Amazing staff who really cares their main goal is making a difference and ending domestic violence…read more They work with both victims and perpetrators and our LA county approved vendors.

I had to take a parenting course and Miki was the absolute best she is very understanding and very…read morehelpful. She will work with you as long as you're honest and upfront with her. Miki is very knowledgeable and her classes flew by for me thank you again.

She's the mother of six, five born naturally one by c-section - nothing wrong with medical…read moreintervention when it's needed! But most women never do need intervention and don't know how much easier, less scary and - yes - joyous birth can be with natural childbirth education, if only so that you know what's going on! For more than two decades she taught under the name of Bradley Method, but she recently switched affiliations because another organization offers childbirth manuals in different languages and has a more engaged online community. The philosophy is basically the same though: empower women and their partners with enough knowledge to make their own educated choices when birth comes along. That way you're not at the mercy of a doctor who wants your baby out by dinner time. I am a bit biased because I'm her daughter, but I think my mom is an amazing natural childbirth teacher. She's been teaching couples for over 20 years in the living room of the house I grew up in (always with award-winning treats she's freshly baked).Visiting home for Christmas was a reminder of how many people have loved her classes - there was a whole kitchen wall full of cards with babies and grown-up children that were born using a lot of her advice. Her blog has all the rest of her info!

Dorene's class was great. It helped me achieve the natural birth I had hoped for. My first 2 births…read morewere medicated and pretty difficult so I decided to take a class this time. I was really happy to finally do it right for my 3rd child after taking her class. Thanks Dorene!

Wanted to provide an additional update since it's been about 3 months. On October 27,2025 I…read morerequested a receipt for the "services" and Marisol agreed. Till this day I have not received any sort of receipt for the "services" provided. Adding to my feelings of being ignored, since she got what she wanted the payment of $2,800 dollars.

This review truly breaks my heart to write. When I get pregnant with my second child and I…read morecontacted Marisol right away to book her as my Doula. I was so excited to finally meet her in person and I signed the contract right away. I immediately sent over my deposit and I requested that she provide me with a receipt for the deposit . The fact that she was initially declining my request for a receipt because she wanted to wait until after the baby was born was probably the first sign that trouble was coming. I went back-and-forth with her and asked to get my receipt for the money that I had already paid so that I could use that receipt for a reimbursement with my flexible spending account. She still refused to give me the receipt so I reached out to my flexible spending company and asked them if I had to wait for the baby to be born in order to be reimbursed and they said no. Finally, Marisol agreed to give me a receipt for my deposit. I found this quite odd since people generally get a receipt when money exchanges hands. My husband and I meet with Marisol around 36 weeks to go over the birth plan. I tell her that my plan is to have her help me labor at home as much as possible since I wanted to reduce the likelihood of medical interventions. I also asked they she capture some photos for us. Marisol explained that we should not contact her right away if labor starts in the middle of the night, only call when ready. She kept stressing this point and even emailed me a document that says to only call when we are ready for her to come. A couple of weeks later I go into labor late one night. My labor progressed quickly and we called Marisol when we wanted her to come over, no answer. I then texted her. A short time later I told her we were headed to the hospital. Labor pains got so intense that I was not able to monitor my phone so my husband and Marisol were texting. Labor pains were so intense so I requested an epidural at the hospital. Once Marisol got this information , she assumed she had more time. I guess she didn't take into account that that epidural was not completed. Long story short, she didn't make her way to the hospital until after the kid was born. Per her contract, she had 90 minutes to get to me. My labor was quick but she had a 3 hour heads up. I was actually disappointed that she came to the hospital because now it feels like a random acquaintance just showed up for one of the biggest days of your life and now you have to entertain them. She stayed with us until we got transferred to our postpartum room. At this point, Marisol was not a part of my birth story at all and I was angry. A couple days later I immediately requested a partial refund. She denied my request saying she was "available." Instead she offered me one additional 3 hour postpartum visit. I didn't accept that and said we could discuss this matter when she did her postpartum visit. During the visit, Marisol said she could tell that I "felt some type of way" and she asked me to share my feelings. I told her I felt cheated, I'm out a lot of money and she didn't have to do anything. It was her choice to not come to me right away, I followed all of her instructions. Marisol then told me she was actually on her way to me but she needed time to shower, clean her doula supplies and pack her doula bag. Once she heard about the epidural, she returned home to pack snacks. This information infuriated me....she missed my birth for this?!?! This is an area where you don't get a do over. I would imagine that with the nature of this job you would always have your supplies clean and ready. She ended up offering me 12 postpartum hours. I told her that was not what I wanted since I didn't want to think of things for her to help me with. In plus, it's easy to get help during the day. I ended up requesting my money back and threatening legal action since she breached her own contract. In the end she agreed to return 1/2 of my money ($1400) and I was able to avoid legal action. (I didn't mind taking legal action, this was an open and shut case according to the guidance I received). I'd say she still came out ahead, $1400 for 2 short visits to my house and a short 45 minute visit to the hospital after my kid was born. I am beyond bummed about this experience. So yes, I still "feel some type of way!" I'm not sure how you could say you were available yet you missed the birth. And I still can't comprehend the rationale. I'm so confused.

I connected with Suzi while pregnant with my first baby for overnight newborn care. My husband and…read moreI ended up hiring someone else referred to us by a close friend, and when that went south I called Suzi for help. She was already booked at the time (I needed an immediate replacement), but she spent that evening calling colleagues in her network that may be available to assist me. She spent a few hours doing this, reaching out to different people and coordinating a replacement for me. She did this all at no benefit to herself. That spoke volumes to me. When I was in need she stepped in to help me and made herself available to me with any questions or advice I needed. She is such a professional and a true expert in her field. I will 100% be reaching out to her as we grow our family for overnight support. And I would recommend her to anyone looking for a newborn care specialist who truly cares about her families and their babies. Suzi is a gem!

We had a wonderful experience working with Suzie. She was right on time and came with a wealth of…read moreknowledge. She is kind, patient, and incredibly thorough in her approach. She took her time with us, carefully explaining everything and making sure we felt comfortable and confident moving forward. We never felt rushed, and she answered all of our questions thoughtfully. The best part was seeing immediate results. The very same day we implemented her advice, our newborn gave us a long stretch of sleep, which was such an incredible relief and reassurance that we were on the right track. Her guidance was clear, practical, and easy to implement. We left our session feeling supported and empowered. I highly recommend Suzie to any family looking for compassionate and knowledgeable sleep support.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I had…read moreanxiety with driving since I can remember , my instructor Ruby had such calm way to teach and very nice. It genuinely felt like I was driving with a friend but obviously being taught as well. I passed my second time today and I couldn't that my instructor and always the people behind the phones scheduling my appointments and never messing up, truly amazed with my driving skills and fast learning thanks to you guys, keep it up !

My stepdaughter just returned from her fourth driving lesson and was told by the instructor that…read moreshe is not ready for her test because the previous instructors did not properly teach her what she needed to know. The instructor advised me to call and request an additional lesson. Unfortunately, no one answers the phone whether I call the local facility or the 800 number and the customer service experience has been extremely frustrating. This level of unresponsiveness is unacceptable.

sound very professional over the phone and sell you on service but if one thing doesn't go right,…read moreshe turns into a racist Karen be very careful dealing with this if you are a minority, I gave them a deposit of $430 cash one month before appointment date balance of $35 because she didn't have change that day. my son did two lessons with them on the third lesson they canceled the owner didn't call me to tell me they were canceling they told my son we need the $35 or we can't go. My son didn't have the cash.i went to pay her the cash that day, we got into an argument she would not accept it and refund it back. Long story short she called the police on because I demanded my refund!! be very very careful dealing with that lady. She is a Karen. also they control the certificate at the end of the course.. I hand her the $35 she hands me the completion Cert.. I waited for the police to come also.. Be Carefull

Third time is a charm! My grand finale child passed her permit test, and I didn't even shop around,…read moreas Kristine taught my other two, I knew exactly where to go! My two older (Now licensed) drivers had nothing but great things to say about taking lessons with High Desert Driving School! They were patient, kind, & informative. Pricing is absolutely fair. They show up on time and supply my soon to be drivers with all the skills necessary to hit the road with success. Thank you High Desert Driving School and Kristine! I appreciate you more than you know, helping to teach my kids the rules of the road, and helping them to feel comfortable. I will recommend you to EVERY one of my friends with teens needing behind the wheel training!

We had Katie as our Doula. We had previously given birth without a doula before but wanted more…read moresupport and care. I interviewed another doula and ultimately decided that we had a connection to Katie. She was always in communication and very much involved. She provided us with the knowledge and support we needed to make informed decisions. Our goal was to have an unmedicated birth and Katie played a significant role in that. She gave me the confidence I needed to make that happen. If you're deciding whether or not to work with Katie, here's your sign to reach out to her for a consultation. She has been so amazing and we are forever grateful she was a part of our birth story!

Katie is absolutely amazing! She not only supported us during pregnancy by helping us prepare for…read morebirth, but continues to walk alongside of us now that our son is here. She has alleviated so many of our concerns and has really helped to guide us into the journey of parenthood. She is warm, encouraging, and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her to any expectant parents or to anyone who has a baby.

World Institute for Nurturing Communication / Infant Massage has an amazing parent training class…read moreonline, the instructor Andrea Kelly is fun and informative, it is also the only online class for infant massage! Andrea was endorsed by Bruce Lipton PhD for her Triad Model, take the class!

From the owner: Infant Massage WINC specializes in continuing education and certification for a wide range of…read morepediatric and family-centered professionals. Our evidence-based virtual courses and certification programs are designed for nurses (including NICU and pediatric), doulas, massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, child life specialists, social workers, medical doctors, and more. We provide infant massage certification, virtual pediatric and infant massage classes, and essential training for professionals seeking CEUs. Our classes incorporate the Triad Family Model, emphasizing nurturing touch, positive communication, and family-centered care—benefitting infants, children, and families across the lifespan. Whether you’re a nurse looking for NICU-focused infant massage certification, a doula seeking CEUs, or a therapist expanding into pediatric care, we offer flexible online courses led by expert instructors. All courses are accredited, professional, and designed to support your ongoing success. Join a supportive community dedicated to empowering families and professionals. Enroll and discover how our approach to education, touch, and communication can help you and the families you serve thrive. Virtual. Accredited. Evidence-based. Building healthy bonds, one course at a time.

The classes themselves are great. Whoever does their logistics and interaction with parents is a…read moretrain wreck. Performance dates get moved around with little notification (to the point where we saw one student show up in a leotard to an evening music recital when her dance performance was a week away - students had been told at least three different dates by the time it actually happened), classes get merged to different school sites with less than a week's notification, and classes get cancelled with 24 hours notification. If your family has a stay-at-home parent who is able to completely adjust their schedule at a moment's notice, this is a great program. If it's difficult to adjust to picking up your kids an hour earlier than normal and transporting them to a location 10 minutes away with only a day's notification that you will need to do that... well, this might not be the best bet for you. And I'm not holding my breath that I'll either see a costume or get my money back for that costume fee I paid eight months ago either.