Ty is very professional , has a great sense of humor and is extremely patient. Ty is easy to talk…read moreto and very knowledgeable. I highly recommended them to any family who has a child with big emotions or trouble communicating and wants to talk to someone or get some help understanding or dealing with those feelings.

From the owner: Peak Communication Therapy offers programs and services for kiddos 1-8 years old with delayed…read morespeech, language, and social communication skills. Services include individual and group therapy, parent workshops, and inclusive kids’ social-emotional and sensory/behavior regulation programs. All offerings are provided in home, daycare, and community settings in Bend, Oregon. We use a holistic approach, considering all areas of development that may impact a kiddo’s ability to communicate. Communication is a high-level skill dependent upon the ability to attend, regulate emotions, socialize with others, and solve problems effectively. So, strengthening these foundational skills is essential for kiddos to reach their potential in developing speech, language, and social skills. At Peak Communication Therapy, all services are family-centered and child-focused, designed to be motivating, interactive, and effective. Areas of expertise include:
 Developmental Language (vocab, ask/answer questions, follow directions, grammar, sentence structure), Social Communication (how/why we use language to interact)
, Executive Functions (attention, problem-solving, emotional regulation, behavior/impulse control, memory)
, Early Intervention (Birth-to-3 years old)
, Parent Coaching, Home Program Development.

We took the Childbirth Education class with BABI and it was so much more than we expected. Dakota…read moreis a wealth of knowledge and the class provided so much intel from experience, information we could not have gotten through books alone (I've read a few in prep for childbirth and I learned things that were just completely obsolete in them). Dakota also has knowledge of what to expect at St Charles Birthing Center, so it will support you whether you're home birthing or birthing at the hospital. The class gave us both - birthing mom + partner - practical things to do before, during, and after childbirth, and the class was worth every penny. I loved the mix of Hanai/in person and Zoom, and being able to meet other couples in a similar stage. I'd absolutely recommend any class with BABI to those going through their first pregnancy, and even subsequent births. We feel empowered knowing we have the tools and knowledge to make smart decisions for us and the baby.

I cannot stress how incredible helpful Bend BABI has been in educating us on labor, delivery,…read morebreastfeeding, newborn care and pretty much everything else we had questions on as we enter this brand new chapter in life! Dakota is AMAZING and extremely knowledgeable. She put our minds at ease over all the uncertainties that come with going through labor for the first time and being a first-time parent. If you are having your first child, I HIGHLY recommend this incredible course! 6 classes for a very fair price. Every single topic that you could think of was covered. I feel so much more excited and prepared going into labor and parenthood. Thank you SO much Dakota!!!

Dakota is amazing. She is the true reason we were able to have the natural child birth with no…read moreepidural in the hospital that I was hoping for. Without her guidance we would have been lost! She helped my partner and I every step of the way through labor. If we have a second child, we will hire her right away!

Dakota was my doula for the birth of my second baby. As as second time mom, I was on the fence…read moreabout hiring a doula since I had already experienced labor.  I am so happy that I chose to have Dakota at my birth! Dakota set a gentle, mellow mood throughout the birth. She used essential oils and music to keep the hospital room as homey and relaxing as possible. She gave gentle coaching as needed, helping me to move through positions and stay calm. She helped my partner to take care of himself, too, which meant that he could be there for me when I needed him.  Dakota was invaluable in helping us meet our goal of a peaceful birth with no medical interventions. Dakota is wonderful when things are going well, but she is also incredible when things go wrong. Towards the end of our birth, my baby's heart rate dropped dramatically.  The OB realized that my placenta was detaching and I needed to push my baby out FAST. Dakota quickly switched modes from gentle to focused coaching -- she helped me to breathe and push efficiently but calmly, and my sweet baby came out safely two contractions later.  Without Dakota's help, I don't know if we would have had as good of an outcome.   Dakota helped us to have a hospital birth that felt like a home birth.  She provided amazing support before, during, and after.  I feel very lucky to have had her help and support.  I can't imagine a better doula.

What a great place. We are so lucky to have this business in Bend Oregon. We were able to donate…read moresome left over Ipe decking that many DIY Cave customers will enjoy and turn into beautiful projects.

Diycave is a gem! I can create just about anything there due to their well equipped shop. They have…read morean amazing wood shop, metal shop, 3-D printing, sewing and more! I love that I can use all their equipment and I don't need to buy expensive equipment to finish a project. The people there are super nice and helpful. They have fantastic classes. I love this place!

I contacted Madeline when I was 6 months pregnant because I wanted to have an unmedicated natural…read morebirth. This was my second baby, and with my first I didn't have a doula and tried to have an unmedicated birth but had various complications. It left me somewhat traumatized, I wasn't sure I could do it the way I wanted, and very fearful for another "emergency" situation. My goal with hiring Madeline was to overcome this fear and have a healing and successful ideal birth. And she facilitated that perfectly, beyond my expectations! I knew I needed help with pain management #1, and felt confident in Madeline's approach to help me with that. What I didn't expect was how extremely comforting and helpful she was in the weeks prior birth. I was able to text her questions, worries, concerns, and she always reassured me and calmed my nerves. She was always there for me when I needed her. I ended up having my dream birthing experience - completely unmedicated and natural, and I very much credit this to Madeline's assistance and calming presence throughout the birthing. She helped me through every contraction, and created a relaxed environment. She came to our home for multiple visits, including a post-partum visit, and she provided an awesome "peanut" ball, essentials oils, and other very helpful tools. I would emphatically recommend Madeline for any woman looking for emotional and physical support during birth and prior. She's the best! If I have another baby - I am definitely hiring her asap! My husband and I are both SO grateful for her. She is knowledgable and passionate about what she does. You'd be very fortunate to have her assistance with birthing - thank you Madeline for making my dream birth a reality!!!

I was researching birthing classes in Bend and came across Madeline's in-home classes. I had also…read moremet her at the Find Your Tribe new moms meetings and thought she was really kind. I paid $75 for 3 hours of in-home classes where we learned what to expect at the hospital (paperwork, what vaccinations/shots/procedures they'll try to give the baby, what I can say "yes" and "no" to, how to make a birth plan), what to physically and mentally expect during labor and postpartum, and how to reach her with questions if needed. She even helped me get more info on labor and delivery with Gestational Diabetes. My husband also felt at ease with her and we really appreciated her coming to our house so we didn't have to make an extra trip out. She even sent us a really sweet card of encouragement and thanks afterward. Thanks so much, Maddy! I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.

Tatiana did a wonderful job on a facial. I would highly recommend getting any service from her!read more

Alex did a wonderful job on my nails. She really listened to what I wanted and delivered paying…read moreclose attention to detail.I love the polka dot art. To top it off she was pleasant and friendly.

Note - I did work here before moving out of Oregon and felt pretty strongly about my job, the…read moreorganization and the role we played in the community both local and on a national level. That being said, my review is not based on my employment but rather my experience as a donor at this location. The staff working here is amazing, truly some of the best blood collection staff I had the pleasure to have assist me when donating. The collection supervisory team is on the ball in furthering training for those working on the collection floor here and really they do a great job juggling the staff, donors and or compliance needs which are far more than you would imagine. In my time donating here over 2018 and 2019, I never had a bad experience with my donation and it's process. The team - each phlebotomist I had take care of my donation did an exceptional job. I have had bad experiences where it feels like they needed to fish for my vein due to me not having enough water that day or being prepared myself for the physical act of donating, not once did I encounter an issue with the collections team at this site. They operate at a high level as a donor and I was blessed to see them do the same thing behind the curtain. The volunteer staff who greet you, check you in and process you through to collections are also AMAZING. All incredibly nice, caring and giving people. They have a great team here, when I am in town again I will book an appointment and donate plasma or platelets again.

I try to give blood as often as possible. HOWEVER, I have been here a few times to donate and the…read morepeople taking the blood do not exude knowledge or ability. One guy actually made it hurt- quite bad- not like I've ever had before. I had a pretty bad bruise for a few weeks. GO GIVE BLOOD and know that it's a brave and amazing gesture- you will save 3 lives!!

My girl started swim here as a young baby because I wanted her to have water skills as we are a…read morewater-loving family! We started in Mommy & Me group classes which were fun and beneficial for us both, and then she graduated to private and partner lessons and is doing GREAT! I love the cute pics and vids they send and the updates they give after each lesson. My girl is ROCKING IT and she just loves the Seahorse ladies soooo much! They are so sweet and so good with her. I love the facility too. So thankful for this team of wonderful ladies!!

Our 2 boys go to Seahorse Academy and have swam with both Amanda and Bekah and love it! We started…read moreboth of them at 3-4 months of age and I am so thankful and grateful for the opportunity to get them in at such a young age! My oldest who is now almost 3 can float independently and loves to swim. He looks forward to his swim class and his time with Miss Amanda and Miss Bekah. If you are looking for a swim school to actually teach your toddlers a life saving skill, Seahorse Academy and their instructors are the place for you!