I was referred to this Center by my midwife and taking classes at this place undeniably turned my…read morepregnancy and birthing experience into something incredibly enjoyable. I took their Holistic childbirth preparation class, their breastfeeding class, and a newborn class. They gave lots of valuable information that provided alternatives to the dated "What to Expect When You're Expecting". I learned information that challenges the medical system, but also respects its benefits at the same time. I think most people do not realize the politics and money behind hospital births, attending these classes really helps you not only with your options (water birth, homebirth, hospital birth, etc) , but also helps you prepare to negotiate with hospital staff so you can have the birthing experience you want. You also get to meet other parents who are on your wavelength. The Center is very welcoming, and has a lending library consisting of videos and birhting and parenting books. They just started a Breastfeeding room where breastfeeding moms can go to find support. I also learned about cloth diapering in the class and how much easier it is than people think. I regret not taking their mothering arts group, which is for mom and baby up to 6 months old. One of the very valuable things I learned here was vocalization, an alternative to "Lamaze". Vocalization is what helped me get through my contractions. It's using deep guttoral animalistic sounds rather than "hee hee hee" breathing.

I'm very upset right now and extremely disappointed because now on 2 occasions now I have pre paid…read moreGillian Lee $125 for a 90 min massage (tip included) and both times she stiffed me the first occasion it took me 3 reschedules and 6 weeks to receive the services I pre paid for. :( and I am currently sitting in the centers lot waiting for Gillian to show for my 2:30 pre paid massage. I've made several attempts to contact Gillian and no response. It saddens me that this is how I am treated and I hope this is not how moms ready to give birth are treated! To the Center You need to do better!

I/we could not give a high enough rating! What started as a prenatal/natural birth class became so…read moremuch more because of the care and knowledge brought to each session. We've so looked forward to our time together and the connection that was built.

I wish I could give the team at LLB&F more than 5 stars. I hired them for doula services, birth…read moreclasses, and lactation advices for my first pregnancy. I started with them in April/May and am still using them for support after my baby has been born for 2 months now. With COVID being an issue this year, the team is regularly tested before they visit you and wear masks at all times. They offer online courses, consultations, and tons of resources. The consultation we initially had to determine if I wanted to use them as my doula(s) was simple and felt very natural. They were all so easy to talk to and they answered all my questions thoroughly and made my feel at ease that I knew right away I wanted them as my doula. I had the Down and Dirty birth classes with Christie. There were 2 classes. Both were for what I could do during pregnancy to ease my body, exercises to do, plans for after birth, plans for during birth, what I could expect before, during, and after birth, and even a short newborn section on how to care for my baby when we got home. She was so detailed and gave so many resources for my spouse and I to review together. It was honestly so much better than reading a dozen birth books or watching youtube videos of similar classes. During my pregnancy, I was given a team of 3 doulas (Lisa, Kate, & Kelly) that I could contact at any time for questions, pregnancy concerns, venting, or whatever I needed. They were always helpful and made me feel comfortable to talk to them about anything, including the gross stuff associated with being pregnant. During my birth, Lisa was on call and arrived at the hospital very quickly since I went into spontaneous labor. She helped me get comfortable since I was attached to 2 different IV's and was restricted to only being on the bed and helped me advocate for myself since I had a lot going on and pressure to break my water and start pushing when I wasn't ready. She helped my spouse with affirmations and what he could do to stay comfortable, help me, or even get food while she stayed in the room. While I was giving birth, she was great at coaching helped me push and helped my spouse with what he could do to help me as well. They were a great team that I definitely needed. Lisa stayed for a few hours after baby arrived. She made sure everything was going smoothly, that my spouse and I were okay, that baby was okay, we were getting enough skin-to-skin time and additional food/water if we needed it. Postpartum, the team stayed in contact every day to make sure I was doing okay. LLB&F offers house support during the day or at night but I opted out due to COVID. Kate is my lactation consultant and I needed her 2 days after I came home from the hospital. I was having a meltdown on breastfeeding and she was there that night to help me out. We went over everything I was concerned with, including the different bottles I had and their flow, how my baby was latching and different ways to hold him, and how to express my milk, pump, and gather it during breastfeeding. I have stayed in contact with her for weeks and even months now with random questions or concerns I have during my baby's growth with breastfeeding. Kate has always been there for me and at this point I consider her one of my friends thats how close we have gotten through this journey. I have recommended LLB&F to all of my friends and family who plan on having kids. My excitement and happiness with them throughout my entire pregnancy journey has been unmeasurable. I'm so happy I chose them and will be using them again. As if their personal care wasn't enough, they also offer affordable doula support for those who need it and they are active in the LGBTQ+ community as well. I have learned so much through them and am still learning every day from their Instagram @livelightdetroit. Thank you Christie, Kelly, Lisa, and Kate for giving me the best support, learning tools, and now a lifetime of friendship. I can't wait to see you all again.

I strongly advise against using this service if there's any chance of a cancellation and they're…read moreunable to make it. You'll still be out the entire amount you paid because of an unforeseen circumstance. Neither doula showed up, leaving us over $2000 out of pocket with no compensation or sympathy from the service provider.

I can't recommend Angela highly enough! She went above and beyond all expectations. She came to the…read morehospital at 7am to help us advocate for ourselves and help us decide between an induction or repeat c section at just 34 weeks. We chose induction and sent her home for a while as we knew it was going to be a long day. She kept continuous contact via text and made the call to come back on her own once my waters had broken. At that point I was handling contractions great, but within an hour of her arrival they intensified quickly, like she knew exactly when I would need her. She was a continuous calming presence for me, helped my husband in supporting me, and provided a barrier between me and the constant interruption of doctors and nurses checking in. When baby started having scary heart decels she remained calm and warned me a lot of people were about to come into the room and what was happening. Despite knowing things weren't going the way I wanted her demeanor helped me remain calm. The call was made to have a repeat c section. Angela accompanied us to the OR for a 2-ish hour surgery as I had so much scar tissue from prior c sections. Our preemie was born an hour in and my husband followed her to the NICU. Angela stayed with me holding my hand and telling me what was happening almost the entire time, only leaving my side when I requested her to get an update on my baby. She followed me to recovery and stayed until I was ready for her to leave. My husband had been concerned about whether a doula would be "worth it" in the event of a c section, and I can confidently say she was worth every penny and I would do it all over again. In fact, if we didn't live so far away (almost 2 hours) I would hire her for postpartum care as well. She has continued to remain in contact during our NICU stay, checking in on me, my healing, my mental state, and asking about baby. We love Angela and are so grateful for the love and care she provided us through this beautiful and scary experience.

LOVE HER! I have been going to Annette since 2009. I was involved in a very bad car accident and…read moreshe made me whole again, I would not feel as good as I do if not for her! There is no one better, she is fabulous and so incredibly knowledgeable! No matter what aches or pains I have that day (now that I am back to living a very active life) she continues to make me feel like I have a brand new body every time! She's a miracle worker!

I had a 30 minute massage with Annette today that was amazing. The space was clean and beautiful…read more Easy to find and plenty of parking (free). She has great technique and pressure. I left feeling very relaxed and literally breathing deeper. I would highly recommend and will definitely return.

I had the privilege of working with Elise as my prental yoga instructor but also my pre and post…read morepardum doula. I know I did the physical work of giving birth but Elise empowered me to understand my body more, encouraged me to ask questions and challenge the status quo and guided me through a journey that would be my most important yet. Elise has a wealth of knowledge and understands the female body from a physical and emotional standpoint. She is an unmatched bedside manner and outside of my husband I couldn't have imagined a better support person by my side while giving birth. She hands down has influened the mother I am today to my sweet 11 month old baby. my wish is that eveyone could have the pre and postnatal experience I had. I would reccomend Elise over and over again!

I recently completed the Fall 2022 PYTT program with Elise Bowerman. I genuinely cannot recommend…read morethis program enough. I learned more than I ever imagined I would, not only about Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, but also how Yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, Trauma sensitivity, and Pelvic Floor health apply to and are integral aspects of the prenatal/postnatal journey. Elise also provided us with important information about how to build a business based on all that we have learned which felt so encouraging and supportive. She has also created a beautiful community for pre/postnatal teachers to connect and support each other. This is a very well-rounded and thoughtfully curated program. Elise is very passionate about what she teaches and it shows! Thank you for everything, Elise!

I love Emma. She is so informative with an unbiased opinion. She has been so comforting and caring…read moreand sensitive during my whole pregnancy. I don't know what I'd do without her!

Bancy has a caring genuine heart to help you either digestive issues. The colonics are relaxing and…read moreeasy. I have gone to her for over 6 years and she has definitely helped me achieve good health.

Great experience. I felt comfortable and knew exactly what was going to happen in the treatment…read moreroom during my consultation process. Nancy is Very professional & insightful. She has created a very realaxing atmosphere. highly recommend this her to others.

I saw Exie for a prenatal massage and was so satisfied that I will definitely be coming back for…read morefuture massages for back and shoulder pain. The long drive is totally worth it. Exie is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about her work. I was shocked (in a good way!) that the consultation before the massage was quite thorough and did not cut into our hour of massage time. I hadn't experienced this anywhere else; the amount of time you pay for at Tranquil Touch is the amount of time that you are actually on the table being massaged. Exie was very receptive to what type of massage I wanted, any injuries I had, and what areas were causing problems, and tailored the session to meet those needs. She made me feel very comfortable, both physically and emotionally. I can't recommend her more highly!

EXCELLENT prenatal massage! Exie is professional, comforting, and the massage felt very…read morepersonalized and thorough. She has a prenatal table with a cutout/basket to support the belly, so I was able to lay on my stomach for the first portion (at 38 weeks pregnant this is the best thing ever!) I went in with a lot of tension, soreness, and stiffness in my hips and low back (pretty typical pregnancy aches and pains) and left feeling very close to normal and tension-free. I've also had more energy all day since receiving the massage. The office is decorated really nicely - clean, modern, and calming. She played relaxing music during the massage and the temperature was very comfortable in the room. Her location is easy-to-find and there was a reserved parking space for massage clients just outside the door. I plan to return for a post-natal massage and highly recommend Exie's massage services to all pregnant women looking for some relief and relaxation. I'm already working with another birth doula, but if I were still looking, I would certainly consider hiring Exie as my doula.