Welcome to Grounded in Wellness

Shalom and welcome, beautiful souls! My name is Siedah Sarai-Baht Israel, and I’m the heart behind Deeply Rooted Birth & Wellness Care. A space created to nurture, educate, and empower families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

As a Certified Professional Doula, Holistic Wellness Practitioner, and Certified Herbalist, my journey has been one of learning, growing, and serving. I began my professional studies at Eastern Virginia Career College, earning my Massage Therapy certification in 2018. In 2024, I completed my Doula Certification at Germanna Community College, which deepened my calling to support families through pregnancy and birth. Most recently, in 2025, I earned my Certificate in Herbal Studies with Honors from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, expanding my passion for herbal healing and holistic wellness.

I’m a wife of 16 years and a mother of six, homeschooling five of our children here in Fredericksburg, Virginia. My family is truly my foundation, the reason I strive to live a life rooted in balance, purpose, and care. When I’m not attending births or handcrafting natural hair and skincare products, I enjoy writing poetry, working on my werewolf novel, taking nature walks, or simply lounging at home with my husband and children, soaking up the peaceful moments that keep me grounded.

Through Grounded in Wellness, I’ll be sharing stories, reflections, and insight on the many layers of wellness. From maternal health and herbal care, to the often-overlooked experiences of fathers in birth spaces, and the ongoing fight against the maternal mortality crisis among Black women. My hope is that this space becomes a place of truth, encouragement, and community, where we can have open, heart-centered conversations about healing, birth, and the beauty of being deeply rooted in wellness.

Welcome to this journey. I’m so glad you’re here.