a soft place

to land

Full Spectrum Doula Services & Home to a boutique apothecary born from decades of care, dance & earth-based healing traditions.

enter the

ecosystem

breathe

birth support. full-spectrum care. prenatal, labor & postpartum doula services. womb healing modalities.

immerse

education. movement. public speaking. workshops & retreats.

balance

MycoMundo Apothecary. Mushrooms, herbs & custom wellness consultations.

meet the

alchemist

Djassi DaCosta Johnson is dancer, multi-disciplinary artist and has been a Doula for 22 years. She founded her apothecary MycoMundo in 2020 while living between Brooklyn, NYC and St. Croix, being called to offer her Doula services via womb healing retreats while sharing her growing studies of herbs, mushrooms and earth medicines with the women she encountered.

learn more

testimonials

“The minute I saw Djassi I knew she was the Doula for me. As she naturally operates in a firm loving and caring manner that allows for one to place great trust in her. In my most vulnerable moments Djassi was able to act quickly, take the reins, advocate for me and weigh in on crucial life/death decision making. Her strength and serenity was comforting and contagious even in a time of fear and great confusion. I will always remember Djassi's strength and light, when recalling the birth experience of my child and would highly recommend her for any first time mothers or difficult births."

Karen Del Aguila, BK, NYC
“Djassi was an immeasurable help during and after the birth of my second child. There was less fan fare but she was a godsend as I was overwhelmed and only slightly prepared. She helped me organize and prepare for the coming arrival which seemed all the more difficult with a 2 year old toddling around the house..With Djassi's help I was able to rest, de-stress, and welcome the new baby with open arms.”

Z.A. Khaldun-Diarra, Harlem, NYC
“Djassi came into my home and essentially organized it to be "baby ready." I had twins and really not a clue, so her expertise in how to organize my home was undeniably essential. From how to store baby milk to where to put diapers and wipes to how to cure teething with amber necklaces, her knowledge was very extensive and she had a very caring touch."

Rozz Nash-Coulon, BK, NYC
“Djassi has a remarkable sixth sense when it comes to aiding women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She not only came to my house bearing gifts such as breast pumps and nipple creams as well as introducing me to an environmentally suitable diapering system, but she sewed my shower curtain for me when I was going through the extreme nesting impulses days before my first baby arrived. There is nothing she wouldn’t do to assure a new mother. Her unwavering strength and bottomless empathy were great sources of peace for me during the births of my two daughters, I would absolutely hire her to assist me if I decide to have another baby.”

Cresta Kruger, LES, NYC
“Djassi takes care of you. In one short visit. Her list includes - the dishes, a super nutritious smoothie, baby fed, changed and diapered, a bath for Mum, nap for Mum & dinner made from scratch. I would get very deep sleep without that edge of anxiety from being a new Mum. Djassi had 2 priorities 1) You 2) Baby. She is not shy about running interference. Your family/ friends/ spouse/ nurse/ doctors may not always understand/meet your needs. Where others had suggestions, opinions or questions, Djassi just took care of things. Djassi has very good energy and is natural empathetic. It was very grounding & a major factor for me in the birthing room. She is a very reassuring presence"

Gracelda, Zimbabwe/ NYC
"Djassi is a divine healer and wealth of knowledge! I couldn’t have had anyone better to usher me into the world of pregnancy as a first time mother. I was in it, but I didn’t feel OF IT and ON IT until I was connected to resources through Djassi’s network. She is great at finding the healthiest, most spiritually aligned-but still accessible way, and if that’s not for you she will pivot, she is nothing if not malleable — and adjusts to your needs. I would absolutely recommend her to any new mom that comes my way!"

Kalae Hassel, BK, NYC
"I met Djassi at a mama-and-baby store called “The Milk Bar” that I had just discovered while living with my new husband in Rome, Italy less than 2 weeks after giving brith to my first child. As a newlywed, with my first child, far away from my home I was more overwhelmed than I would admit. Djassi’s empathy and ease in any environment — even being a foreigner herself— made me feel so much more comfortable, as a mother and as a woman navigating new rules in a new place and owning my motherhood. We are forever connected, and I will always be grateful that she was sent my way like an angel. My mother-in-law even fell in line with her guidance and fell in love with with her! Lei e Bravissima!!!"

Anne, Rome, Italy
"As a first-time mom, Djassi was an instrumental part of my transition to motherhood in my first few weeks postpartum. She provided comfort and support, helping with latching and positioning during breastfeeding, preparing sitz bath bottles, and keeping an attentive eye on our newborn, which let me have the time for much needed self-care and recovery. Djassi’s many years of experience as well as her own personal anecdotes gave us a high degree of trust. I feel that I was able to heal faster with Djassi’s help and our whole family appreciates everything Djassi has done for us!"

Kathy Chen, NYC
“Every time Djassi would come, we felt our shoulders relax and the deep breaths we were able to release because we knew our baby, as well as ourselves, were taken care of. I never expected to enjoy postpartum, as you know it's mostly about surviving, but I can say with my whole heart that this experience was beautiful, restful, and allowed our family to thrive. Not only did Djassi physically heal my nipple after 3+ years of discomfort, but she healed the mental block I had because of my previous experience. Because of her, I was able to nurse our baby and without any issue, allowing for a bond I never experienced with our first. I am beyond grateful for that.”

Laura Deangelis Oladeji, NYC