My partner and I recently completed the Hypnobirthing three week course at Brilliant Births. We had…read morean absolutely incredible experience, for many reasons--The information we learned was invaluable, but also the instructors' teaching styles and depth of personal experience they offered was appreciated, comforting, and helpful. They clearly have a deep well of wisdom and experience-based expertise to share. We started our class with Keira and absolutely loved her--originally we were a bit bummed to know we would have a different instructor for our last day of the course. However, it turned out that Heidi was equitably wonderful and all things lovely-- instead of only one great instructor and guide, we ended up with two...which leads me to believe you'll be in skilled hands with anyone you interact with at BB. We will definitely be returning to take advantage of their other offerings!

I reached out to Brilliant Births to find a birth doula. They offer a matching service and…read moreconnected me to 3 doulas who work independently (not employees of BB). We were really fortunate to find our birth doula (who we love!), but the other 2 candidates were not very impressive. The first doula missed our appointment with no follow-up communication. We were initially confused and thought she was the coordinator for BB, because she only communicated by text. The actual meeting was just by telephone so there was no face-to-face interaction, which felt strange. We could've easily FaceTimed or Zoomed. So communication and reliability were not great. The second doula abruptly canceled our half-hour appointment when we were 10 minutes late for a 30-minute appointment due to my husband wrapping up a Zoom meeting. During our appointment time, she was responding to my emails (in which I apologized for being late), but insisted she could no longer meet with us. I thought this was a really bad sign about what she would be like to work with - labor and delivery is rarely precisely timed and some flexibility is needed. In addition, her email said that she lives in Portola Valley, but we live Berkeley (also where Brilliant Births is located). This also struck me as strange, because it would take 1.5 hours for her to arrive to meet us at the hospital, which is not ideal.

Tal is beyond phenomenal, and everything I was looking for (and more) in a prenatal personal…read moretrainer. I would 1000% recommend doing one-on-one training sessions--it's the best money I've ever spent on myself. Thanks to our workouts, I had an incredibly easy delivery and post-partum recovery. Tal radiates positive energy! She kept me smiling, fit, motivated, and--most importantly--SAFE throughout my pregnancy. Her workouts were not only fun but also incorporate many moves that can actually be used during labor. She was always in-tune to my needs and would adapt her routines--even mid-workout--to make sure I was safe and pain-free. I also loved that she emphasized important foundations (e.g. proper breathing technique, connecting breath to core and pelvic floor, safe ways to get in/out of bed, ways to avoid diastasis recti, etc). I continue to use those skills daily. Not only is Tal a mama herself, she has years of experience as a specialized prenatal/post-partum personal trainer. She even stays up-to-date with ACOG recommendations and takes refresher maternal health courses. As a physician, I was impressed with the depth of her knowledge. If you train with her, you get access to her Strong Mama Fitness online for free--another incredible resource. Although she is no longer local in the Bay Area, she is available for 1-on-1 virtual training via Zoom. Our virtual sessions were super convenient, all without sacrificing quality. I can't recommend Tal enough!

I was looking for prenatal exercises during my first trimester and was glad to have found Tal's…read moreexercise program at Strong Mama Fitness. There are various exercises every week that cater to different levels of fitness or how one feels for the day. This is very helpful as I don't have to worry about whether a particular exercise is safe for a certain stage of pregnancy. Tal has been very helpful and knowledgeable, and is available to answer any questions. Love having the convenience of this personal trainer like program from the comforts of home. Highly recommend Strong Mama Fitness!

The staff at I view, especially the techs are top shelf professionals. Specifically Ms. Vanessa,…read morewho has very calming voice and demands.

Such nice people! They answer the phone right away and call…read moreback! After hours trying to get an appointment at North Cal Imaging...4-5 hr wait time!

I first started seeing Dr A during my third trimester when I learned my baby was breach. Dr A. was…read morea huge support - emotionally and physically - during my final days of pregnancy and has continued to be a trusted guide for me, and now for my baby. With her support, my baby flipped into optimal position and I was able to have the birth experience I dreamt of. I've been blown away by how thorough her care is. She takes the time to ask about what's going on in my body and explain what she's doing. I've learned so much! Through my pregnancy and postpartum days Dr A. has helped me and my baby feel our best!

I met Dr. A when I was 13 months pregnant with my second child and unable to walk or even sit due…read moreto what I later discovered was a ruptured disc in my lumbar region. While my HMO initially advised me to wait out the pain, offered opiate painkillers I was not comfortable taking, and recommended exercises I could not perform, Dr. A traveled to my home for my initial session and actually looked at my back and body. Her first adjustment enabled me to walk taller and longer than I had since my initial injury. When I had a setback and my progress stalled, Dr. A correctly identified that I had a ruptured disc and helped arm me with information needed to advocate for more invasive medical intervention that was also pregnancy safe. In addition to adjustments, she took time to connect me with a stabilizing belt, exercises, and ways of moving that helped me function enough to do things like watch my 4-year-old, take showers, prepare quick meals, and slowly but surely build strength and endurance. Through it all, Dr. A demonstrated again and again her incredible gift for trauma-informed body work. At a time when I didn't trust anyone to touch my body--myself included--I knew I was in good hands with Dr. A. She is gentle and confident, sincere and compassionate, and she possesses an innate ability to listen well and connect deeply. From our first meeting, I felt safe with Dr. A. This safety and trust helped me not only move again but also rebuild my own trust in my body and in myself. I returned to Dr. A after giving birth as I dealt with recovery for both c-section surgery and my ruptured disc. She laid the groundwork for physical and mental recovery, giving me the confidence to move forward--body and mind--in a healthier way for myself and my kids. Today, I am back to work, able to hike, hold my kids, and once again feel strong in my body. Thank you, Dr. A for helping me return to my life and body in a deeper, richer way.

A good friend recommend this place since I spend a lot of time in the east Bay…read more I worked with both Karen and Berrin and recommend both. We address some issues I had postpartum. PT in general could be difficult to schedule if you have a specific preference, I recommend scheduling your appointments one month in advance.

Karen is awesome. She is a wonderful and very experienced physical therapist. She is efficient and…read moredoesn't prolong sessions. She does an excellent job of connecting the dots and figuring out the root cause of an issue and working from the bottom up. She knows her stuff. She is very experienced in the modalities she uses. I can't recommend her enough. She has a great deal of knowledge. She doesn't throw you a bunch of exercises - she targets what exercises would benefit you the most. I have gone through multiple PTs and am highly selective with whom I work with. Karen is the real deal. If I have future injuries, I know to see her because I know Ill get the best care I can get. Her staff are wonderful as well. Thank you Karen for being a part of my treatment team.

Gan Aiyi provided excellent care for me and my son. As a first time mom, it was amazing to have her…read moresupport for our new family. Her Cantonese style soups and cooking were hearty and tasty. She is very professional and we recommend her to anyone looking for high quality care.

We had Cao Ah Yi with us for 26 days during the transition into life as a family of four, and we…read moregenuinely can't imagine having done it without her. Our newborn struggles with a cow's milk protein allergy, just as our first did, and through every hard moment Ah Yi was the personification of patience, love, and care. She worked with us to build a consistent feeding schedule, diligently cycled our daughter through exercises to relieve her gas and reflux, and folded our older son into tasks whenever she could so he felt included rather than displaced. Her coverage of all the night feedings let me sleep and recover from my c-section far more quickly and completely than I expected, and gave me extra time with our toddler as he found his footing as a big brother. Like the rest of us, he grew deeply attached to Ah Yi and warmed to her like family almost instantly. We cannot say enough wonderful things about what she did for us, and we're so sad to see her go. Calling her a blessing is an understatement.

Rachel is the real thing, a true healer. During post-surgery difficulties, after the doctors said…read morethere was nothing more they could do, it was Rachel who helped me get better. Here's to her skilled hands and intuitive, compassionate approach! I am so happy I started working with her.

I went for an introductory assessment and treatment for post-radiation lymphedema in my neck…read more Rachel was very attentive, skilled and knowledgeable about the condition and treatment options, and the massage really seemed to help. Hopefully, repeat treatments will help make this a temporary condition.

I cannot recommend Brianna Darcey highly enough. As both an experienced labor and delivery nurse…read moreand an incredibly skilled acupuncturist, she brings a rare blend of knowledge, intuition and genuine compassion to every appointment. Brianna has a gift for making you feel truly seen, heard and cared for and her calming presence instantly puts you at ease. Each session feels thoughtfully tailored, and I always leave feeling more grounded. Her guidance is both reassuring and empowering, and it's clear she pours her heart into her work. Thank you Brianna for taking such extraordinary care of me.

Highly recommend Brianna, especially for pregnant folks. I went to her off a recommendation from my…read moremidwife after finding out my baby was in breech position. After a few sessions of acupuncture + moxibustion (along with doing Spinning Babies at home), my baby flipped head down, and it was such a huge relief! I had never done acupuncture before, and Brianna made the whole experience so comfortable and relaxing. Her treatment is very holistic and she is great to learn from in how western and eastern medicine can work together along with nutrition. I've seen her for postpartum care as well, and will definitely return for any future acupuncture needs!

I realize I never left a review for Leonora. Not trying to gate keep her. She's amazing. I first…read moremet Leonora in 2021 when I was looking for a doula for my 1st pregnancy. She was amazing so much that I got pregnant a second time just so she can be my doula again. Just kidding when we found out we were pregnant with our 2nd baby we just knew we needed her. Postpartum care with my firstborn after my c-section made all the difference. She has such a calm to her when she came over to talk and help us through the 4th trimester. I loved doing bodywork with her during our home visits. Fast forward to my second birth she was instrumental to helping us through the delivery and getting us to the hospital. I can't say enough good things about her. Love her prenatal and postnatal yoga classes. Love her as my doula.

Leonora has provided the most thorough and detailed care for me and my family as a birth and…read morepostpartum doula. I was pregnant with my first child at 16 years old in 2023 and I worried about finding the right doula that wouldn't pass any judgment on me and also be able to help me navigate my way through any hospital staff treating me differently because of my age. Leonora was so great from the start and she was eager to start doula services with me. From the moment we began our sessions she provided me with a loving and calm space for me to prepare my body for childbirth and postpartum, she has such a beautiful and calming energy you can't help but just feel grounded and at peace with her around. Not once did I feel like I was being treated differently because of my situation. She offered me many resources and teaching guides on pregnancy to learn about my bodily functions and how pregnancy all works, which ultimately left me very prepared for what was to come. She helped me form the perfect birth plan for me that included all of my wants for my hospital birth. The actual birth was so amazing, I was blessed to have a room full of women including Leonora supporting me through it and it was an experience I'll never forget. I can't begin to thank Leonora enough for providing me such loving and supportive care. When I had my second baby she offered me pro bono services as I had a much more tight budget and finances were very different than when I had my first child. Again the care was so wonderful and the birth was even better than the first! Can't imagine not having Leonora in our lives now and we will forever go to her when we are seeking birth support. P.S. She takes some pretty rad photos during birth if you ask her to!!