Silke, Kim (my birth was the last of hers with Two Rivers, sadly) and Caley are ultimately the most…read moreincredible midwives and amazing human beings around. Selecting a team of midwives in Portland is a real joy, as there are so many highly qualified, empathetic practitioners in this town, but my partner and I ultimately chose to have our pregnancy and birth care with Two Rivers because of Silke, Kim and Caley's beautiful presence, depth of knowledge and full trust in my body as the pregnant and birthing body to know what was needed to bring our child into the world. Prenatal care with these three was wonderful - each of them offered an incredible depth of knowledge to any and all of our questions without pushing us in any decisional direction, and when asked for more information (or even their personal opinions!) they were always straightforward, honest, and non judgmental. I was quite afraid of having to transfer to hospital and that I would not have the home birth I envisioned, and they helped me work through this fear and to realize that they would only transfer if there were tools we absolutely needed to make use of at the hospital that we did not have at home, and that they would do that transfer not upon emerging crisis but when things were looking necessary - to minimize the interventions that could be prescribed. My partner and I trusted them fully to know where that line was and we do not regret our decision at all. We also just loved hanging out with them during our sessions, a good sign if there ever was one. Their care throughout my pregnancy was absolutely the best possible. My birth itself was long (about 30 hours), slow and grueling, but also the most beautiful and magical experience I could have had. Silke, Kim and Caley held the space for me to labor in with such patience, trust and grace, even through their own exhaustion. My partner and my mom were my main birthing partners, but the midwives were there throughout encouraging me when I needed it, intervening when it was appropriate, gently guiding me through the absolute hardest thing I've ever done with a presence and availability of emotion that I cannot have imagined. At hour 27 of labor and hour 3 of pushing there was talk of a hospital transfer, but instead of pushing one way or another they gave me the chance to fully focus, put all my might behind birthing our babe, and successfully give birth vaginally at home without any medication within the next few hours. I value their care and involvement in this birth more than I can possibly express. We are now in the postnatal care phase of working with Two Rivers, and the experience continues to be so sweet, nourishing, and deep. I truly love all three of these midwives and if I ever decide to go for pregnancy number two we will certainly choose Two Rivers again!

Giving birth with Silke Akerson was hands-down one of the best experiences I have ever had. I have…read moreno idea what I would have done without her professionalism, kindness and depth of knowledge to guide my husband and I through the process. We met with Silke for our free consultation when we found out we were pregnant, and were immediately happy with her bedside manner and approach to prenatal care and birth. As the months went by our confidence in her only solidified. During my long and somewhat difficult labor she showed nothing but compassion and patience, and never once hinted there was anywhere she'd rather be. Almost a year after meeting Silke, I am happier than ever that I did. She is experienced, deeply knowledgeable and always impartial when it comes to the decisions my husband and I make. I've never been in better hands, and can't wait till my next pregnancy to spend more time with her.

I had the opportunity to work with the lovely Amy in San Diego actually! She offered traveling…read moreprenatal care along with my belly binding. Her and I supported a lovely sweet momma after birth. I loved the feeling of Amy's energy - that warm kind best friend always there to support you! Also how professional she is with her email and text replies has been really a joy! I would definitely want her as my doula in the future...if only I was on Portland :) Your amazing Amy!

Amy proved an invaluable doula during my son's first six weeks of life. Her joy and excitement to…read moresupport me and my newborn brought a comforting and empowering energy to our lives. In our first session, Amy helped me organize my thoughts and priorities around what I wanted to achieve during this sacred postpartum phase. Throughout our sessions together, she gently reminded me of my priorities and helped me remove obstacles and create the space I needed to realize them.  During moments of stress and uncertainty with our infant, Amy gently helped me tune into my instincts and affirmed my intuitions as a new mom. She also coached my husband and I on soothing our infant and helped him see how he could better support me as I navigated this new territory.   I would recommend Amy to any mother looking to be nurtured, supported, and encouraged during this sacred journey as a new mom.

I sent an inquiry to Alavita in January 2019. I was about a year postpartum after my fourth…read morepregnancy and I was depleted, carrying stubborn baby weight, and just really unhappy overall with my energy. Anna responded, gave me some great options in terms of support, and based on our conversation went with their 1:1 nutrition coaching over about four months. I had lofty goals: extended breastfeeding support, half marathon training, and just trying to fuel myself through the day as a stay at home mom to four kids 7 and under. Anna hand held me through the first few weeks of my nutrition plan, which was truly radical for me - eating more calories, no restriction, eating for nourishment and fuel as well as for pleasure. As a heavy dieter over the last decade, I truly couldn't wrap my head around this. But I put all my trust in Anna and I truly started to feel better. I saw improvement in my energy, started running more efficiently, and met my breastfeeding goals. My perspective shifted away from weight loss as I started feeling better - Anna is wonderful at meeting you where you are at and supporting you through the unique changes that a woman's body goes through postpartum. And she does it all in a way that encourages self love (she's often call me a rock star, which made my day) and helped me be kinder to myself. I'm into data and evidence based research though, so despite feeling good I wanted to see what my bloodwork looked like three months into working with Alavita. In January when I first engaged her, you could see the depletion all over my labs. Come March my iron levels were high for the first time in years (if they ever have been?) and much of my micronutrient deficiencies had resolved. I've also slowly chipped away at seven pounds of baby weight without the restriction I'd encountered with diets before. I've run two half marathons in the last three months that were great, along with several races. With Anna's help, I addressed everything I had been worried about. Alavita stands for nourishing mothers, where ever they are in their journey. You'd think my fourth time being postpartum I would have it together, but nope! I think often how better off I'd be had I gotten the benefit of their services earlier on. I'm so thankful for Alavita, and as you can would highly recommend them. They are the absolute best.

I am a new Mom and am so fortunate to have found Alavita! I first met with Anna when my daughter…read morewas about 2 months old. I was really struggling to keep up the pace and heal from my c-section. Anna helped to provide me with a nutrition plan personalized to me and all the additional info I needed to have some energy again! She also helped guide me into the right supplements for my specific situation and give me some facts to hang on to while navigating all the competing info that is out there for new Mom's. I feel like both my daughter and myself are so much healthier from working with Alavita.

We have been beyond blessed to have Natalie as our doula, filmmaker and photographer at the birth…read moreof both of our babies. As your doula, Natalie does things for you that you don't even know you needed. Her presence is whatever you want it or need it to be. She can be practically invisible or the biggest leader and cheerleader for you. Her humility is breathtaking as she needs no affirmation and yet ends up being one of the most important player that attributes the longest lasting gift (pictures and film) to capture the blur of birth. She is a treasure. And what she creates are treasures. Natalie will forever hold a special place in our life's story as she brought something to our family I don't think anyone else could have. She's truly found her gift and her specialty.

We feel very fortunate that we chose Olivia as our doula when expecting our first child. (Side…read morenote, if you're on the fence about getting a doula, do it! How anyone goes through this process without a doula, I have no idea). Upon our first meeting, her enthusiasm, passion and knowledge was evident and we appreciated her confident, straightforward manner. She was proactive about reaching out to check in with us throughout pregnancy and we happily took advantage by asking many questions along the way. When it came to the birth experience, things could not have gone any different than we expected so again we were grateful to have Olivia by our side to thoughtfully explain and compare various options. We ended up needing her earlier than we anticipated and she arrived quickly and immediately went into action. She ensured both myself and my husband felt cared for throughout the entire experience and her kind gestures (taking photos, giving my husband breaks, bringing us food from the cafeteria afterward) were greatly valued. Lastly I found her postpartum visits, which are highly individualized, quite useful in helping me process my birthing experience and simply get an extra nap knowing my son was being well looked after. We can't recommend Olivia highly enough!

Olivia was amazing!! She made herself available to us at any time of day and was always updating us…read morewith research that she had done based on previous discussions. My wife is the kind of person to ask a million questions and, as first time parents, we so appreciate Olivia's patience, kindness, presence, and unwavering positive energy. We highly recommend reaching out to Olivia to see if she is available to help guide you towards a happy and healthy pregnancy.

I have known Jenny Keppler since 2008. In this time I have been consistently impressed by her…read moreability to understand the minds of children and to fluidly and compassionately support parents. If you are confused about your role as a parent or if you simply need support in a specific area of parenting Jenny is the person to call.

Jenny Kepler worked as a doula at the birth of both my children. Her counseling skills and ability…read moreto focus on my husband and I as a couple, in addition to me as a mom, greatly exceeded her role. I am so grateful to have two wonderful birth experiences to reflect on, largely due to our conversations and her insight into the dynamics of our marriage and family. I've never met someone who was more present and at ease with the intense feelings that come along with pregnancy, birth, and family life. She brings love and understanding, along with her professional training. I give her my top recommendation!

Joanna was recommended by a close friend who had been going there for over a year. I have been…read moretwice now and am very impressed by her level of care and intuitive healing.

My very first appointment with Joanna a few years ago brought about an extraordinary change in my…read morelife - I was suffering from both physical and mental illness at the time and could barely function. I was able to get in to see her on a recommendation from my PCP and even during that initial appointment I experienced some profound healing. Upon first meeting Joanna, her bright and calming spirit was what initially brought me comfort. Over the course of the last two years she has provided support through her acupuncture, as well as her wisdom. I've never met a person quite like Joanna - there really is something special about her. It's certainly reflected in the other reviews posted here that she brings about change in one's life. She is trustworthy, compassionate, intuitive, and really listens. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking to heal their body of pain and/or trauma (both emotional and physical), and/or looking to deepen their connection to themselves and the world around them. I am so grateful to have found Joanna and that she is one of my care providers.

I was a digital nomad in Portland and dealing with the ups and downs of hormones that happen in…read morethis time of life. It was so reassuring to have found Rena. She is so knowledgeable and thorough and has provided me with so much knowledge and support. I feel blessed that I went on this journey to find a functional medicine concierge practitioner and came upon her business! I would highly recommend her services!