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Danielle Park, LMT
Danielle works with a diverse clientele including but not limited to athletes, cancer patients, moms-to-be, children and students, yogis, senior citizens, brain injury survivors, and tech workers. She tailors sessions for each person on her table, creating a unique experience to serve each individual’s needs. She’s been trained in deep tissue, Swedish, sports massage, and shiatsu. She also holds certifications in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Prenatal massage. She brings a working knowledge of therapeutic muscle stretching, trigger points and the Myofascial system to the table, as well as an intuitive and subtler energetic focus.
Alicia Poche, PT
Alicia has been practicing as a Physical Therapist for over 15 years. A Louisiana native, she earned her B.S. in Kinesiology focusing on Human Movement. She then earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans in 2005. Over the years she has worked frequently with people experiencing chronic pain. Alicia found that physical modalities did help to ease the pain, but felt she was missing the bigger picture. She began exploring other treatment modalities to address the body as a whole and heal not only the physical body but other energy bodies as well. She earned a certificate in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and is a Reiki Practitioner. She is also trained in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and certified in Integrative Dry Needling. Alicia started Beyond the Physical in order to practice her approach for healing on a deeper, more soulful level, where she take an intuitive approach to select the appropriate treatment based on the individual.
Sarah Clark and Monica Mercado
Pearlescent Skin Care’s Mission is to provide organic skin care to Central Austin, giving our clients healthy, vibrant, luminous, and “Pearlescent” skin. Pearlescent Skin Care takes place in an intimate and cozy setting, giving our clients a friendly, warm one-on-one facial treatment. Escape pressures of your day by treating your skin to luxury. You will leave feeling revitalized, nourished, relaxed and renewed.
Varshna Narumanchi, LM, RN
In 2018 Varshna graduated from the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program and received her Texas midwifery license. Her apprenticeships were with a renowned home-birth midwife of 40+ years experience and a very busy, very Austin, birthing center.
Pregnancy and childbirth are particular passions and she is committed to supporting Texas families who wish to birth at home.
She believes that birth is an intimate experience and offers safe midwifery care for the natural home-birth process in the comfort of your own space.
All home types in the Austin area welcome.
Kate Van Der Riet, CPM LM
Joan Doglio Smith, CNM, MSN, APRN
Joan Smith, CNM earned a Masters in Nursing from UC-San Francisco while concurrently earning a specialization in nurse-midwifery and OB/GYN nurse practitioner from UC-San Diego school of Medicine.
Joan worked at the Austin Area Birthing Center before starting a private practice. She has 34 years of experience working with child-bearing families as a registered nurse. She offers both home and birth-center births.
She loves teaching and growing Midwifery!
Victoria Meinhardt, LM, CPM
In 2010 Victoria became a staff Midwife with the Austin Area Birthing Center. In 2016, she was promoted to Clinical Director. During her ten years with AABC, she was privileged to help and guide hundreds of Central Texas families through the childbearing year.
Victoria joined Abundance Midwifery after leaving AABC in April 2020, returning to her home birth roots. Over the last 16 years, she has helped over 1200 families through the life changing process of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum experience and is still passionate about her profession.
Monika Stone, CPM, LM
Monika’s clients come from all walks of life and backgrounds. She takes pride in meeting people where they are in their childrearing cycle. A first- time mom requires a very different approach than a mom who has had several children. No matter the client’s background, She truly enjoys providing care to all. She is very passionate about taking clients to 42 weeks gestation and feel deeply called to offer women a vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC). Monika also feels passionately about working to heal birth trauma through a compassionate approach to prenatal care, home birth and postpartum care.
Laura Farb, L.Ac
With a focus on balancing hormones, digestive issues, anxiety, depression and chronic pain, Laura Farb, L.Ac. is devoted to helping her patients find holistic solutions and complementary care to fully optimize their health. Laura is an Applied Clinical Nutritionist and is additionally board certified from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Ruby Comstock, L.Ac
Esoteric acupuncture works on the energy body, opens and balances the chakras, helping to clear blockages as it increases intuition allowing for a new paradigm of healing. Esoteric acupuncture can facilitate healing of the emotions and spirit, as well as the dense physical body. Dietary changes and meditation are both essential for those wishing to gain the most benefit from this style of acupuncture.
Natural Pregnancy Care
For over a decade Sage Acupuncture has been devoted to treating fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics, and women’s health. Our team of practitioners are known for their skill and compassionate care.
Nationally board-certified acupuncturist with extensive training in Chinese herbal medicine, integrative health, and bodywork therapies, committed to ongoing education and personalized care.
Elizabeth Record PT, DPT, MA
2712 Bee Caves Rd Ste 110
Ascent has facilities that are carefully designed to address an array of injuries and movement dysfunctions: Ascent Physical Therapy is equipped with premier rehabilitation products that provide, when guided by a licensed physical therapist with over 25 years experience, the best rehabilitation and recovery outcomes available.
Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT
Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a doctor of physical therapy who founded Lady Bird Physical Therapy with the goal of helping pregnant and postpartum women navigate the perinatal time painlessly and effectively. She believes that with some information and guidance, women can stay active throughout pregnancy, avoiding a number of common conditions and experiencing a faster, easier recovery postpartum.
Lady Bird Physical Therapy provides home based visits to ease the burden of navigating Austin traffic and make it easier to get the care you need!
Kara Swinney, PT, MSPT, C/NDT
Kara has been a Pediatric Physical Therapist in Austin, TX for over 25 years. She opened Austin Pediatric PT in North Central Austin to care for infants and young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Kara is certified in Neuro-developmental Treatment
Technique (NDT) and is a Certified Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) practitioner, Level II. CME is a highly eWective technique that uses the vestibular system to provoke automatic postural responses in the brain to improve functional mobility and postural control. Kara loves to help babies, toddlers and preschoolers achieve motor milestones and increase
their independence.
Anna Teerlinck DeFrancisco, PT, DPT
Our mission at Fempower Physiotherapy is to provide excellent, evidence-based pelvic and orthopedic physical therapy services to all of Austin’s pelvises, no matter the season of life they present to us in — be it preconception, prenatal, postpartum, or perimenopausal.
Brianne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in gut health and autoimmunity. She is passionate about partnering with you to get to the root of your symptoms by focusing on healing foods, reducing inflammation and establishing enjoyable eating habits for a lifetime. It is very important to Brianne that you are heard by your health care practitioners, and she personalizes your care at a high level. As a mom of little children, she has a lot of experience with helping kids understand the importance of fueling their bodies well while having fun.
Amber Frauenholtz, NTP
Amber is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and IIN Health coach who specializes in helping new moms get their energy back and reduce stress.
Her signature wellness program, Mama Restore, is a 3-month nutritional therapy and stress management protocol designed to give new mothers the tools, support, and guidance needed in order to recover their energy, tackle stress, and feel at ease in their many roles of parent/partner/employee/etc.
It is a unique 3-month experience that blends 1:1 health coaching with self-guided video education. Using a food first approach, we work together to uncover the areas in your body that need the most support and create a nutrition and stress reduction protocol specific to you.
Christina Meehan, LMT
Relieving pain and stress with Ashiatsu massage is what Christina does best. The highest level of attention and care is what you can expect from her, every time. She has 16 years licensed massage therapy experience and 3 years massage instruction. She has specialized in Ashiatsu for 11 years and is certified in Ashi Thai massage
Regina Visconi, LMT
Licensed Advanced Manual Therapist, founder, and CEO of Wellspring Therapeutics PLLC, Regina specializes in Structural Integration, Somatic Massage Therapy, Custom Herbal Preparations, and Mindfulness & Wellness Coaching. Bodywork sessions with Regina include posture and movement assessment, followed by individualized care utilizing a variety of advanced, specialized modalities such as Anatomy Trains, Myofascial Release Technique, Therapeutic Abdominal (Visceral) Massage, Somatic Education, Breathwork, and Energetic Clearing & Healing. She also offers nutritional and herbal supplementation suggestions as needed. You can email Regina at regina@wellspringtherapeutics.care
Lisa Speck, LMT
Lisa starts with consultation so she can tailor each experience to your body’s needs as well as your personal goals and preferences. She stays connected to your body and its responses throughout our sessions, integrating elements of various modalities into a flow that addresses your body’s needs on that day. Some modalities that may be incorporated into your session are Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Thai massage, three-dimensional bodywork, deep tissue and pain management techniques. Lisa enjoys the connection and creativity involved in combining multiple techniques into a dynamic, yet balanced flow. This whole-body approach can address your areas of discomfort and soothe your nervous system for a holistic experience that relaxes both mind and body.
Sarah Bailey, LMT
Sarah is the independent owner, Massage Therapist & Reiki Energy Healer of Pure Om Massage. Sarah offers Swedish, Deep Tissue & Prenatal Massage. She also specializes in Reiki Energy Healing & Crystal Healing, Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology. Her intuitive work and calming atmosphere she has created allow for a peaceful and calming experience.
Emily and Brad Tidwell, LMT, RYT
Hands of Chi therapists know that all bodies are different and each session can change. Using combinations of the most effective techniques today, therapists will customize the session to best help the client alleviate pain, tension, and stress – of body and mind. Hands of Chi is a harmonious, clean, and safe environment that is quiet, warm, and very comfortable to ensure relaxation.
Melanie Wattles
Baby Strokes classes teach parents about the benefits of infant and child massage for both the well baby and child and those suffering from illness or with special healthcare needs. Parents and Caregivers will learn how to massage their child and what oils are safe to use. The class also reviews infant states and cues. Classes are offered in both a small group setting and an individual class typically held in a client’s home. Gift certificates and custom gift baskets are available.
Julieta Benavides
ROOTS is a sanctuary for women* to receive safe, informed touch. It is a place to seek relief from pain, restore ease of movement and leave feeling more grounded in your body than when you arrived.
Valerie Wheelock, MD
7004 Bee Cave Rd Bldg 1 Ste 210 78746 We provide complete, personalized care for your children with a personal, small-office feel. Home visits are also available.
Carol Ann Linebarger, MD
Professionally, Dr. Linebarger is passionate about preventive and integrative medicine, mindfulness/meditation, and educating patients on the importance of mental health in relation to physical wellbeing. She holds a 200-hour certificate in Integrative and Behavioral Medicine from the University of Arizona and is working on my certification in Functional Medicine.
April Bullock CPM, RN, FNP-C
April Bullock founded the Family Health & Wellness Clinic in 2018. After nearly 20 years of serving the Austin community as a midwife, April identified the need for a truly holistic family practice to serve her midwifery clients as their families grew. With a commitment to lifelong learning and continued growth of health care knowledge, she returned to the university for her second and third degrees as a Registered Nurse then Family Nurse Practitioner. With decades of using homeopathy and herbal medicine in women’s health care, April is skilled at integrating western medicine & pharmaceuticals into health & wellness plans.
Liliana Lucas, DDS
A mother of three young children, and board certified Pediatric Dentist with more than 10 years experience, Dr. Lucas understands the importance of personalized care for children. Dr. Lucas takes time to get to know every child and their parents.
Dr. Lucas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and completed two additional years of specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa. Her postdoctoral training focused on growth and development of infants and children.
Dr. Evy was one of the first dentists doing laser frenectomies in Austin, and she is now the most recommended doctor to solve tongue-tie and lip-tie difficult cases. They believe in providing the most advanced care for you in a family-friendly environment with a holistic touch that leads to better long-term health of the mouth and the body as a whole.
A mother of three young children, and board certified Pediatric Dentist with more than 10 years experience, Dr. Lucas understands the importance of personalized care for children. Dr. Lucas takes time to get to know every child and their parents.
Dr. Lucas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and completed two additional years of specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa. Her postdoctoral training focused on growth and development of infants and children.
Lactation Services
Nest Collaborative is a collection of International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants® who conduct online, video appointments to help guide parents through the breastfeeding process.
We’re here to offer you the best evidence-based advice, support, and guidance to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. We advocate for what you want and work closely with your primary care team to provide you with the best breastfeeding support you need.
Our expert team provides lactation support for prenatal and postpartum parents, during any stage from beginning to end.
Jess Edwards, CD (dti)
Jess is an excellent anticipator of needs. Listener. Watcher. Baby nail-clipper extraordinaire. Paying keen attention to the little details so that your birth partner can maintain unwavering focus, love and support for you. Choosing who will be in your birth room is a tall order. No single doula can be everyone’s doula. Lets get together and see if we click. She can’t wait to meet you and your growing family!
Laurie Fremgen CPM
With over 20 years of experience, Laurie brings a wealth of loving knowledge to your care. We also provide group pre-natals and mother gatherings, which give you an opportunity to meet our other clients and form friendships as you navigate your pregnancy, birth and new motherhood experience.
Postpartum Care
Supporting mamas to feel nourished, supported and held in postpartum & beyond. We offer: in home postpartum care, 1:1 virtual postpartum support, Rooted mother Circles.
Birthwork
Julia’s vision for this space is to bring women home. Back into their bodies, back into their intuition, and back into their truest essence. She explores topics like menstruation, birthwork, women’s bodies, conscious relationships and sex. She also writes creative pieces to inspire attunements to the energies of eroticism, pleasure, beauty and more.
ATX Doulas is dedicated to providing support for birthing people and families throughout the childbearing year.
As birth doulas we are passionate about helping you achieve your best birthe, whatever that might mean to you. We see ourselves as birth guides, helping you navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of childbirth. As a team, we have many years and hundreds of births under our belts, and we draw from that wealth of knowledge and experience to offer evidence-based information, resources, and suggestions when needed so that you can have an empowered birth experience and all of the resources you need to make informed decisions. Members of the ATX team have worked together in a collective setting since 2010.
Austin Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula and Parenting Educator
Brenda Marlin is Austin’s Parenthood Pathfinder.
Brenda the Doula offers expertise and support for families during the childbearing year,
individualized for your family’s unique needs and values.
With a loving mama’s heart and a gift for listening deeply, Brenda offers nurturing, nonjudgmental, compassionate care.
She will help you create your perfect birth and postpartum team, guide you to tap into your own strength and voice, and empower you to make the best choices for yourself and your growing family.
Austin Doula Care has everything you need for pregnancy, birth, & postpartum. Our team of doulas offer a variety of childbirth preparation classes, baby feeding & newborn classes, labor support for you & your family, individual & group postpartum support, & more. We have everything you & your family need to enter your parenting journey with support & confidence.
With thirty years and 7,000 babies behind us, our team at Austin Area Birthing Center has learned quite a bit about creating the ideal natural birth experience. We used that wisdom to develop our original birthing center location in North Austin, and we’ve built one of the largest and oldest natural birthing centers in the United States.
Lanell Coultas
Lanell Coultas truly loves new mamas. And new babies. And new fathers, basically everyone connected to the emerging new family. A certified doula and doula mentor, breastfeeding counselor, and certified Birthing From Within Mentor and Advisor, Lanell has been compassionately ferrying parents across unknown waters since 1995.
Sunayana Weber, BS, IBCLC, RLC
Sunayana “Naya” Weber is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) serving families in Austin, TX. Services provided include prenatal and back-to-work education, and prenatal and postpartum consultations.
Her personal experience includes breastfeeding the late preterm infant, returning to work, and tongue and lip ties. She has previously facilitated a weekly mom-to-mom breastfeeding support group and worked at a non-profit human milk bank. Naya and her family live in southwest
Austin.
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants
Milk Diva prides themselves with offering non-pretentious, down-to-earth, and realistic approach to breastfeeding. At the end of each visit, you will be given a set of tools (e.g. videos, pictures, and written instructions) based on your care plan. These tools will help you recall and implement the supportive measures discussed during the consultation. In addition, we offer one week of phone support with each new client consultation.
At Milk Diva, we take a holistic approach by developing flexible, tailor-made, and customized care plans for our moms.
Our specialized support equips mothers and babies to breastfeed competently instead of merely offering short-term fixes that just allow your baby to compensate at the breast.
Breastfeeding Support Groups
La Leche League of Texas Leaders operate Groups in communities across the state. Most Groups hold monthly meetings where Leaders facilitate informal, guided discussions.
During these discussions parents have access to accurate, up-to-date and personalized breastfeeding information and support for their role as a breastfeeding parent. In addition, parents are able to draw on the experience of others who attend.
Lauren Reyes & Janet Jones
The Breastfeeding Success Company offers comprehensive lactation services including in-home, online, and telephone consultations. We also offer breastfeeding classes for families and birth professionals. Our goal is to help families and providers find their own breastfeeding success.
Kristen Lucas
Providing postpartum “fourth trimester” doula support for mamas and their families. In the comfort of their own homes, Kristen offers transitional support to families after they welcome a new baby. Kristen sits down with each family to discuss their specific needs and offers day and overnight support. Services include troubleshooting breastfeeding problems, newborn care assistance, meal planning, sibling support, light housecleaning, etc.
Diana Heinig
moonlit-hunt@earthlink.net Diana is a certified postpartum doula and provides help for growing families with day or overnight support in your home. She cares for newborns through 6 months of age, moms in the postpartum period, and gives calm support to the whole family. She lets parents get much need rest, which helps moms heal and can reduce the chances of postpartum depression. Her goal is to provide parents with the knowledge and the tools they need to care for their infants with confidence and develop strong attachment with their baby. A compassionate and non-judgmental listener, Diana can help you work through the challenges of growing your family.
Veronica Johnson
We are a professional, same-day baby proofing service. It is our mission to provide families with peace of mind by creating an environment for their babies and toddlers to explore, learn and grow safely.
Carrie Harper
Alexandra Vaughn
Alexandra, a certified pre/postnatal corrective exercise specialist, offers fitness training that supports mothers’ transforming bodies, empowering them from their core. She works with women who are preparing for birth, recovering from it and years into motherhood, coaching them on how to move with confidence and build strength holistically. She has specialized training in diastasis recti and pelvic floor dysfunction, and she takes great care in helping women to prevent and heal these conditions. If you’re questioning how to exercise safely and effectively throughout pregnancy and motherhood, book a free discovery call with Alexandra at www.navewell.com.
Brittaney Cook Personal Trainer
Brittaney likes to learn as much as she likes to feel the burn, and will bring all of that knowledge to you. She takes a full-body approach to health and enjoys working with clients coming back from an injury all the way to maximum performance. She is determined to get you back to optimum shape to continue toward your goals. She is Pre & Postnatal Fitness certified.
Pre-Natal Flow Class
We know that pregnancy is different for everyone, and often varies day-to-day, so we provide tons of options to uplevel or relax your practice as you’re feeling in the moment. We sequence with intentionality to support your body and its growing needs, while still offering a physical challenge. We work to continue building and maintaining strength while also finding grace and acceptance for our bodies as they change and shift.
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Eloise Terry, LMSW
Eloise Terry is a Licensed Master Social Worker providing individual and group therapy to adults. Eloise believes the relationship between therapist and client is built upon trust, compassion and honesty. This is critical in helping clients begin to find light at the end of the tunnel, and the best version of themselves.
Therapy for Women and Couples
Debbie is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and in Texas. She currently practices psychotherapy and life coaching online. She is passionate about women’s well-being and promoting mental health. Whether you are in the process of conceiving and undergoing fertility treatments, feeling burnt out and overwhelmed with parenting, struggling with physical health concerns, defining work-life balance, finding your direction, or experiencing difficulties with your partner, yourself, or your children, Debbie can help you work towards finding more balance and joy in your life. Debbie has a multi cultural backround and works both in English and Spanish.
Julia Aziz, LCSW-S, CCH
Julia is a holistic psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and ordained interfaith minister. She helps women struggling with anxiety, grief, and big life transitions, including pregnancy/birth, relationship and career stress, death and loss, health crises, and personal inner shifts. If you tend to take care of others a lot and you’re longing to feel more balanced and empowered, Julia will help you find the resources within.
Rebecca Pokluda, OTR, P.C., Director & Owner
KidWorks Therapy Services provides occupational, speech and physical therapy to children birth -18 years. We see children for sensory motor, gross motor, fine motor, speech, language and feeding concerns. We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Chelsea Smock
Chelsea works with homeopathy and your innate healing potential to create balance and freedom in your body and your life. She offers homeopathic consultations online and in person, for all ages — babies, children and adults — and for both adults and chronic conditions.
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