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Kathy Kitzis

Kathy Kitzis

Accreditation
Calmbirth Educator, Massage Therapist, Doula

Location
4/339 Williamstown Road
Port Melbourne
VIC 3207

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Biography

I’ve been a massage therapist for over 25 years, and supporting women through their bodies has always been at the heart of what I do.
But everything shifted in 2007 when I gave birth to my preemie twins after an IVF journey. That experience changed me — not just as a mother, but as a practitioner. It made me deeply aware of how much a birth experience matters, and how profoundly it can shape a family.
I naturally began working more and more with pregnant women, and it quickly became clear that my role wasn’t just hands-on therapy. My clients started asking me to be there at their births — and that’s how I found my way into doula work.
When I told my mum (who has been a midwife for over 40 years), she introduced me to Calmbirth. She would tell stories of couples arriving at the hospital so calm and steady that the staff didn’t believe they were in labour. That image stayed with me.
I trained as a Calmbirth educator (so did my mum), and I never looked back.
For eight years in Hong Kong, I supported families navigating pregnancy and birth far from home and often within unfamiliar systems. We then spent four years in Paris — my husband’s hometown — where I continued teaching Calmbirth and attending births. In 2020, I became a naturalised French citizen — something I’m quietly proud of.
Now, after two decades overseas, I’m back in Australia with even more perspective and experience. I’ve been teaching Calmbirth for nearly 15 years, and my commitment is simple: to help couples feel informed, steady and confident as they step into parenthood.
Birth doesn’t have to be something you endure. With the right tools and support, it can be powerful, calm and deeply transformative.

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Calmbirth Course
Evening Calmbirth

05/05/26 and 26/05/26

Class will be held in my studio at Bldg 4/ 339 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. You are welcome to bring some dinner with you. I have a microwave and a fridge available. I will also provide some light refreshments. There is free parking out the front.

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Calmbirth Course
Weekend Calmbirth with Kathy Kitzis

16/05/26 and 17/05/26

4/339 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne

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Testimonials

Kathy, thanks to you I birthed a 4.7 kg baby without an epidural.Calmbirth also gave me the confidence to resist pressure for induction and even when I was having contractions the doctor or was still pushing pitocin. Thank you once again for giving me this enormous gift of calmness and confidence.

Michelle H

Our weekend with Kathy was so much more than expected. Her wealth of knowledge and relaxed but candid approach left us feeling educated and ready for our birth. The space is lovely, the information is backed by evidence and experience, and although there was a lot of information, it never felt overwhelming.

Kat

You will feel immediately comfortable in Kathy's presence. She is non-judgmental, down-to-earth, and willing to go out of her way to help you. We're really grateful we were able to book Kathy's calm birth classes (as we left if last minute!) and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. Thanks Kathy =)

Sherry

My experience with Kathy was absolutely incredible. Three years ago, she guided us through a Calmbirth course for our first child, and recently she provided a refresher course. Kathy's dedication and knowledge truly made our journey into parenthood smooth and empowering.

Amie

Kathy was a fantastic educator; my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed both days of the course, and they seemed to fly by. Learning was fun and we felt comfortable to ask any questions. We both feel so much more confident and empowered going into birth as a result. Thanks Kathy 🙂

Steph

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