I met Dr. Parker in January of 2016. I scheduled an appointment with her for my, at the time one year old, son. He had a debilitating skin condition that many other providers could not figure out the root cause of. When we walked in to her office, my son had a debilitating skin condition from head to toe, was not yet crawling, and had a feeding tube. From the moment I met her, her vibe was extremely warm and understanding. I broke down in her office and for the first time felt HEARD. It was a season full of fear and frustration for me, as a first time mom. And after the experience I had with many medical providers in the mainstream medicine world, she was a breath of fresh air. She took on my son's case as if it was so own baby. We worked out a protocol and began the journey to healing my son. By, only, God's grace and Dr. Parker's heart and gift to help patients heal, within about 2-3 weeks of meeting with her; my son began to show SO much improvement. I was able to add other alternative medicine providers to his protocol, which also assisted his healing. By the time he was 3 and a half, my son was growing beautifully. As he should have been. Dr. Parker, personally, not only helped me to help my son but also helped me mentally, emotionally, and physically as a first time mom. Her support was extremely valuable. And till this day still is. I learned a lot from her. She holds such a special place in my heart & for my family. She is family. read more

Kai Parker, ND, DOM, CPM - Naturopathic/Holistic Near Me

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Kai is a horror show and a scam artist. I was desperate for a birth plan after leaving my previous doctor in my 8th month of pregnancy for reasons unrelated to Kai. When I reached out to Kai, she was was eager to accept me as a patient even though she said her schedule was technically full. First red flag. She charged me the full price for her pre-natal, birth, and post-partum package, even though I was starting with her too late to get any pre-natal care. But I was desperate so I accepted. She messaged me like clockwork for each of my payment submissions, and then seemed to have completely lost her ability to look at a calendar or a clock. She last minute cancelled appointment after appointment. She came up with every excuse in the world: she cut her finger, her brother in law was in the hospital, she got a concussion, her kid was sick, she got delayed in traffic, etc. I had exactly one pre-natal appointment (due to her constant cancellations) and she was there for the birth (which honestly is a miracle). She was supposed to come within a week for a follow-up visit, but never came. Ever. Not once. She didn't come NOT EVEN ONE TIME to make sure the baby and I were okay. Thank god I had a pediatrician lined up who was able to see us. TRIGGER WARNING: After several weeks, Kai finally re-emerged from the infernal abyss she had vanished into right after my daughter's birth. She apologized profusely and said she couldn't provide me with the postpartum care I had already paid for because she had lost a baby she delivered right after mine and was being sued $1million. Of course she said it wasn't her fault. After months of back and forth, Kai refused to refund me for the services she never provided. She finally sent a superbill so I could be reimbursed by my insurance, but she included all the dates she was supposed to see me (even the ones she had cancelled and never rescheduled!!) and made an error in the dates so they started prior to when my new insurance went into effect. This caused me to have to fight with my insurance for TWO YEARS before they agreed to make an exception and just reimburse me considering Kai refused to even call them back and they saw the online reviews that proved she's a con artist. My one comfort is knowing that Cigna is now flagging her for insurance fraud and falsifying records. Bottom line: don't trust Kai with the most precious moment in your life. You're better giving birth in the woods alone. xoxo read more

Dr.Parker was amazing! When I told my family I was having a home birth they were so anxious and tried to talk me out of it. As a past hospital administrator I knew I didn't want to have my son in a hospital. I was going to a birthing center at first, but I found Dr. Parker and knew I wanted to switch to her. She gave me the tools to help me ease my families fear. She made my birthing experience so beautiful, we played music, lit candles, and I ate cookies my husband made. When I got pregnant the second time she was the first person I called to make sure her schedule was open. I loved having her spirit in the room while I was birthing and felt so comfortable as she automatically wore a mask as my second child was a COVID baby. read more

Kai Parker, ND, DOM, CPM - Naturopathic/Holistic Near Me

Appreciate you giving us your loving care Kai! Family appreciates you. Dr. Parker is knowledgeable and the support was top notch

Find someone else! If you are a first time mother, I do not recommend. She is a nice person but she does not handle her business well. Late for appointments, always rescheduling at last minute and making excuses around the clock. I labored for 23 hours and she arrived during the last four. I had to file for my child's birth certificate and social security number on my own. During the six months I was in her care, her office location changed twice. She literally raised my blood pressure on multiple occasions while pregnant. Take your money elsewhere, she is undeserving. read more

Kai Parker, ND, DOM, CPM - Assistant on left, Parker on right - Naturopathic/Holistic Near Me

If only I could give her a rating of 0 stars, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Our journey with Dr. Parker during my wife's pregnancy was a rollercoaster of miscommunication and scheduling nightmares. From no call, no shows to arriving 90minutes late to our appointments. BUT- when it came to payment, she made sure to communicate like clockwork ensuring that we pay her through Cash app, Venmo, or Zelle. In total, we paid $7500 for her midwifery services. We're eternally grateful for the healthy baby girl we have today. However, the birthing process was nothing short of a horror show. Two days before the birth, my wife experienced false labor, and Dr. Parker allowed her to push for a whopping 3 hours without so much as a glance at her cervix. When my wife finally insisted on an examination, we discovered she wasn't dilated at all. Dr. Parker then performed a membrane sweep and pushed my wife to a 3cm dilation. By that point, my wife was physically and mentally drained, having passed out not once, but twice during the ordeal. We all bought into Dr. Parker's grand illusion as she insisted, "we are going to have a baby today." Two days later, Dr. Parker arrived within 30 minutes of our daughter's birth, despite claiming she lived just a half-hour away. It took her two hours to commute to our house. I was convinced I was going to deliver our baby girl until she arrived with no sense of urgency or awareness. After the birth, it was like Dr. Parker vanished into thin air, leaving us in the dark with no response regarding follow-up appointments or the birth certificate. We frantically dialed her personal and office phones, but no response. When she did finally respond, she brought with her a range of excuses, including the death of a family member to a lack of a working computer, conflicting appointments, and even a mysterious concussion injury. Our efforts to communicate felt like trying to catch smoke with our bare hands. After weeks of chasing her, we finally secured a follow-up appointment, but it took an entire month after the birth. Her office was in a Chiropractic office in Washington, DC. Once again, Dr. Parker arrived at a baffling 45 minutes late after she insisted she was going to be in the office all day. During the office visit, my wife voiced our frustrations with her lack of communication, responsiveness, and professionalism. Dr. Parker's explanation was a plot twist. She told us that she was under investigation and dealing with a $1.8 million malpractice lawsuit from October 2022, which she claimed had recently been dropped. But wait- there's more. We later discovered Dr. Parker was NOT licensed in Maryland, and her business was not a registered, legitimate entity. To top it off, Dr. Parker refuses to provide a superbill, further complicating our quest for reimbursement from our insurance company. In the end, our experience with Dr. Parker was a circus of deception, frustration, unnecessary stress, and fraud. We hope that by sharing this experience, others will be forewarned and spared from Dr. Parker's care. read more

Best midwife in the area in my opinion. I've been with Kai Parker since September of 2021 after vetting a few midwives for my second pregnancy. Trying to get to know midwives virtually is complicated and can be challenging but when I came across Kai, I felt like I had found what I needed! Come to find out I did. All of our appointments were virtual but that didn't stop the connection and the level of care. Honestly it boosts my fiancé and I's confidence throughout my pregnancy. We knew what to do, how to do it and next steps on how to take care of it. We delivered my baby girl in the comfort of my home, BEAUTIFULLY on April 2nd. I'm grateful to have come across her name and now I have an experience that I will forever cherish. Love her so much! read more

Kai Parker, ND, DOM, CPM - After my beautiful delivery with Kai and her team! - Naturopathic/Holistic Near Me

If I could give zero stars I would. I debated about giving this review but I just have to save someone. After treating my daughter as a pediatrician (which I later found out she's not a licensed pediatrician) I decided to reach out to have her to be my home birth midwife. After paying for services in full, all of my prenatal appointments were canceled. I was considered high risk due to my first pregnancy and Dr.Kai showed no concern for meeting my scheduled appointments. After three of my appointments were canceled by her back to back I decided to seek care elsewhere. She refused to give me a refund! She literally took my money, never sent me any medical paperwork to complete such as informed consent etc, and cancelled all my appointments. Whenever I shared my concerns she explained she was busy with her patients, one being a NBA basketball wife/mom. So I guess my money wasn't green enough and my care wasn't as important. I was totally disappointed as this was not the behavior I was used to from her since she's helped with my oldest daughter. Please do your research on her and check her credentials! read more

If you're looking for a midwife...Dr. Kai Parker should be your first and final choice. With my first birth, I had a medicated hospital birth, but i knew this time I had to have and I really wanted the experience of a home birth. Due to the pandemic, all of our appointments were virtual and this worked out just fine. Dr. Parker sent me all of the materials I would need to conduct my prenatal appointments. On the day of my birth, Dr. Parker and her assistant Jamie were the absolute best. Both were extremely poised, knowledgeable, and they brought forth calming energy. Although it was my first time being in their presence, they instantly made you feel like family. I was able to have the birthing experience that I longed for and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Dr. Parker and Jamie! read more

I am so grateful for my experience with Kai. She is an Amazing midwife and such a light to have present during a turning moment in your life. Kai recently serviced the birth of my first child at home and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. She was peaceful, knowledgeable, and supportive. She's made amazing recommendations for the pre and post natal periods (vitamins, homeopathic remedies, product choices). Being pregnant during COVID has been tough and I was worried about how having virtual appointments would go but she really made the process effortless. I can't say enough about this woman's work. If you're looking for a home birth midwife, Kai should be your choice. read more

The BEST! I'll finish this review later. We LOVE Dr Parker so much! Thank you for being such an amazing midwife!

We had the best birth experience. Dr Kai's encouragement was well needed. We had an interesting pregnancy until we met her. I would leave every prenatal doctor's visit crying because doctors told me that I couldn't do it...that I had to have a c-section. After much prayer, we found Dr Kai's website and called her pretty late in the pregnancy, but thank God we did. So glad to say that we delivered our baby naturally with no complications or interventions. She is awesome and we will continue to have our children with her. read more

We had such a beautiful birth experience with guidance and under the care of Dr. Parker. During our pregnancy she literally becomes family after all the check ups and appointments , she make sure your in good care. We were able to have a natural birth in hospital. It was such a pleasant experience and such a contracts from my 1st child labor and delivery I had cesarean prior to be introduce to Dr Parker. Our 2nd child labor and delivery couldn't have went any better. She very respectful, professional, and supportive physically and emotional to help you have a successful and notable experience. She definitely made for this because she really great at what she does. She connects and get to know her patiences . She makes herself available whenever we You and your baby needs. I would recommend and have been telling everyone about her. Such a beautiful spirit and very skilled at what she does. I truly can't thank her enough for this is a priceless experience and truly doesn't have be horrible it can be pleasant and wonderful when you have the right people and you come in with a positive state of mind. Dr.Parker is now our family doctor and we love her and travel over hour to see her for our family 4checkups. Thank you Doctor Parker read more

There is so much I can say about Dr. Parker, but the best word is Amazing! She really shows you how a doctor should take care of a patient. She was recommended to me by another amazing doctor in her office and It was like we knew each other for years. She made me and my husband feel very comfortable and confident while having our first child. Providing knowledge on natural alternatives for morning sickness and other remedies for all the many things women go through while pregnant. Something I really appreciate was having her in the hospital room with me to advocate for my wants and needs (previously discussed) while in labor, when it was hard to speak for myself when other doctors tried to pressure me to do or take things I didn't agree with. Thank you Dr. Parker and I recommend her to any mom whether its there first baby or their 5th, she is truly amazing. read more

When I met Kai over two years ago she spent about two hours with me and my husband in our free introductory consultation. That was our first indication of how different our experience with her would be preparing for and going through the birth of our son. Every prenatal visit was a genuine conversation not just about physical health, but about overcoming fears, exploring various birth plan options, strengthening our bond as a couple, and emotionally preparing to become parents. She became so much more than our doctor - she was (and still is) a true guide. We opted to do a home birth, which went beautifully with expert assistance and moral support from Kai and her assistant, Aza. Ever since Kai has become our son's pediatrician and our go-to general practitioner for the entire family. I am so grateful that we found her. read more

Best pre and postpartum care I have ever received. She listened to our concerns and thoughtfully suggested solutions. She helps you work with your body to have a successful birth and recovery. Also she is the best at providing referrals for other professionals one might need when raising a family in DC. We are so thankful to know her and it is evident that she truly cares for her patients. read more

I met Dr. Parker when I was newly pregnant with my first child and immediately connected with her warm personality. Throughout my pregnancy I felt cared for and supported, and most important, I felt that my baby and I were in great hands which gave me a lot of confidence as I (a first-time mom) prepared for my child's birth. I didn't want to have the prenatal experience of having to go to a huge practice where I was a number in a hectic daily patient schedule. Dr. Parker's practice is serene and focused 100% on you and your needs during your hour appointment. Dr. Parker has a special instinct- a gift- for understanding people and what they need, which makes her such a gifted doctor. She was with me either via text or phone call, and eventually in person every moment from when I went into labor to when I delivered. She was an absolute rock and gave me so much strength when I was in labor- I cannot tell you how grateful I was to have her care for me. Her postpartum care visits in my home were wonderful and made that part of my recovery so much easier. My child is absolutely thriving and I credit that to great care from Dr. Parker at the very early stages of my pregnancy. She is now my child's pediatrician and we look forward to having her in our lives for the years (and babies) to come. read more

I had a VBAC home birth with Dr. Parker. I couldn't be happier with the prenatal visits, the birthing experience and the wonderful postnatal support. She is very knowledgable, supporting and caring. I saw many doctors before concluding and she doesn't even compare because she treats you as a person, not a patient, taking in account your special situation with great sensitivity. She has been my whole family's doctor ever since and we feel very relieved and blessed to have someone like her take care of us. Truly one of a kind! read more

After an agonizing hospital birth with our first child, we decided to try a home birth. We are SO happy to have Kai as our OB/midwife and now pediatrician. She is absolutely wonderful and very well versed in pediatrics. Throughout my prenatal care, she was always very thorough and genuinely cared about my wellbeing and the wellbeing of my baby to be. The birth was absolutely beautiful. She helped me stay calm and relaxed. She patiently let my labor progress naturally and helped us welcome our sweet baby boy into the world. She has a very loving, kind, and warm spirit. I highly recommend her to anyone considering a natural birth or naturopathic/holistic medical services. read more

Kai made our birthing experience so wonderful in every way! She has such a calming demeanor and said exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. She had great suggestions on different positions to try to ease the pain. I loved Kai, my husband loved Kai, my older daughter loved Kai and so did all our extended family. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she was! read more

Dr. Kai is amazing! She was my midwife and she is currently my son's pediatrician. I could not have asked for a better midwife and doctor - she is caring and warm and really listens to her patients and she is interest in your overall, holistic health, not just fixing a symptom or doing a procedure. Her birth package includes everything - prenatal, labor and 2 months postnatal. It might seem like a lot up front but it is ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT (plus way cheaper than if you go to a hospital and she'll help you submit a claim to your insurance to get a chunk of that money back). Even if it wasn't cheaper in the end, I'd pay whatever it took to have Dr. Kai be my midwife again - I can't imagine a better first birth experience and I wouldn't trust my precious baby to anyone else. I just wish I'd found her earlier in my pregnancy! I had always wanted a natural birth and when I moved to DC I was surprised how unfriendly this city is to natural birth (I'm from the W Coast). After being risked out of a birth center and being really badly treated at the hospital that the birth center referred me to, I was in despair. I didn't think I'd be able to protect my son from unnecessary drugs and trauma. THEN I found Dr. Kai! I was 37 weeks pregnant but she agreed to look at my medical records (to make sure I was low risk enough to give birth at home) and took me as a patient. She came to our house on Tuesday to chat with us and go over what a home birth would entail. We thought we had another few weeks to get everything ready but as it turns out my son was born three weeks early that Sunday. Thank goodness we found her in time. She came to our house to check me when I first started early labor and came back about 6 times over the next two days until I was finally in active labor. The great thing about Dr. Kai is she would have stayed at my house for 3 days if that is what I'd needed or she would have given us as much space as we needed. My labor was super slow to get started and she talked me through some things that were hanging up my labor (mentally), monitored me the whole time for infection etc. but gave me and my body the time we needed to get started. My beautiful son was born at home and it was a great labor experience. After he was born, she and her birth assistant cleaned up, checked my son and me, weighed him and then helped us get in bed and get resting. Then she came back that night, the next day and the next week for his 1 day, 2 day, 1 week and 2 week checkups. The next appointments are in her office (as are the prenatal ones but I never made it to any of those). I got to just relax with my son and my husband and bond as a family in our own home. There was no scary ride home from the hospital, no nurses whisking my kid away to be jabbed with needles and put under some warming light or waking me up at all hours of the night. No doctor strapping me to a bed or telling me how long I could labor. Instead, we listened to my body and my baby and I got to be in control of my labor. I had a baby like we have had them since forever and I knew Dr. Kai was there to make sure it went ok (and intervene with all the necessary modern medicine if things went sideways, best of both worlds). When he was born he went straight to my breast and we did kangaroo care until he and I were ready and THEN he got weighed and checked etc. AND he wasn't exposed to any superbugs in the hospital, just our own germs here at home. I can't recommend Dr. Kai highly enough. She made me feel so safe. She clearly knows her stuff and is prepared for any emergencies but she isn't going to treat you like pregnancy is some awful disease that must be cured. She tells you honestly what is going on and she really listens to her patients. She is also the warmest, most enthusiastic person. Her joy is infectious. Seriously, I know it is kind of scary to break out of the hospital industrial complex in the US (and some people will treat you like your nuts probably) but don't be afraid. You will have a much better birth. read more

Dr. Kai is one of a kind...a serene soul and a soft heart. She doesn't just examine you, she listens to your body, mind and soul to make a fully aware assessment of what is going on in your body. I went to her for my first child and homebirth and it was an amazing experience to be guided by her week after week. She added to my confidence, positivity, honesty, self-assurance and feeling safe.. She helped me assess my own body. She treated me like a human being, not just a client or patient...and when it was time for labor she assessed my needs carefully, warmly and was protective. She put my desires first in how I wanted my birth to go and I greatly appreciate that. #Winning!! As a doctor, I truly respect the way she cares for her clients...that she listens, offers sound advice after sincerely listening and is a very warm person that is truly looking out for your best interest and your child's best interest! She truly loves babies, has a beautiful glow and always a cheery disposition. She's definitely in the right field as I didn't just get the care for my body, but for my mind and soul as well--which is exactly what I needed....that kind of doctor doesn't come around too often and I would choose her again if I ever became pregnant again and will continue seeing her as my primary care doctor!! Expect hugs and a million watt smile with her five star service! :) xoxo read more

I'm very happy to share my experience with Kai! This baby is my fourth, so I have lots to compare to in our recent birth, and I'll share some of that as well. I joke with friends that I'm the birthing guru, because I've had a hospital birth with an OBGYN, a hospital birth with a nurse-midwife (which ended in a C-section), a VBAC homebirth with a midwife in another state, and then this homebirth in Virginia with Kai. Needless to say, I have "been around" the birthing industry. My experience with Kai has been WONDERFUL. Before hiring her, I interviewed several other midwives in the Northern Virginia area, including one who would come to MY home for the appointments ( a HUGE perk for me, with 3 little kids), and she was quite a bit cheaper than Kai because she's not a naturopathic Dr. The day I interviewed Kai, I took my 3 kids (ages 5,4,2) and braved the DC traffic and arrived fairly grumpy from the whole ordeal, and thought to myself that I'd have to be crazy to hire a midwife that was more expensive and required me to come to her when I could have someone come to me. But by the end of the visit, Kai's energy had lifted me and I left feeling very cheerful. She had engaged with my other kids on such a personal level (contrary to several other midwives) and my kids came away begging to "keep Kai in our family." That might not mean much, but to me, that was HUGE because I care just as passionately about my previous babies! :) So, despite the huge extra cost, both financially and having to drive into DC, we hired Kai (and I'm a penny-pinchin' cheapskate!) without any second thoughts. We have been SO happy we hired Kai. Her energy through the entire pregnancy was involved and very caring. She always made me and my kids feel wonderful and she always made me feel so encouraged as a mother, even when I felt like I was falling apart at the seams with 3 rambunctious kids and I always struggle with depression during pregnancies. She was absolutely wonderful to work with. My birth was my best birth yet. A lot of that isn't necessarily to attribute to Kai, but at one point during my pushing (she only arrived a few minutes before I was ready to push, because I had a shorter labor than I expected)...Anyway, she was helping me with some instructions as i pushed and i didnt quite understand the phrase she was using, so she explained and then my pushing was so effective and he came right out. Even after having done this several times, I felt like she was awesome at guiding me, but not instructing me (if that's a good distinction). All in all, I had a very very wonderful experience with Kai, and give her my highest recommendation. Her office is a good blend of professionalism and the typical out-of-your-home type comfort--it's a small office with amazing staff, so you feel totally comfortable, but also has a nice professional atmosphere. I didn't ever have a chance to utilize her acupuncture, but wish I'd been able to! Choosing a birth-care provider is a hard thing, because it's such a special event! I'm SO glad that Kai was the one we chose! She was absolutely wonderful! read more