I had private Pilates classes once a week for 10 years before the shutdown, and now I needed to get…read moreback into it. I lucked out finding Lisa Brenner. She is amazing! Our sessions feel very gentle to me, but by the end, I know I've worked out big time! Her awareness of what's going on inside my body is super-empathic---bordering on magical! Everyone I've met at Monarch is very present and welcoming. It's a great place to workout! Just go! You won't be sorry!

I would happily take a class from anyone of the instructors at Monarch Pilates. They all share so…read moremany traits like attention to detail in your form, care for your growth and professionalism that makes you feel welcome. I love this Studio.

Sunshine and her team are incredible at what they do, truly gifted. My partner and I are practical…read morepeople, I just have an irrational fear of hospitals and so since the day I got pregnant, we knew we were going to try for a homebirth. I looked at a few different options and ended up choosing to work with Sunshine as she came really well spoken for and we both immediately liked her. Sunshine is intuitive and gifted but also very practical and straightforward and oh so experienced. She is open to all possible outcomes and was careful to let us know that there are certain situations where we would have to go to the hospital. Which I really appreciated. The night of Lou's birth was a dream, and still brings me to tears. Sunshine and Cristián were supportive in all the ways we needed. Never thought it could be this beautiful

This post brings a major smile to my face and warms my heart…read more From the first moment my wife and I met Sunshine, we knew we were in the right place. An immediate sense of calm, love and empathy filled the room and our decision was made. Sunshine - you are simply amazing. Thank you for guiding us through this transformative journey which has resulted in our miracle named Jazmyn. Special shoutout to Christiane who also provided gracious wisdom and love throughout this journey. We love you both and thank God for connecting us. We will be seeing you both again

Actually I haven't had a chance to try them yet, but I am definitely looking forward to it. I have…read morebeen into the establishment it is clean and smells so good. So many great options for massage therapists and so many great reviews. I look forward to adding my own experience!

My wife got me a massage for our anniversary. I showed up 10 minutes early for my scheduled appt…read morewith Tatiana. About 5 minutes after my scheduled start time the receptionist says Tatiana is running late but she will be there in a few minutes. 10 minutes later the receptionist says that Tatiana is not answering her calls and tells me my appointment is cancelled with no compensation. Ironic considering this is what they send in their confirmation email "Out of courtesy to our staff and to allow time for other clients to schedule, we ask for 24-hours' notice for appointment cancellations: - If an appointment is late cancelled up to 3 hours prior to your appointment, your credit card on file will be charged $60 for 50-minute sessions, $80 for 80-minute sessions and $110 for 110-minute sessions. - If an appointment is late cancelled with less than 3 hours' notice, or if you do not arrive for your appointment (no-show), your credit card will be charged the full session fee. **All cancellation fees are a courtesy to the massage therapists. These fees ensure that your therapist is properly compensated for their time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation." I guess the courtesy only works one way. I would avoid this place

Tal is beyond phenomenal, and everything I was looking for (and more) in a prenatal personal…read moretrainer. I would 1000% recommend doing one-on-one training sessions--it's the best money I've ever spent on myself. Thanks to our workouts, I had an incredibly easy delivery and post-partum recovery. Tal radiates positive energy! She kept me smiling, fit, motivated, and--most importantly--SAFE throughout my pregnancy. Her workouts were not only fun but also incorporate many moves that can actually be used during labor. She was always in-tune to my needs and would adapt her routines--even mid-workout--to make sure I was safe and pain-free. I also loved that she emphasized important foundations (e.g. proper breathing technique, connecting breath to core and pelvic floor, safe ways to get in/out of bed, ways to avoid diastasis recti, etc). I continue to use those skills daily. Not only is Tal a mama herself, she has years of experience as a specialized prenatal/post-partum personal trainer. She even stays up-to-date with ACOG recommendations and takes refresher maternal health courses. As a physician, I was impressed with the depth of her knowledge. If you train with her, you get access to her Strong Mama Fitness online for free--another incredible resource. Although she is no longer local in the Bay Area, she is available for 1-on-1 virtual training via Zoom. Our virtual sessions were super convenient, all without sacrificing quality. I can't recommend Tal enough!

I was looking for prenatal exercises during my first trimester and was glad to have found Tal's…read moreexercise program at Strong Mama Fitness. There are various exercises every week that cater to different levels of fitness or how one feels for the day. This is very helpful as I don't have to worry about whether a particular exercise is safe for a certain stage of pregnancy. Tal has been very helpful and knowledgeable, and is available to answer any questions. Love having the convenience of this personal trainer like program from the comforts of home. Highly recommend Strong Mama Fitness!

Sarah came by the hospital just a few hours after the birth to pick up our placenta, and dropped…read moreoff the capsules the day I got home! She was very quick and available. She even shaped the umbilical cord into a heart before it dried. I also asked Sarah to prep a lovely sitz bath and smoothie for me, which were great in those first few days.

I had Sarah encapsulate my placenta and she was wonderful! She checked in around my due date and…read morewas always so friendly. Once I gave birth and reached out, she came 12 hours later to pick up my placenta and returned the capsules two days later, so quick and easy!

Working with Natasha was a licensing experience. She shepherded me into motherhood and held my hand…read morethrough prenatal, labor, birth, and the first 3 months of our daughters life so beautifully. Natasha is kind and compassionate, and has a wealth of knowledge about everything both and baby related. Not to mention she was recommended by my doctors and had successfully helped to deliver over 1,300 babies in her 20 year + career. Everyone at Sutter knew Natasha and was relieved to learn that she was in out birthing team. She was the perfect liaison between the hospital staff, doctors, my husband and I. If you're looking for a doula - look no further (trust me). She's the best there is.

If you are looking for someone to support you during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period…read moreyou definitely need to meet with Natasha. She was helpful and informative to first time parents, not only about the birthing process but also what may come unexpectedly during birth. The truthfulness and honesty Natasha provided helped prepare my husband and I for the reality of the birthing process. Not only was she an advocate for me during my birth but she also helped me have a healthy and successful birth. After my baby was born, Natasha was available for us 24/7 and answered all our questions immediately. I could have never have had such a wonderful birth experience without Natasha. I will absolutely be working with her again in the future.

Dr Salvay is straightforward & to the point, kind & compassionate, most important of all is that he…read morelistens to his patients concerns. Also, he's an amazing surgeon! See him if you can!!! *yelp wants longer reviews... Ain't nobody got time for that :) So here are a couple of sentences to please the people of yelp who think that people need to keep reading reviews instead of getting on with their lives

Adding this note October 2017 in response to a one-star review who said he had "ruined" her life…read more Strong words. Look, I was FAT (obese, not "bigger"). I got nothing but amazing care. He's not the problem. And if one doctor ruins your life, you might need a counselor. I fire crappy doctors (like horrid Ali Khademi). Nobody has that power over me! Or YOU. I cannot say enough good about my rockstar gynecologist. I trust him with my life--and I have to. I first saw Dr. Salvay in September, 2015, following an abnormal Pap smear. I have had many doctors in the intervening months, and Dr. Salvay is at the head of my personal pantheon. He is professional, warm, and cares intensely about the health and well-being of his patients. Or maybe he's just an insufferable jerk who doesn't care about anyone. (Or maybe you can't get your little brain around the idea that a man survives in this field, when no other men remain in it in the entire county, and maybe you shouldn't be writing Yelp reviews--your review saying this man, with thirty-plus years of experience delivering babies and helping women with their lady parts, has no "evidence based" [sic] or "practical birth skills" might be a little light in the "verifiable claim" department.) For me, he held my hand through a very dark patch, and it's not over yet. Though it clearly pains him to be the bearer of less-than-ideal news, I trust this man to help me and to guide me to the right people to care for me further. Moreover, Dr. Salvay is a doctor who LISTENS, and I will say that a doctor who listens, and listens well, is a treasure. So are the women on his staff. I am grateful with every cell of my being for Dr. Salvay, and Lara, Danielle, and everyone else at PAMF. I can't believe what some women have written here (whatevah), but then I'm just glad that I am having a blessed experience with such a fantastic caregiver. Thank you, Dr. Salvay, for your care, your prayers, and your compassion. THANK YOU. P.S. I cannot stop laughing at the woman thinking Dr. Salvay was complimenting her on her vajayjay. RIGHT. Honey, did you bedazzle it with Svoboda crystals? (It's more likely that anyone who says you have a beautiful vagina means it can give birth properly or perform Kegels.) But thanks for the laugh. HILARIOUS! Should I get mine bedazzled before a procedure? Then I can say, "Don't hate my vagina because it's beautiful." BWAH!!!

After having our first son in 2016, I promised myself that our next baby would be born at home. In…read morea space that I created, with no one around except for my husband and my tribe of midwives empowering me and showering me with admiration for the bad ass that I am! And my vision came to fruition with SCMW. I was truly able to be present in my body and embrace every minute of my birthing celebration. There were plenty of times where I felt that I couldn't do it and they knew just what to say, or not to say to give me the encouragement to keep pushing--LITERALLY lol! Im already talking about our next baby and how I cannot wait and our sons only two months old! Cannot say thank you enough to SCMW! With our first son I was the typical hospital story of water breaking and then being pumped full of pitocin. It. Was. HORRIBLE!! I diligently searched for a midwife team who would suggest alternative options if it came down to that. Emily, Stephanie and Sharon were like my three guardian angels. Shooting me a txt every now and then asking me about my back pain and suggesting I go see their acupuncturist who is absolutely the best, and severely reduced my back pain. I ran outta prenatals and they had some in the office. I was having some issues with yeast and they had something for that. Since my pregnancy was through pandemic sometimes I used my appointments just to talk and cry and they were totally ok with that. By the end of the 9 months it felt like they were my aunts and sisters. It was such a different feeling and experience than at the hospital, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! We love the SC midwives!

Sharon, Emily, Stephanie and their team gave me and my partner amazing support through our first…read morepregnancy and home birth. I am so grateful to them We first met and decided to work with them last August. I had a miscarriage during the CZU Complex fires. Emily and Samaya (Arrow Acupuncture) supported me through the miscarriage with massage, acupuncture & herbs and I got pregnant again right away in September. My partner and I loved our visits with the midwives. They always started by asking what questions we had. We felt totally comfortable asking them anything that came to mind from logistics to spiritual and emotional questions. We really wanted my partner to see the ultrasound and they recommended an awesome tech in Los Gatos (Scan Babies) where he and my mom & dad got to see our little guy with me. I gave birth at home and the birth was amazing! I felt as prepared as I could have been for my first birth. We had the support of a doula (Gretchen Retka) for the early stages of labor, so Emily and the rest of the team arrived closer to the end of labor. After the birth the care was wonderful. I had a tear that Sharon stitched right on my bed. Our son was born with Tachypnea and the midwives recommended we transfer to the NICU at Dominican. As sad as we were to leave the house and go to the hospital, the transfer was very efficient and professional. The midwives gave us great support through the hospital stay and once we returned home. I love that they host gatherings for their clients at the park so we can get to know each other and get to see the babies grow. I wholeheartedly recommend this amazing team!

Who funds these facilities? That's my question…read more I came here thinking it was a clinical facility that offered comprehensive, unbiased options counseling. I was wrong, and the experience left me feeling manipulated and emotionally worse than when I walked in. From the outside, it looks medical. The website uses words like "support," "resources," and "consultation." But what you get is an agenda, not healthcare. First, they make you wait in a room with anti-abortion literature and posters about "reclaiming your future" with motherhood. There are no pamphlets about all the legal options, just fear-based information about abortion. I had a "consultation" with a woman who was not a licensed therapist or a medical professional. She was a "peer counselor" whose main goal seemed to be to talk me out of my decision. She asked incredibly invasive questions about my relationship and finances under the guise of "helping." She then pressured me into having an ultrasound performed by a volunteer. The ultrasound was the most manipulative part. She kept focusing on the screen, saying things like, "Look, there's your baby," and "See the heartbeat?" It felt like a performance designed to guilt-trip me, not a medical procedure. There was no discussion of my actual health or circumstances, just a heavy-handed emotional appeal. When I directly asked for a referral for an abortion clinic or information on the process, she became vague and said they "don't provide or refer for those services." She instead offered me a stack of diapers and a lecture on "parenting classes." This place is a wolf in sheep's clothing. They bait you with free pregnancy tests and a caring facade, but their only mission is to dissuade you from considering abortion. If you are looking for factual, non-judgmental medical information and want to explore ALL your options, go to a real clinic like Planned Parenthood. Do not waste your time here. I left feeling violated and misled, not supported.

What an awesome support organization for pregnant and not pregnant women. I have supported this…read moreagency for some time because of the wonderful service they proved in Santa Cruz county . Located across from Dominican hospital, this agency provides prenatal care, clothing resources for babies, sometimes diapers , and free or sliding scale counseling to women and the families of women who may or may not be pregnant! I have personally known some of the volunteers who have given their time here In service to women in red and I know they have helped support and changed women's lives. If you need help with your pregnancy or just need counseling this is the place to go!

After seeing many doctors through our the years .. they could never give me a response for what my…read morebody was doing . I was actually living in Las Vegas and traveled to see Dr. Aimee, The first appointment she already knew what was going on.. gave me bloodwork exam and I had A lot of food allergies .. my only regret is not coming back to her.. regularly as the distance was a challenge for me.. but know that I'm having some health concerns. I have already made another appointment with her!

Dr. Aimee Shunney is amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable on the latest hormone balancing…read moretreatments and women's health. She spent plenty of time with my initial evaluation was very thorough. She ordered lab tests specific to my needs and was able to address my concerns. I had gone through a few other naturopaths and I feel their treatments were based on generalizations. Dr. Shunney was also quick to respond to my emails and seemed to be much more available. Dr. Shunney also presents stimulating and informative lectures to the community; most recent was on hormone balancing. I also appreciate Santa Cruz Integrative Health as a wonderful resource for referring complementary treatments such as chiropractic, acupuncture , massage, etc. They truly are integrative! I feel well taken care-of. I have finally found the right naturopath, you are greatly appreciated. Thank you Dr. Shunney!!