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All providers listed in the Arizona Birth Network (ABN) Provider Database are paid members of ABN and work independently of the ABN. Listings are alphabetical by listing category and business name. We are providing this information and any links to the providers solely for your convenience. ABN does not endorse or recommend any of the providers listed in the database or any of their services, nor does ABN warrant that the provider content contained in the database is current, accurate or complete. Any use by you of this information, any links/and or the providers will be at your own risk and ABN will not be liable to you or any third party in connection with any correspondence or dealings you might have with any of the providers.
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Information last updated: February 13, 2012
Acupuncture
Transformations In Health
Dr. Christina Kovalik NMD, LAc
Services: Assisting women and their families with wellness, with an emphasis on helping women in transition (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopausal stages) using acupuncture, nutrition, botanicals, and energy medicine to address the root imbalance.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix and Scottsdale
Qualifications: Doctorate in Natural Medicines- SCNM Tempe, Masters in Acupuncture- PIHMA
Contact Information:
Transformations in Health
8390 E Via De Ventura #F-111
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Cell (602) 434-7922
Work (480) 951-0111
drkovalik@cox.net
www.drkovalik.com
Belly Casting
Rose Day
Services: Preserve the memory of your pregnancy in a very unique way. Belly casting is fun and gives you what photos can’t, a 3D memory of your shape at a very special time and as it will never be again. Prices for raw belly cast, finished belly cast, decorated belly cast, and decoration of existing belly cast. The casting is done in your home. I bring all the supplies to you, do all the clean up and leave the raw, unfinished belly cast with you.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: DONA-certified doula, childbirth educator
Contact Information:
(480) 835-8944
(480) 251-0913
brigandrose@cox.net
Belly Casting by Rose
Breastfeeding Support
All About Breastfeeding
Lori J. Isenstadt, Lactation Consultant
Services: Lori's expertise is educating the public about breastfeeding as well as offering private lactation consults with mothers who want to prepare for breastfeeding and/or who are having challenges with breastfeeding. Lori provides home or office visits and her days are filled with helping figure out why a mom is having the problems she is experiencing and doing her absolute best to solve them so she can really enjoy her time breastfeeding. Lori works out of her home and has an office space where she meets with woman for consults as well as offer free bra fittings and pump trials and rents the Medela Symphony hospital grade pump.
Area Served:
Qualifications: Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 20 years of experience.
Contact Information:
623-362-2511
aabreastfeeding@hotmail.com
www.aabreastfeeding.com
Childbirth Educators
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Lenore Gaudin, RN, BSN, MA
Services: Lectures, seminars, individual and group childbirth education
Area Served: Arizona
Qualifications: RN, MA Post Graduate in Nutrition. Taught human nutrition at University of Phoenix 1993-2000. Specialty in prenatal nutrition.
Contact Information:
9823 W Branding Iron Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351
623-933-0186
lenore@azquik.com
Birthing Mothers Budding Babies
Amanda Vermilion AOS, HBCE, CHT
Services: Lectures, seminars, individual and group childbirth education, hypnosis for fertility. Assisting in "pregnancy from the inside out."
Classes: HypnoBirthing, Birth Options Boot Camp "Finding What's Right For You", The Green Life (green household support).
Area Served: East Valley, Metro Phoenix (Special arrangements can be made for Flagstaff and surrounding area)
Qualifications: Cht (Certified Hypnotherapist-American Board of Hypnotherapy), AOS (Associates of Transformational Applied Psychology), HBCE (HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator), AF-CDPS (Air Force Child Development Program Specialist) Apprentice to Dr. Wendy McCord/Dr. Susan Highsmith (In The Womb Project-Pre/Perinatal Psychology)
Contact information:
Cell (480) 383-3283
amanda@bmbb.us
www.birthingmothersbuddingbabies.com
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
Stephanie Soderblom, LM, AZCD CD, AZCCE LCCE, CBC
Nikki Audsmore, CBE and Rose Day, CBE
Noelia Waldo, Certified Hypnobabies Instructor
Services: Midwifery services, breastfeeding assistance. Helping East Valley families have the best care throughout pregnancy and post-partum!
Classes: Childbirth Education, Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis, Certified Doula Courses, Childbirth Educator Training Courses, and doula services.
Area Served: East Valley, Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: Licensed midwife, AZCD CD (certified doula), AZCCE LCCE (Certified Childbirth Educator), CBC Certified Breastfeeding Counselor.
Contact Information:
1220 North Spencer, Suite#200
Mesa, AZ 85213
Cell: (480)295-0895
doulanoelia@gmail.com
www.tranquilitybirth.com
Supported Birth of Arizona
Danielle Muns
Connie Stewart
Services: Childbirth education classes, Birth doulas, Happiest baby classes, Belly casting, Breastfeeding support, and childbirth-related retail.
Area Served: Arizona
Qualifications: Supported Birth Certified, ALACE trained, Happiest Baby certified
Contact Information:
13630 W. Denton St.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Home (623) 594-5205
Cell (602) 790- 7527
Work (623) 547- 0980
danielle@supportedbirthaz.com
http://www.supportedbirthaz.com
Sweet Pea Birth
Krystyna & Bruss Bowman, AAHCC
2011 Affiliated Bradley Method Instructors
Services: We team-teach a comprehensive, 12-week class designed to prepare a pregnant woman and her coach for natural childbirth. Every class includes information on Relaxation, Exercise, Nutrition, Communication, Pain Managment Techniques and Coaching. Along with this, we cover a specific weekly topic designated to prepare the team for a natural, unmedicated birth, i.e., first stage labor, second stage labor, drugs and interventions, unexpected complications and variations.
For a class syllabus, click here
We teach a complete 12 week course for many reasons - read about them here
Contact information:
602-684-6567 Cell or Text
krystyna@sweetpeabirths.com
www.sweetpeabirths.com
Valley Childbirth
Jenny David
Services: Bradley Method Childbirth Educator and a DONA trained birth doula, providing classes and doula services in the valley since 2005. I am also a certified breastfeeding counselor, working on furthering my education in the field of lactation support.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
(cell) 602-670-4762
msjdavid@yahoo.com
www.valleychildbirth.com
Your Perinatal Partner
Tammy Roecker
Services: Helping you before, during, and after the birth of your child... Perinatal Massage, Birth Doula, Infant Massage lessons, personal training, childbirth education classes.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix, West Valley, Anthem
Qualifications: Certified in Pre/Perinatal Massage, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM), Nurturing Hearts Doula program, member of DONA, Nurturing Hearts Childbirth Educator program, Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Perinatal fitness, Certified International Trainer through IAIM, NCTMB-Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork 16 yrs, LMT-AZ
Contact Information:
23005 N. 15th Avenue #104
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Cell (602) 697-6463
Work (623) 697-6463
custommedicalmassage@cox.net
www.perinatalpartner.com
Chiropractors
Expressions of Life Chiropractic
Jenny Dubisar, DC
Services: Providing gentle pregnancy chiropractic care using the Webster Technique, Advanced Activator Protocol, and Bio-Geometric Integration, as well providing infant, pediatric, and post-partum care. Emphasis is on a healthy, well-informed mom for safer, easier births.
Area Served: East Valley, Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman Colledge of Straight Chiropractic, Trained in Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Advanced Certified in Activator Protocol.
Contact Information:
Phone: 480-200-6679
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
1220 N Spencer, Ste#200
Mesa, AZ 85203
jdubisar@gmail.com
Website informational page link
Kimel Chiropractic Center
Michele Kimel, DC
Services: Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family…Preconception, Pregnancy, Newborns, Children, Teens, Moms, Dads, Everyone! We are a family of four chiropractors who believe in a holistic approach to wellness. Many techniques utilized including Activator, Thompson, Applied Kinesiology, and Webster. Preconception/Prenatal Nutrition advice and supplements also available.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: The Doctors are graduates of Parker College of Chiropractic and Logan College of Chiropractic.
Contact Information:
Phone: 602-993-1722
13615 N. 35th Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85029
drkimel4@kimelchiropractic.com
www.kimelchiropractic.com
Phoenix Family Wellness
Lori Walfoort, DC
Services:Family Chiropractic from first breath to last!! Our goal is to develop healthy families for a healthier future through the Chiropractic Lifestyle. Chiropractic techniques used include Chiropractic Biophysics, Pediatric SOT, Thompson Drop Table, Toggle Recoil, Activator, and Gonstead. Nutritional counseling for healthier living available. Pre-natal and everyday supplements also available.
Area Served: Northeast Phoenix, Metro Phoenix, North Scottsdale, Cave Creek areas
Qualifications: Dr. Lori graduated from Life Chiropractic College West. She is a certified Webster Technique practitioner through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, of which she is an active member, as well as the American Pregnancy Association.
Contact Information:
Phone: 602-569-7000
20811 N Cave Creek Rd #103
Phoenix, AZ 85024
dr.lori@cox.net
www.phoenixfamilywellness.com
Doulas - Birth
ADOBE Doulas
Services: ADOBE hopes to assist families in making their birthing experiences as positive as possible by offering birth doula services, childbirth, breastfeeding, baby care and parenting classes to Arizona families regardless of ability to pay for services.
Area Served: Arizona
Qualifications: DONA trained doulas
Contact Information:
Arizona Doula Organization and Birth Education Association, Inc.
P.O. 38658
Phoenix, AZ 85069
Office (602) 864- 6240
adobeaz@aol.com
http://www.adobedoulas.com
Crys Bliss Birth Companion
“Crys” Crystal Meton
Services: physical and emotional support for you and support for your family during birthing process, emotional and informational support during pregnancy and post-partum, breast feeding support
Area Served: East Valley, possible exceptions outside this area
Qualifications: Pending DONA certification, BS Biology from ASU, references available
Contact Information:
Doula@shookah.com
480-215-0018, call or text
Desert Moon Doulas
Jennifer Hoeprich (CD DONA) & Leigh Steele
Services:We are a partnership of certified birth professionals serving women and their families in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area since 2005. We have served over 200 families! It is our goal to enhance the strength, wisdom and confidence of each woman we serve, as well as assist with creating a beautiful and harmonious birth and postpartum experience for each of our families. Birth is our life’s work.
Note: Leigh Steele will be on maternity leave through Spring 2011. She will be accepting new home birth clients (and repeat clients) starting March 2011.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: DONA-certified, Certified through Nurturing Hearts Birth Services, Childbirth education
Contact Information:
(480) 239-2912 – Jennifer
(302) 309-2311 – Leigh
desertmoondoulas@yahoo.com
www.desertmoondoulas.com
Doula Services By Dianne
Dianne Hamre
Services: Labor Doula
Area Served: Valley Wide
Qualifications: Certified Lactation Educator through Basyr University
Contact Information:
Phone: 602-881-2729
www.douladianne.blogspot.com
Katie DiBenedetto- Birth & Postpartum Doula
Services: As a birth doula I provide informational, emotional and physical support throughout the pregnancy, labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period. This support can begin prior to conception and as late as your birthing day. I provide unlimited contact throughout your pregnancy and for the immediate postpartum period.
As a postpartum doula my goal is to accommodate the needs of the mother so she can focus on herself and her new baby/babies. I provide flexible and personally-structured care designed for your individual and family needs including: light housework, errands, preparing healthy meals, screening visitors, breastfeeding support, baby-care techniques, and emotional support.
Area Served: Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale
Qualitifications: DONA certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
Contact Information:
480-343-9215
doula.katie@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/doulakatie
doula.katie@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/doulakatie
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
Stephanie Soderblom, LM, AZCD CD, AZCCE LCCE, CBC
Services: Midwifery services, childbirth classes, doula services, breastfeeding assistance. Helping East Valley families have the best care throughout pregnancy and post-partum!
Area Served: East Valley
Qualifications: Licensed midwife, AZCD CD (certified doula), AZCCE LCCE (Certified Childbirth Educator), CBC Certified Breastfeeding Counselor.
Contact Information:
1220 North Spencer, Suite#200
Mesa, AZ 85213
Home (480) 659-4162
Cell (480) 215-4061
stephanie@soderblom.net
www.nurturingheartsbirthservices.com
Rose Day Doula Services
Rose Day
Services: A DONA and Nurturing Hearts certified doula and childbirth educator. I love supporting women thorough the birthing process and facilitating childbirth classes so that women make informed choices that are best for them. I also facilitate a (free) new mothers group held on Thursday evenings in Mesa that all expecting and new mamas are welcome to come to!
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: DONA-certified, Certified through Nurturing Hearts Birth Services, Childbirth educator
Contact Information:
(480) 835-8944
(480) 251-0913
brigandrose@cox.net
Peaceful Beginnings
Ashley Sinclair
Services: I am a certified birth doula who offers physical, emotional, and informational support to couples during birth.
Area Served: Arizona
Qualifications: Cappa CBD
Contact Information:
11957 N 92nd Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (785) 230 0985
doula_support@hotmail.com
Sara Tessitore
Services:I am currently working on my postpartum doula certification through Dona and I am absolutely loving it! I plan to start my birth doula certification as soon as I finish the postpartum section. I also want to get certified as a lactation consultant. I have been a massage therapist for 14 years now and I specialize in pregnancy massage. I am also a joyful Mama of a 20 month old baby boy who is giving me the best training of all.
Area Served:
Qualitifications:
Contact Information:
602-318-8339
Sunshine Slings
Michelle Hottya
Services: Baby Sling Consultant, post partum and birth doula-in-training.
Area Served: East Valley
Qualifications: LLI PC PA (breastfeeding)
Contact Information:
2130 W. Emelita Av
Mesa, AZ 85202
Home (480) 907-7954
Cell (818) 606-5687
sunshine@hottya.com
Supported Birth of Arizona
Danielle Muns
Connie Canada
Services: Childbirth education classes, Birth doulas, Happiest baby classes, Belly casting, Breastfeeding support, and childbirth-related retail.
Area Served: Arizona
Qualifications: Supported Birth Certified, ALACE trained, Happiest Baby certified
Contact Information:
13630 W. Denton St.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Home (623) 594-5205
Cell (602) 790- 7527
Work (623) 547- 0980
danielle@supportedbirthaz.com
http://www.supportedbirthaz.com
Tender Heart Doula Services
Linda Psyk
Services: Birth and postpartum doula services.
Area Served: Northeast Valley, East Valley, and Metro Phoenix.
Qualifications: DONA Certification Birth and Postpartum Doula, with a BS in Microbiology.
Contact Information:
37342 N 97th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Home: (480) 575-1558
Cell: (480-272-0037
ldpsyk@gmail.com
www.tenderheartdoulaservices.com
Your Perinatal Partner
Tammy Roecker
Services: Helping you before, during, and after the birth of your child... Perinatal Massage, Birth Doula, Infant Massage lessons, personal training, childbirth education classes.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix, West Valley, Anthem
Qualifications: Certified in Pre/Perinatal Massage, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM), Nurturing Hearts Doula program, member of DONA, Nurturing Hearts Childbirth Educator program, Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Perinatal fitness, Certified International Trainer through IAIM, NCTMB-Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork 16 yrs, LMT-AZ
Contact Information:
23005 N. 15th Avenue #104
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Cell (602) 697-6463
Work (623) 697-6463
custommedicalmassage@cox.net
www.perinatalpartner.com
Yo Gila Doula, Massage, and Yoga Services
Gila Shire
Services: I am looking forward to providing you with emotional and physical support, advocating your needs and wants and educating you to aid in your informed decisions about your birth. Some of the things I can provide are massage, music, aromatherapy, acupressure, help with relaxation and visualization, breathing techniques, advice on optimal fetal positioning, suggestions for labor positioning, hot/cold packs, assistance with staying hydrated and nourished, information on herbs and help with backache relief measures. I also offer massages that are a combination of different modalities including swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger points, aromatherapy (with organic essential oils), energy work, reflexology and pulsing.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: Certified massage therapist, DONA-trained doula, RN
Contact Information:
Phone: 602-672-1319
Located in north central phoenix, close to the 51/northern exit.
gilaforest@mindspring.com
http://www.yogila.com/
YogiDoulaBuggy
Erin Buggy
Services: As a postpartum doula, my role is to assist families with the transition brought on by the welcoming of a new member into their family. I offer completely customized non-medical practical support (errands, an extra set of hands, light housekeeping, laundry, etc.), emotional support to all family members, education on infant care, breastfeeding and the postpartum experience, answer questions family members might have using fact-based information, assist with meal preparation, sibling adjustment, screen visitors, troubleshoot, give valley-wide referrals when an issue is outside of my scope and strive to empower parents to feel confident and supported in their evolving roles.
I am also a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor and offer private classes, in client's homes, tailored specifically to meet the abilities and wishes of each client. I teach hatha yoga, prenatal and postnatal, and I place an emphasis on artful living concepts and practices.
Area Served: Scotttsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix
Qualifications: DONA Certification pending, Registered Yoga Teacher
Contact Information:
Phone: 480-430-5240
www.YogiDoulaBuggy.com
yogidoulabuggy@gmail.com
Fitness
SuTRA Midtown Yoga
Services: SuTRA Midtown is your neighborhood studio offering innovative yoga-based fitness classes with an imaginative twist. Alongside more traditional forms of yoga SuTRA introduces the creativity of Yoga Fusions. Blending the strength and flexibility of yoga, body sculpting and balance enhancements of ballet, core power and firm muscles of pilates, enriched stamina and lean muscles of physical conditioning, and the calorie burning cardio of aerobics, to offer students an exciting alternative in fitness. Also offering massage therapy sessions.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
SuTRA Midtown Yoga | 2317 N. 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006 | 602.253.9525
http://www.sutramidtown.com
MAP US | info@sutramidtown.com
Massage Therapist
Your Perinatal Partner
Tammy Roecker
Services: Helping you before, during, and after the birth of your child... Perinatal Massage, Birth Doula, Infant Massage lessons, personal training, childbirth education classes.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix, West Valley, Anthem
Qualifications: Certified in Pre/Perinatal Massage, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM), Nurturing Hearts Doula program, member of DONA, Nurturing Hearts Childbirth Educator program, Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Perinatal fitness, Certified International Trainer through IAIM, NCTMB-Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork 16 yrs, LMT-AZ
Contact Information:
23005 N. 15th Avenue #104
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Cell (602) 697-6463
Work (623) 697-6463
custommedicalmassage@cox.net
www.perinatalpartner.com
Nurtured Touch Massage and Bodywork
Maryann Tidwell
Services: Maryann Tidwell is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified in Pre/Perinatal Massage, and an Educator of Infant Massage. Offers Several types of Massage including pregnancy and Postpartum. Maryann also teaches parents/caregivers how to massage their babies and the benefits of infant massage.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: Arizona School of Massage Therapy, Infant Massage Certification, Member Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), Member Entrepreneurial Mother’s Association (EMA) of the East Valley
Contact Information:
Phone: 602-743-4263
nurturedtouch@gmail.com
www.nurtured-touch.com
Midwives
Arizona Womb Service, LLC
Robin Sharples-Ray, LM CPM & Connie Canada, CM CPM
Services: We are Arizona midwives who serve women and their families during the childbearing year with services like home birth midwifery care, birth doula and childbirth preparation classes. Our midwifery partnership has it’s office in West Valley. Robin is a licensed midwife since 2005 and Connie is a licensed midwife since 2009. Serving women and their families valley wide. Our office holds the west side Birth Circle meetings once a month.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: Licensed midwife, certified doula CD DONA, International Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (Central AZ College).
Contact Information:
Phone: 623-533-5160
robin@azwombservice.com
www.azwombservice.com
Freedom & The Seed
Wendi Cleckner LM CPM
Marinah Farrell LM CPM
Services: Freedom & The Seed is a team of licensed midwives and apprentices serving women in their childbearing years by offering Well Woman Exams, Prenatal & Postpartum Care, Homebirth, Waterbirth, Breastfeeding Counseling and Women & Child Health Education.
Most insurances accepted. Initial appointment is free.
Area Served: East Valley (please see our website for our borders)
Contact Information:
170 S Ash, Tempe, AZ 85281
Cell phone (480) 628-2135
Pager (480) 475-7874
freedomandtheseed@gmail.com
Freedom & The Seed
Healing Earth Botanicals & Authentic Midwifery
Diane Bajus, CNM, CNP
Services: Gentle homebirth, waterbirth, & holistic wellness utilizing the Midwives Model of Care. Wellness health & wellbeing to include custom-blended organic products through classical naturopathic medicine by reflexology, iridology, kinesiology, aromatic & herbal medicines.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix and Tempe
Qualifications: BS from ASU 1982, MS University IL -Chicago (Master of Science in Midwifery), Certified Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Kinesiology, Bodywork, Herbology and Iridology.
Contact Information:
1240 E Windsor Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
Cell phone (630)886-9647
authenticmidwifery@ameritech.net
healingearthbotanicals.com
Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Krystal Tellier, N.D. CPM
Services: Naturopathic Family Practice with specialty training in women’s health and pediatrics including home births. I utilize clinical nutrition and supplementation, acupuncture, Nutritional IV therapies, homeopathy, and botanical medicine. I provide well woman and well child care, prenatal care, labor and delivery services, post-partum care and breastfeeding support. I also treat allergies, eczema, cold/flus, gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal imbalances, and various other conditions.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix and Scottsdale
Qualifications: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
Contact Information:
Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine
16601 N. 40th Street, Suite 124
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Work (602) 368-9211
Cell (602) 558-8415
DrKrystalTellier@gmail.com
www.DrKrystalTellier.com
Mary The Midwife
Mary Langlois
Services: Homebirth Valleywide. Meet with Mary to learn about her care.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: LM, CD (DONA), DONA Approved Doula Trainer, ICCE
Contact Information:
Cell Phone: (602) 672-1318
marythemidwife@cox.net
http://www.marythemidwife.com
Nurturing Hearts Birth Services
Stephanie Soderblom, LM, AZCD CD, AZCCE LCCE, CBC
Services: Midwifery services, childbirth classes, doula services, breastfeeding assistance. Helping East Valley families have the best care throughout pregnancy and post-partum!
Area Served: East Valley
Qualifications: Licensed midwife, AZCD CD (certified doula), AZCCE LCCE (Certified Childbirth Educator), CBC Certified Breastfeeding Counselor.
Contact Information:
1220 North Spencer Ave., Suite#200
Mesa, AZ 85213
Home (480) 659-4162
Cell (480) 215-4061
stephanie@soderblom.net
www.nurturingheartsbirthservices.com
Naturopathic Doctors
Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Krystal Tellier, N.D. CPM
Services: Naturopathic Family Practice with specialty training in women’s health and pediatrics including home births. I utilize clinical nutrition and supplementation, acupuncture, Nutritional IV therapies, homeopathy, and botanical medicine. I provide well woman and well child care, prenatal care, labor and delivery services, post-partum care and breastfeeding support. I also treat allergies, eczema, cold/flus, gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal imbalances, and various other conditions.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix and Scottsdale
Qualifications: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
Contact Information:
Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine
16601 N. 40th Street, Suite 124
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Work (602) 368-9211
Cell (602) 558-8415
DrKrystalTellier@gmail.com
www.DrKrystalTellier.com
Family Integrative Medicine
Nathan Vitaro, NMD
Services: Pediatric and Family Medicine
Area Served: East Valley
Qualifications: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Contact Information:
14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Ste. #1106
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
(480) 425-9355
drvitaro@familyintegrativemedicine.com
www.familyintegrativemedicine.com
Transformations In Health
Dr. Christina Kovalik NMD, LAc
Services: Assisting women and their families with wellness, with an emphasis on helping women in transition (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopausal stages) using acupuncture, nutrition, botanicals, and energy medicine to address the root imbalance.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix and Scottsdale
Qualifications: Doctorate in Natural Medicines- SCNM Tempe, Masters in Acupuncture- PIHMA
Contact Information:
Transformations in Health
8390 E Via De Ventura #F-111
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Cell (602) 434-7922
Work (480) 951-0111
drkovalik@cox.net
www.drkovalik.com
Photography/Videography
A Bunch of Smiles Photography
Brenda Bunch
Services: Maternity and child photography
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Glendale, AZ
Phone: 602-527-6595
brenda@abunchofsmiles.com
http://www.abunchofsmiles.com
Andrea Trotter Photography & Design
Andrea Trotter
Services: I am a mother of two that loves capturing the love and spirit of everyday, and special moments. I offer on-site, in home, or outdoor photography with optional portable studio setup.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Phone: 480-612-3647
atrotterphoto@gmail.com
www.andreatrotter.com
Bassline Digital
Webb Pickersgill
Services: Provides professional videography services, specializing in capturing your birthing experience on DVD.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 602-403-0484
webb@basslinedigital.com
http://www.basslinedigital.com
Bellies, Babies and Tots Photography
Aidan Shanahan
Services: Maternity, newborn and child photography. Our portraits combine the beauty of fine art with the spontaneity of life.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Mesa, AZ
Phone: (480) 766-6855
karen@bbtphoto.com
http://www.bbtphoto.com
Jeanette LeBlanc Photography
Jeanette LeBlanc
Services: Maternity and newborn photography, wedding and family photography.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Phone: 623-203-5204
www.jeanetteleblanc.com
JennV Photography
Jennifer Valluzzo
Services: Birth, newborn, child & family photography. | real. life. captured.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Phone: 845-825-1534
jenn@jennvphotography.com
www.jennvphotography.com
Placenta Encapsulation
InJoyable Birth
Crystal Pena
Services: Offers Placenta Encapsulation as well as Placenta Prints, and healing salves. Also provides doula services.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: Both DONA and Nurturing Hearts Birth Services doula-trained.
Contact Information:
Phone: 480-710-5665
www.InJoyableBirth.com
Crystal@InJoyableBirth.com
Nikki Ausdemore
The Placenta Lady
Services: Encapsulation of the placenta to aid in postpartum depression, milk supply, anemia, fatigue, bleeding, and general postpartum recovery.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: DONA-certified doula, childbirth educator
Contact Information:
Cell (480)-628-6730
oznnik@msn.com
The Placenta Lady
Psychologists
Ann Green, PSYD., LLC
Services: Individual, family and group therapy. private practice, adolescents and adults, Specialist - eating disorders and weight management.
Qualifications: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, receiving specialized training in pregnancy/post partum issues through the Arizona Postpartum Coalition.
Contact Information:
1702 E Highland Avenue, Suite 206
Phoenix, AZ, 85016
480-518-1006
dranngreen@aol.com
Retail
Barefoot Books
Marissa Honey-Jones
Services: With a mission of providing beautiful books that celebrate diversity, encourage independent spirit, and build enthusiasm for reading, creativity and discovery, Barefoot Books engage children of all ages with art and story. You will find a wide selection of books, puzzles, puppets, and music that will be treasured for years to come!
Contact Information:
2543 W Old Paint Trl, Phoenix, AX 85086
602-463-1485
marissa@barefootbooksphoenix.com
www.barefootbooksphoenix.com
LaborLooks Designer Maternity Gowns
Brittani Hamilton, CNM
Services: Our gowns are designed specifically for the laboring and recovering mom that plans to give birth in a birthing center or hospital facility. They have been designed by Ashley, a Labor and Delivery Nurse and Brittani, a Certified Nurse Midwife to meet the needs of hospital providers.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
LaborLooks
PO Box 305
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707-294-2867
Fax: 707-927-5312
www.laborlooks.com
Odelolly Originals
MishaLee Strunk
Services: I love to create using fabric, paper, upcycling and recycling anything and everything. My Etsy store offers hot/cold therapy pack made from recycled denim and rice. Large enough to use in a variety of ways: wrap around an ankle, lay across the back or up the spine, drape around the neck.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Esty Store
Scent
Julie Carpenter
Services: We are a small family owned company that sells unique and simple scents. Why use a common perfume when you can pick a scent that is unique to your mood and personality? Choose a scent that invokes positive feelings and favorite memories. Some of our best sellers include cucumber, beeswax, baby powder, rain, basil, apple pie and much more!
Area Served: U.S. (we are an online company without a storefront), and we will ship your order anywhere in the U.S.
Contact Information:
480-818-9898
julie@scent.net
www.scent.net
Supported Birth of Arizona
Danielle Muns
Connie Canada
Services: Childbirth education classes, Birth doulas, Happiest baby classes, Belly casting, Breastfeeding support, and childbirth related retail.
Area Served: Arizona
Qualifications: Supported Birth Certified, ALACE trained, Happiest Baby certified
Contact Information:
13630 W. Denton St.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Home (623) 594-5205
Cell (602) 790- 7527
Work (623) 547- 0980
danielle@supportedbirthaz.com
http://www.supportedbirthaz.com
Web Design
Wise Women Web Design
Stephanie Byng
Services: We specialize in the needs of nonprofits and women-owned small businesses. For these it is crucial to develop and maintain a powerful internet presence. I offer discounted professional design services for non-profits, WAHM’s, and women-owned small businesses. Depending on your needs, I only charge $10-20 per page designed, with the average website containing 4 pages. I can also help you register a domain name, find a place to host your site, design a logo, and design print marketing materials.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
byng.stephanie@gmail.com
Stephaniebyng.com
Yoga
SuTRA Midtown Yoga
Services: SuTRA Midtown is your neighborhood studio offering innovative yoga-based fitness classes with an imaginative twist. Alongside more traditional forms of yoga SuTRA introduces the creativity of Yoga Fusions. Blending the strength and flexibility of yoga, body sculpting and balance enhancements of ballet, core power and firm muscles of pilates, enriched stamina and lean muscles of physical conditioning, and the calorie burning cardio of aerobics, to offer students an exciting alternative in fitness. Also offering massage therapy sessions.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
SuTRA Midtown Yoga | 2317 N. 7th Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85006 | 602.253.9525
http://www.sutramidtown.com
MAP US | info@sutramidtown.com
Yoga Phoenix
Kewal Khalsa
Services: Yoga classes open to everyone, every day. Workshop series for prenatal yoga and postnatal yoga (mommy and me)
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Qualifications: RYT (registered yoga teacher) through Yoga Alliance, KRI Certification (Kundalini Research Institute), IKYTA member (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association)
Contact Information:
2302 N. 9th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)271-4480
kewal@yogaphoenix.com
http://www.yogaphoenix.com
Other Members
Diane Targovnik
Contract Attorney and Editing Services
Services: Need help getting your thoughts on paper? Have an important project that needs to be perfect? Want editorial input on that book you have been writing for the past decade? Get a professional to help you. Diane Targovnik is an award-winning, former newspaper writer and editor who knows about the written word and the creative mind. Though she has hung up her investigative pen, Ms. Targovnik still keeps active in the written world both as a contract attorney and as a poet.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix
Contact Information:
Cell (602) 710-8282
dianetargovnik@gmail.com
Your Perinatal Partner
Tammy Roecker
Services: Helping you before, during, and after the birth of your child... Perinatal Massage, Birth Doula, Infant Massage lessons, personal training, childbirth education classes.
Area Served: Metro Phoenix, West Valley, Anthem
Qualifications: Certified in Pre/Perinatal Massage, Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM), Nurturing Hearts Doula program, member of DONA, Nurturing Hearts Childbirth Educator program, Certified Personal Trainer specializing in Perinatal fitness, Certified International Trainer through IAIM, NCTMB-Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage Bodywork 16 yrs, LMT-AZ
Contact Information:
23005 N. 15th Avenue #104
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Cell (602) 697-6463
Work (623) 697-6463
custommedicalmassage@cox.net
www.perinatalpartner.com
*This information is presented by The Arizona Birth Network for the sole purpose of disseminating general health information for the public benefit. The information contained in or provided through this publication is intended for general consumer understanding and education only and is not intended to be, and is not provided as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This publication and any information provided are not intended to constitute the practice of, or furnishing of, medical, nursing or professional health care advice, diagnosis, consultation, treatment or services in any jurisdiction. Always seek the advice of your midwife, physician, nurse or other qualified health care provider before you undergo any treatment or for answers to any questions you may have regarding any medical condition.
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