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Bodywork / Wellness
This
section is designed to list information, education, and services for new families.
Referrals and information is included for services such as:
- Massage Therapy
- Yoga
- Acupressure
- Wellness-special services
Education
Sleep Classes and Strategies:
As new parents, we often have questions about getting baby to sleep; 'how much will our baby sleep', etc. Here are some classes, books and references to help you.
Sleep Strategies Class. This class talks about the realities of sleep and sleep training, allowing the parents to feel comfortable with their choices as to what works best for their baby. Held at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital: Second Monday of each month, 7-9:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-82SHARP or go to www.sharp.com to register.
Books and Resources: Some of our favorite sleep books are:
'The No-Cry Sleep Solution' by Elizabeth Pantley
'Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby' by Dr. Marc Weissbluth
'The Happiest Baby on the Block' by Dr. Harvey Karp
'Secrets of the Baby Whisperer' by Tracy Hogg
'The Baby Book' by Dr. Sears "AskDrSears.com"
Any articles or information by Dr. James McKenna
askdrsears.com
aap.org
Car Seat Safety Checks:
www.seatcheck.org
Or contact your local fire department, CHP, or a police headquarters for times and days of car seat installation and checks. It is mandatory that car seats be installed before taking baby home from the hospital and the best way to insure baby's safety is to read the installation guide that came with the car seat.
It is highly recommended that the car seat ALSO be checked by an expert!
Infertility & Recurrent Miscarriage- Natural Treatment Solutions
Natural Treatment Therapies for couples wanting to have their own baby.
If you are having difficulty becoming Pregnant, or suffering from Miscarriage, or you are undergoing IVF procedures and want to significantly enhance your success results we can help.
Reproductive Wellness provides comprehensive and integrated Mind/Body Treatment Programs that are able to treat most issues that block a natural conception from happening.
Increasing You Fertility Success by using:
- Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture, Botanical & Nutracutical Medicines)
- Harvard based Mind/Body Therapies
- Cognitive therapy, guided imagery and group support practices
- Mind/body stress reduction techniques proven to enhance fertility success
- Fertility enhancing exercises using Yoga & Qi Gong practices
- Essential Nutritional counseling and training
877-843-7100 x 513
www.reproductivewellness.com
gwilliams@reproductivewellness.com
CTS-Comprehensive Therapy Services:
858-457-8419
www.comprehensivetherapy.com
CTS offers programs specifically designed for women's health issues. They promote healing for women of all ages from adolescence through menopause. Staffed by physical therapists specializing in women's health and orthopedic injuries, CTS has the experience and expertise to treat a variety of conditions that women often face. They also specialize in pregnancy, and postnatal health issues.
"Mention your got this information from Beautiful Beginnings and recieve 20% off a prenatal massage!"
Premium Birth Services: Classes in childbirth education ("Birthing from Within"), Breathing and Relaxation techniques, Belly Casting and doula services. Rooms for rent for private classes and community events
www.premiumbirthservices.com
Massage Therapists
For a Healthy Mom and a Healthy Baby-
and for ALL family members too!
Benefits of Massage during Pregnancy and postpartum:
Karen Hutchins, Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician
619-249-4323
hutchins_k@hotmail.com
Karen is a new mom and wonderful massage therapist who offers a wide range of services, including, massage, facials, and waxing. She specializes in pregnancy masage, deep tissue massage, and neuromuscular therapy and has a private office located centrally in North Park. Please call for fees, and services.
Amanda DeWitt, LMT, attaining HHP
619-398-7991
mandalyn927@aol.com
Amanda is a very experienced massage therapist who is in the process of becoming a Holistic Heath Provider. Amanda recently completed her DONA-approved Doula Workshop, and is also excited to help out as a doula. With her wonderful touch and natural instincts, Amanda is a great massage therapist and doula.
Marjorie Strafford LMT, PPD
(619) 840-5413
pmstrafford@cox.net
Marjorie is a Postpartum Doula and Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum and infant massage. She offers calm and gentle guidance in infant care and postpartum support, and believes in nurturing the whole family as they welcome their newest member.
Nicole Trombley, MT
Equilibrio Massage
- (619) 847-9231
nicole@equilibriomassage.com
www.equilibriomassage.com
Nicole is nationally certified in massage and has had advanced training in prenatal and postpartum massage. She is also a yoga instructor and recently completed her training as a labor support doula! Her philosophy is this: Massage throughout and following pregnancy not only offers women relief from discomfort, but helps then feel confident and in control in their bodies at a moment when their bodies are changing rapidly. "I want women to feel safe and empowered throughout pregnancy."
Vickie Morgan, MT
619-563-4771
North Park Acupuncture
Pregnancy, Circulataory, Acupressure, Deep Tissue, Esalen, Seitai ShiatsuA Balanced Body By Jess
Jessie Searle, LMT
7441 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
619-464-1600
jessiesearle@hotmail.com
Yoga classes for Prenatal moms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays . 5:30 p.m. Mom And Baby Yoga: Tuesday mornings 10:00 For information, call 858-939-4141 or refer to www.sharp.com
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Postpartum Exercise Mom and Baby Fitness Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. Sharp Mary Birch Hospital. Contact 858-939-4141 for more information. $70.00 for 8 classes-best price in town, and you can take this class rain or shine! Moms and babies work out together and have fun getting back into shape! This class is a mixture of aerobics, muscle toning, kickboxing, abdominal workout, pilates, relaxation, stretch and playtime with baby too! |
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Lisa
Pugliese, RN, L.AC.858-272-8215
Lisa is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist. She practices integrative medicine, drawing from her diverse background, at The Keller Clinic in San Diego. She utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine as well as other traditional therapies in helping her patients achieve optimum health. She also provides nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
Oriental medicine can assist women through all phases of pregnancy. For healthy women, acupuncture can be used to maintain harmony and balance. In other cases, Oriental medicine can be used to treat morning sickness, back pain, fatigue, insomnia, allergies and the common cold as well as other discomforts. After delivery, treatment can assist women in regaining her strength and adjusting to her new lifestyle. It can also help with problems such as mastitis and insufficient lactation.
The Keller Clinic is located at 3737 Moraga Ave., SuiteA-5, in San
Diego.
Please call Lisa Pugliese at The Keller
Clinic if you have any questions or would like further information.
Gayle
Kildebeck
(619) 294-6616
North
Park Acupuncture
L.Ac DNBAO, NAET Certified
Acupuncture, Massage, Chinese Herbs, Specialites: Orthopedics and Allergies
Kristen Burris, L.AC., M.S.
(858) 485-1404
www.americanacu.com
Kristen Burris is a regionally recognized acupuncturist for women's health. She treats patients for infertility, complications during pregnancy and difficult postpartum issues.
Ms. Burris has treated patients at San Diego Hospice, UCSD Free Clinic Project, UCSD Dental Acupuncture Study and in her family run, private practice American Acupuncture Center. Her frequent lectures help educated medical professionals about the efficacy of Chinese Medicine. She has traveled to UCLA, USD Nursing School, UCSD medical school, Pomerado Hospital, Sharp Hospital and has been featured on KPOP radio and NPR. The majority of her referrals are from medical doctors throughout San Diego County including several fertility centers.
Kristen combines her skills of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, and therapeutic exercises with her compassionate approach to promote health in her patients.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is very safe for women during pregnancy. Kristen always treats within the scope of her practice and often works closely with western trained physicians. Common ailments treatable with Chinese Medicine are: threatened miscarriage, breech presentation, delayed onset of labor, low back pain, neck pain, headaches, insufficient lactation, mastitis, insomnia and depression - to name a few.
For specific questions regarding particular discomforts or diseases, please call American Acupuncture Center and we will address your concerns personally (858) 485-1404.
Kristen and her husband Tony have created a beautiful and calm center in Gateway Medical building in Poway where patients come to heal. In their healing center they have incorporated photography of China from a personal journey East. We hope you will come for a visit.
American Acupuncture Center
15725 Pomerado Road Suite 208
Poway, Ca 92064
Cheri Joseph, HHP
619-808-8314
www.theawarenesscenter.com
Cheri secializes in craniosacral therapy, stress, womens' health, pain and headache relief. She practices at The Awareness Center, 2180 Garnett Ave. Ste. I-1 in Pacific Beach
Amy Herrera, L.AC
amy@iwwcenter.com
Acupuncture, herbalist, energy work, doula
Inner Wisdom Wellness Center
858-581-2274 /
email: Theri1@aol.com
Watsu is massage in water. The practioner and client are in warm (98-99 degrees) water, and while you relax in her arms, she gently guides you through the water, using the force of the water to stretch the muscles, joints and ligaments. The is very good for pregancy, stress release, fibromyalgia, and other joint problems. It feels amazingly good!
Other specialty services:
Sheri Menelli
"Marketing Doula"
sheri@birthingbusiness.com
Sheri is very involved with helping new doulas find their way through the business side of the doula world. She can help the doula with marketing, advertising, setting up your personal business.
Nancy Tortorice
Trained Hypnobaby Doula
Phone: (619) 672-2858
E-mail: Nancy@hypnobaby.net
www.hypnobaby.net
Nancy is a certified Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor (HCHI), a DONA (Doula of North America) Certified Doula, and a certified Hypnobabies Hypno-doula. Through UCSD Medical Center, She volunteers services as a "Hearts and Hands Doula". She also provides ongoing classes teaching the Hypnobabies 5-week/ 15hour complete childbirth education course in Coronado, CA.
Nancy is also teaching Newborn Classes for mothers-to-be and mothers with newborns teaching: The Happiest Baby on the Block and the Dunstan Language Program.
Carole Thorpe
Hypnobabies Doula and Educator
www.hypnosis4birth.com
Carole teaches classes in Mission Viejo and can answer questions about
the Gentle Birthing Techniques demonstated the "Hypnobabies" way. For more information about Hypnosis for Birth and Hypnobabies, please refer to:
www.hypnobabies.com
Education and Classes:
Childbirth education can make a significant difference to how your labor and delivery process goes, as well as making your transition to parenthood a smoother one. Private classes are available by some of our educators. Classes can be held in your home, or at one of our locations. Contact the educator for more information and fees.
Different types of classes offered: Please refer to the email addresses of speciafed edicators, instructors.
"Prepared childbirth": Prepares the parents-to-be for an informed, flexible approach to the childbirth experience by providing information, coping techniques, comfort measures and options for your birth. These classes are taught by Certified Childbirth Educators, currently teaching in area hospitals, home, or other locations. They can be contacted to provide private classes or can refer you to area childbirth classes and resources. Doulas who are also CCEs: Stacey Scarborough, Diana Kay, Viki Bettis, Rosemary Mason, Joy Nitti-Hill, Rachel Vence
"Birthing From Within": For more information about this gentle, intuative, approach to childbirth contact Deanna Barbarino, who is a "Birthing From Within" educator and teaches out of her business, Premium birth Services, check their website at www.premiumbirthservices.com
Hypnobabies: This technique is a self guided hypnosis that provides a calm and gentle birthing approach. www.hypnobaby.net: Our doula who is a hypno-babies doula and educator: Nancy Tortorice
"VBAC: (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean): Learn ways to enhance your success for a vaginal birth after a prior cesarean. Group classes are held at Sharp Mary Birch on the first Saturday of each month. This is the "Refresher Express" class, which is a review of the birth experience and how you can help it be different this time around, and also includes information on VBACs. Call 800-82SHARP to register or refer to www.sharp.com For priviate classes, contact Stacey Scarborough or Diana Kay.
"Breastfeeding Education": Knowing the basics of breastfeeding, the cues your baby gives, and the comfort that can be achieved with knowledge, all provide a better start to breastfeeding. Classes in breasfeeding education are provided througoh out the community, and you can seek those out through your delivery hospital. There are Certified Lactation Educators who are affliated with BB and they can be contacted to come to your home for in-home classes and support. For any help beyond our scope of education, we refer out to Lactation Consultants in the community. BB is a member of the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition.
CLEs: Viki Bettis, Stacey Scarborough, Joy Nitti-Hill, Rachel Vence
"Baby Care": How Do you care for a new baby? Classes in Baby Care Basics can help you to know the technques for taking care of a baby! Classes are available in the community, but we have doulas who can provide private classes as well. For community classes, contact the hospital that you will be delivering at, or you can also ask your postpartum doula for referrals.
"Happiest Baby on the Block" classes: Nancy Tortorice. nancy@hypnobaby.net