Kitty Maxwell is THE lactation consultant in Santa Barbara…read more She teaches the breastfeeding class at the YMCA. She comes in to talk with PEP. She is up on all the latest research. She is straight forward, is not a "boob nazi" (her attitude is: if you can breastfeed, great... if you can't, that's okay too and you shouldn't feel guilty about it.), and numerous people I know have gotten from unable to breastfeed to happily breastfeeding with her assistance. You can call Kitty (and this is her home number) at any time for advice. I've had to call her 4 different times for odd ball questions about medication and breastfeeding, duration of postponing, travel concerns, pump part questions, etc. - and FOR FREE Kitty gives helpful advice. I wish that I could give a donation to something in Kitty's name. She has been so helpful to us. She is a true Santa Barbara gem.

I had a question that my midwives weren't sure of so they told me to call Kitty. Wasn't sure if…read moreshe'd even answer, but she did on the first call. Spent 11 minutes talking to me, didn't rush me at all or make me feel like I was bothering her... And does this for news moms for free. So generous of her. You can tell she truly wants to help people and nothing else. If you are an alternative medicine only type of person, she does warn you she is clinically minded. Might be a little different from your philosophy, but I think it never hurts to hear it out and make your own decision. I've never actually met her, but hope to someday. I know she's helped a lot of people in the Santa Barbara area.

Since 1997 with my two children, I used Children's Medical Clinic of Santa Barbara, particularly…read moreDr. Margot Roseman. She is very skilled, experienced, wise and congenial with the children as well as the parents.

Roseman herself is great. Reason for the one star is a few things. First, they are ALWAYS behind…read moreschedule. Expect them to be a minimum of 30m behind your appointment time, often times much longer. Second, their book keeping is atrocious. Simply booking an appointment or making a change to an appointment involves calling, leaving messages, not getting call backs. It's 2020, you should have a web portal to make these changes. Same goes for payment processing, and document requests. Nothing is automated, they are still using systems form the 80s. If you can find other options, please use them, this place is not up to modern expectations of service.

We refer a lot of of our patients to Liz. She has a fantastic phlebotomist, very professional and…read morewe always great response back

This service has directly improved the quality of my daughter's life…read more I highly recommend this for anybody, but especially for children like my daughter with special needs who would really struggle waiting a long time in a lobby to have their blood drawn at a lab. Every time we have used this service, the phlebotomists have been both extremely skilled and very kind. This is a wonderful business, providing a vital service . To say it's worth the money is an understatement . It's well worth it.

Highly, highly (!) recommend Kari. Her years of experience and warmth are what initially sold us…read more We also appreciated her certification as a Spinning Babies educator. But I am recommending her because I cannot imagine our birth without her. We planned on an unmedicated, hospital birth but ended up in an emergency cesarean. Many decisions had to be made quickly - baby was not doing well - but Kari's presence relieved so much stress. She knew what we wanted, she understood the medical situation better than we did, and she had already developed relationships with many of the hospital staff and was skillful in communicating with them in a respectful manner while advocating for our needs & preferences (I have heard stories of other doulas in town being unable to collaborate effectively with their hospital team). Both my husband and I felt deeply supported throughout the experience. Despite not having the birth story we had hoped for, we both feel confident that we got the best outcome possible in the situation - with Kari being a central part of that. Thank you Kari!

I truly cannot recommend Kari enough!! From start to finish she was amazing! I have known Kari for…read moreyears and have always heard her talk about the love she has for her work! I was so excited I got to experience that when I had my baby! My son was wedged into my hip and I was dilating unevenly! Kari spent all day with me moving me into different positions and doing new techniques to help get him unwedged! I truly believe without her I might have ended up in a c section! She made me feel so comfortable and helped explain everything that was going on the whole time! We also took our birthing class with her, and I highly recommend you do that. All in all, was by far the best decision we made it! I will be using her for every child in the future.

I wanted to explore Myo as a natural alternative to med spa treatments/botox etc. in my 40s. it…read moretakes consistency and patience. The results started showing mildly, during the 6 months of bi-weekly session. And I notice more improvements over the months, that I've been on the at home maintainance plan. This is likely most effective, the younger the person, that does this. But I'm willing to do the work and prefer these natural methods. I know that most do this program for breathing/health. I am too. But my primary motivation was facial symmetry/relaxation and strength goals. I recommend Lindy, who I worked with. She is skilled, kind and a clear communicator. I also absolutely loved the face massages I got from Lene. I had never tried buccal massage until her. I do it to myself now. But if one wants to spend the money, and get treated, she's the one to go to. All the women working here, are warm, caring and intelligent. It is a healing environment. If you are thinking of bringing in your child. I wish I, had had access to this, at that age. It's not cheap. But it will change one's life, esp at that young age. If, the child is disciplined and will do the exercises...

I took my 5 year old daughter to visit Nicole for an evaluation and had such a positive experience…read more She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind , honest and has a beautiful bedside manner. She was able to shed light on some ongoing sleep and breathing issues my daughter has had for years and it's evident that not only is she very experienced but she also really cares for the wellbeing of her patients and put their needs first. Love her holistic approach and am excited to continue working with her. I highly recommend Nicole to others looking to work with a wonderful myofunctional therapist :)

Dr. Cox is one of the best medical professionals I have ever met. He is very respectful and has a…read moresoothing voice and manner, and I would highly recommend him for annual exams. I am and always have been extremely afraid of doctors, blood, needles, etc. Getting my blood taken is enough to have me in hysterics, crying and making enough of a scene to make other patients certain I've just been given 3 months to live. A friend of mine recommended Dr. Cox after having some difficulties with her period and seeing him a few times for various tests and treatments. She told me that he was the best gynecologist she'd ever been to. At first I was scared to have my exam with a male gynecologist, but after calling to make an appointment I found out the wait to see a female was several weeks, and Dr. Cox had a cancellation that I could take the very next day - I figured I'd better get it over with before I lost my nerve! Dr. Cox talked me through every part of the exam and assured me it would be quick and painless. He was right. I left feeling relieved I'd gotten it over with and appreciative for his kindness and respect. Most doctors who I've been to treat me as though I'm silly for being so scared, but Dr. Cox respected my fears and tried to reason with me to make me forget them. I've been to Dr. Cox for a couple of exams since my first, and he has remembered me and congratulated me for being increasingly brave. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and kind gynecologist.

Ronda swallowed my money. I was unable to deliver in Santa Barbara and she refused to give me my…read morepaperwork back, offered zero support, was never available over text and basically just tested my daughters heartbeat. Totally overrated frou frou cult following. Better off not falling for the hype.

My birthing experience was beautiful, peaceful, and a blessing all around because I was cared for…read moreby Ronda throughout my pregnancy, delivery & postpartum! I have heard amazing things about Ronda for years and after several interviews with other midwives I was confident with my choice. Previously I had 3 hospital deliveries & a set of twins also in the hospital but for my 6th delivery I wanted to do a home birth. Let me say that after this experience I wish that all my babies were born at home and I would choose Ronda every time. Her patience, knowledge and wisdom put me at ease throughout my pregnancy, as well as made me feel confident every step of the way. Being a nurse myself I can attest that Ronda has the medical knowledge & expertise to face any situation professionally and holistically. She is respectful of your beliefs and provides all available options for you to have the most incredible birthing experience. I have sought her care for postpartum as well as well-woman care 2 years post baby. She is my first go to with any female concerns. I will always be grateful for this experience!

After having babies, I didn't fully recognize my body--or know how to trust it again…read more Willow Physical Therapy completely changed that for me. They helped me heal my diastasis, relieve lingering pain, and actually understand what was going on in my body postpartum. But beyond the physical progress, they gave me something I didn't expect: confidence. Confidence to move again. Confidence to lift weights safely. Confidence to feel strong in my own body. Every session felt intentional, supportive, and incredibly educational. I've learned so much about how my body works, and it's going to impact how I train and take care of myself for years to come. If you're postpartum--or dealing with pelvic health concerns at any stage--and feeling unsure, uncomfortable, or just not like yourself... I cannot recommend Willow Physical Therapy enough. It has been a huge part of both my physical and mental recovery. Truly life-changing care.