I saw Exie for a prenatal massage and was so satisfied that I will definitely be coming back for…read morefuture massages for back and shoulder pain. The long drive is totally worth it. Exie is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about her work. I was shocked (in a good way!) that the consultation before the massage was quite thorough and did not cut into our hour of massage time. I hadn't experienced this anywhere else; the amount of time you pay for at Tranquil Touch is the amount of time that you are actually on the table being massaged. Exie was very receptive to what type of massage I wanted, any injuries I had, and what areas were causing problems, and tailored the session to meet those needs. She made me feel very comfortable, both physically and emotionally. I can't recommend her more highly!

EXCELLENT prenatal massage! Exie is professional, comforting, and the massage felt very…read morepersonalized and thorough. She has a prenatal table with a cutout/basket to support the belly, so I was able to lay on my stomach for the first portion (at 38 weeks pregnant this is the best thing ever!) I went in with a lot of tension, soreness, and stiffness in my hips and low back (pretty typical pregnancy aches and pains) and left feeling very close to normal and tension-free. I've also had more energy all day since receiving the massage. The office is decorated really nicely - clean, modern, and calming. She played relaxing music during the massage and the temperature was very comfortable in the room. Her location is easy-to-find and there was a reserved parking space for massage clients just outside the door. I plan to return for a post-natal massage and highly recommend Exie's massage services to all pregnant women looking for some relief and relaxation. I'm already working with another birth doula, but if I were still looking, I would certainly consider hiring Exie as my doula.

I cannot more strongly recommend working with Toni and Anna as birth doulas. While doula services…read moreseem a bit pricy at first glance, I can attest that for all the hours put into the two prenatal birth prep classes, attending the entire labor and delivery at the hospital, postpartum visits, and 24-7 availability for questions and consultations before, during, and after delivery- the hourly rate is very reasonable and they are worth every penny and more. I felt very prepared heading into labor, and Toni was a complete godsend to have in the L&D room with my husband and I. She helped make me more comfortable, was full of great tips on how to progress labor and navigate the discomfort. She also was invaluable at helping us navigate various decisions and turning points as my labor unfolded. I had a wonderful birth experience with her. And after delivery, Anna and Toni continued to go above and beyond, helping us troubleshoot breastfeeding issues, showing us how to bathe our newborn, and Anna even gifted me a few handmade herbal sitz bath sachets that were wonderful.

I came here for an event and was blown away by the space. Everything was crafted so beautifully and…read morewith great intention. A supportive business for moms, with private meeting spaces and exemplary staff.

Such a beautiful space created for babies and their moms (and dads!) to unwind, heal and grow. I've…read moresent several patients/practice members to Honey and will continue to do so. This space is truly unique and one of a kind in Metro Detroit. Highly recommend Honey! Dr. Eric

I had the privilege of working with Elise as my prental yoga instructor but also my pre and post…read morepardum doula. I know I did the physical work of giving birth but Elise empowered me to understand my body more, encouraged me to ask questions and challenge the status quo and guided me through a journey that would be my most important yet. Elise has a wealth of knowledge and understands the female body from a physical and emotional standpoint. She is an unmatched bedside manner and outside of my husband I couldn't have imagined a better support person by my side while giving birth. She hands down has influened the mother I am today to my sweet 11 month old baby. my wish is that eveyone could have the pre and postnatal experience I had. I would reccomend Elise over and over again!

I recently completed the Fall 2022 PYTT program with Elise Bowerman. I genuinely cannot recommend…read morethis program enough. I learned more than I ever imagined I would, not only about Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, but also how Yogic philosophy, Ayurveda, Trauma sensitivity, and Pelvic Floor health apply to and are integral aspects of the prenatal/postnatal journey. Elise also provided us with important information about how to build a business based on all that we have learned which felt so encouraging and supportive. She has also created a beautiful community for pre/postnatal teachers to connect and support each other. This is a very well-rounded and thoughtfully curated program. Elise is very passionate about what she teaches and it shows! Thank you for everything, Elise!

I wish I could give the team at LLB&F more than 5 stars. I hired them for doula services, birth…read moreclasses, and lactation advices for my first pregnancy. I started with them in April/May and am still using them for support after my baby has been born for 2 months now. With COVID being an issue this year, the team is regularly tested before they visit you and wear masks at all times. They offer online courses, consultations, and tons of resources. The consultation we initially had to determine if I wanted to use them as my doula(s) was simple and felt very natural. They were all so easy to talk to and they answered all my questions thoroughly and made my feel at ease that I knew right away I wanted them as my doula. I had the Down and Dirty birth classes with Christie. There were 2 classes. Both were for what I could do during pregnancy to ease my body, exercises to do, plans for after birth, plans for during birth, what I could expect before, during, and after birth, and even a short newborn section on how to care for my baby when we got home. She was so detailed and gave so many resources for my spouse and I to review together. It was honestly so much better than reading a dozen birth books or watching youtube videos of similar classes. During my pregnancy, I was given a team of 3 doulas (Lisa, Kate, & Kelly) that I could contact at any time for questions, pregnancy concerns, venting, or whatever I needed. They were always helpful and made me feel comfortable to talk to them about anything, including the gross stuff associated with being pregnant. During my birth, Lisa was on call and arrived at the hospital very quickly since I went into spontaneous labor. She helped me get comfortable since I was attached to 2 different IV's and was restricted to only being on the bed and helped me advocate for myself since I had a lot going on and pressure to break my water and start pushing when I wasn't ready. She helped my spouse with affirmations and what he could do to stay comfortable, help me, or even get food while she stayed in the room. While I was giving birth, she was great at coaching helped me push and helped my spouse with what he could do to help me as well. They were a great team that I definitely needed. Lisa stayed for a few hours after baby arrived. She made sure everything was going smoothly, that my spouse and I were okay, that baby was okay, we were getting enough skin-to-skin time and additional food/water if we needed it. Postpartum, the team stayed in contact every day to make sure I was doing okay. LLB&F offers house support during the day or at night but I opted out due to COVID. Kate is my lactation consultant and I needed her 2 days after I came home from the hospital. I was having a meltdown on breastfeeding and she was there that night to help me out. We went over everything I was concerned with, including the different bottles I had and their flow, how my baby was latching and different ways to hold him, and how to express my milk, pump, and gather it during breastfeeding. I have stayed in contact with her for weeks and even months now with random questions or concerns I have during my baby's growth with breastfeeding. Kate has always been there for me and at this point I consider her one of my friends thats how close we have gotten through this journey. I have recommended LLB&F to all of my friends and family who plan on having kids. My excitement and happiness with them throughout my entire pregnancy journey has been unmeasurable. I'm so happy I chose them and will be using them again. As if their personal care wasn't enough, they also offer affordable doula support for those who need it and they are active in the LGBTQ+ community as well. I have learned so much through them and am still learning every day from their Instagram @livelightdetroit. Thank you Christie, Kelly, Lisa, and Kate for giving me the best support, learning tools, and now a lifetime of friendship. I can't wait to see you all again.

My husband and I got pregnant with our first child - we were scared and nervous with very limited…read moreknowledge about all things birth and babies. This is ultimately the reason we decided to hire a Doula. We wanted to feel confident in our decisions related to birth, feel comfortable going into labor, and feel supported all along the way. Live Light Birth Doulas provided all of this and more!!! We don't have enough positive and amazing things to say. Natasha and Rachel were incredible to work with. From the very start, we felt super comfortable. We were provided with so much information that we would have never gotten or had time to research on our own. They also have a Down and Dirty birth class that we took that we found to be very useful in educating ourselves further. Any question we had, Natasha and Rachel were there to answer and provide guidance - literally all hours of the day, every day of the week. That was extremely reassuring! They were right there beside us the remainder of our pregnancy, during our birth, and even postpartum. The support we received was second to none and I truly am so appreciative of them. They are so kind and caring. Natasha and Rachel really listen to what YOU want and how YOU want your birth plan to go. They listen to your wants and needs. They help you create your birth plan based on those wants and needs. And most importantly, they help you feel confident in the decisions you are making. We also worked with Claire during the lactation workshop - learning more about breastfeeding and again, found extremely valuable if you are even considering trying to breastfeed. If you are thinking of hiring a Doula, we highly recommend Live Light Birth! Every part of this process was an amazing experience, and we owe that to the knowledge and support they gave us!