Absolutely amazing service here!!! Ashly is the kind of woman who when you start having a…read moreconversation starts to feel like you've known her for years!!! Her soft encouragement is wonderful when you're in labor and she does whatever she can to make you comfortable and helps your partner help you as well. Her knowledge is amazing. Her photography is absolutely gorgeous. She has a way of floating around the room snapping pictures at just the right moment and you never even knew she captured that moment. I would recommend her 1,000%!!

TL/DR: Nightmare scam artist. Spend the money for a quality doula…read more The worst experience we could have possibly fathomed. Ashly is a complete scam artist. She meets with couples, pretends to care about their desires, gets $100 retainer (and any amount you choose to out toward her $900 fee) and proceeds to push her own agenda until things are so awkward you have to fire her. She will then refuse to refund any money you've given her. She uses the guise of providing "researched suggestions" that sound alarmingly like a high school student using made up statistics to win an internet battle. She told us she would support any of our personal decisions and was there only to make the process more comfortable. Based on that, we hired her. When she met with us, she spent two minutes talking about comfort techniques and 30 minutes equating circumcision to a murderous practice of male-dominated society. We were shocked but told her we would make the decision by ourselves and to move on. She continued talking about it to the point where it was uncomfortable. If you are unfamiliar, a good doula will not ever make you feel uncomfortable (our replacement was perfect). Weeks later, we contacted her to make sure she could maintain professionalism in the delivery room despite us not holding her views. She responded with a new attack on anyone that chooses circumcision and more "statistics" about circumcision causing many infant deaths - something the hospital even refuted. That was the end. She is wolf in sheeps clothing that will promise everything at the initial meeting and proceed on a scare-tactic crusade for her own extreme worldview. Before she showed her true colors, we recommended her to some friends. They were also scammed. She promised them everything, got their money, and shifted gears to her own ends until they fired her for changing her tune about epidurals - no refund. She argued with them about circumcision despite them having a girl. She is bizarrely opinionated about anything but providing a quality service. We did not receive a single helpful moment but lost hundreds of dollars. Zero stars - do yourself a favor and get anyone else. A bum on the street would be a better value.

Shivani Lash is the warmest, wisest and most caring midwife and it was a great privilege and answer…read moreto prayer to be under her care for my fifth pregnancy and birth. When my husband and I were considering having a home birth for our fifth baby, I knew the type of support I wanted, already having given birth four times and also being a doula, but I wasn't sure if I would be able to find my perfect midwife match here in our area. When we met with Shivani for the first time, I sensed that she was gentle-natured, humble, experienced and wise, had a balanced approach, and that she had a very calming and grounding presence which are all very valuable traits in a midwife! I felt like she indeed had the qualifications and character traits I was hoping to find and I was looking forward to having her on my birth team! The best words to describe my prenatal care with Shivani was loving and luxurious. She took the very best care of me at every visit. She was so honoring in the way she would ask for permission before ever touching me (and her hands were always as warm as her heart!) and she explained each and every test before she performed it and wanted to be sure I understood what it was for and why and she never forced anything on me that I didn't feel comfortable with. She was there for me professionally, she gave me her thoughts in light of current research and her own years of experience but she also honored my autonomy. And I also greatly appreciated her natural approach to pregnancy and birth. She is very knowledgeable about how to nourish and to stay well prenatally and postpartum naturally which is a great blessing! And while it was a smooth pregnancy overall, there were a few things that came up unexpectedly and I really appreciated how she helped me navigate them. She was calm and knowledgeable and offered wisdom and support. She always gave me the full range of approaches available in each given situation, provided me with resources, answered all my questions, and I was able to glean insight from her years of experience. All these things combined with prayer for God's ultimate guidance, my husband and I were able to process and make decisions that we felt such peace and confidence in at the end of the day. My birth experience was such a gift. Shivani came when we were ready for her, she was attentive, intuitive, patient and so loving from beginning to end. She gave both my husband and I ample support. She was there for me physically and offered suggestions of positions to try, she took turns with my husband providing counter pressure on my back, she kept the water in the birth pool nice and warm and she made me broths and teas and reminded me to take sips of my electrolyte water. She was also there for me emotionally and steadfastly kept me going when I felt like I couldn't keep going the last few hours before baby finally arrived. She knew when to be hands on and when to step back and give space. My husband absolutely loved this birth experience because we both felt comfortable to do whatever was needed in each moment with no pressure of time or pesky continuous monitoring systems that constantly need to be adjusted, endless questions needing to be answered in the thick of contractions, care providers coming in and out of the room unintentionally disrupting the birth flow, etc. We were not constrained by hospital protocols or any other dynamic, we could just be present and free to do what needed to be done. Her postpartum care was also such a gift. Shivani made sure I knew she was there for me 24/7 if I needed anything in the days following my birth. She checked in on me and baby often and paid us multiple visits. We had three major storms hit us within a three month period, just before and after our baby was born. A woman already feels exceptionally vulnerable postpartum but add a few natural disasters into the mix and it's quite the emotionally trying experience. She made sure we were prepared before the storms and checked on us afterwards, even offering to help us prepare in any way. She cares so deeply for each one of her mommas! Any questions or concerns I had once baby was born, she was more than happy to help me find answers. I just always felt Shivani's heart, that she wanted me to feel cared for and completely supported as I found my footing as a new mom of five. I'm so grateful for Shivani's care. It was exactly the type of experience I was praying for and more. I recommend her with all my heart to any momma considering a home birth in the area. She is a true gift to all of us women giving birth in this area at this time! We are so blessed to have her!

I was incredibly pleased with our entire birthing experience and process in the very caring hands…read moreof Shivani. She consistently went above and beyond for my wife through all the developments and unique situations along the way. She was incredibly flexible to our schedule and provided ample resources and professional insights along the way to best equip us for the educated decisions that were right for us and our family. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a private and peaceful home birthing experience. So much so, that we are proudly using her for a second pregnancy and never considered any alternative options. Thank you so much for all that you do!

Dr. Angela does an amazing job on not only listening to what my needs are, but also her…read morerecommendations have exceeded my expectation for the healing that I am in desperate need of.

I visited Dr. Angela from my 16th week of pregnancy until I delivered at 40 weeks, 4 days for…read moreacupuncture and massage. Best investment I made. She is thorough, caring, professional, and a total joy to work with. She was able to address both my physical and emotional discomforts I experienced during my pregnancy. I would highly recommend. I had never done acupuncture so was a bit skeptical about the results but I can attest to the healing Powers.

Truly amazed at the knowledge of these doctors, very helpful with anti-aging and other medical…read moretreatments that are available I have been able to get my weight down and quality of life back for patients with chronic conditions like myself it's been very helpful for me

Melina has given me the best health care I have received in YEARS. She is an angel as far as I'm…read moreconcerned. I felt listened to and heard and seen for once. My hormones are all sorts of messed up and she gave me hope. I am singing her praises to every one of my friends in perimenopause bc she is a GIFT to all of us women that for years were not listened to or respected by doctors.

I am a long-term client of Dr. Jen and would not consider going to anyone else. She is not only a…read moregifted massage therapist, she is also holds a doctorate in physical therapy. I think that her work is outstanding -- when I am there, Dr. Jen is totally focused on my needs and uses her impressive knowledge of the human body when addressing "sore spots" that need work. I highly recommend Dr. Jen's services!!

Jennifer continues to amaze me with the excellence of her work. She show outstanding knowledge of…read moreher craft and is easily the best therapist in Florida

I made an appointment out of curiosity after experiencing something very profound. Suzanne made me…read morefeel at home and the setting g was very calm and full of positive energy. Not only did she give a great reading, she also showed me the way to a better understanding of what is going on in .y life right now and into the future. She is very gifted and truly amazing!! Highly recommended!!

I had a private session with Sue and the information that she provided for me was so on point and…read moreincredibly inspirational. It was exactly what I needed to hear and experience. If you have a chance to set up a session, whether it's for massage, Reiki or even spiritual guidance, I highly recommend that you go for it!

Shari James is a miracle worker! I can't thank her enough!…read more My husband and I always had a deeply satisfying sex life but things slowed down after a number of years. He felt a lot of shame around his inability to perform and of course, I thought it was me, which put a terrible strain upon our otherwise happy marriage. We searched online for recommendations and were personally referred to Shari by friends in LA. We were over the moon when we found out that she works remotely! My husband was experiencing negative side effects from the ED medication he was on and it was taking a toll on our marriage. We wanted to get him off his medication as safely and naturally as possible. Shari's certification and experience as an RN put her in a class of her own. She would see our situation not only thru the eyes of a compassionate healer but also thru the eyes of a medical professional. At first I had misgivings that this could work long distance but each week I saw improvement. My husband and I were starting to feel like a team again! We entered into this marriage together and promised we would face our joys AND our sorrows together. This process was no exception. After 3 months of Shari's coaching, my husband is completely off his ED meds and I'm happy to say that I'm back in the arms (and in the sack!) with the man I married! We're having fun again thanks to Shari. Don't wait another day. Contact her today and remember how and why you fell in love in the first place!

My overall experience at Birthways left me feeling neglected and abandoned in the process…read more This was my first pregnancy and prenatal care was okay. There really wasn't any education on the actual laboring process which left me pretty unprepared. leading up to my birth I started to feel anxious as I had connected with some midwife's and not others and when it's time for labor you get whatever random midwife is on call. A week before I was due they rushed for me to meet a midwife who was visiting town. Overall I had the feeling that they were very understaffed and had tons of clients. I had specifically asked the owner "what happens if you have to go to the hospital?" The answer was clear - we come with you to make sure your checked in but we don't stay the whole time , the student chimed in that she likes to stay for the whole birth because she gets invested in the moms. Well, the day that my water broke, the amniotic fluid had meconium. I called the midwife on-call who was the midwife I only met once previously. She told me the baby was in distress without any explanation or information and to go straight to the hospital, she would not come with me. There was some guidance on where to park and then that was it. I didn't hear from her again until a text 24 hours later asking how it was going. And then never heard from her again. Done. My labor was difficult at the hospital with nurses pushing all various medication, wanting to rush the process. It was the hospital nightmare that I was always avoiding. After pitocin was pushed on me I still labored for 30 hours, barely dodged a c section, my baby landed in niccu for 3 days, and I had been completely paralyzed in one leg and in a wheelchair from an epidural injury that took months before walking normally again, It was scary. I never heard from Birthways again until 3 weeks later they called telling me I should come in for my postpartum checkup. This was never communicated to me during the entire prenatal care that there would be postpartum check ups. I thought they had finished their services with me. I was desperate for an assessment of my situation and to check on my stitches(from tearing). They called to cancel the appointment I was needing, and luckily I got a spot because someone canceled. I arrived using a walker and couldn't even hold my baby. The woman who would've been my midwife was shocked and asked what happened to me. There was some sympathy but afterwards she never informed the owner of my situation nor did anyone ever bother to check about my hospital birth records. When I came in for the second check up weeks later, the owner was surprised to hear my birth story and injuries. There is an obvious lack of communication between everyone. Finally they emailed the hospital to get my birth report. Of course, you sign paperwork that you will never be able to get a refund even if you don't birth there and they do nothing, they will keep your money. During one of the most vulnerable processes of my life, I felt completely neglected by this business. And that's the vibe you get that it's a business, a place to make money. Choosing Birthways was a mistake and i'm not the only one traumatized by this, my mother was confused about what kind of care they were supposed to offer, and my husband felt like it was a waste of thousands of dollars, feeling that the service offered was nowhere near worth what we paid. While I was pregnant, I deposited $250 for nitrous. If you don't make an early deposit and decide that you underestimated and need nitrous while giving birth, the price jumps to $500. That just shows the intentions of Birthways and how it takes advantage. Because I never gave birth at Birthways or used nitrous I was expecting to have my money back. This was not an easy process, taking seven months before I finally saw it back and I had to call every couple weeks, text, email. The communication is totally off with this business as is their billing practices. In all, I would not recommend Birthways unless you know your going to have an easy birth that requires little attention and care. It may be the only center in town, but not the only option.

I was referred by this birth center for a sonogram at 10 days past my due date, because my fundal…read moreheight had decreased. At no point did the birth center inform me that this was an emergency. I told Christina that I would go to St. Pete, which was the doctor's office that I had previously been to. She told me to go to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, because it was closer to birthways, even though I lived in St. Pete. I didn't understand the relationship between the hospital and birthways. My husband and I were cognizant of not going into the ER and asked for the OB floor. The hospital and Birthways both failed to inform us that we were in the ER and that was the only way I would get a sonogram. Neither birthways or the hospital told me that this would be billed as an emergency room visit, resulting in a significant and unexpected medical bill. My sonogram and my baby's heart beat were perfect. The hospital wanted to induce me ONLY because I was late. They did not have any rooms available and they said they couldn't take me, because it was "not an emergency". I had to sign an AMA to leave and go to St. Pete hospital. I later spoke with a lawyer who said what birthways did was wrong. They were misrepresenting what the sonogram visit was. I was told that this situation was avoidable had the birth center informed me of the financial implications. If I needed to be induced, because I was late, then I would have been admitted into the hospital and not an ER visit. The whole thing was a waste of time and money. When I called to discuss with Christina, she was very defensive. She did ask if she could help me with an appeal, but I had already done that and it didn't work. Christina also said she didn't tell us to go for a sonogram and that she told us to go for an evaluation. My husband and I both heard her say "sonogram". The lawyer said her wording makes no difference and that she was still not providing necessary information. Christina also said that this was in the paperwork. I read every document two times over and saw nothing in the paperwork explaining that referrals will go through the ER. I want others to know that if you're referred out by this center--especially late in pregnancy--you should ask whether the visit will be considered "emergency" and what billing codes may apply. The care I received here had some positives, but the lack of transparency around this referral led to a costly surprise and ongoing stress during postpartum recovery. Make sure you ask all the right questions--they won't always offer that information up front.