They make you take 4 - 5 hr sessions about childbirth. I readjusted my schedule to attend them as a…read moresingle soon to be mom working multiple jobs and was astounded to have several comments made about how it was less hard for white women. As someone who saved their fathers life with CPR at 12 and has cared for her family, others families and worked multiple jobs since I was a bit taken a back. Mind you this was not done in an educational, factual or statistical way more in a manner of friends gossiping. I politely pointed out that people of all cultures face these and the detriments associated and suddenly I was being told in front of the whole class that it's not a class for people not of color and to find something more inclusive. I immediately left and contacted my doula to express my upset, share why I left and would no longer be attending and see how to proceed. I was met with gaslighting and told no other white people have complained. I then informed her I would be disconnecting the call if I was going to be blamed. I awoke the next morning to an email accusing me of being unprofessional and racist and firing me as a client. I chose them based on a recommendation of a Dr I know personally, turning down other doulas I frankly liked better and I'm about a month away from giving birth to my very sick child. I only hired a doula so I would not be left alone in a room of strangers, after taking my money and stressing me out making me jump through hoops and then this... that's exactly what I'm stuck with. I had even (prior to the email) contacted the owner directly so that we may have a civil and adult conversation about what occurred. That never happened. No one bothered to listen to my story or my voice and they simply copy pasted the same message my doula sent me completely gaslighting my experience. I am absolutely the last person to judge another or dimmish their experience, to treat another based on perception or not give someone the opportunity to discuss a "misunderstanding." I have worked with people of all ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, ages and whatever ever other differences might crop up and I have never treated someone differently or assumed to know anything about them based on that criteria. I am beyond appalled.

We would not have been able to have the excellent birth experience we had without Shannon and…read moreCalming Nature. Pre-pregnancy I was pretty sure this was the business I wanted to work with. Once we got the + test, I called and Shannon made it super easy to set up our pre-birth meetings. When we met in person for the first time, we walked out excited to work with Shannon for our pregnancy and the birth of our child. We selected the Queen package. I learned so much during the meetings we had. My HUSBAND learned so much. Shannon set us both at ease and built our confidence. She helped me trust my knowledge and my body, she reminded me to be patient. She was always available by text when I needed her. When it came time for my baby to arrive, Shannon came to our house and helped us in active labor at home. She then met us at the hospital when we thought we were close to transition. Turns out, we weren't that close and my labor ended up lasting 24 hours. Shannon was there the entire time - attentive and helpful, not yawning or distracted. Isia, the woman who would have been our sole doula if Shannon had been called on another birth, was also there for each pre-birth meeting and during most of my labor, learning from Shannon and being a comfort to my spouse and me. Shannon guided us in sticking to the parts of our birth plan that were most valuable to us. She was absolutely the calm lighthouse in the chaotic storm of a hospital birth. After the birth, Shannon came and visited us in the hospital to help my baby and I get the hang of breastfeeding. That was something that was very important to me but I had nerves around. We're at 4 months now and still breastfeeding like champs. Shannon also visited us in home a few days later to make sure we were getting the hang of the new parent life. She is always kind, warm and uplifting. I absolutely recommend every birthing person find a doula - and if you're in Buffalo I full-throatedly recommend Calming Nature.

I had a very weird and unprofessional experience here. I had emailed Eileen directly and scheduled…read morea consultation, she also invited me to an open house which I attended today. The home she works out of is absolutely beautiful and her staff is made up of the loveliest, kindhearted people. Unfortunately, it was Eileen herself I had the lousy experience with... she entered the room, I had mentioned our upcoming consultation and she had no recollection of it. She said she didn't have me on the books and that I must have emailed another midwife. I told her that her name was on the email and that I still had it. She then remembered our email conversation but still didn't set my appointment. She then said she would do my consultation today during the open house. Things got weird. Instead of an open house, I appeared to be in the middle of a staff meeting that carried on for a while. I started to feel out of place. I asked if I had the time and date right and I did. A couple people started arriving and after a few conversations here and there, Eileen took me aside and said she was not accepting new clients.... uh... what? Then why are you having an open house? One of the doulas, a wonderful woman by the name of Shannon, could tell I was upset as I gathered my things to leave. I explained what happened. Concerned, she clarified things with Eileen and came back to tell me that Eileen just doesn't want to do hospital births anymore. I made it clear in my email that I wanted to do a natural birth in a hospital setting so why did Eileen waste my time by inviting me to this open house?? Meeting Shannon was the one saving grace of this whole backwards day; she sat down with me and gave me recommendations for other midwives and doctors whose views were in line with mine. She and the rest of the staff were lovely, but I was really disappointed with Eileen.

I have only seen Eileen one time but I am already sold on her and her practice. She offers a…read morecommon-sense, person-centered approach that is a breath of fresh air in these parts. Her in-depth knowledge from more than 20 years experience and her general demeanor (quiet but friendly and extremely bright) is just wonderful. I cannot wait to deliver my baby with her.

Receptionists don't know how to do their job. My sister was scheduled for an ultrasound and we get…read morehere and they check her in and they proceed to make us wait 20 minutes before my sister goes and asks what's going on and they said they called to reschedule but my sister had ZERO phone calls from them. So they made her sit here and when she asked for the sonogram she was SCHEDULED for they told her no because she's "too early" when she's 20 weeks pregnant.

Been going to Dr. Erk for many years. She delivered both my kids and I continue to go for annual…read moreexams and testing. I am very comfortable with her and appreciate her knowledge and kindness in her care.

Melissa is a very knowledgeable therapist. She has the right amount of pressure and is great at…read morewhat she does. I ALWAYS feel amazing after a treatment!!

Getting a massage by Melissa is not only relaxing but educational. While no one can afford to go…read moreget a massage everyday. Melissa teaches you what you can do to help yourself feel better. It more than just a massage, she's helpful and caring. Last time I was there she sent me home with massage oil and rice sack. She also found something that probably a doctor wouldn't have found. She deserves 5 stars because she's a wonderful massage therapist!!

After 18 months of trying, our progress was derailed by Michael Sullivan. During a traumatic phone…read morecall whilst he was the on-call doctor for a severe reaction my wife had to a medication prescribed by Buffalo IVF, he repeatedly called her "honey" and told her to "just calm down." He dismissed concerns throughout the call, treated us as if she were simply being hysterical, ultimately hanging up leaving my wife in tears. Rather than taking responsibility for the situation or offering support, Sullivan left us with the impression that he considered her unfit to be a mother, by requiring psychiatric sign-off for routine testing. He made our reproductive choice a matter of medical bureaucracy passing us around between other providers, effectively abandoning us. We initially considered continuing with other providers at Buffalo IVF, as other staff seemed competent and compassionate, and we requested to not work with him. On reflection, however, it is deeply troubling that a women's health clinic would tolerate such sexist behaviour from its staff, let alone owner. Reproductive care demands empathy, respect, and professionalism. Sadly, our experience at Buffalo IVF showed the opposite. We strongly urge others to seek care where patients' dignity is valued. Don't waste your time here.

My OBGYN recommended this facility to look into testing to…read moredetermine what shape my fertility timeline looked like. I called to schedule and get an idea of the process, the receptionist seemed to have no clue as to what the process might look like or an idea of cost. Nothing, she said I needed to come in for a consultation at $250 just for the doctor to tell me the possible steps and prices. I understand that she is not medical (I worked many years a medical secretary) but how do you have absolutely no clue of anything. I called the other facility that my OBGYN gave and wow, night and day. They couldn't give me an exact plan or cost but they were able to give me an idea of what the cost and process was going to look like. I see a lot of the low scores for this facility are mainly because of the office I say call CNY Fertility.

Dr. Katharine Morrison is a kind, caring, gentle & very experienced/knowledgeable physician who I…read morehighly recommend for the services she provides. She finds a good balance between rational & emotions (comes from a place of wisdom & awareness). A compassionate problem solver. This review may sound a bit gushy.. and it has been challenging for me (like so many) to find doctors who see each person as a *whole* person. Btw, while the building itself is "meh", her birthing rooms are just beautiful. Crisp, exceedingly clean, cozy.. all that stuff. Anyway, to some it up, she's great :)

Dr. Morrison provided prenatal care and delivered my children, ages 31 and 34, before on line…read morereviews were a thing. so I will take this opportunity to say she is skilled, compassionate, and vigilant and successfully helped us through complications during pregnancy and birth. She is a wonderful health care provide.

This is evidently a new building for this medical office. I know that because there is a sign in…read morethe ladies room letting us know how to keep it "new". There should be signs in the waiting room about using phone for videos on silent or with headsets. Because they already have a tv making enough noise. There should also be signs saying you can't use the cell phone as a phone in the waiting room. Headsets are needed. The welcome reception desk is nice. Well organized. Pleasant. Smooth. The appts seemed to be running on time. The rooms were clean and didn't feel cramped. The exit process was easy and smooth too. All in all this was a good place for a dr visit. They lost a star because the waiting room isn't managed as well as it should be. A few signs and a little bit of enforcement from the front desk staff will do wonders. I'd point out the tv isn't needed, or at least the volume doesn't need to be on, closed captions would be fine.

The wait time is pretty long. For my first appointment I waited an hour and 30…read moreminutes before I was seen. On the other hand, Dr. Rush was extremely professional and attentive. She took her time explaining things, didn't rush me, and listened to what I wanted. You can tell she is a doctor who truly cares. The facility itself is nice, fairly modern & cleanly.

Ashlyn is a gem in the hard to navigate world of non-traditional medicine. Thousands of…read moreacupuncturists. How do you choose one? Yelp to the rescue! I'm glad I found Ashlyn on here because acupuncture with her has been a fantastic experience. Since going in for treatment, I've felt less stressed, anxious and have more energy to give. I originally went in for some knee / neck injuries, but was also curious to see the effects of acupuncture on anxiety and stress. There's definitely more to her than the treatment itself. Her compassion radiates and she looks at the whole picture (there's a reason your first appointment with her is 90 minutes long and there are no needles used) to give you suggestions for overall health and wellness. I've cut down on coffee significantly, per her suggestion...and that in itself has been a small (but noticeable) change. The first needle treatment we did was a 'cleansing' of sorts, to release the bad 'mojo.' I came into it with an open mind, but knowing that I could truly only measure its effects with how I felt after. The session itself was pretty intense. Lots of sweating -- somewhat painful (but not overwhelmingly so), but I'll tell you that after it, I felt a whole lot of tension leave my body and felt a sense of clarity and happiness. If it was placebo, I'll gladly pay to experience it again. Ashlyn is not cheap, but that's because she spends the entire session with you. Other acupuncturists will often simply stick needles in you and then leave the room, but not her. She simply puts the needle in until the point is stimulated, then withdraws it immediately. It's different than my previous experience, but it works. She also uses matcha quite often to stimulate points before using a needle. I still have ongoing sessions with her, but after a few (the second session where we actually did needle work was more subtle than the first one, but still awesome)...I'm convinced. I'll gladly recommend her to anyone. If you're looking for a phenomenal acupuncturist, stop looking.

A true healer. I went to Ashlyn after I got nerve damage in my arm. My doctor's office had told me…read morethat I would need an archaic and painful procedure, so I decided to try acupuncture first. In one visit, Ashlyn made the pain go away. Based on that experience, I decided to see Ashlyn regularly with my general health concerns. My asthma has never been better and she even helped alleviate some of my morning sickness. If you have gone to acupuncture before, you have probably not been to an acupuncturist like Ashlyn. I used to go a lot when I lived in California, but I had never been to someone who does 5-element acupuncture. Appointments tend to take a bit longer (especially the first one) and she doesn't actually leave the needles in. She does this thing where she puts the needle in until you feel a twinge (I am sure there is some technical name for this) and then takes it out. It may be disconcerting the first time, but I can't argue with the results.