I worked with Dr Lindsey Mathews throughout my pregnancy to make sure I was aligned…read more(chiropractic-wise) and in shape for a successful birth, and then worked with her postpartum as well throughout my recovery. Part of that was attending the Birthfit Postpartum series in Venice, which was taught by Emily from the Birthfit team (she is so wonderful too!). This series was instrumental in getting me moving again (safely), and teaching me not just the "how", but the "why" of certain movements. They also coach you in nutrition to make sure that as a new mom you're eating appropriately to not only live a healthy lifestyle, but also to make sure you are eating to provide nourishment for baby. This is the best program out there, and not only that, but the people behind Birthfit are the best there is! I would recommend any/every aspect of Birthfit to every expecting and postpartum momma out there!

From the owner: Fitness, nutrition, chiropractic and mindset training for women in prenatal and postpartum stages…read more The unique services that we offer are The BirthFIT Basics Consultation, The BirthFIT Postpartum Series, and BirthFIT the Series as well as The Fourth Trimester Body Recovery Package. Other services include birth doula packages, personal fitness training, HypnoBirthing classes, and chiropractic. Our focus is you, mom, so that you may be the best you for your baby! Pregnancy is not a time to eat for two or turn couch potato. It is a time to train you mind, body, and soul for the biggest athletic event of your life. BirthFIT is a lifestyle. It is the daily decisions, the yummy food, the blood pumping exercise, and the nourishment we give ourselves. Join the movement. Choose to be BirthFIT!

Johanna made our home birth experience one that we will never forget. After talking to over a dozen…read moremidwives and looking even in other states for the perfect match, our last phone call was from a referral to Johanna. Her gentle and confident approach made us feel safe. Johanna is never in a rush whether it be during her pre-and postnatal visits or with a question over the phone, she is always there and present when you need her. She is reliable, accommodating, always on time and keeps her word. Johanna's visits taught us so much and answered many questions that we never would have known who to ask them to. The prenatal visits made us so much more prepared as first time parents not just for a healthy and satisfying birth, but also with questions such as sleeping arrangements, breast-feeding support, pregnancy clothing, and postnatal support to name a few. Johanna seemed to know exactly what we wanted out of our birth beyond what we even knew, and made the birth experience memorable and very enjoyable. With her vast experience as a second generation midwife, she has seen it all and is full of options that makes her a truly one-size-fits-all midwife! Through the time we spent together, Johanna became not only a friend, but a genuine part of our family. As very strategic and prudent people, Johanna truly exceeded our expectations of what a midwife could be and the services she provides. We hope to have the privilege of using Johanna again if we have the blessing of another birth in the future. Words can't express how valuable and what a gem she truly is. Obviously, we highly recommend her.

Completely unprofessional and neglectful. My experience with Jennifer as a midwife was truly…read moredisturbing. This was my first pregnancy and I was relying on Jennifer to guide me through birth. A couple hours after my contractions became constant and increasingly intense, I called her. She told me to lay down and get some sleep, that it would be at least 24 hours. When I asked if I should let her know when contractions reached a certain timing, she told me not to time them at all. I asked when she would know to come, and her answer was: "I'll hear it in your voice." Apparently that means when you can't speak then she'll come. Four hours later, I gave birth. During that time, I labored alone--scared, confused, and unsupported. Jennifer did not check in with me by text or phone. The doula Jennifer referred me to was also no help during labor. I called her 4 times to please come but she kept saying it wasn't time yet and only telling me to keep breathing over the phone. I felt helpless. Finally, after the fourth call she came and arrived at 10:30, by 11:20pm I gave birth. Jennifer didn't arrive until 12:30am--well after my baby was born. I was worried because she lived over 40 mins away but always told me she would be there. She reassured me she never missed a birth which is obviously a lie. Afterwards, when I tried to express how traumatic this was for me she took no accountability. She claimed she did everything right and only blamed the doula for not communicating with her. She also put the blame on me claiming my labor was just "too fast." She had always told me to wait until she arrived for the tub because she would set everything up. So everything we planned was pointless, I gave birth standing up over my bathroom counter. She said there were absolutely no refunds and never apologized for what I went through. I was robbed of my water birth experience. This was supposed to be a supported, empowering home birth. Instead, it was the most frightening experience of my life. I'm now terrified of ever getting pregnant again. I could never recommend Jennifer as a midwife she will not be there when you need her the most.

Erin is life changing. I have severe chronic back pain that had stopped me from walking with my 1…read morey/o. I have never had a trainer so well versed in the mechanics of the body as Erin. On top of that, she has incredible intuition and does spot on body work that has helped me tap into chronically underused muscle groups. She really does bring the best of both worlds from a western med mechanical mastery of the body to a more chi focused and intuition informed approach. When she does body work (cupping, manually moving muscles and chi) and functional strength training, it's like she has x-ray vision. I am hyper-mobile, so traditional "out of the box" theories of training muscle groups don't work for me. Erin understands the cause & effect chain across muscles and has helped me to make incredible progress in my strength and posture. I feel stronger today than I did before having my baby. Thank you so, much, Erin! You are truly one of a kind.

Erin has helped me so much in managing my chronic back pain. Every week she comes up with new…read moreexercises to challenge my body. Thank you Erin!

I took two classes at The Pump Station -- Baby 101 and Breastfeeding, and cannot recommend them…read moreenough. Both classes were led by Barbara and Corgi, who were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and relatable. From the moment we walked in, they made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. What I appreciated most was how interactive the classes were. They encouraged lots of questions and really engaged with the group, which made the experience feel personal rather than overwhelming. They struck the perfect balance of being informative while keeping things fun and lighthearted. So much information can be stressful but the way it was presented was easy to digest. I loved doing it with my partner and think it was such a great way to get him more involved in this process that can lean so heavily on the mom. Beyond just the classes, The Pump Station offers so much! Mommy and Me, classes for Grandparents, Car Seat Installation, Stroller consultation. They also have a great gift store and registry program! I will absolutely be signing up for Mommy & Me classes and love supporting a small business who put so much love and care into what they do.

Really disappointed in my experience today. I drove two hours to this location to support a local…read morebusiness. For one, I was not greeted or asked if I needed help when entering the store. More importantly, their website said the stroller I wanted was in stock and available in 4 hours for pickup, but when I got there it wasn't available for purchase and it had to be ordered. When I brought it up to the cashier, he said it was because they have it in store their inventory but not at the store? Huh?? After doing more digging I saw there was a "Terms and conditions" asterisk in fine print you have to click on to find out this information. All I saw was the green check mark that says "In stock and ready for pick up in 4 hours." Any other place I have ever been to- this would mean it would be in stock at the store. When I brought up, calmly, that this was confusing and they should fix it because I drove two hours to get to the store. The cashier said nothing. Not a "Aw geez, I'm sorry. I can understand your frustration and why that's confusing." I'm a reasonable person. I've worked in customer service all my life. The demeanor of the cashier alone has put me off from ever visiting this store again or recommending it. We went to Uppababy a few blocks down and they were SOOO kind that it completely made my day. All I needed was some kindness. To the owners of the Pump Station- the people using your website are most likely VERY tired moms. I personally am getting 3-4 hours of sleep a day. Tired moms need clear signage if something is in stock or not. Time is precious in this season of life. We also need KINDNESS. My body is broken and recovering from giving birth. I am exhausted! I would expect a place who sells baby items to understand this. Overall, would never recommend this place and will tell everyone I know that it was an awful experience.

I have been to Sparrow's Nest 4 times now in the last 9 months and think that it is such a magical…read moreplace! I have been for both prenatal and postpartum massages. While it is quite pricey, I trust the staff and believe that they provide a very high quality of care. I have even benefited from some stretches and exercises that I was shown to do at home to help with some postpartum shoulder pain from breastfeeding! Emi and Jess were both wonderful!

Save your money and go to a prenatal chiropractor or physical therapist instead. I've found those…read moreto be genuinely far more effective for real pregnancy-related aches and pains. I paid over $300 for a prenatal massage here and left feeling frustrated and completely unsatisfied. I came in specifically for lower back pain relief, and despite asking the therapist at least four times to use more pressure, the massage stayed extremely light the entire time. I've had many massages, including prenatal ones, so I know my expectations are reasonable. What made it worse was how my requests were handled. At one point the therapist told me that "if you haven't had a massage in a while your nerves might be asleep," which felt dismissive and didn't really make sense. She then said she would "just press and hold in places" rather than actually massage. That's not what I paid for, especially at this price point. It was clear she was inexperienced, and while everyone starts somewhere, a specialized prenatal setting with premium pricing isn't the place for that learning curve. When I followed up afterward, I was quickly passed off to a business manager via text with very little acknowledgment of my concerns. Their own receptionist had already admitted the therapist was new and less experienced, so the lack of follow-through felt tone-deaf. The owner did eventually offer a full refund, but the way it was handled felt even more dismissive, basically making it clear I wasn't welcome back. Overall this experience was overpriced, underwhelming, and poorly handled from start to finish. I would not return.

I've trusted Sophia with my body for years, but seeing her for the first time during my twin…read morepregnancy took my appreciation for her to a whole new level. The pain of carrying twins had become my constant companion until she reminded me what it feels like to walk without discomfort, to feel at home in my own body again. One session. Real, lasting relief. I cannot recommend her enough. She is truly a blessing.

I was looking for massage therapist in Santa Monica and I found Sophia, and she was very…read moreaccommodating, I was able to get my massage the next day Monica at her massage studio in Santa Monica. She's very friendly and nice. Definitely recommend to go to her massage studio and get the best experience.

Physical therapy with Elaine Waksman has been a game changer. As a first-time-mom (FTM) who…read moreunderwent a c-section, I found my body feeling achy in ways I did not expect (e.g., my gait changed to compensate for c-section recovery), so starting PT was very important for me to avoid any issues with chronic pain/discomforts long-term. Given my experience, I highly recommend coming to Origin and seeing Elaine for PT. Every session Elaine is very attentive and ensures to teach me new skills to meet my evolving needs.

Scam My first appt…read moreafter my initial consultation came and my nanny called out. My kids had to be picked up at the same time my appointment was, since I was counting on my nanny to help with that. Since she cancelled I had to call and cancel my appt. Not only do they have a CRAPPY cancellation policy, they also do not care about moms in the slightest. We are all coming there for various reasons, but mainly because we've all had babies who messed up our pelvic floor. Now we are paying strangers to help us fix this, but the business forgets why we are there in the first place. They could not care less about the patient. They don't even care about loyal business. For someone's first appointment you would think they'd give a courtesy cancellation or even a portion of the cancellation. They would rather be known as a mill

I have been going to Laura for a year now and i think she is wonderful. I feel at ease with her and…read moreyou can easily talk to her about your concerns.

I can not believe that it has taken me so long to write this review...I guess that's the life of…read morethe mother of a 15 month old! But I am finally here to tell you all about my experience with the godsend of a woman, Laura Erlich!!!! I met Laura in 2019 after my first appointment with Dr. Baek at California Fertility Partners, when I was exploring egg freezing. The first three things that Dr. Baek had me do was - stop smoking pot, stop drinking coffee and go see Laura for acupuncture. A few months later I ended up deciding to wait on that plan just a bit before Covid hit (when I met my amazing husband:) Jump to 2022, where we decided to freeze embryos prior to getting married (we are old - I was 39 and my soon to be husband was 48). We figured, let's get the best eggies out now, just in case trying to conceive on our own the following year didn't pan out. So naturally, I went straight back to see Laura. And this is when the real love affair began! After 6 months of prep and a successful cycle, we ended up freezing two embryos. Then took a break from all things fertility to get married and live that newlywed life for the rest of the year! Once 2023 rolled around we knew we wanted to start trying naturally, so right back to Laura I went. And over the next 6 months she was instrumental in preparing my body and that July we found out we were pregnant!!! Ok, so you might think this is where the story ends, but honestly, this is kind of where it really gets good! During he 10 months of my pregnancy we put together an incredible team. Our midwife, Jessica Diggs, our doula, Katharine Deeb and the real star of the show (besides my growing boy;), Laura! Laura became a third partner in our preparation. Not only as a practitioner but as a friend who gave the most helpful and beneficial advice. There is nothing I wouldn't do if Laura told me to do it. My trust in her, her experience, her talents and her wisdom knows no bounds. She helped with every single facet of my pregnancy and I am beyond thankful in every way. And when I called Laura at 41+4, after 4 days of prodromal labor, I told her I was considering going the castor oil route to get things go though it went against everything I had be planning on doing...which was trusting my sweet boy to come at the exact moment he was ready. After listening to all of my reasons for and reasons against, Laura reminded me of what I now know to be the most important piece of advice...be the cat in the closet. Now that probably won't make much sense to you now if you are just starting to explore fertility acupuncture. But, that phrase, coming from Laura, who reminded me of everything I had spent so long working towards, changed everything. I skipped the castor oil and gave birth the next day. I could honestly go on and on about how instrumental Laura was during this incredibly exciting, trying, exhausting, rewarding, etc. etc. etc., time in my life. But I'll leave you with this instead... If even the smallest part of you is considering inviting Laura to be a part of your fertility journey, stop right now and just make an appointment. What she provides is worth every penny and I believe that every woman owes it to herself to have someone like her in their corner.