Nourish families in postpartum and build sustainable income as a certified encapsulator. Join BEST Doula Training live in Arlington, Virginia for a high-impact, hands-on evening workshop. Learn directly from industry experts, practice with real placentas, and leave fully certified and ready to launch.
Whether you are adding encapsulation to your doula practice or starting a standalone business, BEST provides the ultimate "business-in-a-box" - including contracts, safety workflows, and business systems so you can focus on clients, not paperwork.
Learn From a World-Class Industry Expert
Our placenta workshops are led by two of the most experienced encapsulation experts in the world. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience and over 3,000 placentas processed, BEST shares the exact protocols, safety steps, and collaborative strategies needed to run a safe, respected, and profitable placenta business.
What You Will Learn
Placenta Foundations & Anatomy: Understand placenta function, anatomy, ethical considerations, and clinical insights into Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs).
Hands-On Mastery & Safety Protocols: Gain confidence through live, in-person practice working directly with real placentas under expert supervision. Master safe processing, bloodborne pathogens, sanitation standards, and workspace logistics (whether working at home or in-client homes).
The Art of the Craft: Learn step-by-step techniques to create high-value add-ons, including placenta tinctures, salves, cord keepsakes, and prints.
Turnkey Business Systems: Receive our complete "business-in-a-box" -including client contracts, pricing models, intake paperwork, transport protocols, and proven marketing strategies to attract clients immediately.
Event Details
Format: Live In-Person (Arlington, VA)- Includes hands-on practice with real placentas
Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Investment: $525 (All-Inclusive)
(Prefer to learn at your own pace? We also offer a 100% online, self-paced Placenta Encapsulation Training option that you can start immediately.)
Why Train With BEST?
Single-Evening Certification: Complete your hands-on training and leave fully certified in just one evening.
Real Placenta Experience: Don't just watch videos - get practical, hands-on experience in the room with a real placenta waiting for you.
Training with Impact
A portion of your registration goes directly to support our scholarship fund for underrepresented communities in birth work. This initiative is part of our commitment to diversifying perinatal care and improving outcomes for all expecting families.
(Note: You can bundle this training with our Birth Doula Certification or Postpartum Doula Certification to receive multi-course tier discounts.)