the new transitions that come with being a parent. Bringing you flowers to stare at while breastfeeding can make all the difference in boosting your energy levels. Cooking warming and nourishing meals to help your body heal is a top priority. Knowing that you can talk and ask questions at any point during our time together is essential in growing as a team. I want you to take naps and take showers without a human attached to you. I want you to feel like a powerful human again. I will go out in public with you for the first few times so you don't have to face the world alone. I want you to know I am a trusted, safe space and that you are capable of being a person who thrives with your child(ren).
Serving Harford County-Abingdon, Aberdeen, Forest Hill, Fallston, Bel Air and Beyond.
Serving Baltimore County-Towson, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, and Beyond.
Serving Pennsylvania-Shrewsbury, Glen Rock, Hanover.
