I can't imagine going through my pregnancy without Colleen. She is compassionate, unbelievably…read moresupportive, and highly knowledgeable. From the moment we hired her, she sent over so much information that helped guide me throughout the rest of the pregnancy. Each week she has an optional support group offered for you to check in and ask questions about where you are and what you are feeling. It was fantastic hearing what other pregnant folks were experiencing at different stages to get a head start preparing. This is so clearly Colleen's passion and my husband and I felt at ease from the moment we met her. I'm so grateful for all she did to help me throughout this incredible journey. We love you Colleen!!

When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we felt uninformed about the birthing process and…read moreonly knew what most deem a "normal" hospital delivery. We have heard of women giving birth unmedicated and wanted to learn more about our options. We reached out to Colleen for support after she came recommended from a work colleague and friend. Upon an initial virtual visit with Colleen, we immediately felt a sense of comfort and empowerment. She supplied us with a plethora of resources to grow our knowledge of evidence-based births that contradicted much of the "mainstream" information that we have received. Colleen guided us in four major ways. The first was to set a foundation to prepare us for the birth of our daughter. She introduced us to Evidence Based Births, Hypnobirthing, Spinning Babies, and other holistic approaches to prepare for labor. She met with us in person to understand our goals, teach birthing techniques and baby basics class! Second, Colleen supported my emotional needs. I am naturally an anxious individual and seek feelings of security in my experiences and with whom I meet. My trust and confidence in Colleen only grew over the course of my pregnancy. She was always accessible when I had a question or needed reassurance. Not only did she answer my questions, but she provided us with articles, links and/or resources. Additionally, her prenatal and postnatal groups fostered a sense of community among the women with whom she works. Third, Colleen helped make the labor and delivery of our daughter what we imagined. Colleen was in contact with my husband from the beginning of my labor to guide us through every step. When she arrived, my husband said I bolted straight for her! Both my husband and I were overall more relaxed and comfortable knowing Colleen was there. She is highly knowledgeable about techniques to help women through surges and deliver without an epidural. She helped us advocate for the experience we envisioned by expressing my birth plan to then nurses when I was unable to do so. I genuinely believe I may not have been successful in my goal of an unmedicated birth without Colleen. Finally, Colleen supported us in the fourth trimester, which many do not hear about or prepare for. She visited with us and discussed my experience giving birth. I almost gave up on breastfeeding more times than I can count. Colleen made me feel like whatever decision I chose regarding breastfeeding was OK and provided encouragement to help me continue as well. She was 100% right to wait until the 3-week mark! I am still breastfeeding now and have successfully started feeding a bottle (with Colleen's suggestions to ensure she wouldn't reject breastfeeding). Colleen also provides an additional service of encapsulating placentas, which we elected to do. I can honestly say I initially did not believe I would feel a difference when taking the pills, but I felt more energized and more emotionally regulated when taking them (opposed to missing a dose). I can say that I appreciate Colleen and what she has done to support us more than she will ever know! While I have known Colleen for about a year, I feel as though I will have a connection with her for life! If my husband and I have more children, there is not doubt Colleen will be present for their births as well.

Wonderful experience. Ally is very warm and welcoming. I did a 90 minute service combining cranial…read moremassage and regular massage and it was perfect! She had just the right pressure. The price was also incredibly reasonable for the amount of body work she did on me. I can not wait to see her again!

Ally is great. Went to see her for a prenatal massage at the end of my term. She talked to me…read morebefore the massage to make sure that she understood my desired areas of focus. She provided exactly the massage I was hoping for! I hadn't relaxed in months and this was just what I needed. My only regret is that I didn't go more often/earlier in my 3rd trimester. I'd definitely recommend Ally!!

Coco has been my grief coach since the end of the summer. We connected after the death of my very…read moredearest friend. She has given we heart felt support, empathy and a feeling of safety throughout my grief journey. I'm a Psychotherapist and her support has sustained me in ways that have enabled me to continue showing up with my patients. I trust Coco and l am so thankful to have her in my life.

Coco is an active listener, extremely professional, detailed, and candid. She offers that level of…read morecomfort, affording one the opportunity to willingly open up and be expressive. She provides great customer care and will go above and beyond to illustrate exceptional customer service. She comes highly recommended and anyone that works with her will be fortunate to have her as their coach.

The ambience was great the Masseuse was great never had a foot massage but I recommend it. My…read moreMassage Therapist was excellent as well the staff was very welcoming. Overall great service looking forward to getting another foot massage in the future! Very relaxing and calming from my visit!

Where do I begin. Well Anaika and her team are above amazing. We were treatEd like a king and queen…read morefrom the moment we walked in. The experience was unbelievable to say the least. Both my husband and I could never put into words how much we are grateful. It definitely will be a monthly thing for us!! So men listen up what a way to make your ladies stop talking for an hour in the same room....this is a win win. And ladies your hubbies will walk out of there begging for another appointment SEE win win!!! thank you to The Serene Spot Crew

For International Women's Day, I wanted to write about this is lovely practice. Everyone I've…read moreinteracted with is kind and patient, and they do a lot to make the space feel warm. My main provider was Kristin Wiley, and she was very candid and clear throughout all my appointments. I've called numerous times with questions that may be considered silly, but everyone who has helped me along the way has been accommodating and friendly. Needless to say, I would highly recommend this medical practice.

This review is being written by both myself, and my wife Therese. It is also well overdue since we…read moreshould have written one immediately after our daughter was born two years ago after being under care by the midwives. Coming from a background in both medical sales, and as now a healthcare professional, I have worked with over 200 OBGYN offices in the Tri-state area. I can honestly tell you, you will not find a group of providers who are more genuine, more caring, more knowledgable, more honest, or more experienced with the birthing process than the team at Women's Health Associates. Each midwife here is truly exceptional, and we could not imagine our children being delivered without them. My wife's second pregnancy had some minor obstacles associated with it, and the providers here did everything in their power to support us each step of the way. A special thanks to Eliza, you will be a part of our lives forever, we couldn't imagine doing it without you. Laura, Kristin, Allison, and Hallie we so appreciate all your time and guidance, you're all equally amazing. If you are reading this review while exploring which practice you should choose for your pregnancy, we cannot recommend them more. 10 stars if it was an option, they are THE best!!!

What to say about Irene and the Breastfeeding and Beyond team. Well I write this on behalf of my…read morewife Amanda's experience. We had trouble from the start getting our son to latch (first time parents). We had an amazing experience working with Empowered Beginnings (Ashley & Dawn) as our duals. They recommended Irene as our lactation consultant. We didn't start with Irene right away. My wife didn't think it would be necessary. Let me tell you from watching breastfeeding is a skill that is learned. After having a rough 2 weeks trying and my wife fearing feeding due to the nipple pain we called Irene. We had a virtual "in home" lactation visit that was life changing. The details: 1. She was very accessible and accommodating with availability. 2. It was a simple FaceTime because that worked for us. 3. She was polite, pleasant, accommodating and skilled at coaching. She understood how my life listened and interpreted instruction. 4. Very Very through! Informative and had a ton of answers for things we didn't know to ask as new parents. Also mind you my wife and I read multiple books and took an online course. We weren't going in blind, but Irene's background of expertise is so through she knows what is not expected. 5. The FB community and basic child development support services set her apart 100%. Needless to say my wife went from being discouraged and not thinking she could fulfill her dream of breastfeeding for the first year to being optimistic. Now it wasn't one and done. My wife still struggled from time to time with getting the hang of it. Irene was there for follow up and continued support. If you are preparing or struggling with breastfeeding look no further. If you think you need in person her virtual service is perfect. Mom and baby are the physical team Irene is the wisdom and eyes to coach through the hurdles. Needless to say.... THANK YOU IRENE AND THE BREASTFEEDING AND BEYOND TEAM.

7 years ago, I brought my newborn to Irene's classes at Yale New Haven hospital. I was overwhelmed…read moreand struggling, but with her help, my son and I succeeded at breastfeeding. I listened carefully to the answers she gave other mothers, which turns out to have been great for my future; I have 3 more kids now and have nursed them all through many weird and normal issues. Without Irene, there is no way I'd have made it. If you need help, call Irene!

Cathy is an amazing intuitive healer. I have been her client for 12 years - she is a gifted…read moremassage therapist and energy worker - I trust her implicitly and highly recommend her - she has literally changed my life. Her sessions are healing on a mental and physical level - incorporating reiki, cranial sacral therapy and more. Her workshops are wonderful - she is a gifted and generous teacher and I have learned so much from my time with her on and off the table.

I am very selective and particular about who I trust with energy work, and would recommend Cathy…read moreas a highly trustworthy and grounded healer. I found Cathy though a recommendation of my reiki practitioner Alyssa last year, and have seen her for classes, and 1:1 sessions. What makes Cathy unique: She really helps you to connect with yourself, your own body, and your own experiences. I found working with her to be an internal exploration, and very grounding. I also appreciate how incredibly warm and gentle her presence is, and how she creates a safe container for me to explore parts of myself that I never have dared to acknowledge. I was so impressed with Cathy, that I decided learn reiki under her as well. If you're considering getting energy work done, or are going through a difficult time and can't quite crack what's blocking you, Cathy is the person to connect with. After working with Cathy, I feel more connected to my purpose, more comfortable in my own body, and more full.

When we learned we were pregnant... we knew what we wanted our birth to be like…read more I was very clear from the beginning that our vision was to have a natural home birth. My partner was 100% on board and we spoke to a family midwife friend for advice. She recommended Birth and Beyond. I looked at their website and made an appointment. From my first meeting with Vicki I felt like I found what I was looking for. We communicated well, we understood each other and spoke the same language. Whenever I left my wellness visits I felt positive and cared for. I had confidence every step of the way that I was in good hands. Yes birthing is unpredictable so a few of my appointments had to be rescheduled because of births but it was no big deal. The back office personal was helpful and caring. They answered whatever billing questions or scheduling concerns I had. I found the group thorough and operated like a well-oiled machine. I liked the down to earth touch and the authentic styles of both Vicki and Cheri. They offer 3 mandatory meetings that both parents attend. These meetings are held with 5 or 6 other couples expecting babies and the meeting is chock full of Information about the process. It's a great forum to ask and receive answers to questions. Having a home birth requires quite a bit of prep. There are many things to prepare for. Although they give you a list and walk you through everything, it's your responsibility to prepare your home with the supplies for the birth. We highly recommend renting a birth tub it was wonderful and so helpful with pain management. We also benefited greatly from the placenta encapsulation service. The post birth pediatric care is excellent and the best part of having a home birth is you don't have to leave your house until you've rested at least 2 weeks! Birth and Beyond offers a wonderful service with caring, devoted midwives who have 20+ years of expertise to support whatever your home birth vision is.

I truly had an amazing birth experience with Birth and Beyond! I can honestly say I had a wonderful…read morehome birth and at the end of labor I was sleeping in my own bed with my little bundle of joy.