Would not recommend this school to anyone. And strongly urge anyone considering this school to do…read moreyour research first as they do not follow the standard Montessori teaching practice at all. Staff are not licensed educators, and instead only certified which they received from a quick online course. Classrooms are chaotic, lack structure and guidance and lack any form of teaching. On numerous occasions when picking up my child, I found them wet, cold and being neglected leading to pneumonia. When contacting the school to discuss concerns I encountered directors and staff that were dismissive, would down play my concerns and who were defensive. My experience was both disheartening, and unsettling. Following investigation into this facility I learned that they are NOT a registered school as lead to believe but instead is licensed under a child card day care facility which in my experience is very much how they operate.

Little Friends Montessori has been such a gift to our family. We have been attending for four…read moreyears. I have a child with special need and from the very first day, the staff made us feel completely welcomed, supported, and seen. You can tell they truly care about every child who walks through the door--not just as students, but as little people with their own personalities, strengths, and needs. The teachers are incredibly patient, nurturing, and intentional. They meet kids exactly where they are and help them grow confidently at their own pace. My child comes home excited, proud, and full of stories about what they learned or explored that day--everything from practical life skills to creative projects and hands-on activities. What I appreciate most is the genuine warmth of the community. It feels like an extension of home. They communicate clearly, celebrate milestones big and small, and create an environment where kids feel safe, loved, and encouraged. If you're looking for a place where your child will be understood, supported, and inspired every single day, I can't recommend Little Friends Montessori enough. They've truly made a difference in our lives.

Well Life Doctor's office is aManning! They have a well diversified staff. they really care and I…read morewouldn't go anywhere else!

Annie Grossarth (manager) and Aubrey Harding (owner) have no idea what they're doing and they keep…read morelying. Annie Grossarth, Aubrey Harding and Elliot Taxman (doctor) have a questionable value system and moral compass for providing "high quality care" as a profession. People get away with things because they rely on others being quiet about it and I won't be silenced. Here are some more details I initially left out of the below review because Taxman seemed confused. While I was having a panic attack he held up his wedding ring hand in front of him and waved his hand around showcasing his ring-- I'm not sure why he thought that was appropriate? What does his relationship status have to do with my appointment? Is this standard for all his appointments? He seemed confused, I told him while in the middle of a panic attack I'm not here to date you??? I'll continue to repost this until the end of time, no patient should have to deal with this and then pay $800/hour My appointment with Dr.Taxman was incredibly disappointing. I had a panic attack at the beginning of the appointment, when I recovered I looked up and his head was tilted down and eyes looking up glaring at me... he looked angry? We just sat there and stared at eachother for maybe 60 seconds until I broke off the stare off. It was scary, bizarre, and cruel. Nothing warrants that response from a doctor. I asked about my issues, I have year round allergies I asked about and he shrugged and mentioned one drug, that was it. We went over two prescriptions I have, he said wow that's a high dosage when referring to my antidepressant, he did not elaborate. There was a knot on my throat he said he would be willing to see through till the end-- I'm OK, I'll go to another doctor. It's clear he didn't want me in the appointment and he had an attitude the majority of the time. He rolled his eyes twice while I was talking. I read glowing reviews from other patients who he's helped with similar issues before booking. There were STILL several other issues but I'll leave it at that. I overestimated his abilities as a professional and as a doctor. Taxman has weak character and questionable moral compass if this is how he treats people/patients. Imagine asking a doctor for help and the above happens. Then having to repost this review 83 separate times, Well Life & Taxman are trying to hide what happened. The next step is going to the Oregon Board of Natropathic Medicine. I thought Taxman was a good doctor but he was horrible, self flattering, snide, and indifferent in helping me. I'm still flabbergasted because I thought I was choosing a good doctor who could guide me to other good doctors and give me advice. He could have rescheduled me with someone else if he knew he wasn't going to help me. Edit: Since I said I was going to report my experience with Taxman to the Oregon Board of Natropathic Medicine because Dr Harding and Annie Grossarth weren't doing anything to help me they cancelled my medication appointment with a different doctor. Well Life denied me access to healthcare and creared issues accessing my medication because I reported Taxman to Oregon Board of Natropathic Medicine. Annie kept trying to get me to talk to her on the phone instead of email, she lied about there being a glitch in Athena and needing to cancel my appointment. She lied about a required transfer of care phone call, she put a hold on my account until I talked to her over the phone. She was extorting me for more information via TELEPHONE ONLY which is undocumented until I received healthcare. This place is so gross, Taxman is gross Annie and Aubrey is gross, the facilities are also musty and gross. The paper liner on the patient seating was dirty with spots on it when I went in for my labs and also when I went in for my appointment in a different room on a different day. How many other patients have had similar issues here and they couldn't defend themselves. Try giving patients kindness and dignity, get some ethics training as an organization. Anyways, this place is a JOKE

Ashley Rose was my doula during my pregnancy after my son, Finley, was stillborn. I started working…read morewith her really early on in my pregnancy which helped me tremendously as I was very nervous considering my history with loss. She was always available for me to ask questions, to vent, and to keep me grounded. Having her present during the birth was also such a help to my husband and I as she knew what things to consider and what could help bring relief and a sense of calm. We also had her as a postpartum doula which helped us settle in with our sweet girl in those early weeks. My number one recommendation to anyone who is pregnant is to get a doula!!

Birth and postpartum doula support with Ashley was so good for my mental health. She helped me feel…read moreconfident during birth and is such a big help postpartum. Always loved her words of encouragement! She also captured so many good photos!

This place is a not a true Montessori school. Teachers are poorly trained if at all, children are…read moredisrespectful and out of control. Overpriced daycare maybe but not a school.

I can't recommend this school enough. My daughter started at MDC when she was 3.5 (she's 5 now) and…read moreit has been a wonderful place for her. She's always been very quiet and reserved with people so starting school was a hard transition for her but I'm grateful we had MDC. Every step of the way her teachers were nurturing and encouraging, creating an environment where she has thrived. Socially she is still reserved but she has grown immensely. She talks in front of her whole class on sharing days! This from a kid who literally wouldn't speak anyone for the first 6 months. Our family members always comment on how far she's come and how confident she is. If she hadn't been in an environment where she felt safe and allowed to explore things at her own pace I don't think we would have had the level of success we have had with her social issues. Her teachers are extraordinary and she adores them. I have experience with another popular preschool in town and the level of compassion and care from the teachers here at MDC is far above. Academically she's on point, if not ahead. She has a late birthday so, as of now, she's not in kindergarten yet but academically she is at the same level as her friends in Kindergarten at a S/K school out south. At MDC she began reading when she was 4 and now, at 5, she is reading compound words and even some long vowels! She knows all letter sounds, several blends, recognizes sight/cvc words, creates her own story books, writes numbers, counts to 100... but beyond that she's loving learning about other cultures, the world, and art. I'm always impressed by the work she comes home with and things she tells me that she has learned at school. I know she didn't learn that from mom & dad! We plan to continue her education here as long as we can.

I have been a client for over 20 years and Eileen is utterly fantastic. She tunes into my body like…read moreno other massage therapist I've had work on me. Each visit is unique and exceptional. She pulls from many different disciplines to support and heal my body and soul. She is a true gift!

Annie is the best. She knows. She was like a big sister when I needed a big sister. I had both…read moremy children with no pain relief. Annie was with me for the second child. She gave me very good advice on how to prepare for a hospital birth, helped me reduce my birth plan to one page so each of the nurses on duty to scan and hit the main points, counseled me when we needed intervention to keep the labor as natural as possible. I am very pleased we chose Annie as our Doula. She also showed up for a post-partum visit and was very helpful.

This has been the biggest helping in my son's life! She has taught him so many wonderful things to…read morehelp him with his issues. We love Carmen so much our older son is working with her as well and she has so many great ideas. Please give her a chance and give her ways to communicate with you. If she has a waitlist be patient because there is a shortage for what she is doing. I'm not kidding when I say it takes a village and she is our whisperer for our sons!

Carmen has been working with our son on sensory issues for awhile now and we've seen some great…read moreresults! Would highly recommend her!

I was afraid of therapy, I was afraid of being over medicated. I had a lot of fears, I had a lot of…read morepre-expectations. I was afraid that I would get someone that just wanted to push pills on me. Afraid of a big stooge for big pharma. What I found instead was a psychiatric nurse practitioner (I hope I got that right) That explains to me what he's prescribing and why, making sure that I understand it before moving forward. I always feel like I'm in control of my own treatment and I never feel pressured and I always feel welcome and comfortable. Mike has made me feel comfortable and alleviated all my fears, and I never even had to state them to him, he's just a chill guy on top of being good at the medicine aspect of mental health. The whole office he works out of his very professional and it comes highly recommended by me.

Mike is amazing. When I first came in he ordered labs for me that no doctor had ever thought to run…read morefor me before. We found out I had a few minor health issues that was contributing to my mental health. A few supplements later and some neuro feedback sessions and I feel great. My problems feel much more like normal people problems now. Mike is incredibly kind, funny and knowledgeable about many things. He gave me lots of advice about eating better foods, exercise and pain relief. He is a great encourager and was an awesome listener during our sessions. He was very supportive and helped me fight to find the solutions that worked best for me. I would recommend him to anyone!