Cherish is a gifted healer and so much more. She has been a critical part of my postpartum recovery…read morefor my children and I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is extraordinary and a big part of why I couldn't see myself leaving the Bay Area. She is magnificent. Not only is she profoundly knowledgeable about all things pregnancy and postpartum, but she intuitively and metaphysically connects with your body to heal where you most need it. She is also available to work with you at home and that is what we opted for, particularly during the pandemic. Her precautions are super. The environment she creates is one where you are encouraged to "shut it down" and just be present in the body you have. Even my husband had a session with her and was the most revived I've seen him in awhile. Cherish, thank you for all you do. We are so grateful.

The women of Sacred Mother Earth (Carrie, Cherish, and Suzy) are absolutely amazing. They are true…read morehealers who use their divine energy through their hands and tools to customize each healing experience to each individual. Carrie is a massage therapist who uses Shungite as a hot stone massage. Shungite is full of antioxidants and is a healing stone that helps with detoxifying and purifying your body by absorbing and eliminating any negative energies or anything that is health hazardous to the body. She also specializes in lymphatic drainage which gets the body to release. Cherish specializes in women's health. She specializes in postpartum and prenatal massage. She also offers yoni steam bath and yoni massage to release all trauma. Suzy has been a massage therapist for 9 years she specializes in Myofascial Release (Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions) and craniosacral massage (a gentle, noninvasive form of bodywork that addresses the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum. The goal is to release compression in those areas which alleviates stress and pain.) She combines the two for maximum trauma relief.

I can't say enough good things about Marina. I did prenatal yoga with her and she was such an…read moreinstrumental part of my pregnancy journey. She started each class with some food for thought and we'd go around the room sharing our input on the topic. It felt good to be part of the community she was building. Her yoga flows were perfect for labor prep and mentally just letting loose. Try her for yourself and see - she's honestly such a bright light to be around. I highly recommend!

I absolutely loved attending Marina's prenatal yoga classes. She always starts her class with a…read morebite of wisdom or a timely question about pregnancy that sparked conversations and made me feel that I am not alone in my experience. I left every single class refreshed and relaxed thanks to the thoughtfully designed flow of movements combined with inspiring music and her kind voice. Highly recommending her classes and working with her if you are looking to tune into your body and prepare for birth & motherhood.

From day one Amanda made us feel so comfortable and did an amazing job with our newborn son. There…read moreare not many people I would trust with our four day old but Amanda is one of the few. Our son took to her immediately and she did a fantastic job soothing him every night while also helping me navigate breast feeding. She's so knowledgeable and my husband and I learned a lot from her. I was so sad when our contracted with her ended, but can't want to stay in contact with her.

Amanda was an absolute lifesaver for our family. From the very first night, she was warm,…read morekind-hearted, and instantly put us at ease. She is clearly very experienced and was fantastic with our newborn son -- calm, confident, and incredibly gentle. We always felt like he was in the best possible hands. What really stood out was how open she was to feedback and how flexible she was with our family's goals and preferences. She listened carefully, adapted easily to our evolving routine, and offered thoughtful suggestions without ever being pushy. She was also consistently punctual and highly organized, which made a huge difference for us during an already chaotic time. We truly could not recommend Amanda more. The only downside is that we wish we could have kept her longer, but it's no surprise she books up fast. If you're lucky enough to get a spot on her schedule, take it!

Liz' detailed and customized approach to Ayurvedic healthcare makes her an incredible practitioner…read more I always feel at ease and well taken care of! Her office space is clean, easily accessible, and very inviting!

I cannot recommend Liz highly enough as a postpartum doula. She visited me at home before birth,…read morebrought nourishing food just after my baby was born, and supported me with eight home visits during the early postpartum period. I truly looked forward to every single visit. Even on days when I felt completely drained, Liz had a way of lifting my spirits almost immediately. The shift in my mood was so noticeable that my husband would comment on how much happier I seemed after she left--and he loved when she came because he could see how much it helped me. Liz made me feel deeply cared for and nourished in every sense of the word. She offered compassionate conversation and emotional support, validated what I was going through, and shared thoughtful, helpful resources. She also supported me practically--doing light household work like dishes, laundry, and sweeping, bringing delicious food, making sure I was fed during visits, and always leaving me with plenty to eat afterward. On top of that, she provided the most luxurious oil massages, and at times prepared yoni steams and did belly binding, which felt incredibly grounding and healing. My birth and early postpartum period were very challenging--from an unexpected birth outcome and a falling out with my midwives, to the physical exhaustion of a C-section recovery while caring for a newborn. Liz made all of it so much better. Her presence, care, and skill were truly invaluable during one of the most vulnerable times of my life. I am beyond grateful for her and the work she does, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking postpartum support.

Elizabeth gave me the best massage that I've ever had. Her space was cozy and clean, and she was…read moreable to release all the tension I had in my body! I will definitely come back to her!

I've been coming here for about a year now. I Highly recommend . She really focuses on what you…read moreneed .

Mari is an amazing massage therapist. She helped me heal and recover post partum. You can count on…read moreher to always be on time and a thorough professional. She has a wealth of knowledge about all things related to birth and provides holistic care. She is the best massage therapist I have ever met.

It's hard to sum up appreciation for Mari in a few words. From the moment you meet her, she puts…read moreyou at ease and makes you feel like you've known her for years. This is especially important for an intimate experience like a massage in your home. We were referred to Mari by my lovely doula at a difficult time for our family. My mother was recovering from acute pancreatitis and a traumatic hospitalization experience. She had been suffering from intense abdomen and back pain. We thought we'd try a session with Mari (desperate attempt to find some pain relief for mom) and were so impressed that we landed up meeting her 6 times in just a week! She not only took care of the physical pain but also helped my mom find some peace and calm after a really rough time. She is the best massage therapist in the whole universe. Period. Since dealing with my mom's illness, I didn't really get a chance to focus on postpartum care (gave birth to my son late last year). Mari insisted I use some of the massage time for myself and focus on self care. It was the first time anyone really talked to me about 'me' and how I am feeling physically/mentally. She made my rock like stiff body feel so calm and released me of a lot of tension and stress by giving me a soft and amazing massage! This confirms that she most definitely is also a fantastic doula! She also taught us new parents how to massage our baby. Soft and gentle movements (unlike what we had been doing earlier). I baby enjoys his massages a lot more! Like I said, it's hard to summarize appreciation for Mari in a few words. She's just so many good things much like her multitude of talent from being a great massage therapist to a doula to a dancer and so many other things! If you want to find physical, mental, and spiritual peace and joy, meet Mari. Now.

Jasmin was incredibly supportive and helpful throughout our entire pregnancy journey. She made sure…read morewe were informed about every stage of pregnancy, which helped us feel prepared and confident about both the pregnancy and delivery process. All of her sessions were extremely helpful and tailored to what we specifically wanted to learn. She also visited us at home, answered all of our questions patiently, and guided us with postpartum setup and care instructions. During labor, Jasmin supported us with different exercises and techniques that really helped with the dilation process and made the experience more manageable. Overall, I would highly recommend Jasmin to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and supportive doula. She truly made a positive difference in our journey.

We just gave birth to our first baby and it was so wonderful to have Jasmin throughout my pregnancy…read moreand labor/delivery!! Since it was our first birth, we knew we wanted a doula to help support us through the unknown. From the first meeting, Jasmin felt warm and always respected what we wanted our birth plan to be. She's knowledgeable and explained everything to us very patiently. We went with the full package that included 4 classes (last one is a visit), unlimited prenatal massage and of course the delivery. Classes were super helpful and we didn't take anything else outside of that besides some breastfeeding classes. The massages were God-sent!! I loved it so much, I ended up gifting massages to another pregnant friend. I had gotten massages from everyone and it was always wonderful. Due to scheduling, I stuck with Amanda's schedule and she did wonders to my aching body. I'm so grateful to have had this resource during my pregnancy!! My last passage was a pressure point one and I went into labor that night! Lastly, the labor and delivery was more chaotic than I thought and I ended up having to shift my birth plan. Jasmin was so wonderful to come visit us at home to help with induction exercises and talk through additional options. She took the time to adjust her schedule to ensure she was reachable and within a good distance from the hospital during my labor. Once we checked into the hospital, she came to check in and continue the induction exercises along with ensuring our nurses were aligned with our birth plan. When we actually started active labor, she was by my side tending to my pain the whole time. She checked in on us a few days after delivery and I loved just sitting down to talk about the experience. She also shared photos of our labor and delivery, which I'm grateful for since it's something you're not thinking about in the moment. Overall, we're very happy with our first birth experience with Jasmin and her amazing team!! Thank you for everything!!!

My wife, Katie, and I thought passively that a doula might be something nice to have. We decided…read morethat with no family, or birth-experienced friends it might be a good idea. We were absolutely right. We decided to get both Tracie and Michelle Ogden-Stout - and they were fantastic at every step. Before the birth they gave us a crash course on birth, talked to us about fears, anxieties. Helped us with researching our options. When we were informed that Katie needed to be induced they sprung to action and helped us through a very difficult labor which ultimately ended up being heavily drug-induced. Since Katie's pitocin levels were cranked on her, she needed an epidural and due to some complications the baby was delivered via C-section. I'm sure I would have lost it without them, and I know Katie would have had a difficult time coping with the labor difficulties. It's been a week, and we're ever so slowly adjusting to life with a newborn. Tracie and Michelle keep tabs on us and are at the ready to find people to help us with any issues we might have. If you're thinking about delivering a child, definitely seek out the help of a doula if you can, and I think Tracie and Michelle would be a very good support team for you and your partner.

Tracie is AMAZING!! I used Tracie as my doula (for 3 births, including a set of twins) for…read morehypnobirth classes for baby 1, for private hypnobirthing sessions for baby 2 and for placenta pills for twins babies 3 & 4. So trust me this review is real and detailed. I can't say enough great things about my experience with Tracie. Baby 1- For my first baby I had planned to have an elective c- section but 6 weeks before the birth my OB told me she could not do it because I was not a good candidate and she did not want to give me an epidural or other pain meds bc I have very serious allergies. She was afraid I would have a reaction. So I totally panicked and freaked out! I did NOT believe I could give birth naturally. I am no earth mama and I wanted the drugs!! I found Tracie and she assured me from the first call that I could do it. She recommended hypnobirthing. I hired her and also signed up for her hypnobirthing class at harmony. I met with her several times before the birth and she assured me and helped me build my confidence that I could and would give birth naturally without any meds. I practiced the hypnobirthing scripts daily with my husband, and listened to the hypnobirthing cd she made me. My husband and I felt really confident after the 6 week classes finished. When the big day came, she came and was amazing from the moment she walked in. My labor was only 8 hours from start to finish and it was beautiful! Everything I could of dreamed for in a birth in a hospital. Even the hospital staff were very supportive and other doctors were peaking in to watch a hypnobirth. They totally respected the silence and I didn't even know they were there until afterwards. Baby 2- this was like a bullet labor full of panic and chaos- 2 hrs start to finish and there was no way to hypnobirth even though I had practiced and prepared. Tracie warned me early on that the second baby could be fast. She came right away and when I had the urge to push after only 1 hour she called the hospital and got us off right away. I almost had the baby on the freeway on the way to the hospital and when I got to the hospital the staff wouldn't believe I was far enough to push. Tracie was firm with them to get them to get their sh*t together. I was panicked, wild eyed, & freaking out that my husband was parking the car. The staff did not want to wait for him but Tracie made them wait. She was telling me not to push (which is impossible) but Tracie helped calm me, steady me bc I was so scared, and she guided me in breathing so that I could hold the baby in. When my hubby came Tracie said ok we are ready and everyone followed. Pushed twice and baby 2 was out. Baby 3 & 4 - the TWINS! Twins have to be in the operating room at kaiser. The whole meds thing was complicated bc they force you to get an epidural line even if you want to do it natural. By this time I knew I could do it without any meds and now was very fearful of having something injected in my spine . Tracie encouraged me and gave me the confidence to be firm with my drs. The doctors has come up with a plan to give me a spinal tap when I was already in labor. Tracie said no and helped me talk with them to nix that. We all agreed on an epidural line with no meds. She insisted with the dr that my labor would be lightening fast and that I would not need meds. She was right. Labor with twins was 2.5 hrs start to finish. Tracie was with me until they took me to OR. First baby came out in 20 minutes. Then labor stopped completely. No one tells you that with twins labor goes away after the first baby comes out and you have to wait. Baby B was stuck and they had to give me a test dose of epidural meds that last 1 hour so they could manually move the baby (which hurts like heck). Then I said no more meds and they turned it off and I pushed naturally. Tracie did a placenta tincture with the twins placentas (or the parts they gave me bc kaiser wouldn't release all of it). This helped with the wild hormone changes after the birth of twins. Everything about my experience was fantastic. Even in chaos she was super calm. Even with pushy doctors or staff that just wouldn't listen she was firm and insistent but very polite with everyone. My husband and I are eternally grateful to her for making each birth perfect! You will not regret hiring her and if you have more kids she'll be your go to doula!