There is a lot of love for the midwife center here and much of it is hard won and well deserved…read more Their space is beautiful and modern. Most staff are kind and professional. I appreciate their holistic, personalized approach to healthcare - (they've asked me some thoughtful, out-of-the-box questions and do take interest in the whole picture of your health) - as well as their progressive lean and focus on healthcare accessibility. I was a patient here for over a year and I can tell you that all of these things are the real deal. The weaknesses of this practice - in my layperson opinion - are as follows: 1) Limited scope. They aren't an OB/GYN, and can't really take the place of one. As one of the nurses very snippily told me, they "don't practice medicine", sounding like I had walked into an Applebee's and asked them to operate on my foot. They practice nursing, I get that - I only expect a medical provider to, you know, help me, and not make my issue worse. Lots of folks do prefer midwives to the traditional MDs & DOs, and I can appreciate that, but their ability to diagnose and treat is much more limited than they advertise. For me, this meant visits with three different providers, a misdiagnosis, unnecessary meds, lots of invasive stuff, hundreds of dollars of unnecessary tests, and one sad patient with no answers. I wish they had recognized when something was maybe a little beyond their scope and just referred me out on the front end, saving me a whole bunch of misery. As with most things in life, YMMV. A limited scope of practice might be okay for you! If you're the picture of health and just want to pop in for your annual or grab a birth control script, AND if you're already connected with a solid gynecologist to see for any real problems, this facility might very well meet your needs. Because - my next point: 2) Continuity of care is lacking. They suck at referrals. I was initially told that they have a select few GYNs in the community with whom they work closely and collaboratively. But when I actually needed this referral, I was sent five+ pages of basically an indecipherable, broken wall of text and told I could self-refer to "that clinic at Magee" but that I didn't really "need" to. How helpful is that? 3) Pretty unprofessional billing/recordkeeping practices - I've gotten multiple bills addressed to the wrong person for my own care and have gotten bills with handwriting and white out on them. Their EMR/portal with Maternity Neighborhood is pretty poor quality and I've seen another patient's medical records mixed in with my own! A little concerning. Ultimately, my health concern was promptly addressed and treated at my first visit with an MD elsewhere and I don't intend on returning to this clinic. I do feel this place has a lot of potential and I respect all the positive reviews, but to me the concerns outweigh the benefits. I'd rather go to a more professional clinic with a higher capacity for service.

Let me start of by saying that I go here for well-woman care only so far. No babies just yet! So…read moreI can't comment on the quality of their birth services, although their statistics are quite impressive. As a new client, it was tough for me to find parking for the center -- on-street around the center was all full. If I had known that there was a lot I could park in that would have been HIGHLY useful information! So -- a quick tip: If you go to the Midwife Center you can run in and just inside the door are parking passes for a nearby lot. GET ONE! The Midwife Center is in a converted row house and you have to climb the stairs to get to the reception area. When I walked in, I was clearly confused, but someone downstairs was kind enough to point me in the right direction. The women that work at The Midwife Center were friendly and receptive when I went in for my appointment. There was paperwork to be filled out -- although a nice touch is that it is all available online so you can do it ahead of time instead of going to your appointment 30 minutes early and racking your brain trying to remember every detail of family history. As a new patient, I was interviewed and seen by a Nurse Practicioner, and she was friendly, professional, and seemed interested in EVERY part of my health -- which I appreciated. They seem to focus on health for the whole person, not just one area. I really look forward to my care here throughout the years!

Prior to discovering The Yoga Factory, my daily life was dominated by rigidity, chronic stress, and…read moreconstant physical tension. My mind raced with anxiety, my body ached from habitual tightness, and I felt unfulfilled and unhappy overall. After taking the plunge with a one-month trial membership, the transformation has been remarkable. In just three weeks, my anxiety has decreased by 70-80%, my thoughts are calmer and less racing, and--most importantly--my body has begun to release long-held tension, leaving me free from the persistent aches I once accepted as normal. I am deeply grateful to the kind and supportive staff at The Yoga Factory for fostering such a safe, encouraging environment--especially for someone navigating anxiety and body image concerns. This studio has truly transformed my mind, body, and overall well-being. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking positive change.

I love catching a yoga class wherever I visit. I enjoyed the Valentine's Day practice at 6am…read more Great way to start my day.

I wanted to try hot yoga for the first time and decided to look on the MindBody app for a class,…read morewhich is where I discovered Embody Hot Yoga! It's located right off of the Bridgeville exit and there are a couple of convenient parking options nearby. The studio is adorable and clean, with quite a spacious yoga room. This class was lead by Torre and I feel she did a really nice job providing a very grounding session. She has great bubbly energy and it really charges you within her teaching. Throughout the whole thing, I feel it was a perfect mix of relaxation and challenge. I would definitely take another class here sometime! The room was set to 90 degrees, but I was impressed how comfortable it felt! The frigid temperatures outside probably had some part in that though. I don't use a yoga mat at home, so I didn't bring one with me, but they kindly allowed me to use one of theirs.

My husband and I felt very fortunate to have Marlee and Megan on our team leading up to our birth…read moreand post partum. We had a lot of questions and fears, and Riverbend helped us avoid feelings of overwhelm when it came to researching and making decisions about it. They are extremely informed about options for birthing people, and always had some kind of suggestion or insight into the process. Our birth itself was also made easier by having people who have been through this before to consult through early labor and who understood the way our hospital worked. Post partum, Marlee's kind and nonjudgmental guidance during some difficulties with feeding were particularly invaluable. She was able to help me pump comfortably and effectively, and also helped me get to a better place mentally about that process. Marlee is also great at finding pain points in the fog of newborn parenting and helping make things a little easier, even when it may not have occurred to you that there is anything to be done! Thank you Riverbend Birth for your immense compassion and insight as we brought our baby into the world!

These ladies are fantastic! My wife and I could not be happier with all the support and advice we…read morereceived from Megan and Marlee. We opted to take all four of the classes they offer and we are so glad we did! Each class was the perfect mix of reflection, information, and time for questions. They stay up to date with new researchers in various fields and had tons of invaluable information and insight. This was our first pregnancy and birth, so we had tons of questions. It was so nice to talk out our hopes and fears with them, I definitely felt more at ease after the classes. At our birth, we ended up working with both Megan and marlee (my labor was a bit long). After the birth, I was struggling with breastfeeding. Marlee was able to provide excellent advice and help us stick with it! Both of them are amazing and have wonderful tools and bedside manner. All the tips and tricks they recommend really do work! If you are looking for kind, open minded, knowledgeable, and passionate doulas, look no further!

What a fabulous business idea and execution! I fell in love with 'SUP Yoga' during my first class…read morewith FluidMotion Pgh. The instructors (Taylee and Melissa) are wonderful! They welcome you, guide you, and encourage you to relax, try your best, and more importantly have a good time! The SUP classes are held at North Park Lake, an excellent setting with calm water. Classes are suitable for all skill levels. My friend and I attended SUP Yoga with no yoga experience and only having tried SUP once before. The class-goers are friendly and participate with varying experience/skill levels. They offer other classes like 'SUP and SIP' - another excellent experience that includes paddle boarding, wine, and charcuterie - they also have classes at North Park Pool that vary in exercise intensity. Registration and payment take place online and work very smoothly. Specific directions are provided before class and the instructors are available via phone should you lose your way. Classes are typically 1-2hrs and you can bring your own board or use theirs. They keep your phone or keys in a safe location during class. They also take lots of great photos during class and post them to their Facebook account. I HIGHLY recommend FluidMotion Pgh classes to anyone and will continue to attend them myself!

poor customer service and argumentary with me. While using the MindBody app it was unclear to me…read moreuntil after I made this reservation (Paddle Board Yoga w/ Courtney Sage) that the gear was not included in my reservation for June 30th which is five weeks away. I contacted the owner Melissa Lucciola and communicated directly with her. She stated her policy was to offer no refund --only credit, or an upgrade for me to pay an extra $18 for the gear. Ok this event is 5 weeks away, and I only just made the finding that i was misinformed on the MindBody app. as to the inclusion of the gear. It boggles my mind why Melissa would choose to take a hard line with me insisting that it read BYOB and quite frankly arguing with me on it, well it not did state BYOB. It was a honest mistake. The information was unclear on the MindBody app. I told Melissa I respectfully disagree with her. I verified my information re-reading it 3 times relaying back how the app did not state that the gear was not in fact included int he $20 fee. Miss Lucciola refused to refund my paid fee of $20. Be aware this owner/operator had delivered argumentative, poor customer service to me.

I highly recommend Touchstone Pilates. I have been a client since Touchstone Pilates opened…read more Because I had been having problems with lower back pain and general lack of flexibility, I wanted to find out whether Pilates could help. IT HAS HELPED!! I am more flexible and able to do exercises that I thought my body was not capable of. Plus, I feel great! Lisa varies the workout at every session and knows when to introduce more advanced exercises. Lisa Pellow, owner, is a wonderful instructor - very concerned about her clients' well being.

Lisa Pellow is an excellent teacher. After nearly two years working together, I have made…read moretremendous progress. I am affected by an auto immune disease. Lisa is very patient with me, respecting my limits, but also challenging me to do my best.The studio equipment is spectacular. Finding a professional like Lisa and a well equipped studio like Touchstone Pilates is unique. Not only do I enjoy Pilates but it has helped me more fully enjoy life.

Yoga for the People is a super inclusive space to practice yoga at all levels. There are many…read moreinstructors with their own teaching styles that will both challenge you and meet you where you are for modifications. There are tons of classes to choose from - Yin, restorative, vinyasa, hatha, chair yoga, and vin-to-yin. They also hold workshops to dive deeper into certain poses, work on meditation, and sound baths. Very laid back environment that is welcoming from day 1!

Great place for self care and wellness. Yoga coach is patient and knowledgeable. Studio is pleasant…read moreand relaxing.