5 stars is not enough for Julianne, I recommend 10/5!…read more Julianne truly is the best person for the job title "doula", I could tell she was qualified from the first day I met her, during one of her birthing classes. What I didn't know is that she would become more like the mother figure I didn't know I needed. I had a complicated and hard pregnancy and she came with the right words and always the right care. She taught me how to grieve the loss of a baby, and how to be in the moment with the blessing of my baby that I did get to bring home! She came to the NICU multiple times after baby was born to bring us food, bind my belly(for comfort after delivery), and she even talked to one of the nurses for me when I didn't have the words to myself! She came to my home after we were discharged from hospital to help with breastfeeding, and emotional support. She is truly like no other- and she even turned my husband into a doula loving guy as well! Not sure if I could deliver another baby without her, she gave support months after we delivered, and connected me with other mamas in the same situation

I truly cannot say enough about our experience with Julianne. From the prenatal period, to labor,…read moreto postpartum Julianne has been such a friend, confidant, support, and absolute top notch professional. To anyone that is debating having a doula, you could not pay enough money in the world for what you will receive from Julianne. She not only made sure I had everything I needed, but also my husband and my son. Our whole pregnancy, labor, and beyond was and continues to be brighter and stronger ever since Julianne walked into our lives.

With all the great reviews I had high hopes for the birth center. My first impression was great and…read moreI loved the atmosphere. Unfortunately I would give zero stars if I could. I went in for an ultrasound around 7 weeks and I was told I had a miscarriage and was misdiagnosed with a blighted ovum by Angela. She prescribed me an abortion pill to clear my uterus of the "non-viable" tissue. She encouraged me to take it the next day without having had any blood work done or follow up bloodwork and ultrasounds which I have learned is standard before prescribing the pill and making an official diagnosis. Luckily I did not take the pill and for the first time in my life got a second opinion at bch the next week. They found my baby clear as day with a healthy heartbeat. For an entire week I was in mourning as was my fiance. We told everyone we had a miscarriage and it was hard to go back and tell them we had not. During the ultrasound Angela was very unprofessional as were the rest of the staff involved. It was transvaginal and the exam room led into the waiting room.. people kept coming into the room without knocking and asking to use the ultrasound machine while the midwife was in the middle of diagnosing us with a miscarriage. It felt very rushed and our midwife even took a personal phone call in the middle of all of this. I am now 4 months into a perfectly healthy pregnancy and I wonder how many people have been misdiagnosed here and did not get a second opinion. Their negligence very nearly killed my daughter.

I had my second child here and it was wonderful! Much better than the hospital experience I had…read morewith my first. Almost 4 years ago now and we're coming back for the birth of our 3rd. My husband, daughter and I all had a great experience here with our 2nd child's birth and can't imagine going anywhere else now that we've got another on the way. My husband tells all the soon to be dads he knows about how wonderful it was for him as well feeling included and not a bystander in the birth of his child. They are competent, compassionate and I never feel like I'm being rushed out or pushed to finish our appointments before all my questions are answered. Definitely recommend this wonderful place to everyone.

Melissa, I wanted to…read moretake a brief moment and share how wonderful it has been to get to know you and meet you. I will say that I do not believe that Jamie (my wife), or myself would have made it through the birthing process without your class, your coaching and your advice. The experience that we had with Doulananda was one that cannot be fully expressed in words and is worth more than any bank account could hold. In a simple phrase, what Doulananda services provide is: The Piece of Mind for Husband and Wife so that our child could enter Peacefully into this world!! I will be the first to admit that when my wife brought the idea of taking hypnobirthing classes to my attention, I pushed it off and thought it would be a waste of time. My profession has me in the Operating Room and Surgical Suites on a daily basis, with multiple touch points and close relations with OB/ GYN Surgeons. Having close connections and interactions with surgeons, specifically, OB's, I never thought anything different than having our children in hospitals. I figured, since I worked at all of them, I knew enough people and my way around, that it would be a great experience. Reality was it was a completely different story... My Wife and I attended Melissa Johnson's Hypnobirthing class, and this was a huge game changer when it came time to deliver our child. This class brought peace of mind to the birthing process, as well as ensured that we had prepared a plan for our child's birth. Even though we took the class once, we plan on taking it again before the births of our next children. This was an exceptional class with calming and relaxation methods that truly work. I am an extremely busy person, and for Melissa to be able to bring my mind at ease was a huge success and for that I am extremely grateful! Looking back, after our daughter's birth, there are some things we plan to do different for the next child. We are truly blessed with our daughter and we feel that she came into this world as was intended for our paths at that time. However, now knowing what the hospital experience is like, we plan to ensure we have Melissa lined up for our Doula, and are going to try to deliver at a birthing center. These are our plans for now and will post a review after the happenings. In conclusion, if you are thinking about taking a Hypnobirthing Class, I highly encourage it!! I was extremely skeptical at first, but am now so thankful that I took the class with Melissa Johnson. Secondly, from my experience in the hospital situation, we will definitely be hiring a Doula for the next birth. Even with knowing the hospital staff and knowing the ins-and-outs of a hospital, the birth of a child is very special, and having a doula present will allow me the opportunity to just be with my wife, and the doula will be able to handle all of the other challenging questions and happenings. Melissa, thank you for your services and all that you do to educate on how to create a peaceful, memorable and joyous birthing experience! Thank you, John L., BSME

When I began having children ten years ago, all I wanted was a normal, natural birth. But my first…read morepregnancy was a twin pregnancy, and for medical reasons my twin girls had to be delivered via scheduled c-section. My next three births each came slightly closer to my original wish -- three VBACs -- but each was filled with unintended interventions I never wanted. Even with five beautiful babies I'd always left the hospital disappointed in my birth experiences somehow. When I found out I was pregnant with my sixth child, I decided to be more proactive this time. I was determined to achieve a drug-free birth. I'd heard of Hypnobirthing in passing from an acquaintance and told my husband I was thinking of learning how to use it for the birth of our new baby. I was afraid he would be reluctant; he is a pediatrician and I was afraid he'd think it was too "out there." But he completely encouraged me, telling me there was a lot of medical research that supports the use of hypnosis to reduce the perception of pain. We scheduled private classes with Melissa and both of us loved every one. We already knew a lot about birth, but Melissa's classes really reinforced what I already knew in my heart: I could give birth more comfortably, I could trust my body, and I was more than just a bystander in this process. She also opened our eyes to different ways of doing things in a hospital birth and I left her classes feeling so empowered to have more control over my birthing environment. I loved practicing the Hypnobirthing techniques -- the relaxation practice was like a little gift I could give myself after my other children had gone to bed at night. This labor proved challenging emotionally for me because I had a long prodromal labor that stopped and started over and over for several days. Even though I lived two hours away, Melissa was such a huge support to me over the phone, reassuring me that I was still normal, that all of this was bringing my baby closer to me. Mentally she was a huge boost to me over those days. After having surges every 10 minutes since 5am, around midnight my husband said I'd had some closer together and suggested we go to the hospital. I went but remember thinking it was silly because I wasn't that uncomfortable. Using the techniques we'd learned from Melissa made everything so easy and manageable. When we got to the hospital at 1am, the surges were 5 minutes apart. By 1:30am they were 2 minutes apart. I was still feeling very comfortable. The obstetrician and nurses read my birth plan and were completely supportive. The OB told me it was my show and to let him know when I needed him. Using new labor positions I'd learned from Melissa, coupled with the hypnosis techniques, made everything very manageable for me. In fact I kept waiting for it to get more painful and it never did. I remember thinking that normally I was asking for an epidural right now, and this time I didn't need it at all. We talked and laughed between surges. It was so much more relaxed than my other births. Just after 3:30 told the nurse I was feeling pushy. She checked me and said I still had a ways to go, at 7cm and 80% effaced. She left the room, my waters released, and my husband had to call her right back in -- my baby was born less than 5 minutes after that check, at 3:40am. Melissa's Hypnobirthing class and the techniques we learned in it allowed me to finally have the birth I'd always wanted. It was an extremely quiet and peaceful labor. My husband was more involved during the labor than he ever had been, because Melissa had given him so many specific ways he could help me. Instead of waiting for me to tell him how to help, he knew what to do. It was wonderful. My nurse said I did "amazing" and she could not believe how calm I was. I think back on that day fondly. What an amazing gift Melissa gave to us -- such support, such peace, such empowerment! Her teaching and the Hypnobirthing techniques literally changed our whole perception of birth. We can never thank her enough!

Merrie was one of the best decisions we made during our birth journey. As we prepared for a VBAC,…read moreshe helped calm both my husband's and my fears with a level of knowledge, reassurance, and confidence that was truly invaluable. She never pushed an agenda - instead, she empowered us with information, supported our wishes, and helped us feel prepared every step of the way. During labor and delivery, she was an incredible advocate while also working seamlessly alongside the medical team. Her ability to strike that balance - supporting us wholeheartedly while fostering a collaborative environment with our doctors and nurses - made us feel genuinely cared for. Beyond her expertise, Merrie is simply an amazing human being. Compassionate, calming, intuitive, and deeply invested in her clients, she made one of the most important days of our lives so much better than we ever could have imagined. I truly cannot recommend her enough. If we're lucky enough to have another baby, Merrie will be my very first phone call to make sure she's available for the birth.

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Lauren. Going into birth as a first-time mom, I was…read moreabsolutely terrified. From the very beginning, Lauren made me feel safe, supported, and completely cared for. She has such a calming presence, and she gave me the confidence I didn't even know I had. Lauren was with us every step of the way--starting months before I delivered--helping us prepare for labor and delivery with thoughtful education, helpful advice, and so much reassurance. When it came time for labor, she advocated for me in ways I will forever be grateful for. Her expertise not only helped move my labor along more efficiently, but she also helped me manage the discomfort in ways that made such a difference. Both my husband and I felt so thankful she was by our side. Having our first baby felt a lot less overwhelming because Lauren was there guiding and supporting us through it all. She even came to visit after our son was born, which meant so much to us. I genuinely cannot imagine having another baby without her. If you're considering hiring Lauren--do it. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is an incredible doula and an even more incredible person.

Sarah and Ariel at Sacred Vessel have completely changed my life. Their expertise about…read moresupplements, nutrition, and acupuncture are amazing. I've been receiving acupuncture treatments regularly for about two years and my debilitating migraines and stomach problems are almost completely gone! Everyone in the office is so kind and understanding and I'm so thankful they could help me where traditional medicine couldn't!

I have been struggling with "feeling like garbage" for multiple years while raising four young…read morechildren. My normal doctor doesn't dig into things, so I just gave up on finding out what's wrong. I was planning to pay big money for a general practice functional medicine doctor, when I learned about Sarah from a friend. Her prices were way more reasonable and she doesn't order unnecessary tests reducing costs even more! After the 15 minute consultation (free!), I knew she could help me figure this out. Because she specializes in pregnancy/postpartum, she has extensive knowledge of what bodies need throughout this crazy phase of life. After the free consultation, she had recommended lab work for me to do before our first appointment, so that at the first appointment, she could give me recommendations for moving forward (amazing! what a novel idea to not waste time or money!). At the first appointment, she narrowed down what she thought was going on. Her knowledge of cellular workings are impressive. I don't think I've ever spoken with someone so knowledgeable. She doesn't do one-size-fits-all and that's so amazing to find these days. She genuinely listens and researches all the information you provide (I had all my lab work for the past four pregnancies) to find a pattern of symptoms that clues her into what's going on. I'm excited to see if her recommendations work to heal my body so I can get back to caring for my children.

We couldn't imagine having anyone other than Amy as our birth doula. As first time parents, she…read moregave us confidence through her experience, knowledge of all kinds of birth situations, strong and kind demeanor, and everything else we could have possibly wanted from a doula. She offered the right support and information at the right time throughout our whole birth and pregnancy. Her background as a Physical Therapist was equally as important to us as her doula skills. I can't fathom having a doula without this type of experience (She's a licensed PT.) Amy combines a background of medical knowledge, birth experience, doula training, great intuition and being a rock solid mentor/positive force in the birth process to be the best at what she does. If you're looking for a doula in Boulder, Longmont, Denver or anywhere across the front range, I wouldn't go with anyone else. She's as good as it gets.

I've been seeing Amy Meilen for pelvic physical therapy following the birth of my second child. I…read morehad a 4-finger separation (diastisis reci) and was a bit forlorn about ever healing from it. But Amy has been incredible. First of all, she's so gentle, warm and intuitive. For such an intimate treatment she has made me feel comfortable from the first moment I walked in the door. If I could give her 10 stars I would. I've had pelvic PT elsewhere (at a very highly recommended spot elsewhere in the Front Range) and Amy, by far, exceeds my experience there. I still have healing left to do, but I'm grateful for the work and caring treatment I've received thus far.

Ambrosia was my doula for my daughters birth in 2022. And I don't know what I did right in my life…read moreto deserve her but my goodness is she an angel. Ambrosia was a relatively new friend before she became my doula, but as soon as I found out I was pregnant I felt comfortable enough calling her and asking her to meet me and explain what to do next. At the time I had no idea what a doula was, the difference between doctors and midwives, even just what the first steps after finding out you're pregnant are. All I knew was that she was involved in the birth space and that she made me feel comfortable enough to call her and ask her all this stuff. She was so sweet from the beginning, and made me feel truly supported no matter what I decided throughout the whole pregnancy. She even encouraged me to interview other doulas so I felt secure in my decision to hire her. She took time to answer any questions I had throughout the pregnancy, and spent time with my husband educating us on what would happen during labor and birth. She always had a chill, relaxed attitude which saved me because I was stressed about knowing everything and making every single decision. She made me feel like everything was okay at all times. She gave me a lot of peace. I can't express how supported she made me feel in my choices. I was interested in a fully natural, unmedicated birth (that terrified my husband and mom and mother-in-law, everyone really). But she encouraged me to listen to my heart, to really listen to what I wanted, and made me feel like I could do it if I wanted to. And that was hard because I am such a people pleaser. Long story short, I was supposed to get induced (which scared me so much, but again-- she let me know I didn't HAVE to do anything if I didn't want to and if I chose to get induced, I could own that as my choice). I went to the hospital to start the induction and didn't end up needing to because my labor started spontaneously (so that was a little miracle). She was in constant contact with me, checking in on how I was doing, if I was eating/drinking/moving/resting. And then she showed up at the hospital and I swear the energy in the room shifted. She had a lot of experience in the hospital I was giving birth and she walked around like she knew where everything was. She moved me into positions that helped give me comfort that I would have never thought to do on my own. She pulled out a stool for me to sit on from the hospital closet that even the nurses didn't know was there. She helped my husband know exactly what to do (ie "now is a good time to go hold her" versus "maybe let's take a step back and let her be"). I swear she helped preserve our marriage that day because I left thinking my husband was perfectly what I needed during that entire experience. Ambrosia knew my birth preferences and as soon as someone asked something that didn't fit them-- she would look at me to say what I needed-- often a "NO" or "okay" and then she would fully back me up on that. The biggest thing that stands out to me was i felt my body start pushing, I was on my hands and knees on the floor and the nurse wanted to check my dilation and she wanted me to lay down. At that point in my labor I would rather die than lay down. So ambrosia kind of negotiated with the nurse who ended up checking my on my hands and knees on the bed. (SURPRISE I was fully dilated with baby's bead right there and the doctor was at least 15 mins away). Even when everyone started panicking and running around trying to get ready for baby to arrive, she was near my calming me saying it was all going to be okay, that there is an on-call doctor, that everything is happening as it should. Everything happened so fast and the baby arrived quickly. When I was pushing baby out was the only time I got a little scared, and again, Ambrosia was there talking me through it, calming me down, coaching my husband (AND taking videos and pictures). It was such a relief that I had as able to deliver how I wanted -- unmedicated, on my hands and knees (even though the hospital staff did not love that), and all in 6 hours). I could go on and on and on about how incredible Ambrosia was, but then this would be a novel. If you're thinking about hiring her, DO IT. I recommend her to everyone I know. I am going to fly her out to me to be my midwife if I have another baby. She is an angel and she has the most incredible energy and she is so knowledgeable. She gave me such confidence in myself by simply telling me to look within. I love her and I will have such wonderful memories of my first birth largely because of her. Thank you thank you Ambrosia for doing your work and being so good at it. Love you!!

1000% recommend!!! Ambrosia is amazing!! She was so kind, informative and helpful! She made me feel…read moreso comfortable with my placenta encapsulation experience. She even made us a little heart with the umbilical cord and a placenta print. Truly went above and beyond! We are very blessed to have found her. I wish I would've contacted her sooner and knew all the other services she provided.

We have been working with Donovan over the entire summer with our 13 year old son. School over the…read morepast several years were getting more and more difficult to the point of failing. It wasn't about his ability but more about his belief, his habits and his owning his success and future. Over the past three months we have seen an unbelievable transformation to the point he has started this 2015 school year making straight "A"s as well as having teachers write him notes tell them they are proud of him and he is setting a great example for the rest of the class! PROUD DAD! We know its only been a few months and we have much work ahead to make sure these changes are permanent and give my son the best chance of success and happiness in life; but I will say this: I have always attempted to solve my family's problems on my own and some times I have done well. But setting aside my pride and inviting a professional like Donovan in to give third party perspective as well as sound guidance and ideas has totally began the transformation for my son! THANKS COACH D!

From the owner: I specialize in helping teens create a plan for a fulfilling future…read more I didn't get this right after college like the other 80% who also get career choice wrong. Getting it right and finding my true calling, plus 20 years working with teens and families uniquely qualifies me to support the next generation. I created the Teen Takeoff program to help kids thrive in high school, leave the nest and land a fulfilling future. Whether young adults are focused on dealing with the present or focused on the future they will get expert support. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a trusted team to empower a thriving teen. Consider adding Coach Donovan to your teen's team!