this isn’t another birth class.
it’s a physiological training method.
designed to condition your body for labor through movement, repetition, and nervous system rhythm.
the wavework birth embodiment method
most birth education stays in the brain.
wavework lives in the body.
if you’ve read the books, followed the accounts,
and still feel unprepared,
it’s not because you’re missing more information.
it’s because your nervous system hasn’t had the chance
to practice birth yet.
this is where that practice begins.
this is where your body starts to remember.
inside wavework: your full-body birth rehearsal journey
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wavework is not something you consume.
but it is something you should rehearse.
you’ll receive a blend of video lessons, guided audio practices, and downloadable pdfs throughout the training portal
designed to be integrated immediately, not studied.
this is not about becoming an expert on labor.
it’s about entraining the body to remember how to meet it.
the program includes 6 core modules, layered progressively to guide your breath, body, and nervous system through every phase of preparation.
you’ll also receive two full simulation practices, so your body knows what to do before labor begins.
you won’t rise to the occasion.
you’ll return to what your system has practiced.
module 1: the labor simulation blueprint
orientation + nervous system anchoring
this is where we begin.
you’ll learn why wavework is different from anything you’ve encountered
and why birth preparation must start with the nervous system.
we lay the groundwork for safety, rhythm, and physiological trust
so that your body can begin the remembering.
includes:
• bonus foundational 60-minute video lesson (for intellectual consumption)
module 2: physical body preparation
core training, biomechanics, and pressure regulation
this is not fitness.
this is about how your body actually responds to pressure.
you’ll train for labor through biomechanics: core coordination, pelvic floor resilience, and breath-driven mobility.
it’s strength with softness.
structure with surrender.
includes:
• prenatal movement video sessions
• tva + pelvic floor integration tutorial
• breath-guided core activation practices
module 3: mental + emotional preparation
clear fear, integrate sensation, prepare the psyche
the nervous system will not open if it feels unsafe.
this module helps you clear stored fear, build emotional capacity, and rehearse discomfort before labor begins.
you’ll practice moving through intensity, not around it so that fear becomes sensation, and sensation becomes flow.
includes:
• emotional preparation guidance
• fear integration journaling prompts
• somatic release + vocalization practices
module 4: consciousness shift training
altered states, breath, and the birth brain
birth is a trance.
but few women are trained to enter it.
here, you’ll learn how to shift your brainwaves with breath, sound, and visualization.
you’ll practice dropping into the altered state of labor
and anchoring yourself there when the portal opens.
includes:
• birth brainwave training video
• visualization practices for dilation + descent
module 5: primal instinct activation
rhythm, ritual, relaxation ~ the 3 r’s
this is where instinct returns.
you’ll restore somatic trust through rhythmic patterning, ritual recovery, and real-time co-regulation.
we condition your body to relax inside intensity
because without rhythm, the body stalls.
with rhythm, it surrenders.
includes:
• the 3 r’s video lesson
• movement + rest cycle practice
• birth altar + ritual setup (pdf)
module 6: the full wavework simulation
real-time contraction, push breath, and recovery practice
this is the rehearsal.
you’ll move through the actual cadence of labor:
contractions, holds, push breath, and recovery.
you’ll experience intensity in real time
and condition your body to stay.
not just learn about labor
but live it before it arrives.
includes:
• LIVE facilitated and DIY protocol simulations for early labor and active labor arcs
• post-simulation integration protocol + reflection prompts
bonus tools included
• birth partner guide - for intuitive co-regulation and hands-on simulation support
• birth space setup checklist - for ambiance, instinctual safety, and sensory imprinting
• client care binder - what i provide to my private in-person support doula clients
⟐ your grateful guide ⟐
karissa is a birth worker, physiologist, and somatic guide who trains women to remember what their bodies already know.
her work lives at the intersection of breath, biomechanics, and nervous system rhythm, a reclamation of birth as something we rehearse, not just read about.
she’s spent over a decade studying the female body through science, movement, and hands-on support. but her real method was built inside the birth room. Inside the contractions and pressure waves. inside the women who froze, softened, rose.
karissa created wavework to fill the gap most birth prep leaves behind:
how to stay inside your body when labor begins.
how to work with sensation.
how to train for the altered state of birth long before it arrives.
she’s supported hundreds of women around the world through birth, postpartum, and cyclical healing. Her mission is to bridge physiology and intuition so that women don’t just understand birth.
they become it.
WaveWork is a full-spectrum mind-body birth prep program designed to help you embody labor before you ever step into the birth space. The full program is $199, and we offer a flexible payment plan so you can start now, whether you are birthing this week or even if your birth is still months away.
⟐ wavework testimonials ⟐
"i’ve taken other birth prep courses, but nothing felt as real as wavework. practicing the full integration of breath, movement, and nervous system conditioning made me feel like i had already experienced labor before it even began. when my contractions started, my body just knew what to do. i wasn’t panicked. i wasn’t resisting. i was fully in it, fully prepared. karissa’s approach is unlike anything else, she doesn’t just teach birth prep, she helps you embody it. this method is birth preparation the way it was meant to be."
— sarah t.
"before this, i thought birth was something i had to just get through. i had no idea i could actually train my body to move with it instead of against it. wavework completely changed my mindset and my confidence going into labor. karissa made me realize that birth isn’t about learning something new. i felt strong, intuitive, and deeply connected to my body. and when it was time, everything i had practiced kicked in naturally like i had been here before. every woman needs this."
— julia r.
⟐ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ⟐
when should i start wavework?
as soon as possible. the earlier you begin, the more your nervous system can integrate this work, but it’s also never too late. we’ve had women start at 10 weeks and others at 41. this system meets you exactly where you are.
is this for first-time moms only?
not at all. wavework supports any birthing person ready to connect more deeply to their body. whether this is your first baby or your fifth, this training brings you into a new level of awareness, embodiment, and confidence.
can i use this if i’m planning a hospital birth or epidural?
yes. this isn’t just for “natural” birth, it’s about helping your body regulate, soften, and respond intuitively in any setting. even with an epidural, you’ll still move through labor and pushing. wavework supports all types of birth plans.
what if i’m planning a VBAC?
wavework is an incredible tool for VBAC preparation. it helps release fear from past birth experiences, reconnects you to your intuition, and trains your body to move with confidence again.
how is this different from other birth classes?
most birth classes teach information. wavework trains integration. this is the only method designed to simulate birth in real time, through movement, breath, nervous system conditioning, and full-body rehearsal. it’s not just what you know, it’s what your body remembers.
what’s the time commitment?
wavework is self-paced and built for busy lives. you can begin with just 10–20 minutes a few times a week. the simulation module lets you rehearse labor in a condensed but powerful way. this is preparation that fits your life.
how long do I have access?
you get lifetime access to all modules, downloads, bonuses, and community features. you can revisit the material as often as you’d like, even after your baby arrives. due to the downloadable nature of the content, all sales are final and no refunds are provided.