We had our second son and had hired Callie to support us through the sleep teaching/training of our…read morefirst son three years ago. We were toying around with the idea of hiring Callie for our second child, and she took a last minute phone call, and answered all of my questions for my second without charge. She got into the specifics of my second son very quickly and provided direction for how to adapt sleep teaching for him given his needs. I know if the training doesn't go as planned, she will be there for us and if it does go well, we have her to thank!

Callie has helped me gain confidence when it comes to getting both of my children on the right path…read morewith sleep from the get go! She has affirmed what I'm comfortable with as far as "sleep training" and been such an encouragement through the tougher sleepless weeks. She truly feels like a part of our family. Her advice and consistency through newborn/toddler sleep struggles in my mind makes her the single most important piece to the functioning of our family, as everyone knows sleep is paramount! Thank you thank you thank you Callie, we love you!

It's 8:30pm, and I'm able to write this review because my son is ASLEEP! My husband and I had a 50…read moreminute sleep consultation with Noelle Cochran, PsyD at Symbio over the phone last week. Our 3-year-old son's bedtime drama was causing us to be very overtired (ever since he graduated from a crib to a bed around age 2), and we got practical, insightful, and compassionate advice that so far is working well for him and for us. We were referred to Symbio by my sister-in-law and a pediatrician / mom at my son's preschool, both who've had success with the sleep consultations for their own kids. I'd recommend this to any parent who is struggling with sleep issues for their kids - and do it sooner than we did. Symbio offers counseling and classes by two specialists in infant and toddler mental health with backgrounds in child development and family psychology.

I had read all the sleep books, trust me, and I was at my wits end about how to help my son, who…read morewas 18 months at the time, to sleep through the night. The books made it sound so easy and I felt foolish for not being able to coax him into a full nights sleep. At the time we contacted Noelle, my son was waking in the night at 3 am, and staying up sometimes as long as 3 hours before going back to sleep. It seemed like no matter what we did, at 3 am, he was up and ready to play. \I met Noelle in her office and my husband called us and she interviewed us on what the current situation was and what we wanted to achieve. I really appreciated how well she was really listening to me. I told her I wasn't comfortable with the "Cry it Out" philosophy and was hoping she'd have some ideas. She took everything we said into account and came up with a plan, well more specifically for us what our next step would be. We implemented that step and then called her for the next step and so on until we got the final result. I'll add that our son was climbing out of his crib at 16 months so we had to figure out a plan with him not being in a crib, but rather just being in his room for bedtime. I imagine she might work differently with each family, but for me, I needed the step at a time approach. It was so valuable to me to have someone to speak to about each step and to have her support throughout the process. Our son is pretty strong willed, and me, not so much, but sure enough, with her guidance and some patience we have gotten to the point where James is sleeping through the night on his own. So in summary - if the books aren't working and you're at your wits end, consider getting some help. Noelle was so caring and compassionate and helped us get to where we are today, with full nights of sleep, glorious sleep!

I reached out to Jalva for relaxation hypnosis and I got thrilled with the results. You won't find…read morea better therapist. I strongly recommend her work, she rocks

From the owner: Hypnotherapy by Jalva. Practice based in San Francisco for adults, children & teens. In English,…read moreFrench, Spanish or Portuguese​. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Hypno4Children™ practitioner. Immersive sessions online or in office. Book a free consultation now!

I am so thankful to Rachel for helping us through the hardest sleep regression with our toddler. I…read morewas in a state where I could barely function, and I was at my wit's end. Rachel helped pull us out of the hardest time and onto a better path of sleep for ALL of us. I can't recommend her enough!!

I cannot recommend Rachel enough! I had reached out to her when I was struggling with my 11month…read moreolds sleep, especially when it came to get her on a good schedule between daycare and at home. Rachel was so patient and understanding, and was so available whenever I had a question. What I loved the most about working with her was that on our first call she said "we will talk about your daughter shortly, but first I want to check in on how you are doing". I have worked with sleep consultants previously and never did I have anyone that cared about the parents mental health. She truly was a dream to work with and will be reaching out to her again in the future if I run into anymore sleep hurdles.

We can't say enough good things about Margo. She was our night doula and sleep trainer in the early…read moreweeks with our baby, and she was truly wonderful. From the very first night, it was clear she cared deeply, not just about our baby, but about our entire family. She checked in on how we were doing, made sure we were rested and supported, and treated our home and our little one with so much warmth. Her care went far beyond the nights she was with us. She would reach out throughout the day to see how the baby was doing, and even checked in while she was on vacation. That level of dedication is something you just don't find often. Her knowledge was incredibly helpful in those early days, but what has really stayed with us is the foundation she built. The sleep training routines and guidance she gave us are things we still use today. We recommend Margo to all of our friends, and we'd recommend her to anyone looking for a night doula or sleep trainer without hesitation.

The postpartum period is notoriously difficult, but Margo made ours relatively easy. She's an…read moreexpert doula and sleep trainer, and she is a great educator. Plus she's a warm, calm person with solid social skills who is a pleasure to be around. Honestly, I missed just talking with her after our contract had finished. She's also accessible-- if you are working with her at night and you have questions during the day, she will answer and help. Margo is worth every cent; you couldn't do better.

I just took a sleep school class from Sara at Tulip Grove in Oakland. Even though my daughter is…read moreonly 3 weeks old, I want to avoid all of the common pitfalls that new parents face when transitioning my little girl from a co-sleeper next to my bed into her own room in her crib. Sara outlined all of the best techniques I can implement before she starts going through separation anxiety to reach my sleeping goals. Also high on my list is to get my husband off of the couch and back into our bedroom. All this seems possible after talking with Sara. If I run into ant snags, Sara is always available by phone, text, e-mail, or home visit. A great resource to have!

We seeked Sara's help for sleep issues of our child. The initial "consultation" went ok and she…read moregave us a couple of suggestions which we felt helped steer us in the right direction.We still stick with those suggestions and think they work well. However, the phone support she claims to provide seriously lacks interest/concern on her part. After the first week or so I used to be hesitant to even call her and for the amount of money we paid her; that was not a good thing.

Zenaida was fantastic. She helped us overnight three nights a week starting with the very first…read morenight we got home from the hospital. We're so glad she was there from night one. She took great care of our son and was so knowledgable about infant care - we learned a ton from her. We would recommend her to anyone without reservation. In matching us with Zenaida and managing scheduling, Mary and Bay Area Baby Squad were super responsive and organized. They were great to work with throughout, and flexible as we figured out which nights worked best. We will definitely be working with them again with our next baby!

My husband and I were referred to Mary Flynn for night doula services. From the moment we contacted…read moreher, she showed great professionalism and communication. Given our needs, she placed us with two sweet Irish night doulas, Colleen and Catherine. Both provided tremendous help during those first few weeks with our newborn. They were always on-time, helped keep the house tidy and offered assistance and advice when appropriate. We loved them both so much that we still use them for occasional date night babysitting! I've also had the pleasure of taking a few of Mary's Mommy & Me classes through the Main Street Mamas lounge in Stonestown Galleria. She is just lovely and has tons of great experience, tips and tricks for moms and their babies! Highly recommend Mary for all that she does!

I have been suffering from an irrational fear of public speaking for as long as I can remember. I…read moreavoided it for years and finally came to the realization that it was hindering my professional career along with my sense of self. I finally got angry with the situation and realized that I needed some help. Not knowing anything about hypnotherapy, I decided to give it a try and found Paz on Yelp. I was attracted to her offer of a "30-day fix" because I didn't want ongoing therapy for years and years with no end in sight. Within one hour (seriously), she was able to get to the root of the problem - the moment when the first "domino" fell and led me down the path to self-doubt and insecurity. After the initial session, Paz had me listen to a custom-made audio recording every morning after waking and every night before going to sleep. 30 days later, I was in a completely different headspace. Hypnosis wasn't what I thought it was based on tv and the movies, it's far more subtle....but it worked. I was able to deliver the speech. And while I was a little apprehensive, there were no feelings of dread or nausea. My voice held steady, I could breathe easily, and I could deliver the message. I consider myself a fairly cynical person so the very idea that, after a lifetime of dread and terror of public speaking, I could calmly deliver a speech was simply unreal. Paz delivered as promised and I will be eternally grateful. I truly feel as though a door has been opened and my true self was able to walk through and be free. I wish I'd found her years ago.

I was referred to Paz by a person I trust and who had a positive and transformative experience with…read moreher. Admittedly, I was skeptical and unsure about hypnotherapy, but decided to reach out for a consultation. Paz immediately put me at ease and described the therapy and her technique in a manner that I could process. I was concerned that I would not be in control during hypnotherapy, but she explained that is not the case at all. The best way I can describe the experience for me, was a very powerful guided meditation. She took me down a deep subconscious path, which unlocked the source of my OCD and germophobia that had plagued me for years. After several sessions and using her recorded reinforcement tapes, I am proud to say that say that these issues no longer quietly control me. It's been 5 months since my first session, and I have not digressed. Paz has a good soul, understands people, and makes you feel comfortable. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering hypnotherapy. Mike

Veronica is a very kind, compassionate and experienced Acupuncturist. I am a seeing her for…read morefertility support. She focuses on a personalized approach to my issues and not a generalized view of acupuncture for a woman trying to conceive. Along with Acupuncture I have been taking customized herbal formulas and within a matter of months my cycle became regular. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a skilled Acupuncturist.

My health collapsed 5 years ago and I was bed ridden until I found Dr. Ang. I saw multiple doctors…read morebefore her and they had nothing for me or were ineffective. Dr. Ang literally gave me a life back. She is an expert in her field. Her custom herbal formulas and nutrition advice has me able to work again and have a social life; a full life that I didn't have before. I can not recommend her enough. SHE WILL HELP YOU! SHE'S AMAZING.

We had two amazing doulas for our second daughter, both covered through my Carrot benefit at work,…read moreRhona at night and Julie during the day. Rhona was our overnight doula for both of our girls, and honestly I don't know how I would've gotten through those first months without her. With my first, she helped me figure out breastfeeding, kept me going on the hard nights, and taught me how to pump so I could actually get some sleep. With our second we had jaundice and an unplanned trip back to the hospital and Rhona was such a calm, steady presence for me while I got through it. Rhona is just so good at what she does, and clearly cares a lot about the families she works with. Julie was equally wonderful during the day. She's sincere, honest, and has this calming way about her. She normalized so much of what I was feeling and hyped me up until I actually felt ready to handle life with two kids. Genuinely fun to have around too, even on the rough days. We're so grateful for both of them and would recommend them without hesitation.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Agnes K. as our night doula after the birth of our newborn…read moreand we are incredibly grateful for her help. She is extremely knowledgeable about baby care, and we could tell that our baby loved how calm, caring, and confident she was. Agnes was happy to not only help with taking care of our baby at night, but also logged feedings and kept bottles prepped. She also was easily accessible via text for ongoing support. She was able to give us plenty of actionable advice and feedback on how to take care of our little one which, as new parents, made a massive positive difference with our confidence as well. We definitely would be in a far worse place in terms of taking care of our baby if not for her help, and highly recommend Agnes to any family who is looking for a doula who clearly loves what she does and is really good at it too.