Very grateful to have them with me. First time doing this and also first one in my family. My…read morepregnancy was very emotional, a lot of tears and I always felt in a safe environment when I was with them. Alix was my main midwife, so cheerful, supportive and looking for the best answer, with best answer no only to my questions but to my health, soul and mind. Can sound very promising and in reality the flow/pregnancy feels simple having their help. I guess is the very experience support that they have. I wish I could express more because words are short for my feeling of gratitude. Much love and best wishes for you. If you are already here...this is your way.

A million times over, I would choose Tema and her student midwife team to guide me on my pregnancy…read moreand birth journey. As a second time mom and healthcare practioner, i thought I had pretty good education on natural birth. Tema not only furthered my knowledge, but also made me and my husband feel beyond supported every step on the way. My whole body wellness was cared for, and having my emotional and spiritual health nourished along with my physical health during pregnancy was beyond what I expected. Tema takes the time to get to know you, your baby, and your partner, so by the time It is birth day, she feels like family. I completely trusted her at a moment that was so vulnerable to me. We hit a snag during labor, but Tema handled it so professionally and confidently and we were able to safely deliver my healthy baby boy at home. It was a beautiful experience. I am convinced that Tema's knowledge of spinning babies facilitated my labor to progress and if I had been in a traditional birth setting, it would have went differently. If you are looking for a caring and trustworthy midwife for your home birth, please choose Tema. Her passion for her calling is evident in every interaction and she is a blessing to the home birth community.

Paulina was in many of my prenatal visits, she was always sweet and warm and very kind, she has a…read morelot of warmth and dedication in her gaze. You will never feel that you are alone or not taken into consideration. She was also in my postpartum visits, I highly recommend her! Much love Paulina!

From the owner: Summer 2020: Prenatal Body Balancing Massage sessions will be offered at Tourmaline Birth &…read moreWellness Collective by Paulina Briceño, Midwife Apprentice, Postpartum Doula and Yoga Instructor.

I feel compelled to share my deeply troubling experience with Tourmaline Birthing Center to warn…read moreothers about the potential risks of trusting this facility with your care. It has taken me a while to process the trauma of what this center put me and my husband through and honestly I am still dealing with it 9 months later. At just 9 weeks pregnant, I went in for my first ultrasound and was informed by the sonogram technician that I was having a miscarriage. She diagnosed me with a "missed miscarriage," to which the midwife agreed and explained that I wasn't showing any symptoms which is why I had no idea. Her suggestion was to either wait until my body stayed to recognize the miscarriage (which could come with risk of infection) or that I drink one of their tinctures to "help expel the baby." This was not only devastating, but also completely unsettling. During the sonogram, when I questioned the miscarriage multiple times, I was met with no suggestions for a second opinion, just a "so sorry but unfortunately this happens" which only added to my growing concern. During the sono technician (which they outsource) even made odd comments about how her equipment was new and not working as well as her old machine, which only further fueled my doubts. Despite this, they moved forward with such a definitive and harsh diagnosis, giving me no room for questioning or proper reassurance. To add insult to injury, they suggested I take the blurry sonogram image to the beach and perform a "ceremony to help heal." This was a bizarre and completely unprofessional recommendation. Devastated and confused, I followed their advice and tried the tincture. But my body immediately rejected it, causing me to vomit repeatedly. I called the birth center for guidance, and they simply told me there was nothing else they could do and advised me to go to the ER. Thank God I did, because it was at the ER where I found out that I was *not* miscarrying--my baby was alive and growing. The emotional toll this experience took on me and my husband is beyond words. We had gone through the trauma of grieving a miscarriage, informed our family and friends, and even told my employer. It took away any joy we could have had in sharing our pregnancy news, and we were left with nothing but regret and disbelief. What really disturbs me, though, is how the birth center handled this situation. Not only were they dismissive and unhelpful, but their failure to provide proper care could have caused serious harm if I had continued to follow their advice. After the fact, one of the midwives called to offer an apology, but Josie (the midwife) also promised free services to make up for the trauma--and never followed through. This lack of follow-up speaks volumes about their lack of empathy, care, and responsibility. I want to make it clear that this review isn't just about one mistake; it's about the negligent, irresponsible way this birth center operates. I experienced multiple complications during my pregnancy including issues with my placenta. I can't help but wonder if it had anything to do with the tincture. What makes me think this is because when I did call the midwife she made a troubling statement telling me not to worry, that it wouldn't affect my baby or my placenta. Looking back, this is insanely troubling. My baby ended up being born premature due to a failing placenta and suffered from IUGR. I hope my story serves as a cautionary tale to anyone considering birthing here. Please, for the safety of your baby and your own peace of mind, I strongly urge you to reconsider.

Tourmaline exceeded my hopes & expectations by miles!!! I cant imagine having gone through my…read morepregnancy, labor, & postpartum journey anywhere else. From the moment you walk into their space you can tell its special. Everyone, from the midwives, the office staff, the other practitioners there, & all the couples you cross paths with feel so welcoming & connected...it is such a unique community. The care itself was outstanding. My husband & I were pregnant with our first and were absolutely clueless. The midwives never made us feel like we should know more or like we were asking silly questions but instead spent all the time in the world to make sure we felt educated & confident enough to make the best informed decisions for US. They never pushed anything on us & left us feeling empowered in all our choices. My labor was truly amazing. I want every woman considering doing a natural birth to know you are SO capable. The Tourmaline family helped me trust & appreciate my body & its design more than ever before, I am so grateful. The comfortable, "homey" environment is what initially drew us to the birth center & it was just perfect when the day finally came. I birthed in the bathtub, the team there was so peaceful & encouraging, & the care afterwards topnotch. These midwives are seriously geniuses. They make you feel like family & you can trust their knowledge & experience. Our postpartum checkups were at our home for the first bit and often which we wanted because we felt so unsure of everything & since our girl came at 37 weeks we just wanted the extra support & the midwives were so kind to show up for us in every way. They all get to know you so personally it is bittersweet to be finished with my appointments now! Though I know we will stay connected forever! I obviously could go on for days & couldn't recommend this place more for birthing but also all the other services they offer! Just love this place!

By far the most relaxing and healing massage that I received during my pregnancy. All of the…read moremassage therapists here are so good at what they do. I love the location and the attention to detail of the entire staff. The space is peaceful and it really feels like an escape coming here. Now I've returned for a postnatal massage because my prenatal experiences have been so amazing.

Had an incredible experience at Rebirth Massage! My husband booked me for the "Blissful" Package…read more It was about 80 minutes. Full body massage + extras (aromatherapy, hot stones, etc). I had such a wonderful experience that honestly halfway through I felt like I could cry because it was so beautiful with being pregnant. I was having back issues before (7 months pregnant) so this helped significantly as well. The space is so comfortable and serene from the moment you walked in. Very calming and really celebrated pregnancy in such a deep way. You could just feel the love during the entire experience! No pressure at all with the staff, just a serene moment. Desiree was my therapist. She was honestly one of the best massage therapists that I've ever had. She was firm but also relaxing and really listened to my needs. For someone like me who's been struggling with my back pain this was the perfect pressure to relieve that pain. Just like a really great balance of comfortable just also fixing my back. Def not the cheapest but 100% worth it. I'm planning to go once a month until our baby is here to alleviate that pain. I can't explain how special it was to have that time dedicated to me and baby. The ambiance was so relaxing with the beautiful music and comfortable amenities. I was really able to get into a deep meditation. To the mamas out there, you deserve every moment of this massage and to be celebrated!!

I loved my experience at best start and am heart broken that it is no longer open for clients…read more I had wonderful interactions with the staff from the beginning. They accepted me midway through my pregnancy which was amazing because I moved to SD at 30 weeks pregnant. At my prenatal appointments the midwives were thorough, respectful, friendly, and never seemed rushed. The building itself was cozy and I never had issues parking. I ended up barely making it to the birth center before my baby was born (my fault for waiting too long), but Erina, my midwife, was so calm, direct, and encouraging. They were so respectful of my wishes and gave us space and time as a family of three after my baby was born. I would hands down birth here again if it opens!

I am a military veteran, and at the time I was a single mother back in 2012 I was recommended this…read moreplace by a friend of mine who gave birth there . She told me about the wonderful experience that she had and how the owner was so welcoming I got my consultation signed up for all the classes took all the classes initially it was a really good experience I had my sisters come in and help through the classes we had a really good experience however I got changed over to a different nurse. Her name was Sharon Wilson. She looked at my profile and instantly start questioning me about who was unborn childs father, who was gonna take care of my kid how I was gonna take care of my kid if the father was gonna be involved all of these questions. She was supposed to only be offering me healthcare. I didn't argue. I was a bit upset that she was questioning me like I was in an interrogation room. Shortly after she starts writing in my file I'm not sure what she wrote then the owner comes in and tells me her facility cannot accommodate me. They did recommend a great doctor, Dr. Wong, who ultimately delivered My Baby. However, the bias and treatment that I got from Sharon Wilson was not great. I felt like she was trying to intimidate me to get me angry so that she can write me off not giving me a chance to have the same experience as my friend. Now I know that it's their choice based upon certain medical issues . However.I felt like Sharon was against me and whatever she wrote in those files was not the truth. Looking back almost 13 years later I realize that going to Dr. Wong was the best choice for me hewas patient. He was kind understanding and he was nonjudgmental. everything you would have thought a nurse would be,Not sure if best start is still open however, if you are, please hire people who are willing to ensure that the patients are not prejudged and they don't have a bias against other others.

Dr. Goff was on-call the night I delivered our third (and last) kid. My regular doctor was supposed…read moreto come in but conveniently hadn't filed instructions (though we discussed it every month). She did a stellar job and i liked her more than my regular doc. My baby came really fast (from no dilation to pushing within like 45 minutes) and Dr. Goff booked over from wherever she was. I told her my concerns and she did her best to accommodate my requests. Now I go see Kristin for my annual visits. She's wonderful. She explains all your options for everything, drawbacks and pluses, and never seems like she's in a hurry to get you out the door. Last year I found a lump in my breast and while it was cleared, she made sure to check it again this year and talk to me about it.

Dr. Goff has been my ob provider for over 13 years now and delivered 2 of my babies. She is kind,…read moreknowledgeable and takes the time to talk to you. Kristin is just as wonderful. Kind and never makes you feel rushed. In the past I too have agreed the reception was a little less than desirable but that issue has seemed to have been resolved. Read reviews carefully. She is great and in high demand. I personally wouldn't give any regard to reviewers who haven't met her or her amazing staff personally. There's a reason why she's so highly sought after. She's the best!

had a wonderful experience with Reshmi Basu during my ultrasound at UCSD. She was incredibly kind,…read moreprofessional, and took the time to explain everything to me in a clear and thoughtful way. Her warm attitude made me feel very comfortable and at ease throughout the entire appointment. I truly appreciated her care and attention. Thank you, Reshmi!

My first experience here was wonderful for my 14 week scan. However for my anatomy scan at 20 weeks…read more- the ultrasound technician (Kaylee Doig) appeared frustrated that my baby was moving so much. She kept sighing and applying a lot of pressure to my abdomen although I let her know that it was uncomfortable. My back was in a lot of pain as well. I'm not sure if she was brand new but she also had to come back multiple times to take more pictures and appeared nervous. It made us anxious that something was wrong, everything was okay at the end but the experience was horrible. I hope to have a better experience next time I go in. I should add they are always on time for appointments and the front desk is friendly.

I'm a first-time mom and came to this office for every appointment throughout my pregnancy. I had…read morean amazing experience. The staff is wonderful, and I genuinely loved every doctor in this group practice. They all had great bedside manner, answered my questions, and took excellent care of me and my baby. I delivered at Sharp Grossmont with Dr. Odisho, and despite it being my first time, everything went smoothly. During my hospital stay, the other physicians also stopped by to check on me and congratulate me, which meant so much. I'm forever grateful to this incredible group of women for making me feel so supported throughout my pregnancy and delivery!

My wife has been in pain for 3+ weeks. We drove all the way from Menifee, CA for her appt. Appt was…read moreset for 8 am. We left Menifee around 5:45 am,but due to traffic, we ended up arriving at 8:22am. We proceeding into the lobby to check in, but receptionist said "you are 22 mins and you missed your 10 min grace period, so we marked you as no show. Best we can do is reschedule you for April 8 at 9 am". Wife respectfully pleaded. No compassion, no effort to try and make something work. FUCCK THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! Either fire that the receptionist. Better yet, I hope this POS of a business shuts down... or burns down. Anyone remotely thinking of going here... YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! STRAIGHT PILE OF BURNING SHIIIT. OF COURSE their profile will remain "Unclaimed" due to the truthful reviews. RECEPTIONIST WORKING TODAY MARCH 3, 2026. I PRAY YOU ARE FIRED! And when that happens, and you're denied Unemployment... then you can have a great day!

I had a wonderful prenatal massage with Jamie. Her touch and attention to detail made me feel safe…read moreand relaxed. Her energy and communication was very soothing. I highly recommend going to see her!

growing a human being is hard work. jamie has created a space where you can rest your body and…read morerelax. she has magic hands that can sense exactly what your body needs. i'll be back even after my pregnancy.

We loved having Emily with us for our daughter's first 6 weeks…read more She came in and took over when i most needed help. From reorganizing to helping prepare for the next steps and some light cleaning, she was everything any new parent would ask for when coming home with a newborn. We recommend babies by the beach 100%!

Emily is an amazing doula and I recommend her highly. She is extremely knowledgable -- I learned…read moreso much from her. She taught me how to bathe my baby, wear my baby in a wrap, soothe my baby and several other "tricks." And, I was totally blown away by her breastfeeding knowledge. She helped me decipher my baby's behavior and figure out what I needed to do to soothe her. Emily would respond to my texts with invaluable advice in the moment when I was struggling with milk supply. I honestly can't say enough about how helpful she was. In addition, she's extremely efficient and helps around the house too. Oh, and she provides incredible printed resources for new moms as well. I am very grateful I found her.