Julia is AMAZING! She came to my house and did a personalized session for me postnatal and it was a…read morepleasure to chat with her, learn from her and move my body. She is gentle, knowledgeable and soooo caring. She held my new baby while I was doing my yoga/exercises so he wouldn't be fussy for our one hour session. A beautiful soul. Looking forward to sharing her contact with friends and family!

Julia is very helpful. Will Answer any questions. She is very knowledgeable. Very much a people…read moreperson. Our experience as a couple with the dudela workshop was Amazing and the one on one yoga sessions were great. Julia has a way of communicating and teaching along with just making you feel so comfortable and so informative. It was an incredible experience and I believe the yoga sessions and work shop were well worth it and it's definitely something we can use in the future. Hands down great experience overall.

I seriously love this place! The vibe is always positive, the people are super welcoming (and they…read moreremember your name), and the instructors make every class feel fun and challenging. I leave every session feeling better than when I walked in. The studio is clean, friendly, and just has a good energy overall. SDY is an awesome spot to grow, sweat, unwind, and find community. Highly recommend if you're looking for a yoga studio with lots of class times/options, people of all ages and backgrounds, and a hobby that constantly pushes you to be better.

Spotted Dog Yoga has a great friendly vibe and welcoming community of yogis! The instructors are…read moreexcellent and the space is clean and inviting. I have enjoyed their Power Flow classes for years but am enjoying the addition of Power Burn classes which include intervals using a weighted medicine ball. And if you are interested in Yoga Teacher Training or just want to expand your knowledge of yoga , I can highly recommend the Awaken Teacher Training Program.

I really like their bhakti yoga class ... it was a soulful experience…read more.. Awesome class

The hot yoga classes will kick your ass but are so so good! Instructors are friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable.

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!

Heather is absolutely amazing at her craft and has such a beautiful and inviting space. I had a…read moremassage today and I left feeling so relaxed and relieved. Please please go see her she offers many amazing services that can't be found anywhere else in Folsom. 10/10

I had a very nice and relaxing massage session with Heather. She understood my needs and did…read moreaccordingly. Best part was hot stone, warm towels, cool feel of peppermint, head and neck massage was so magical. She gave full hour on the table. Consultation time was extra. She also gave me thank you coupon for five massage and sixth one is free after the session. I really liked the way she used her finger tips during the massage. I would recommend her. I will be going back again. I bought groupon for the visit and considering to buy three more massage sessions with her. Thanks!

Ruth is awesome and made my first pregnancy and birth experience one to be treasured forever. I…read morefound it was easy to trust her and have confidence in her guidance. She answered all of my questions and encouraged me to ask, even when I was afraid I was asking too many questions at once. She is so sweet, yet firm, and it's obvious she loves children and is passionate about what she does. She sadly had to close her practice, but I am grateful she was my first midwife and introduction into pregnancy/birth/motherhood. With the education and support she offered during my time at her practice, I feel like I was set up well for all subsequent pregnancies and for breastfeeding. Thank you, Ruth!

I gave birth to my first here at The Birth Center. Having Ruth, the midwife, guiding me along the…read morepre-natal, birth, and post-partum journey was empowering and safe. She provided answers to all of my questions and concerns and the quality of care I received was top notch. With each visit, I was greeted by Ruth and entered into a calm and cozy environment. I couldn't imagine a better birth experience all thanks to my journey at TBC!

Jenn is an incredible doula. We hired her to help us go through the birth of our first child, and…read moreare so glad we did! We hadn't planned our pregnancy and really knew nothing about childbirth. Jenn walked us through what to expect and fielded all of our questions with ease. She helped us to feel like we could go through the birthing process with knowledge and awe at the same time. The day of the birth Jenn was there from the start. Her constant encouragement enabled my wife to get through the roughest patches of labor and stay focused. She was also great in helping me support my wife through the labor process. The birth of our baby was a wonderful, amazing experience and Jenn played a large part in making that come to be. Highly recommended!!!

Jen was present for 2 of my births and was just the reassurance and firm but gentle presence I…read moreneeded. I was determined after having my first child that the next two times I would have a doula! Yay me for following through! I contacted Dolphin Doula & Yoga and chose Jen to be my doula. A doula is so much more than just a birth coach; a doula is a partner and sister to help you before, during and after. With my second child we danced during labor in the hospital. With my third, stuck in a diagonal breach position, Jen was there to help me meditate and relax while the doctor performed a "version", turning the baby from the outside to get the head down. Yes, baby stayed head down and was delivered in the next few days! Whew!

I didn't have a good birthing experience at Kaiser - I went into Kaiser with full intention of…read moreepidural but Kaiser didn't believe I was advancing fast and they asked me to wait until it was too late for epidural; what's worse was they didn't wait for my planceta to come out so they manually removed my planceta without any pain meds. Painful isn't enough to describe the experience. Pregnant with my second son, I didn't want to repeat the experience. Knowing I am likely birth fast again, I wanted to go without pain meds again, with as much help I can get, and natural birth of the planceta. I reached out to Tashina pretty late in my pregnancy. Knowing my situation, she responded to my email right away and managed to squeeze me into her schedule. She did a very thorough interview with me and my husband, fully understood what experience we are looking for and made amazing recommendations. She recommended me with a hospital I wasn't aware of that has great staff and with midwifery care. Since I was late stage pregnant (32+weeks), she pulled all her strings to help the new hospital accept me as a patient. And all the way up until the delivery date, she was only one text/call away for any questions I had. The birth was still painful, but with the midwifery care, Tashina's preparation with me and my husband, the hot tub setup, and her being there as my advocate, the birth was quick, smooth, and no manual extraction of placenta! My second son was almost 8lbs and no tear or stitches. Even weeks after birth, Tashina came visit and always checked in with me to help me with breastfeeding issues, baby colic issues etc. Tashina is so knowledgeable, caring and loving. We will always appreciate her help and she will always be a special person in my second sons life!

I'm convinced that fate brought Tashina into my life so I could have a beautiful, natural, and…read moreconfident first birth. Other than her deep knowledge of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, there is something extra special about Tashina and the calm presence she brings into your pre and post birth space. She not once shied away or avoided any of my questions or expectations for my birth and was so understanding of my boundaries around specific things. I felt absolutely safe and held by her to surrender to birth completely. Moreover, she helped my husband feel confident in supporting me in a natural birth too. All I can hope for is to have her at any of my future births as well! :) Thank you Tashina!