Bio
Ms. Dempsey is a Huntsville native. She grew up attending the Huntsville City Schools' Magnet Program. She moved to Denver, Colorado to complete her Bachelor's Degree and lived here for 10 years. She moved back in 2018 and is so glad that she did!

Ms. Dempsey enjoys living a healthy lifestyle. She enjoys going to the gym to lift weights and run; and cooking at home and eating clean. During her spare time, she spends time with her family, and enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, kayaking, dancing, and reading. Finally, she strives to embody positive living principles. Everyday is a new day and an opportunity to move forward and reach new heights of what is possible.

She believes, "What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Education
BA: Biology, Human and Microbial - Metropolitan State University of Denver
M.Ed: Secondary Education in Biology - Alabama A&M University
Minor: Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational Associates Degree: Therapeutic Massage Therapy - Virginia College at Huntsville
Postbacc: Public Health Biology, Practice, Policy, & Data Analysis - Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
CranioSacral Therapy - Upledger Institute
Kinsiotaping of the Lower Body (1) - Kinesio University
Myokinesthetic System - Upper Body: Myokinesthetic Institute
Infant Massage Instruction - International Loving Touch Foundation Incorporated
Certifications
ALSDE Secondary Education in Biology
Alabama Science In Motion Certified
Nationally Accredited and Certified Interscholastic Coach

NeuroMuscular Therapy - International Academy of NeuroMuscular Therapy
Prenatal, Postpartum, and Labor Support Massage - Boulder College of Massage Therapy
Doulas of North America
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist - Lactation Education Resources
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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Experience
2003 - 2020: Massage therapist in private practice, physical therapy, neurology, athletic performance, acute accident clinic, chiropracty, holistic health, and pregnant, postpartum, and laboring women.
2006: Neuromuscular Therapy Instructor: Virginia College at Huntsville
2011-2017: Private practice lactation educator, birth educator, birth doula.
2013-2017: Mountain Midwifery Center - Birth Center Support Team, Medicaid Lactation Support Clinic, Volunteer Doula Program Organizer and Volunteer.
2013-2017: Birth Doula - Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program
2016: Denver Health Medical Center - Lactation Consultation Intern
2016-2017: Lutheran Medical Center - Lactation Consultation Intern
2016-present: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

2018: Special Education Aide in Madison City Schools
2019: Long-term Substitute Teacher New Century Technology High School.
2019-2020: Substitute Teacher Madison City Schools
2020-Present: Mae C. Jemison High School

Secondary Courses Taught: Biology, Honors Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Care and Research, Physics, AP Physics 1, and Physical Science.
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