I have 2 kids - a 3 and 1 year old. Although I always dreamt about being a mom, I had no idea how…read morelife changing it would be. While trying to successfully navigate my career, be a doting wife and mother who's caring/loving/nurturing, I completely lost myself. Although I had everything I wanted, I didn't feel whole -- I felt broken, angry, tired, frustrated, resentful and down right depressed. This is when I hit rock bottom and decided I needed help. It was then that I reached out to a friend who recommended me to Stephanie. I was skeptical at first as I had never worked with a life coach. During my initial consultation with Stephanie, I felt heard, understood, and more importantly I felt comfortable being my authentic self -- without any judgment. After the consultation, I felt a bit more at ease and for the first time, I felt hopeful. After meeting once a week over a few months, I am proud to say that I've learned how to happily live and thrive in my new life -- without giving up things that bring me joy. With Stephanie's help and insight I was able to understand and accept my current situation while gaining a clear vision of where I wanted to be. I highly recommend Stephanie to any new mom or struggling mom. I no longer feel lost, alone and depressed. Rather, I am living the life I always dreamt of without losing myself and the things that bring me joy! Thank you Stephanie, you are the best!

I have had the great pleasure of knowing Stephanie for many years now. Our paths have crossed in…read moreseveral different capacities but more recently, I had the opportunity to work with Stephanie one-on-one through my very first coaching experience. With our time together, Stephanie helped me to better navigate life challenges, especially in my role as a first time mom. She is a careful and mindful listener who guides you to create personalized tools and strategies to help you achieve your goals. She is genuinely caring and it truly comes across in her role as a coach.

This business is now under new management and it has made a big difference. The classes are much…read morebetter and the admin staff kind and good. My daughter loves the classes. The classes are a bit pricey and make up policies a bit tricky but its not easy being a year round kids business in truckee.

We love Truckee Gymnastics. My 2 year old has been going to classes for the past 6 months and it's…read moreso much fun! Classes are 45 minutes and include free play, a course, followed by songs and stamps! These are child/parent classes. There have been times my son hasn't been able to make a class and the staff is super helpful in coordinating a make up class. I would highly recommend Truckee Gymnastics!

I was originally not sure that I wanted to hire a birth doula, but after speaking to Marissa on the…read morephone when I was 3 months pregnant, I felt a connection and warmness from her that I wanted as part of my child's birth. I was fortunate enough to have Marissa and my birth doula in 2021. I was able to attend her pre-natal yoga sessions and motherhood gatherings via Zoom - it was great to connect with other mothers during this time. Our pre-labor one-on-one sessions were gentle and informative. Both my partner and I felt well supported. During my labor is when Marissa really shined. I had a homebirth planned with two midwives. As soon as she arrived at my house she jumped in Doula mode. She made suggestions on more comfortable birthing positions, provided me with words of encouragement and guided my husband on supporting me. I ended up needing to go to the hospital and Marissa came along and supported me through the emergency room and into L&D. She worked well with the L&D staff.  My son ended up being transferred to a NICU at another hospital - and Marissa stayed with me until one of my friends could get there. I cannot express to you how much this meant to me. While in the hospital, the doctors and nurses were focused on delivering my son safely. Marissa advocated for me and made sure I was also well taken care of. After I returned home, Marissa visited us to offer support, guidance, tea and whatever else we needed. Months later, she regularly checks in, offers her support, and coordinates meet-ups with other moms, doula clients or not, in the area. I am so thankful for Marissa.

I found Marissa when I was about 5 months pregnant and in the heart of the first COVID lockdown. I…read morewas isolated and alone, unsure of how to take care of my breath and my body at such a transformative and sacred time. Marissa quickly became a huge part of my support system - through her prenatal yoga classes, individual sessions, and postnatal circles for moms, I was given the beautiful gift of her presence, grace, and wisdom. I will forever be grateful for all of the ways she showed up for me during an incredibly poignant time. Thank you, Marissa!!!!

I recently took an AIARE level 2 Avalanche course. The instruction was good but about halfway…read morethrough the day I fell early on a ski descent on a moderate slope with variable terrain and fractured/ dislocated my ankle. There was minimal to no assessment of my injury and I wound up sidestepping/ sliding/ skinning back to the car a few miles away with essentially minimal help/support. When I mentioned that I couldn't bear weight on my injured ankle I was instead given advice to "keep your weight forward and lean into the fall line". I was in a mild to moderate degree of shock by the time I reached my car. No one outreached me afterward. When I reached out to Tahoe Mountain School after the event with some constructive feedback the response that I received was " Sorry, we heard that the issue was due to lack of skier ability". I'll be the first to admit that my skiing ability was indeed severely compromised by a fractured ankle that required surgery but somehow they seemed to miss the point about doing a basic assessment. As a physician and SAR volunteer (unknown to those in the class) I'd grade the response to real life backcountry injury an "F" and the company's response to feedback as tone deaf.

Took the intro to Backcountry skiing class. Instructor was very knowledgeable and a good teacher…read more He took us to a location down the road to get to the backcountry, helped us learn how to use our gear, we hiked in with our backcountry skis, he taught us how to ascend, do switchback turns, and again, set our gear for downhill. Also taught us how to use our beacons, and the procedure for skiing with a buddy. Excellent course far exceeding my expectations, and I am excited to have this new wonderful hobby.

I certified for my Wilderness First Responder in 2023 and just completed my recert in March. Both…read moreinstructors were fabulous! There's a bizarre amount of emotions that come with doing these courses, mostly thanks to the instructors who keep the scenarios very realistic, and I absolutely felt safe and heard the entire time. Brad, whom I did my first course with, was wonderful. I hadn't planned on having such a difficult time with the stress of these scenarios- he was receptive and supportive and offered a lot of different options to help me be successful. I wound up surprising myself! Tim, whom I recerted with, started the course intros asking each of us what we wanted to get out of the 3 days. He managed to include everyone's suggestions and mad eth experience very meaningful. Would very much recommend Sierra Rescue!

Just took the Swiftwater Rescue Training for the first time on the Smith River in California…read more Instructor Tim was fantastic! Our class was made up of paid and volunteer firefighters so he tailored the class to our needs. The course layout was a step by step progression of learned skills, each building on the previous. Tim had a great attitude, very knowledgeable, understanding, and patient. Our safety was of the utmost importance. I believe that everyone in the class enjoyed the experience!

You know how you can just tell when someone is doing what they are called to do on this earth? You…read moreknow how when someone you just met can also feel like you've known them your entire life? This is Andrea all the way. My husband and I were blessed to be guided by her on our pregnancy journey, and it was completely life-changing for the both of us. A doula is not just for the pregnant mama...she is also there to support the husband or birth partner and show them how to best support the mama during birth. Our sessions with Andrea leading up to the birth were transformational for us as a couple as we also learned more about ourselves and each other. This paved an essential foundation for our birth story to unfold upon. Andrea has walked the walk herself, and has done it so gracefully, in a way that I really respect and admire. Beyond the childbirth education courses that she offers, she has a wealth of knowledge and so many amazing tools in her toolbox to help guide you on your sacred journey. She's also very spiritually connected with a worldly and wise perspective, which really helped ground me when I was in my head, being fearful, and needed it the most. For me, as the mama, being pregnant was a very emotional journey where I worked through a lot of fear. I couldn't have done this work without Andrea's support and loving guidance. She really has an amazing way of redirecting fear into excitement which made me feel so much more confident and trusting towards my body and this process. If you are searching for a doula or even considering one, look no further. Andrea is THE Tahoe Doula. Thank you Andrea for supporting us and making our journey so memorable and so beautiful. Because of you, we were able to take on the birth more confidently, educated, prepared, and be legitimately excited about it. Now we have such an amazing beautiful baby girl and we couldn't be happier! We love you like family and appreciate you and all you did for us!

Words could never express the extent of my gratitude for Andrea. As a first time mom wanting a…read morehome birth, I knew that having a doula would be essential. I can honestly say that I could not have achieved that goal without Andrea by my side. Her depth of knowledge, humor, compassion, and presence was priceless. Not to mention the fact she provided counter pressure to my back ALL NIGHT LONG during contractions, as I experienced intense back labor. I will never forget how helpful she was in the days that followed birth as well. She made sure our family had everything we needed, including getting me lactation support and finding donor breastmilk. If you are in need of a doula or birth education, it doesn't get any better than Andrea!

We had a fantastic time gliding with the team TTSA. Everyone was incredibly passionate and eager to…read moreeducate. Highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience gliding over Lake Tahoe!

For flying enthusiasts, this location is gorgeous! Mountains, the Truckee river and Lake Tahoe!…read more We got our son a GC for an introductory flight lesson and he loved it- wanted to return asap. Our advice is to get their advice on best time of day to schedule an appointment for best thermals..

Hiring Marlene and Kaleem was the best decision I could have made when I found out I was pregnant…read more They gave us the most incredible and loving care before, during and after our homebirth. They are insanely knowledgeable, calm, reassuring, experienced, loving....I could go on and on! I had an amazing and uncomplicated pregnancy, a powerful birth experience and a happy healthy baby girl and I know I have them to thank for that! Even my husband was thoroughly impressed with their care and he is very hard to impress!! These two wonderful midwives truly offer the best care a woman (and the whole family) could receive and they are worth so much more than what they charge. I could have had my entire birth paid for if I had seen a Dr and delivered at the hospital, but these two are worth every penny. We always felt special and never rushed at our appointments. They always made sure to tell us about all the options and helped us weigh the pros and cons of all the testing and procedures that come along with pregnancy. They always had perfect answers to my questions and their suggestions were always spot on. Everything they ever suggested that I do worked like a charm and you can really see how much they love what they do and how much they love each and every new baby! Please consider these one of a kind ladies to help you along your pregnancy journey!! You will not be disappointed

Marlene and Kaleem are amazing! They make pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum such a great…read moreexperience. They don't make you feel like you have to do certain procedures, let you make the best decision for your family and are not judgmental about it what so ever. I feel beyond blessed to have had them be my midwives.

If you have ever considered taking a glider ride, I could go on and on about what a fantastic…read moreexperience I had today. Just contact Soaring Nevada and ask for Ruth Ann. She is a great pilot and an interesting person to talk with. I will be reliving this wonderful adventure for a long time.

Dana my pilot was Awesome! Breathtaking view of Lake Tahoe as well as Heavenly Valley ski resort…read moreand the whole Carson valley with surrounding mountain ranges. She even let me fly the glider for a while. So very worth it!

Our daughter has been in the Teva outdoor class room for 2.5 years and I can't rave enough about…read morethis concept. Our daughter has learned so much more than we could ever imagine. We are more than confident that she's beyond ready for kindergarten in the fall. She's learned all letter recognition, numbers, how to garden and many other unique life skills. The outdoor( Teva ) teacher is a true gem. You can feel her positive energy in the way the children and our child speak of her. She goes beyond and above for the kids! She gives you her cell number and allows you to call or text her if you ever have any questions. Honestly, I can't say enough about this school and the teachers. We never wanted our daughter to leave but are happy that she's more than prepared for grade school because of Alpeh and Ms. Emily!

Aleph academy is a hidden gem and the best school for children in northern Nevada . The whole staff…read moreis hands on and very accommodating to each child and there individual differences . They have a great program and really care about the kids . We love Aleph Academy and so happy to be a part of the school , we especially love there Shabbat program like making challah and kiddish with the kids on Friday's. Ok