About Us
The inspiration behind Happy Birth Day was a combination of Elle's own traumatic birth experiences as well as her loved ones'. After having 4 children, she went back to school with one mission: helping moms. Although she was unsure of herself, Elle's commitment to her mission propelled her through her occupational therapy doctorate program at Touro University Nevada and put her on a collision course with her community partner Centennial Hills Hospital. Together they have made a difference in the lives of countless moms.
About Elle
Elle Gunderson, OTDS is the creator of the Happy Birth Day program and a mother of 4. Through her own trauma lens, she envisioned better.
About HBD
Happy Birth Day is a postpartum mental health promotion program that is evidence-based and focused on helping real moms.
About Las Vegas
Many people think of Las Vegas as an adult theme park, but to the people who call this metro home, there is much more to the story.
About Centennial Hills Hospital
Happy Birth Day partnered with Centennial Hills Hospital to develop the program. Learn more about this facility.
About PP-PTSD
Research regarding postpartum mental health and PTSD have exploded over the past couple of decades. Learn more here.
About Assessments
Have questions about the ASDS and HADS assessments? Learn more about their history and what they measure.