Very grateful to have them with me. First time doing this and also first one in my family. My…read morepregnancy was very emotional, a lot of tears and I always felt in a safe environment when I was with them. Alix was my main midwife, so cheerful, supportive and looking for the best answer, with best answer no only to my questions but to my health, soul and mind. Can sound very promising and in reality the flow/pregnancy feels simple having their help. I guess is the very experience support that they have. I wish I could express more because words are short for my feeling of gratitude. Much love and best wishes for you. If you are already here...this is your way.

A million times over, I would choose Tema and her student midwife team to guide me on my pregnancy…read moreand birth journey. As a second time mom and healthcare practioner, i thought I had pretty good education on natural birth. Tema not only furthered my knowledge, but also made me and my husband feel beyond supported every step on the way. My whole body wellness was cared for, and having my emotional and spiritual health nourished along with my physical health during pregnancy was beyond what I expected. Tema takes the time to get to know you, your baby, and your partner, so by the time It is birth day, she feels like family. I completely trusted her at a moment that was so vulnerable to me. We hit a snag during labor, but Tema handled it so professionally and confidently and we were able to safely deliver my healthy baby boy at home. It was a beautiful experience. I am convinced that Tema's knowledge of spinning babies facilitated my labor to progress and if I had been in a traditional birth setting, it would have went differently. If you are looking for a caring and trustworthy midwife for your home birth, please choose Tema. Her passion for her calling is evident in every interaction and she is a blessing to the home birth community.

Alison was my masseuse and she was sent from heaven! I have been eyeing Rebirth Massage since my…read moresecond pregnancy. I am now onto my third pregnancy at 28 weeks and had the opportunity to try this place; I am so grateful! I hate that I haven't gone here since my first! I have two toddlers at home, 1 and 3 year old, and work full time as a bedside nurse. I was long overdue for a massage. I like a firm pressure to get all the knots out from my upper/lower back, especially working long 12 hour shifts on my feet. Other places that perform prenatal massages are too scared to apply pressure. I got the Blissful Mama Massage as a Mother's Day gift. I am so happy with Alison. She listened to all my needs and listened to what my body needed as far as back relief. I felt so relaxed afterwards. It was exactly what my body needed. I am already looking forward to the next time I'll be back! I bought a similar cervical neck pillow as soon as I got home, it made such a difference during my massage. Parking is very limited. Bathroom outside did not bother me as I know that these older buildings have different layouts and it is to be expected.

By far the most relaxing and healing massage that I received during my pregnancy. All of the…read moremassage therapists here are so good at what they do. I love the location and the attention to detail of the entire staff. The space is peaceful and it really feels like an escape coming here. Now I've returned for a postnatal massage because my prenatal experiences have been so amazing.

I had my first baby this past year and SDPC was amazing. I saw a lot of the doctors throughout my…read morepregnancy and all made me feel heard. They treated me well and took their time. I was explained all my options in regards to my plan of care, screenings and ultrasound. Dr.Adami went out of her way to be there for the delivery and made our moment very special. During the labor things got complicated and Dr Melber saved my babies life. Dr Schwendemann and Dr Richardson both saw me in triage a few times and did great at reassuring me that everything would be ok. The sonographers (Jonathan and Vanessa) scanned me and they were so kind and did a great job. They showed a high level of detail in my ultrasound. The managers Ceara and Jessica had to rearrange my schedule so much and they did a terrific job communicating and accommodating me. 100% recommend this office

They have the rudest front staff. There is this older gray haired Latino woman with thick Black…read moreframe glasses. She's the receptionist. Her people skills are not matched for her position. My wife and I arrived at the location, early, A nurse came from the back to tell my wife she won't be seen. She hasn't been seen in 30 days, and she's a high risk pregnancy in her 3rd trimester! Prior to this visit, my wife called 3 times leaving messages with the nurse, letting them know she is concerned about preeclampsia and excessive vomiting. They did not care, they sent us away. Needless to say my wife is infuriated and scared at the same time!

I loved my experience at best start and am heart broken that it is no longer open for clients…read more I had wonderful interactions with the staff from the beginning. They accepted me midway through my pregnancy which was amazing because I moved to SD at 30 weeks pregnant. At my prenatal appointments the midwives were thorough, respectful, friendly, and never seemed rushed. The building itself was cozy and I never had issues parking. I ended up barely making it to the birth center before my baby was born (my fault for waiting too long), but Erina, my midwife, was so calm, direct, and encouraging. They were so respectful of my wishes and gave us space and time as a family of three after my baby was born. I would hands down birth here again if it opens!

I am a military veteran, and at the time I was a single mother back in 2012 I was recommended this…read moreplace by a friend of mine who gave birth there . She told me about the wonderful experience that she had and how the owner was so welcoming I got my consultation signed up for all the classes took all the classes initially it was a really good experience I had my sisters come in and help through the classes we had a really good experience however I got changed over to a different nurse. Her name was Sharon Wilson. She looked at my profile and instantly start questioning me about who was unborn childs father, who was gonna take care of my kid how I was gonna take care of my kid if the father was gonna be involved all of these questions. She was supposed to only be offering me healthcare. I didn't argue. I was a bit upset that she was questioning me like I was in an interrogation room. Shortly after she starts writing in my file I'm not sure what she wrote then the owner comes in and tells me her facility cannot accommodate me. They did recommend a great doctor, Dr. Wong, who ultimately delivered My Baby. However, the bias and treatment that I got from Sharon Wilson was not great. I felt like she was trying to intimidate me to get me angry so that she can write me off not giving me a chance to have the same experience as my friend. Now I know that it's their choice based upon certain medical issues . However.I felt like Sharon was against me and whatever she wrote in those files was not the truth. Looking back almost 13 years later I realize that going to Dr. Wong was the best choice for me hewas patient. He was kind understanding and he was nonjudgmental. everything you would have thought a nurse would be,Not sure if best start is still open however, if you are, please hire people who are willing to ensure that the patients are not prejudged and they don't have a bias against other others.

I had a wonderful prenatal massage with Jamie. Her touch and attention to detail made me feel safe…read moreand relaxed. Her energy and communication was very soothing. I highly recommend going to see her!

growing a human being is hard work. jamie has created a space where you can rest your body and…read morerelax. she has magic hands that can sense exactly what your body needs. i'll be back even after my pregnancy.

Dr. Goff was on-call the night I delivered our third (and last) kid. My regular doctor was supposed…read moreto come in but conveniently hadn't filed instructions (though we discussed it every month). She did a stellar job and i liked her more than my regular doc. My baby came really fast (from no dilation to pushing within like 45 minutes) and Dr. Goff booked over from wherever she was. I told her my concerns and she did her best to accommodate my requests. Now I go see Kristin for my annual visits. She's wonderful. She explains all your options for everything, drawbacks and pluses, and never seems like she's in a hurry to get you out the door. Last year I found a lump in my breast and while it was cleared, she made sure to check it again this year and talk to me about it.

Dr. Goff has been my ob provider for over 13 years now and delivered 2 of my babies. She is kind,…read moreknowledgeable and takes the time to talk to you. Kristin is just as wonderful. Kind and never makes you feel rushed. In the past I too have agreed the reception was a little less than desirable but that issue has seemed to have been resolved. Read reviews carefully. She is great and in high demand. I personally wouldn't give any regard to reviewers who haven't met her or her amazing staff personally. There's a reason why she's so highly sought after. She's the best!

I'm a first-time mom and came to this office for every appointment throughout my pregnancy. I had…read morean amazing experience. The staff is wonderful, and I genuinely loved every doctor in this group practice. They all had great bedside manner, answered my questions, and took excellent care of me and my baby. I delivered at Sharp Grossmont with Dr. Odisho, and despite it being my first time, everything went smoothly. During my hospital stay, the other physicians also stopped by to check on me and congratulate me, which meant so much. I'm forever grateful to this incredible group of women for making me feel so supported throughout my pregnancy and delivery!

My wife has been in pain for 3+ weeks. We drove all the way from Menifee, CA for her appt. Appt was…read moreset for 8 am. We left Menifee around 5:45 am,but due to traffic, we ended up arriving at 8:22am. We proceeding into the lobby to check in, but receptionist said "you are 22 mins and you missed your 10 min grace period, so we marked you as no show. Best we can do is reschedule you for April 8 at 9 am". Wife respectfully pleaded. No compassion, no effort to try and make something work. FUCCK THIS ESTABLISHMENT!!! Either fire that the receptionist. Better yet, I hope this POS of a business shuts down... or burns down. Anyone remotely thinking of going here... YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! STRAIGHT PILE OF BURNING SHIIIT. OF COURSE their profile will remain "Unclaimed" due to the truthful reviews. RECEPTIONIST WORKING TODAY MARCH 3, 2026. I PRAY YOU ARE FIRED! And when that happens, and you're denied Unemployment... then you can have a great day!

I found Dorinda through her glowing reviews here on Yelp, which we found to be very accurate from…read morestart to finish of our time together. Dorinda came to our home before the birth to talk in depth and was very tuned into my pregnancy experience; she provided a lot of supportive words/sent me funny memes and videos during the last dragging weeks of pregnancy. She also sent baby resources like a list of recommended items - this consultation would be especially useful for first time parents. Once we were home from the hospital, Dorinda came over the first night and provided a burst of energy and positivity. She sat next to my bed as I fed our new (second) baby and helped me stay awake and make sure she was getting a proper, full feed. We talked everything from birth care to postpartum recovery to current events and family chat (she's a mom and parents her 2 kids in San Diego, so she's been there too!). For subsequent visits we figured out ways to maximize my healing and sleep once I could pump and Dorinda could give a bottle. It's been a game changer for recovery and mental health, especially juggling a toddler, newborn, high energy dog, busy lives and jobs during the day. During my first postpartum I struggled with baby blues, isolation, and extreme exhaustion symptoms but have had none of that this time around and am so grateful. Why we clicked with Dorinda - she's smart, caring, attuned to the whole family's needs, is a strong communicator, and fits into systems we already have developed. She cares about evidence-based parenting and safe sleep. But is just like having a friend around in your home. Highly recommend!

You could not pick a better doula than Dorinda. Before our baby was born, she continually checked…read morein on us to see how we were doing and gave words of encouragement along the way. She gifted a sweet little book to our 4 year old when she came for a house visit to get the lay of the land and make sure everything was in order for when baby came home. She took the time to get to know why we were interested in a doula. I had told her I was traumatized from having a baby in 2020 during the height of the pandemic in 2020 and had no help (even from family). I also suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety and had no idea, which made the postpartum journey harder as I tried to figure out sleeping, breastfeeding, etc. Any mom will tell you that with their first child, you are afraid to sleep because you want to make sure your baby is breathing or that you wake at any noise your baby makes. With all this in mind, Dorinda was sensitive and incredibly reassuring in helping me figure out breastfeeding, getting my supply up, and making me not have to worry at all about anything BUT sleep! I saw how she held him, soothed him, changed his diaper and fed him all before I went up for bed. Throughout our journey, she checked in almost daily asking about how he slept, how I slept, and kept giving encouragement as I tried to figure out and get ahead of my postpartum depression and anxiety medications. I always joke with my husband that if we ever had a third, we would hire Dorinda again. (I wish we hard her for our first!) We absolutely love Dorinda. You'll get the peace of mind you're searching for whatever that may be to you!

Theresa and Trevor helped my baby tremendously with mobility and reducing tension. My son was born…read morefrank breech, so he already had increased muscle tension in his neck and body. Through their stretches and very gentle hands-on work, my baby became much more relaxed and was able to breastfeed better. I was a bit hesitant at first, but my lactation consultant recommended them and I couldn't be more grateful that I went. I would absolutely recommend them and I truly trusted their hands with my baby.

Dr. Theresa has been absolutely wonderful and truly exceeded our expectations. She took such…read moregentle, attentive, and compassionate care of our two-month-old, making us feel completely at ease as new parents. She took the time to listen, explain everything thoroughly, and provided thoughtful recommendations that were incredibly helpful. Her depth of knowledge, particularly around feeding and infant care, was outstanding--honestly even more helpful than what we received from our lactation nurse. We always felt supported, heard, and confident after each visit. We are so grateful for the care she provided and genuinely wish we could continue seeing her, but unfortunately we are moving away from San Diego. Any family would be lucky to have Dr. Theresa as their child's doctor.

Please think twice before choosing Heather LeMaster as your provider…read more I wish I had listened to my intuition sooner and not ignored the many red flags I encountered throughout my care. I'm writing this review for anyone considering her as their midwife -- I encourage you to truly, deeply reconsider whether she is the right fit for you. From early on, I felt invalidated and dismissed. I had chronically low blood sugar throughout my entire pregnancy, and rather than receiving the support and care I needed, Heather denied my symptoms and was dismissive of my concerns. Instead of offering evidence-based guidance, I was shamed -- for eating fruit, for eating carbs -- at a time (first trimester) when I was sick and just trying to get through each day. Her constant warnings about delivering a "sugar baby" felt more like threats than medical advice, adding to my stress and confusion. I consulted the rest of my care team, including my PCP, and Heather heavily criticized that decision, routinely telling me that they did not know what they were talking about. She also claims to practice spinning babies, but none of what we did during my pregnancy aligned with the true Spinning Babies exercises and practices that my Doula had me practicing. It was frustrating, as I initially sought out a Spinning Babies provider. In addition to that, the one time I used the 24-hour help line, no one responded to me for over 16 hours. In her practice, she relied far too heavily on forms and checklists in an online portal, and rarely showed the kind of human care and emotional support that is absolutely essential in midwifery. When things got scary and I truly needed her -- emotionally and physically -- she simply was not there in the ways that mattered most. We ended up having to transfer to a hospital instead of our planned home birth, and despite it being in the contract, Heather did not transfer with us and was not involved in the birth at all. She sent a pathetic text message after hearing from her assistant encapsulating the placenta that the birth had happened. Looking back, I realize that, despite Heather always making me feel as if it was my direct fault when something went wrong, what actually went wrong with my birth wasn't about my body or my baby -- it was about my decision to stay with a provider who made me feel unheard, unsupported, and often blamed. That choice is something I now deeply regret. One of the most hurtful moments came in early postpartum (2 weeks), when she tried to go behind my back and privately consult my husband in an attempt to pressure me into medication -- after I had explicitly told her that I was not interested. She also pressured me to start it ASAP, as it can take a month to "kick in" and I "obviously needed it." Since my experience, I've met several others in the industry who shared similar concerns about her care. Many of them were just as confused as I was by the glowing reviews she has received, given the inconsistency in her approach and lack of real support. This further confirms my decision to speak out, as I hope others will be more cautious when choosing their provider. This review isn't written lightly -- my birth was over 8 months ago. It's written from a place of hoping that someone else who feels any of those early twinges of doubt listens to themselves and chooses a care provider who will honor them, respect them, and hold space for the incredibly vulnerable journey of birth.

Heather is an amazing midwife! This was my first VBAC birth and she helped settle all my fears,…read moremade me and my boyfriend feel cared for and took the time to answer all questions I had and wake me through my pregnancy step by step! She was the voice of reason I needed during my birth and with her support as well as the support of my family my beautiful baby boy was born with no need of a hospital or repeat c-section!