I decided to go the home birth route with my second pregnancy and choosing to go with Heather did not disappoint! She was referred to me from a friend, yet I still did my own research and interviewed a few other midwives before committing and I felt like she was the best fit. Each prenatal visit was at least an hour long - she gave me time to ask my questions and never made me feel silly or brushed me off. Having no previous exposure to a home birth, I had a lot of questions yet she answered them all gracefully and in great detail - giving my the confidence I needed to believe in myself that I could do this and that it is safe. Also included in the package was a prenatal massage around 36 weeks and when I tell you it was the best massage in my life - you have to believe me! It was amazing! That hour flew by and I was ready to book another one When I went into labor, I waited until almost the last minute to tell anyone, just to be sure it was the real thing. Well, it was the real thing and it was go time by the time my husband got home from work and Heather arrived. But she didn't waste any time, she jumped in and gave me the encouragement and reassurance I needed to get through transition and birth my baby girl. She was so amazing and was not afraid to get her hands dirty. My 3 year old was there and Heather included her in everything and never pushed her out of the way. Even though I was almost pushing as she walked through the door, she still handled everything with such a calmness and peacefulness that it made that crazy intense last part of birth go so perfectly. If I decide to have baby number 3, a home birth will definitely be my preferred route and Heather would be at the top of my list of midwives (but I would give a longer heads up next time ). read more

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Heather is a beautiful soul who loves what she does. Being a trusted, highly trained, professional, thorough midwife is her utmost desire. She guided me and my body through the pregnancy, birth and postpartum phases with such love and expertise. I will always recommend her to my friends, as I implicitly trust her to provide safety and comfort. read more

Intuitive Rhythms Midwifery & Massage - My Son, Ben. Born at home - Massage Therapy Near Me - Redlands, California

You'll have to read my review via photos. It's too long to post here. End result: If we have another baby we will stay with the hospital modal of care. At least I know where the pitfalls are there. This was a sad and disappointing experience in something I had put great confidence in (the midwifery model of care). read more

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I had the honor of having Heather as my primary provider and midwife for my first baby (and only so far). I am very particular about who I have in my home and who I have in my space (especially during birth). I wanted someone who brought a calmness and sense of love to my birth experience. Heather was PERFECT. Heather was so informative and knowledgeable about every part of my pregnancy throughout the birthing of my son. She helped me make great nutritional choices and gave me a holistic, educated approach to maintain a healthy pregnancy and getting to my end goal of a dream home birth. She taught me ways to change my diet to avoid becoming preeclamptic and avoiding gestational diabetes and balancing my diet to avoid blood sugar spikes. She spoke to my son at each of our appointments throughout the pregnancy so he was just as comfortable as I was when he came earthside. When it came to the delivery itself I was having a longer than anticipated labor and Heather kept in contact from the moment the contractions started the night prior then her team stayed with me from 2am on once she knew the time was approaching. My husband being a paramedic was initially hesitant about a home birth but was eased at her knowledge and the medical access that she has that even he doesn't have access to as a paramedic. Our 9 pound baby was born at 7:45pm and Heather monitored us both and was encouraging and knowledgeable about helping me know what to do and encouraged my movements along the way. She helped show my husband ways to ease discomfort throughout birth and brought a sense of security with her the entire time. My son had taken in some meconium during his arrival and Heather handled the urgency with such calmness and grace that It washed over me as well. My husband was concerned about his son taking a moment to breathe right away but her and her team do what they do best, calming my husband down and reassuring him that he was healthy and in good hands with good stats , all while I was joyfully meeting my son. It was the most beautiful experience of my life and something I will forever be grateful for. I will definitely be using her services throughout my future births, our family is safe in her hands. She's a phenomenal masseuse as well, I had pre and post messages with her and she helped ease some pregnancy discomfort! My son even came to one with me and she taught him (and I) that he can stick out his tongue! We love Heather! read more

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I'm very pleased with the level of care my wife and daughter received from Heather as our midwife. I was nervous to have a home birth at first but after meeting Heather and watching the home birth classes and hearing her level of expertise, I knew we were in good hands. She did a wonderful job coaching me so that I could provide the best support for my wife during her home birth. It was a life changing experience and I'm very appreciative to Heather for her guidance. read more

I am eternally grateful for the care Heather provided for me during my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. From the moment I interviewed Heather I knew she was the right midwife for me. It was very important for me to have minimal medical procedures/interventions during my pregnancy and labor. Heather always respected me wishes while educating me on all my options. I always felt comfortable to express my desires as Heather listened and gently guided me along my journey. I am proud to say that I had a successful unmedicated home birth just as I had intended. I felt incredibly empowered and supported thanks to Heather's skilled midwifery. I can't forget to mention her life changing massages she gave me pre and post natal! I would highly recommend Heather's services to any Mama! read more

Heather is an outstanding midwife (and massage therapist!) As a first-time mom, I had no idea what to expect throughout pregnancy and labor - Heather helped me feel confident and capable from day 1. It was very important to me to have a home birth with no medical interventions, and Heather was respectful and supportive of all my decisions and preferences. Due to wildfires, we had to evacuate around my due date. Heather was communicative and accommodating and we had a plan in place should baby come. I'm very grateful we were able to make it home anyway and have baby safely in our house. Prenatal visits were fun and informative and I felt very safe in Heather's hands. During labor, Heather was a rock star. She made ME feel like a rock star! Even though she has many clients, I felt very special under her care. It is very clear Heather has a passion for this work and loves her mamas. Her care is wonderful and I will definitely be calling her the next time I'm pregnant! I recommend her practice to anyone I know looking for midwifery care. And if you're lucky enough to get a massage by her, she has some magic hands! Her massages can be a spiritual experience. I have so much love and gratitude for Heather helping me bring my perfect baby into the world! I wouldn't have wanted to do this without her Thank you Heather! read more

Heather is absolutely AMAZING!!!! I found her while hunting for a midwife that aligned with my values and a whole new community opened up to me after that. She referred me to the BEST Chiro, the BEST lactation consultant, the BEST placenta encapsulator-- basically-- all my questions were answered and worries eased when I found her. She is a wealth of knowledge in so many areas. I received the most AMAZING prenatal massage from her and literally everyone who knows her sings her praises. I received all of my prenatal and postpartum care from her as well as baby care for 6 weeks. She was amazing at my birth. It was my first pregnancy and birth and it was a beautiful and surreal experience in the comfort of my own home. She is amazingly skilled and is so so informed and supportive. I literally recommend her as a midwife to everyone I know who is childbearing age and everyone else for massage. I was blessed to have her by my side as I journeyed through pregnancy and was born as a mother. read more

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I got to know Heather when she was studying to become a Licensed Midwife and was immediately drawn to her positive energy. There was no question about us wanting her to attend our second homebirth. She was so supportive and just what we needed. She always answered all of our questions and made us feel cared for and well taken care of. I received prenatal and postpartum massages with both of my pregnancies/babies which made such a positive impact on my physical and mental health. Heather also came back after the birth for a postpartum yoni steam. She makes homemade teas and essential oil rollers that I have purchased. If you want to experience the magic of childbirth in the comfort of your own home then look no further! read more

Intuitive Rhythms Midwifery & Massage - Massage Therapy Near Me - Redlands, California

Heather is amazing! I saw her for all of my pregnancy massage, some a la carte midwifery services, as well as well baby checks after the birth. Her messages are heavenly, she uses different techniques and the massage is both physically healing for all those pregnancy aches as well as so relaxing. Heather really takes her time with you in her midwifery care and I always left feeling empowered, excited, and with great tips to help with my journey. She has excellent knowledge in all things birth and is genuine and authentic. She fully supported me even in my choice to freebirth which is so rare and I'm incredibly thankful. She was available to me when I needed. Her well baby checks were also great, she was loving to my home and my family. Heather does not work out of a fear base and that is so important to me. She is a jewel in the birth community. read more

I have been to at least ten different massage therapists in the last 15 years. I have to say that Heather is definitely my favorite of them all. Her warmth and genuine desire to help come through each time we meet. I always feel so blissful during and after my massages with her. I have found my masseuse and plan on going back many times in the future. It's obvious that she is a true healer and massage therapy is one of her callings. I'm so grateful to have found her. Sarah B. read more

Knowledgeable, caring, beautiful and centered :) I love Heather! She's helping so many women and is supporting my Mama Yoga Prenatal at Source Studio. So grateful XOXO read more

I used to work in the spa industry and have had hundreds of massages with many different therapists. Heather is by far the best. She's skilled, in tune with her clients needs, and incredibly kind and wise to boot! Highly recommend. read more

Heather has been taking care of my back for several years now and everytime I see her the difference is ahhh mazing. I also hurt my knee running last year and a solid massage from her had me back on my feet! LOVE HER read more

Heather is amazing! The name says it all--she is very intuitive and can feel what your muscles are "telling" her and has the solutions. I see her every two or agree weeks (and have been for almost a year) to stay healthy. She is also very good at pre- and post-natal massage, and will work with it if you need to bring your baby with you. Super nice, super professional, and flexible with scheduling. Very relaxing ambiance with a variety of traditional and modern techniques. I completely recommend her! read more

If you are pregnant and looking for the BEST prenatal massage, then hurry up and book a massage with Heather at Intuitive Rhythms! I have tried several other places around Redlands, but always left feeling dissatisfied for having paid more for being rubbed less. They seemed to shy away from "pressure" because they were scared of activating labor or something. This is NOT the case with Heather. She is extremely knowledgeable about how to give a proper prenatal massage without sacrificing your desired pressure. I can't wait for my next appointment, and I will continue to see her even after pregnancy. She's sooooo good...and sooooo reasonably priced! Win, win!! read more

I have also been to a lot of massage therapists and Heather is the best in town! She uses perfect pressure and technique to help relieve my back pain. Her mixes of essential oils are so relaxing, I look forward to seeing her on a regular basis! Highly recommend her! read more

I made an appointment with Heather for a prenatal massage. She is fantastic and has a true gift. I felt that she really cared about my baby and me. I left feeling better than I have my whole pregnancy. Thank you, Heather, for sharing your gift and making a difference in peoples lives. :) read more