Taking Hypnobirthing with Alisha Tamburri in March 2020 was one of the best decisions I made while preparing for the birth of my first child that July. The tools and techniques I learned in her class gave me the confidence and calm I needed--and I used them again when I gave birth to my second child in June 2023. Both births were completely unmedicated, peaceful, and empowering. I wasn't afraid--I actually enjoyed the experience. Alisha is incredibly warm, kind, and grounded. Her presence alone is calming, and she was always able to soothe any fears or anxieties I had. I even called her while in labor, and she guided me through breathing techniques that helped me stay centered. With my first, I arrived at the hospital already 9 centimeters dilated after laboring at home most of the day. It was a beautiful experience. My husband took the class with me, which was so helpful. He knew exactly how to support me and understood the birth experience I envisioned. Because I had such a positive experience, I even reached out to Alisha while my sister was in labor. Although my sister hadn't taken the course, Alisha generously offered to speak with her and provided much-needed reassurance during a stressful time. To this day, I still use the calming techniques I learned, and I'm teaching my children the importance of mindfulness and meditation. Alisha's guidance has truly had a lasting impact on me and my family. read more

Alisha's Hypnobirthing course took all the fear and nervousness out of the picture and changed my whole mindset going into labor. I had an extremely long labor and my husband and I were so lucky to have Alisha in the room with us for the entire thing. She was such a calming presence throughout. In the end I needed to get an episiotomy and Alisha put me into hypnosis during the proceedure and I barely even felt it. I couldn't believe it. After it was over, the Dr. who was a neo-natal surgeon (and wasn't too sure about hypnobirthing) was so impressed, he took Alisha aside in the room and said he'd never had a patient so calm while he was suturing them. I will always be grateful she was there with us and all the training she gave us ahead of time made an incredible difference. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

When I told my doctor that my goal was to have an unmedicated birth he said to me, "The difference I notice between the women who actually accomplish this goal is hypnobirthing and even moreso those who work with Alisha." From the first hypnobirthing class with her I knew he was on to something. Alisha is a very special human being in this world. She cares so much about helping women and their partners have a beautiful birth. Not only did we learn so much about creating a peaceful environment during pregnancy and birth, but we continuously come back to these hypnobirthing tools to help regulate our entire family during postpartum and the newborn stage. Alisha became our doula for the birth of my son, and I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect birth. She's the reason I was able to get through 36 hours of natural labor with an almost 9lb baby (and even do yoga at 7cm!!) She's the reason my son is extremely healthy and happy and that I can look back on my birth and say it was one of the most beautiful days of my life. read more

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Working with Alisha was one of the most important decisions in our birth plan! Her classes were informative, assuring and even relaxing for such a personal and intimidating experience. She also generously gave her time and care checking on us throughout our pregnancy and gave very helpful feed back on questions we had every step of the way. The classes also connected us with a community of new parents which helped in the final class preparing for what to expect at the hospital and how and what to advocate. Taking this class and having Alisha's support was the main factor that led to us having the birth we dreamed of which otherwise seemed like all was against us going through the hospital system. read more

Alisha made all the difference in the world in my birth. We were connected by happenstance somewhat late in my pregnancy and she totally changed the trajectory of my labor and birth. This was my 2nd pregnancy and I had a tough first labor ending in a c-section. When I met Alisha, I knew I wanted a vaginal birth for my second child, but I hadn't surrounded myself with the right people to make it happen. Alisha not only taught me the hypnobirthing material - which was immensely helpful during labor - but also recorded an individualized hypnosis track which I listened to on repeat during labor. She also went above and beyond by connecting to many important professionals (doula, chiropractor, accupuncturist) and helping me make some tough decisions about my birth. She is kind, warm, generous and truly a special person to have as part of your pregnancy and birth journey. I could not recommend her enough. read more

7 years ago I accompanied my best friend as her partner for Alisha's in person Hypnobirth class. The class was amazing and life changing for me. There was a birthing doula in class and I knew this was something that I needed to get certified in. I became a certified birthing doula in 2020. I reached out to Alisha again in 2022 inquiring if she still had doulas in class, but during that time she was doing virtual classes. December of 2023 I got a call from Alisha asking me to co-host a Hypnobirth class with her. I jumped at the opportunity to work with Alisha and take this class again. As a birthing doula, Hypnobirth speaks to me and the type of birth that I know so many parents dream about having. Alisha and I just finished her 5 week course and after taking it for the second time...I fell in love with the class as I did the first time. It is so informative for any parents who want to have a calm, peaceful, natural childbirth. Alisha's class will prepare you and your partner for a truly unique birthing experience that will teach you hypnosis for birthing (as well as other times in your life), calm your fears and anxieties, sleep techniques for parents who are already struggling with sleep all while bringing partners closer together for this amazing new chapter in their lives with their new one. Taking this class the first time changed my life and I was honored to have been able to have worked with Alisha for the second time. She truly is amazing and knowledgeable in her field and expertise. Thank you Alisha! read more

I reached out to Alisha in an anxious panic about the upcoming birth of our first baby and she responded immediately and was so helpful! She recommended a handful of incredible doulas, and my husband and I worked with her in private hypnobirthing workshops. I feel so much more at ease and feel like I have the tools to have a positive birth experience. Alisha has such a calming and positive attitude and voice, talking to her immediately put my husband and I both at ease. I highly recommend working with her if you have any anxiety about birth! read more

It is rare you will meet someone with such generosity of spirit. Alisha is absolutely wonderful, respectful, kind, patient and is so excited for every birthing person she works with. I owe so much of the success of my son's birth to the time my husband and I spent working with Alisha. She expertise is unmatched. She also helped us find our doula and was well connected in her community. She could not have made me feel more supported or comfortable going into my first birth. read more

Alisha is absolutely amazing! She is so loving, knowledgeable, and an expert at her craft. Her Hypnobirthing course provided me with the tools, confidence, and mindset to approach birth with trust and ease. She creates such a supportive space, making everything feel simple and intuitive. I left each session feeling more connected to my body, my baby, and my inner wisdom. If you're considering Hypnobirthing, I cannot recommend Alisha enough--she is a gift to anyone on this journey! read more

I appreciated Alicia's birth class and my individual work with her so much. She gave us practical tools to help not just with birth but with stress and negative emotions. I love that these practices don't require a lot of rational thought--you just DO! I was amazed by her support and encouragement. She is one of the most affirming, positive people I have ever met and has been such a blessing to me and my family! read more

As a second time mom, I know I want my labor and delivery process to be more peaceful and and gentle- for my baby and myself. Alisha was recommended to me by our pediatrician, and she was everything I expected and more. First, she was a true expert in this field. The hypnobirthing approach she taught can be applied immediately during pregnancy. I had trouble sleeping through the night since my second trimester, but the first time I practiced her method, I was able to be in a deep relaxation state and had the best sleep in months. She is also well-connected and extremely respected in the industry. From doula to chiropractor, she can help you assemble a dream team and she is always ready to connect you with best person in the field. Lastly and most importantly, she truly cares. I was worry that by joining a virtual class, I won't be able to have much interactions. However, Alisha was able to connect with each one of us on a personal level, and it doesn't just end with the class. She continues to care and connect with us even months after the class, which I'm very grateful for. For anyone looking for natural birthing experience, I highly recommend Alisha! read more

As a doula, I have recommended Alisha for years, and you can read my review from a professional viewpoint on her ClearMindHypnotherapy page. Now I am excited to share, from a personal viewpoint, my experience of Alisha's hypnosis and care. After nearly a decade of "trying to conceive," I am about to give birth to twins, literally any day now, and Alisha has been a HUGE part of our success in getting to this point! Of course, there are so many things that go into the timing of a healthy conception and pregnancy. I did SO much to prepare for when that right timing would open up for me, at the age of 47. Our journey involved heartbreak, but also hope, which Alisha always helped us keep alive by always believing in my husband's and my dream of becoming parents. After years of acupuncture and the most wonderful building of my body through functional medicine (and many many prayers and ceremonies and intention setting and holistic treatments) , we were ready for our first IVF transfer with adopted embryos (as our own attempts of natural conception, IUI, egg retrieval and embryo creation resulted in no pregnancy and no viable embryos). Once we were ready for this next step of adopting embryos and doing an embryo transfer (also after doing a necessary scar tissue removal surgery), I knew I needed to call in Alisha to help prepare me mentally and emotionally to be in the most receptive space possible for this next huge step! As usual, she exceeded my expectations, which were already high! Alisha's hypnosis, preparing me for a successful transfer and helping me sustain a healthy pregnancy, helped me stay calm and in my knowing that all was well... I could have easily spun out of control mentally, but listening and re-listening to the hypnosis recording she tailor-made for me kept me centered and at peace... With mostly peace in my heart, I made it through the most challenging time of waiting to find out if I'd conceived and then through seeing if my pregnacy would "stick" through the first trimester! And indeed it did -- double stick with twins, which is what we were hoping and praying for!!!! Alisha's hypnosis truly kept me centered and calm during one of the most potentially nerve-wracking times of my life. I've heard it often takes an average of 3 tries to have a successful embryo transfer, and we were blessed to be pregnant with TWINS (intentionally) in the first attempt! Of course as we approached the 3rd trimester, we once again wanted Alisha by our side to help guide us in the birthing process. I've taken her class many times as a doula, and it was WONDERFUL to experience it this time as an expecting mama! It has helped my husband and I feel closer and more like a team as the birth draws near. We've also both enjoyed the other couples in the class and even hearing from a few of them who have since shared some amazing gentle birth stories. Thanks to Alisha, we feel prepared from the inside out for birth, together as a couple. I also asked Alisha to do a few private and personalized hypnosis sessions for me, envisioning the birth that I hold in my inner heart. Listening to these recordings has given me so much peace as I'm about to go into birth any day now and I feel more fluid and open and prepared no matter what this mysterious experience of birth may bring.... I would have waited to give this review after the birthing of our babies, but I know I'm going to be crazy busy and focused with TWO little ones, and I just couldn't let another day go by without singing Alisha's praises! My husband and I are both so grateful for her illuminating presence in our lives! read more

HypnoBirthing CA - I'm 39 weeks pregnant with twins at the time of this review and this photo was taken at a little over 36 weeks! - Childbirth Education Near Me

Alisha and I had been in contact for months before I finally was able to be a part of one of her cohorts. As a midwife going through pregnancy for the first time, I was very happy to have another tool in my belt to help me relax through labor prep and visualization! Every class was wonderfully laid out and so relaxing and we really did learn so much. I've always told my clients that you can only expect to receive as much as you are willing to put in when it comes to hypnosis. Before every class we would reconnect with the other couples about our homework and how we were feeling and liking various hypnosis techniques which I loved. It is great hearing others' perspectives and insights! The connection with my husband throughout the course has been one of my biggest blessings. We were able to clear and process fears together, make time to connect with our growing baby, and just genuinely sink into a state of blissful relaxation together with no outside worries. I am due to give birth in less than two weeks, and I cannot wait! This feeling has taken time to arrive to as I have had to clear many births I have attended as sister, midwife, friend, etc., but with the peace I have garnered over our hypnosis class, I have let those things go. Praying and sending peaceful birth blessings to all who are reading and if you are thinking about taking Alisha's class, just do it!!! xx Taylor read more

My partner and I recently took Alisha's HypnoBirthing course and we absolutely loved it. I can't recommend the course enough to anyone who is getting ready to be a parent. I have already been benefiting from the relaxation tools I've learned in the class and know that I will continue to benefit from them during my birth and as a new parent thereafter. It has also been a great bonding experience for me and my partner, and we are going into our birth much more confident and calm than we were before. Alisha is extremely supportive and caring, and we feel like we have a resource we can always look to for advice when we need it. Thank you SO much Alisha for being you! read more

Me and my husband decided to take Alisha's class because my doctor was recommending I get a C-section because they predict I'll have a big baby. After some research we decided we still wanted to try natural. A friend of my husband's had given us a CD of Alisha's course but with no CD play available lol my husband contacted her directly. From the start she was so helpful and informative. We had a discussion on the phone about my situation and she was so supportive and insightful. As are due date was near by and her course just ended, we decided to do a private session crash course with her. We did it in two weekends. I enjoyed the course a lot and learned so much information. Alisha went above and beyond with us by connecting us with other people to make my birthing experience as empowering as possible. I feel prepared for whatever journey my birthing journey decides to be, thanks to Alisha! The day of my birth I went in with the mindset of following my birth plan as much as possible and to make it as natural as possible. All was going well and I did the breathing exercises as well as listen to the affirmations and rainbow relaxation. The staff at the hospital was great and followed my plan as much as possible as well. I was able to open up to 7 cm all on my own in a span of 10 hours. Unfortunately my water didn't fully break so I requested for it to be broken. Once that happened the surges increased but I was still not dilating. As much as I tried to relax my body was tired and requested an epidural, after a couple hours my baby arrived, natural delivery. Baby came in at 8 pounds and 1 oz. What I loved about this course is that as much as the purpose is to go all natural, they take into account medical intervention when needed. Thank you Alisha!! Will forever cherish this experience and will definitely take the full course ahead of time for the next baby. read more

Alisha was recommended to us by our midwife. My husband and I had practiced Hypnobirthing during the birth of our first child. I loved having these breathing exercises and meditations to focus inwards. I found that it helped me have the intuitive birth I had wanted. One thing I remember for sure, I never pushed. Instead, as the surges shifted into the final stage of labor, I could feel my body moving my daughter out as an automatic reflex that I had no control over and needed no control over. In this second pregnancy, the time has moved so much more quickly and I worried I wasn't going to get around to revisiting the methods of Hypnobirthing and certainly not rereading the book before my birth. I have a five-year-old, am working, etc., and so on. But my midwife recommended I take a refresher course with Alisha, and I leaped at the opportunity. I contacted her, and within minutes we had ourselves set up for a refresher course the next day, which at 36 weeks was immensely appreciated. Not only that, but she could accommodate a weekend meet-up, which allowed my husband to join. We've struggled to sync our schedules this pregnancy. As someone who has labored before and remembers that even his pheromones were a comfort in the first birth, I was worried that we hadn't given ourselves sufficient space to connect before the birth of our second child. We came out of the experience feeling much more prepared and, more importantly, more connected to one another. One thing I love about Hypnobirthing is that it gives your partner a clear role and opportunity to be present in your birth experience. My husband is not naturally inclined to work intuitively; in most cases, I categorize him as a pragmatic skeptic. But, these exercises give him something tangible to practice before and during the birth. It gives him a clear purpose in the space and helps provide the confidence I need for him to have as my pillar in this process. It's less time than we had placed in our first birth. Still, Alisha's warm and soothing presence, generous spirit, flexibility, enthusiasm for one of the most critical moments in our lives, and limitless wisdom on birth and labor made it so easy to glide right back into Hypnobirthing. This second pregnancy has been shrouded in cerebral concerns because I'm older, and my body was doing things it didn't the first time. Every pregnancy is different. But at the end of the day, having this opportunity welcomed into the part of our pregnancy we needed to reclaim, which is our love for this baby, each other, our growing family, and faith that everything we need is here with us if we breathe into it. We thank Alisha for everything she shared with us, from documents to tracks, to her boundless wisdom!!! And we encourage anyone with similar concerns, or if you are taking this journey for the first time or second or third, to use her as your guide. She is wonderful!! read more

OMG!!!! Alisha is the best of the best!!! before i took her class i was terrified to give birth because i was scared of everyone telling me what to do or epidurals or having a c sectio! well guess what because of her classes me and my husband both had the most incredable birth expiriance that i would do it a thousand times over! and i learnt whatever you train your mind to do you can do it! dont let ppl convince you otherwise your mind is the most powerful weapon of all! i had my first baby without an epidural and at ceders in la said they have never seen such a thing before, that a women can give birth calmly and naturall! read more

Alisha was monumental in teaching me the hypnobirthing skills that I used not only for my baby girl's labor and delivery but also in life. The skills & techniques you learn in the courses will stay with you for life! I was referred to Alisha by my cousin who is a psychologist and she too had a beautiful natural birthing experience as well. If you are looking for wisdom, experience, professionalism, and a life-long coach, look no further Alisha is your person! I don't think I would have had such a beautiful natural birthing experience without this class. :-) Highly recommend! read more

Alisha is incredible. I am about a month overdue in posting this review but our little one arrived more than 2 weeks early, and we were playing a little catch up. If it were not for Alicia, we would not have had the incredible birthing experience we did. We also heard about hypnobirthing and Alisha's class a bit late. We did not have time to wait until her next group session took place but she welcomed us into a truncated private class in her Zen like home. Alisha empowered us to take control of our birthing process and allowed us to welcome our little girl into the world on our terms. My wife's water broke at 1.30 am. We left for the hospital at 4 am, reached the hospital at 4.30 am, transitioned to our birthing suite at 5.30 am, and our little one arrived at 7.12 am. My wife was able to avoid all drugs and was the first to receive my daughter with her own two hands. The doctors, in a teaching hospital nonetheless, were barely involved in the process and were simply there for emergency situations. The midwives at our hospital were also familiar with hypnobirthing philosophies and allowed my wife to set the tone, mood, and pace for our birthing experience. We simply would not have felt the confidence to do so without Alisha's teachings. Can't recommend her highly enough. Here is a day 1 photo. She has been an absolute joy since she arrived. I believe all the teachings had an impact far beyond just the birthing process. read more

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Where do I start? Well, I guess I can by warning reader, I am going to be blunt. Giving birth was my biggest fear. Being in pain for countess hours, possibly having C-section, the thought of tearing or pooping on myself while pushing...the list goes on. I considered taking NO birthing classes because how is it possible for anyone to prepare a woman for the unknown and maybe the less I knew, the less I would fear. The one thing I knew is that I was NOT going to take Lamaze- seemed like a contradiction...breathe stressfully when your body is already going through a lot??! That seemed awful. I heard a lot about hypo birthing and since I saw Alisha in the past for hypnotherapy, I figure I'd have nothing to lose. The classes were amazing. Empowering. Educational. Full of ammunition for a woman to have the birth she wants and the tools to articulate what is needed in a birth world where women are on the clock of their doctor. Everything is rushed and when your in labor, you can feel at everyone else's mercy and it's easy to give in to what's told is "best" for you and your baby. The educational part of the class teaches YOU what's best for your baby and all of the potential pressures you may encounter while in labor and the class prepares you how to handle the pressures. I had the most amazing birth! I labored at home for 14 hours, in bed, alone because that's what I wanted. My husband was in the room next door and I did not want my doula - I wanted to be alone. Once my contractions (or as you will learn are called "surges" in hypnobirthing) became more frequent, I decided to go to my doctor who checked me and told me I was at 6.5 cm dilated. I chose to go to Cedars an hour later and learned I was at 7cm. My birth plan was extremely flexible. The only thing I planned was to labor as long as possible at home and without meds and that I wanted to "catch" my own baby and have immediate skin to skin contact. Things changed due to a potential meconium scare. I had a team of pediatricians in the room waiting to take my baby who eventually I forgot were there. Initially I wanted to cry but remembered I was in control and some things cannot be controlled and the healthiest way to cope was to "let it go". My doctor assured me not to worry and maybe it wasn't meconium. As planned...lights were dim, everyone maintained soft voices and I had peaceful music playing. I used my breathing tools provided during the classes and only pushed for 7 minutes and my baby was born in the most amazing environment!! No meconium, I got to catch my own baby and have skin to skin. I hired a doula and never needed her. At the last minute I decided to have her video the birth. It took many months before I watched it but I was amazed at what I did on my own with the tools Alisha gave me during her class. I felt so great that my child had the most amazing entry into this world. read more

There are not many businesses that I take the time to review but just had to share my experience with HypnoBirthingCa and the owner, Alisha Tamburri. I have known Alisha for 20+ years and over those years have seen her unstoppable love for making sure all of her clients and students are well informed, listened too and nurtured. She makes herself available 24/7 to ensure the needs of her parents are met. I have come in contact with many parents that have taken classes from Alisha and they just can't stop talking about how wonderful their experience has been. Many return with each pregnancy. As a holistic perticitioner myself I am always excited to have time with Alisha to be able to pick her brain which she offers so freely. I would highly recomend Alisha's services to any parents wanting a calmer more peaceful birth. It is true...Calm birth, happy baby. read more

My husband and I took Alisha's hypnobirthing course and I'm so happy we did! It was so insightful and amazing to learn all about how our bodies naturally know how to give birth and all the relaxation and breathing techniques we are taught!Alisha was always available to answer questions or give guidance in between classes and even months after finishing the course. It is so apparent how much she cares about each and every student of hers having the best birthing experience possible. I highly recommend taking this course with her. Thank you Alisha! read more

Alisha's Hypnobirthing course has been the most helpful & practical course I have ever taken. Alisha went beyond excellence in her course & she also was very accommodating and kind throughout all her coaching. She called me during my labor & put all the delivery nurses in awe with her skill in soothing me and changing my mood. She lifted up my spirit during my complicated delivery with her Hypnobirthing skills. She gave me the confidence to go through an extremely difficult labor & made it become a healthy vaginal delivery while I had originally intended to go through with a C-section. I highly recommend Alisha's course for any expecting mother-to-be. read more

I arrived at the hospital cool, calm...and 10 centimeters dilated! We had the most beautiful natural birth, there were contractions during labor and when I was pushing that I did not even feel. The OB who delivered me asked me my secret and told me they talked about our birth all night long. Alisha's class taught me relaxation techniques that I used in my labor and I can honestly say my birth was painless. Uncomfortable and intense at times, but not the scream inducing pain that you come to expect. Take this class! read more

Alisha's Hypnobirthing class is a must for any couple who desires a natural and peaceful birth. She is not only very kind, but very knowledgeable about the entire birthing process. My husband & I took her class in 2010 when I was pregnant with my first child. Thanks to her 4 week course, we walked away feeling well informed, prepared, confident and empowered. We applied what we learnt from her (self-hypnosis, meditation, affirmations, breathing techniques, visualizations) and had a quick and easy all natural home water birth. I am pregnant again with baby #2 and we took her class again as a refresher. We look forward to another peaceful and natural birthing experience. read more

Alisha has so much experience as a mother, doula and hypnotherapist. She has a very gifted voice for guided relaxation and hypnobirthing. I personally hope she is hired to be the voice of the hypnotherapy audio book and new audio recordings. I was very inspired taking her classes as her doula assistant. I hope to help moms as much as she does. read more

Alisha is an absolute angel and a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. My boyfriend and I are nearly finished with her Hypnobirthing class and we are so grateful for every part of it. From the first phone conversation that I had with Alisha upon enquiring about the class, I knew that she was the kind of person who truly loves what she does and has the desire to add value and light to the world. Even before I had officially signed up for the class, she provided me with many resources to help my partner and I more easily create our birth plan and she generously offered her knowledge on various things, while honoring the wisdom and intuition that I had as a newly pregnant woman. Alisha is the type of guide that would never push an agenda on anyone. Rather, she offers suggestions, knowing that ultimately you should be int he drivers seat of your pregnancy and birth. In the month or so that we have been working with her, I have not only gained a brilliant teacher, but a warm and beautiful friend. This woman is powerful! I highly recommend working with her in any way that you can. read more

Alisha is helping to redefine a refreshing perception with a new generation of parents by introducing a mind-body-connection mindset to the birthing journey. With her calm 'hands on experience' and 'in-the-trenches truth-telling', she raises the standard for an unforgettable educational series by delivering easy to digest material filled with presence, inspiration, wisdom, fun, and practical tools. You'll be better informed with Alisha's guidance as you move into this sacred and exciting journey. She lives and breathes her message of peace, surrender and oneness! read more

I've known Alisha for a long time. We did our A.L.A.C.E Doula training together many years ago. I ended up taking her Hypnobrithing class and it was amazing. She had so many useful techniques that helps you during birthing. I am proud to say that I went through labor with breathing techniques and calmness all the way until I actually was about to push my baby out. Unfortunately I could not deliver naturally due to a muscle that is in the way and it develops during pregnancy. I ended up having c-section, but I have had the experience all the way up to most part of the pushing using Hypnobirthing. I am forever grateful for knowing Alisha. Thank you read more

I am a pelvic floor physical therapist. I have recommended all of my pregnant patients to take her class. I am hoping to get pregnant this year and have taken her hypo-birthing class last year to prepare for upcoming birth and delivery. Alisha pioneered hypo-birthing and very masterful at her craft. For those who are curious, hypnobirthing is a mind-body connection/technique to help mothers enter a deep state of relaxation in preparation for labor and birth. Learning how to truly relax is an art form, it's much needed in our busy lives, and new moms and dads are no exception. The whole series is a beautiful gift to new moms and couples. read more

I had a lot of fear around labor and had heard great things about Alisha and her hypnobirthing classes. We signed up for her 5-week course, which was incredibly informative and empowering. Alisha is extremely kind and gentle and truly listens. She provided digital tracks to various meditations/hypnoses that came in very useful during labor. I was able to have an extremely fast labor and delivery (one hour of surges/contractions and 10 minutes of breathing/pushing) with no epidural or pain meds and I attribute a lot of that to the breathing techniques we learned as well as the digital meditations she provided. One that was particularly helpful leading up to the birth is the "Rainbow Relaxation". It was also nice having a group of like-minded men and women to share our fears/thoughts with and learn from as well. Alisha connects everyone when the class is wrapped so we can all stay in touch on our parenthood journey. read more

Before I even stepped into Alicia's class I had already experienced her calming energy over the phone while talking to her about signing up. This hypnobirthing class has been vital to my pregnancy and one of the main reasons I feel so confident to birth my baby at home. Not only did I learn so many practical things I did not know about labor but most importantly I learnt how to connect with my baby and my body on a level I hadn't before. The relaxation techniques have carried into other areas in my life and that is something I will cherish forever. Thank you Alicia! read more

Highly recommend taking this class whether it's your first baby or 5th! Took the course with Alisha with my first pregnancy about 2 years ago and had an amazing labor & delivery! I went in the class scared from labor and the thought of possibly having a surgery (C-section) terrified me. By the end of the class course, I had completely forgot why we took the class, my husband had to remind me! I was looking forward to labor and meeting my baby boy. I did end up having a quick 4 hour & 51min labor and delivery with only minor labor pains. Absolutely no painkillers and didn't even have an IV (hospital did insist on putting a needle in on hand for emergencies but took it off right after delivery). Alisha is very sweet and accommodated us to taking one class that we had missed on her next course. She's not so good with computers so emails don't get responded promptly but call her and she'll get back to you very quickly. Overall, very satisfied and recommended to every pregnant women I met and my knowledge 3 have taken the course and loved it as it has helped then with labor too! Have a beautiful hypnobirth baby and recently pregnant so will have another one :) read more

Alisha's class is amazing. She really cares about her students and the well being of their birthing process. We gained knowledge, a sense of calm and peace after attending her class. We felt empowered to make smart medical decisions that worked for our family and stopped letting the experience of others shape our outlook. Alisha is also very hands on. She is always willing to take a phone call or respond to questions via email. She is truly a gifted guide. read more

My husband and I took the 5-week hypnobirthing class with Alisha a couple of months ago. It was one of the best decisions I have made during my pregnancy! Not only is Alisha an engaging teacher, but she is so genuinely caring and heartfelt. As she will tell you herself, she had two painless childbirths so she knows it is possible and she will inspire you to believe it for yourself as well. She did a wonderful job with teaching us the official Hypnobirthing curriculum, and since she is a hypnotherapist herself, she also taught us some "bonus" self-hypnosis techniques that have become some of my favorites. The other couples in the class were amazing and it has been fun reading their birth stories as they come through on our email chain. I highly recommend working with Alisha - you won't regret it! read more

An important part of the work I do with couples who are beginning or growing their families is referrals My doula clients trust me to recommend the best of the best - professionals who will truly be able to bring healing and confidence at such a wonderful and challenging time. Some have faced difficulties emotionally such as extreme anxiety leading up to the birth of their child or trauma after a difficult labor experience. Others face physical battles like headaches or chronic nausea during pregnancy. Still others need spiritual rest and tranquility surrounding the newness of parenting and the postpartum journey. Time and again Alisha has brought that therapeutic healing, release, peace of mind, and practical skills to "my" families. Her sessions are amazing gifts -effective and full of wisdom. Alisha is available, responsive, and always makes time for those who need help. Whether through regularly scheduled sessions or a simple phone consultation situation in emergencies, Alisha is able to break new ground, and I am so thankful for the love and passion she puts into everything she does. It's not just a feel-good for the moment bandaid that she offers, but meaningful and deep change that comes through the hypnosis therapy. My clients who see Alisha agree every time that they only wish they'd done it sooner. read more

Alisha is purely and completely magnificent! Her classes transformed our whole idea of birth. Our fears of the birthing process were quickly replaced with confidence, understanding and excitement for the arrival of our Little One! We will be forever grateful to Alisha for her wisdom and constant love and support throughout this precious time in our lives! Do yourself a favor for the wellbeing of your beautiful family. You will be over the moon to be blessed with her magic! read more

I took this class and though there was some great info and support, the consistent topic over whether vaccines were a good idea kept coming up. The way it was discussed was more doubt oriented without providing a variety of educated points of view on the topic. I spoke to the instructor about it after it had been discussed at length during multiple classes and she agreed we'd discuss it less, but nonetheless, at the following class it came up again. Multiple parents were swayed by the instructor's views on giving infants vaccines at the hospital after delivery and these parents revealed they were indeed going to skip vaccinations. I originally didn't consider writing this review, but after my family was exposed to whooping cough at the doctor's office (just shy of our child's vaccination against this condition), I decided other people should at least be aware that this is likely to come up during class. Hypnobirthing techniques were great, but weren't 100% helpful as my birthing situation changed at the last minute. Other than that, the class had a relaxed atmosphere and Bini Birth was a great place to take the class. read more

Alisha's Hypnobirthing classes have been a valuable tool for our pregnancy. We felt positively informed and more confident with our birth plan. She also has a very calm energy and she genuinely care about the well beings of every Mamas to be. I reached out to her outside of class for some advice and she got back to me promptly and even recommended me an amazing doula to work with. I cannot thank Alisha enough for what she's doing. Her Hypnobirthing classes are totally worth it. Not only that, you'll feel like you have her on your team at all times. read more

Alicia has been absolutely amazing! I was so nervous about my home birth given it's my first baby. Her class was informative and exactly what I needed to put me and my worried thoughts at ease. She has a relaxing demeanor that could calm any nervous person. I left the class with tips, knowledge and tools to help me with this home birth. I'm walking into it fully confident and that's all I could ever really ask for. Thanks Alicia! read more