Hi! I’m Barbara
I’m the founder of The Nurture Nook
Hey there, and welcome to The Nurture Nook!
I’m Barbara, a dedicated advocate for maternal and infant care, originally from Argentina, raised in South Africa, and now happily settled in Stellenbosch with my partner, Diego, and our little bundle of joy, Aurelio.
My journey into maternal and infant care began with my Occupational Therapy degree in 2015. Working with persons with disabilities in communities for most of my career, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of community & supporting mothers and their families.
This experience fueled my passion to empower mothers and babies, leading me to become a certified infant massage instructor in 2021, with a focus on early intervention for baby development and maternal empowerment.
Becoming a mother myself in 2023 highlighted the gaps in postpartum support, motivating me to create The Nurture Nook— a sanctuary where mothers can find comfort, gain confidence and thrive.
Come join us and discover a place where invaluable resources and a nurturing community await, helping you grow through every step of motherhood’s joys and challenges.
Qualifications
- BSc in Occupational Therapy (University of the Western Cape)
- A registered I-ACT Manager for Managing & Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
- Certification in IAIM Infant Massage Instructor (International Association of Infant Massage)
The Nurture Nook collaborates with:
thrpy.
Mother and Baby Wellness Clinic