I took Lisa's hypnobirthing class before the birth of my second baby. I was hesitant to take the…read moreclass because of a traumatic birth with my first baby which was supposed to be natural, but ended up with so many medical interventions, and was skeptical of being able to do a natural birth given my previous experience. However, Lisa was very kind and understanding of my situation, explaining that my first experience was filled with special circumstances and assured me that none of that would happen again. She educated me and my husband with all our options for our hospital birth and giving me a new hope and courage that I would be able to give birth naturally. This past week I had a scare that I had a rupture of membranes and did not go into labor (the same thing that started my first traumatic birth experience) and I reached out to her through text. She gave me lots of advice, reminded me to stay calm, and suggested some natural induction methods which worked. We also benefited from using the acupressure pain relieving techniques we learned from Lisa during labor. I started getting strong contractions at midnight, got to the hospital at 2:30am, and had my baby girl in my arms by 3:37am. She was a whopping 9lb3oz and I was able to push her out with no epidural and no tearing!! It was an amazing experience and I'm so happy to have had Lisa's help and advice throughout the way. Thank you so much Lisa!

Lisa was nothing short of amazing for my second birth. We befriended each other before as she…read moreprovided childbirth education for my first and was just a wonderful woman that yearned to help expecting mamas in any way she could. I didn't plan for a doula for my first but I knew for my second I wanted the experience and to have that extra support. She provided many tips and checked on me consistently as I began to get near my due time. The labor started rather quickly and she intuitively picked up on cues that I relayed to her over the phone and made it quickly to my home! She was gentle, encouraging, and took beautiful photos of my labor ! I had such a great birth experience and I know including her in my sacred day made it so. She is well versed and everything you are looking for in a doula. She is a beautiful person and great at what she does. I highly recommend!

April is amazing! I love her techniques, calm presence, professionalism, modalities offered, and…read morehealing touch. She is so great at what she does. Thank you for helping me on so many levels. I am a huge fan!

There's good and then there's April. She's in a class of her own. I literally was at my wits end…read morewith back pain, couldn't reach or perform my job on pain meds and muscle relaxants. She worked with me, patiently and actively listened, then proceeded by providing me with almost immediate relief. The pain didn't completely go away however the difference was night & day! This was a therapeutic massage well worth my time and money. April is professional and flexible and I highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for improvement in their quality of life and better pain management.

Excellent teacher and material shared. Christy Jo really knows her stuff about breastfeeding, the…read morelaws, techniques. research etc. By the end of the course you will realize you are prepared to be the go-to person where you work to answer breastfeeding questions from fellow staff and patients, clients, family, friends etc.

I love Christy Jo! She was so amazing to learn from. I can't say enough good about this woman…read more Her knowledge and fun personality made the long course go by so quickly. I learned things from her that I did not learn in my postpartum doula training or in my lactation education for my IBCLC. So worth your time and money!

Alicia was my backup midwife, and I knew from the start that I had a high chance of birthing with…read moreher since my primary midwife was scheduled to be out of town (a detail I was aware of when hiring my care team). During my pregnancy, I had the opportunity to meet Alicia, and I immediately felt a familiar, grounding ease from her presence. Throughout my labor and birth, Alicia was everything I needed--empathetic and tender, yet knowledgeable, sturdy, and clear. She went above and beyond to support me through the natural highs and inevitable lows that come with the birthing process. Her steady, attentive care made me feel safe, seen, and empowered during such an intimate and transformative time. Alicia's detailed and thoughtful approach continued into my postpartum home visits, where her attention to both me and my baby's well-being was truly unmatched. She held space for me with such care and compassion, offering exactly what I needed during those early weeks of recovery and adjustment. I feel incredibly fortunate to have received care from three incredible midwives - Johanna - Julie and Alicia- throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Alicia holds a special place in our hearts for providing exactly the kind of support, care, and connection that made our experience unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any conceiving, pregnancy, birthing, lactation or well person need.

Right from the get go I absolutely loved working with Alicia and Julie. They were so knowledgeable…read moreabout any questions I had or were curious about. I'd never had a home birth before though this wasn't my first baby. They took safety measures that made me feel comfortable during such a stressful time period being pregnant during a pandemic. Many times when I arrived for my appointment they were sanitizing and always wearing their masks. They even allowed me to do appointments by zoom and drive to the parking lot of their office to do vitals in my car! This allowed me to bring the kiddos while keeping contact and exposure to a minimum. They were always available if any concerns took place or I had questions. This not being my first baby, he came very quickly and because they had prepared us so well, I still was able to follow my birth plan. I felt completely supported with everything I wanted and enjoyed visiting with them every appointment.

i am a chef/restaurateur working 14-16hr days on the line and i bounce around the front of house as…read morewell; before going to Lauren the aches in my legs and feet from standing and running around all day were unbearable. the pain in my arms from repetitive motion and lifting a heavy wok made it difficult to sleep/rest well. then...i met Lauren and my whole well being changed. Lauren (Matria Massage) is my healer. ever since booking with her my elbow and arm pains have tapered dramatically and i can confidently say after booking regular sessions with her, i experience less aches and pains each week. Lauren is forever my massage therapist/healer!

I recently had my second massage from Lauren, & I've found what I've been looking for in a massage…read moretherapist! I'm not going anywhere else. Her massages are hands-down the best I've ever had. She brings everything you'd want in a massage therapist: * Connection * Trust * Understanding * She truly listens * She's incredibly educated * And she's so caring My first massage with her was a headache-relief session, and honestly, there aren't even words for how amazing it was. She got muscles to relax that have been chronically tense for years. The second massage I had was a full-body massage. I walked in with pain from my bulging disc and walked out feeling so much better! Lauren is skilled, intuitive, and genuinely kind. She is everything you'd want/need from a massage therapist & makes you feel so safe & comfortable in her care. I highly recommend her!

I had such an amazing experience at Acorn Community Birth Center. From the beginning to the end and…read moremy postpartum visits, it was just such a wonderful experience. I was first greeted by Cristi, the executive director and midwife. She made me feel at ease and made me and my husband feel very comfortable. The birth center itself is in a peaceful community in Fallbrook. It has 3 birth rooms to choose from that are themed differently. I believe I chose the green room which acquired to my liking and it was extremely peaceful. The rooms are a good size and very comfortable. My birth experience was just perfect thanks to my midwife Debbie and the student midwives, Azure and Mel. They were so patient, kind, and so knowledgeable. I believe I met most of the midwives and they are all lovely. I love how you get to do your birth, your way, and the midwives guide you while following your lead. I don't trust traditional hospitals and I would much rather do a holistic birth with midwives, just as it has been done for ages. I would choose Acorn over and over again if I were to have more children. I even had to switch my health insurance just so I could give birth at the center versus a hospital and it was so worth it. It was such a beautiful experience.

This review has been long overdue. My first 3 were in the…read morehospitals with epidurals and my last two experience was unmedicated at Acorn. I never thought I would ever do a natural birth... but here I am! I will start by saying, natural birth is HARD. I went into my first unmedicated birth not knowing what to expect but I prefer it that way but boy was I determined!!!! Second time around I was nervous, anxious.. all the things! My first experience was great, although after labor I experienced some hemorrhaging. Once staff figured what was wrong they acted fast and I was relieved. It was a little traumatic for me but it didn't taint my experience with Acorn. I came back for round two!!! 2nd time around two years later! I delivered my baby girl on February 20th, my experience from start to end was amazing. During labor the team gives you and your partner space, during those moments were truly special. And probably one of my favorites. I had Cristi Sedona and Kyra for my team! And I would choose the same 3 every-time. Each of them brought a different vibe, but it was a mix that you need on your team! I can't thank them enough for making each experience so special, For me my husband and my family! If I was having more kids, no questions asked... I would do it again.... and again....

I had the best swedish massage on good Friday I was so tense and allot of knots I had to have the…read morenice lady Anita to work out. 60 mins was not enough for me . The place was very cozy and clean and the lady who did my massage was great. Ill be back in 2 weeks to use my birthday gift card.

I must say i got there at 6 PM after walking my daily 10 mile cardio out in the valley fields in…read moreSan Jacinto, Ca. I was so pleased about the parking in the back of an unassuming quaint cottage house. Upon entering i was greeted by avery kind lady who instructedmysrkf to get in my undies and under the sheet covers. The room was very clean & spotless. Ambient music filled the air and i felt comfortable right away. Soon after about 5 minutes an incredibly talented and kind masseuse named " Cindy " knocked at the door and her smile and kindness lit up the somber room. I felt so at ease and explained to her i have been on a health journey for over 5 years. I walk over 50 miles weekly and have putting off massage far to many years now. I went for the 90-minute deep tissue massage. It was the most detoxifying and cathartic experience i have ever had. There was a few times i actually started crying because of the release of toxins and my muscles screaming for attention. The massage was so intense and incredible. " Cindy " was the utmost professional and has hands beyond blessed. Her technique was amazing and she is so experienced in the way of Thai massage. I will be definitely going back but on a regular basis. Taking care of your body & skin is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. I can't say how wonderful & life-changing this massage was. 10 stars

Read a lot of bad reviews for this place. Idk why, I've been a few times over the years & I've…read morenever had a problem there. I didn't have insurance this time & they signed me up for something & I didn't have to pay for anything, no Dr visits or blood work , not even the prescription that I ended up having to get. They were very helpful & the Dr stayed with me answering all the questions myself & my husband had. The reason for 4 stars & not 5 is the wait time can be a little long but they are always busy when I've been there

Called to make an appointment and was told they sent me a letter 6 years ago which I never received…read morestating they couldn't see me but couldn't tell me why. Staff was rude as well.

If you are looking for a massage that will touch on muscles you didn't even know you had-- look no…read morefurther. Oxana is a true professional and knows exactly what she's doing. She now has me as a client for life because she worked an absolute miracle on my back!!

Amazing massage!! Haven't felt this good in years. The staff is amazing , always so helpful and…read morekind. Thanks oxana