When I got pregnant with my second baby, my doula recommended Justine. She had seen how Justine…read morehandled several tricky birth situations and felt confident that I would be in good hands. It didn't take me long to realize that she was 100% right. Not only is Justine kind and warm, but she continually educates herself with the newest research so that she can best serve the mothers and babies she works with. It was easy to go to appointments and bring my 5 year old son. The care, before and after baby, is next level:) Baby was sunny side up and I got very uncomfortable because her head was on my spine. So at 39 weeks, I asked Justine about natural induction techniques. We did a membrane sweep, then later that same day, I had Accupuncture and acupressure massage. My contractions started almost immediately when I left the appointment. Labor came on hard and fast, very differently than my first baby. At the birth center, Justine gave me the space to listen to my body. However, after a few very intense hours, nothing seemed to be moving the needle. I could feel myself running out of steam. I told her I needed to try something else, so she got me on the peanut ball. That did the trick - baby came out finally. Birth is just intense, in the hospital or out. In my situation, I surely would have had been made to have a c-section at the hospital. Justine's expertise allowed me to have the birth I wanted- and then go home and get in my own bed! I trust her completely and would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to have an out of hospital birth.

I just had a baby at Bakersfield Birth Center with Justine (and her assistant Bri) and had the most…read morewonderful experience! I want to start by saying that Justine is highly gifted at what she does and puts her heart and soul into her work. It's very obvious that it's much more than work to her, midwifery is her calling and passion. Justine came highly recommended to me by many friends and acquaintances in my community who had wonderful experiences with her also. My first baby was born in a hospital and I had a less-than-ideal experience. When I got pregnant with my second baby, I knew I wanted to go a more natural route. From the moment I met Justine at my first prenatal care appointment, she was kind, professional and knowledgeable. She always answered all my questions with patience and care. Unlike my OB in my first pregnancy, Justine cared deeply about my nutrition, supplement intake, blood sugar levels, etc. My prenatal care was specialized to me. I (and my baby) wasn't just a number to her, she cared for us and our well-being throughout my pregnancy. My prenatal appointments were done in the comfort of my home and my toddler was always welcome to be there when I didn't have a babysitter. When I went into labor, I called Justine at 5am and she answered immediately. She was calm but attentive. We met at the birth center a few hours later. Her birth center is AMAZING! It is beautiful and has the most inviting atmosphere. Laboring at the birth center was such a more pleasant experience than laboring in the hospital. At the hospital with my first birth I was hooked up to an IV, fetal monitoring system, blood pressure cuff, etc. the entire time. I was restricted from moving around, eating and drinking, even without an epidural. At the birth center, I was free to move around, eat, drink, listen to music, get in and out of the shower/ tub. Justine monitored the baby intermittently as needed. My husband was comfortable and free to support me without judgement of what that looked like for us. This freedom made my contractions so much more manageable. Justine and her assistant/ student Bri were kind, helpful and patient the entire time. They are so selfless. They cleaned up after me, got me whatever I wanted/ needed, supported me through contractions, and encouraged me to listen to my body and do what my instincts led me to do. When it was time to deliver, Justine allowed me to do what felt right instead of telling me to push in a certain position at a certain time like the hospital did. My daughter had shoulder dystocia and got stuck at the shoulders (which also happened at the hospital with my first son). The doctor who delivered my son took extreme, invasive measures to get him out, which caused me extreme trauma and pain postpartum. Unlike that doctor, when Justine saw that I needed assistance getting my daughter out, she simply had me change positions and she used her experience and skill to help me deliver my baby, leaving me without even a tear. After my daughter was born, she spent 2 hours breastfeeding and doing skin to skin with me. My husband and I marveled at the gift of our new baby girl, and Justine and Bri joined in in giving their compliments of her cuteness! Then Bri performed her newborn exam while my husband and I ate some lunch. We went over postpartum care for me and the baby. Then I took a shower and we were on our way home a few hours after our daughter was born. We didn't even have to be away from our son overnight, whereas we were forced to stay in the hospital 3 days when he was born (even though he had no complications). Justine came to our house the day after the birth for my first postpartum appointment to check on me and the baby. Justine is highly skilled in what she does, but also passionate and caring about her patients. If you are considering a midwife for your birth, I highly recommend Justine and the Bakersfield Birth Center! P.S. Justine and Bri took the most beautiful, special pictures for us throughout my labor and birth.

My husband and I see Lori and she is an amazing massage therapist! She has worked on me for 4-5…read moreyears. She does lymph drainage which feels great, and currently does prenatal massage for me.

I've been going to Christina for what seems like forever. I'm a tattoo artist here in town. My…read morearms, neck, and back are sometimes strained due to long hours in quirky positions. If you have a knot Christina finds it. She's AMAZING!

Carla was Amazing! Came to treat myself for my birthday,…read moreand she gave me Exactly what I wanted. She's Amazing, 5 stars-10stars. I'll Definitely be back.

It was my first visit in this salon. I was serviced by Mariana, who delivered what I requested…read more Left content. Found my new hair salon and stylist.

For all my fellow perimenopause mommas out there - this is for you! I was needing help balancing my…read morehormones, getting a handle on my hormonal headaches, my night sweats, and all the joys that come with perimenopause. I saw the reviews for fertility work that Dr. Thieny does and figured she must be able to help with hormones at this stage as well. Additionally, a dear friend highly recommended her work as well. I AM SO GRATEFUL I STARTED WORKING WITH DR. THIENY because my life has changed dramatically. I went from weeklong headaches during my cycles, to nearly none at all. Night sweats half the month, to once a month now. I feel more energetic and balanced. Dr. Thieny is a gift and she knows exactly what she is doing!! Also, her team is an absolute dream. Siena and Hailey are so thoughtful and kind - they have also helped me in so many ways. This office is so special because of the talent, care, vision and gift of Dr. Thieny and her team. My husband now also sees Dr. Thieny for vertigo issues and she has been helping him immensely as well. The cost is in packages, not individual sessions. It starts out at the level needed to address the issue at hand. For me and my husband, it has been worth every penny and more. Our daily lives have been changed for the better. I feel better than I have in years, and in this stage of my life, that is EVERYTHING!! So grateful for Dr. Thieny and her team. This office is the real deal, and you will be better for the care you receive here!

Thieny is a great acupuncturist. I've seen her for many injuries and she always helps me feel…read morebetter. She is such a sweet presence and I would recommend her to anyone who is searching for some healing. Thank you Thieny!

As a relatively recent transplant to the Valley I wasn't sure where to go for maternal support in…read morethe Valley. I happened to walk by this place at their old location on Ventura and am happy that later on I walked in. They carry some great and really reasonably priced breastfeeding supplies. I got a fantastic basic nursing bra for under $15, various parts for my pump, and my favorite milk storage bags (which are biodegradable and the same cost of the ones at Target which aren't). The selection of baby things (especially if you're looking for a baby gift) isn't particularly robust, but they truly have what you need to nurse. The new location is in my opinion, leaps and bounds better than the old. The space for classes is bigger, and parking (which you can find in the back) is much easier. It's also close to the VNSO park and trader joes so it's easy to swing by. I also cannot recommend highly enough the mommy-and-me classes I took there with Danielle Brooks. As a second time mom in wasn't sure if I needed a mommy-and-me class, but someone mentioned her class to me and I took a chance to go to it. Danielle truly taught me how to be a better mom, from gently crib training the baby to soothing the toddlers tantrums. It was one of the best decisions I made! All in all, this place is a great resource for moms in the Valley!

I've used the Pump Connection several times. Each time better than the last. Rebecca, the owner, is…read morefriendly, super helpful and kind. since I was such a great costumer she really helped me out by giving me great deals. She offers classes, boutique breastfeeding gear and baby and mom fashion. They've moved from their Ventura Blvd store to Hazletine street in Sherman Oaks, which is great for me because it closer than ever. If you need to rent a breast pump or othe breastfeeding gear go to the Pump Connection and see Rebecca for the best service.

This is such a special place to have in town for new parents & a great resource for your…read morebreastfeeding journey. The staff here are super knowledgeable and Jennica is amazing. I received so many tips from her and connections to resources in the community for my baby. I did my baby registry through babylist, and was able to register for so many great items from Nest and Co. Our favorite swaddles came from here and some beautiful stuffed animals. This is the go to place in town for Earth Mama, ezpz, and so many other great brands. If you are expecting or know someone who is, this is the place to go!

Absolutely amazing! 1st time parents for both husband & I and husband wanted to feel more involved…read morew/feeding, but I didn't want to start 3 day old baby on bottle yet. Jenica took her time w/us & not only educated me on my spectra pump, but also introduced the 5/4 French finger feeding tube to husband. Will be returning closer to my leave ending to go over my portable pumps as she didn't want to overwhelm us w/everything in 1 appt which I appreciated!!

Nikki is a force to be reckoned with... educated, kind, loving. She will advocate for you, your…read morebirth, your family. Because of her, I can say that I was given the dignity to labor/birth the way I wanted/needed, I can say that I was surrounded with love and LAUGHTER, and I am changed forever by the energy exchange. It is an honor to know Nikki, we love her so much!

When I first met Nikki, I just knew that I had met the doula for me. There were many reasons such…read moreas she changed up the language of labor and birth. She told me that instead of calling it a contraction, that she calls it a wave and instead of transition, transformation. I had never heard some of these terms used in the birth world. I never experienced it with my first birth so it made a huge difference for me. It was like she knew what I wanted and needed before I could put into words. Nikki was all about changing your mindset about how you viewed birth. I also talked to her about my previous birth and that I wanted to try for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean). It was important that I had a supportive birth team. Once I told her my desire, she was on board and started to encourage me. I remember her telling me that "you're going to get it!". It was moments like this that made the difference and I knew in my heart that she was the doula for me. Guess what? She was right. I got my VBAC! I couldn't have done it without her love and support. She made me feel safe and I had just met her. She just has a calming presence about her that was infectious. It was important for me that my husband and her had a connection. They did. She read him and made a joke with him. She made us both feel comfortable. I have no family here in Bakersfield so hiring a doula was necessary because my husband wanted me to have support in case my mom couldn't make it down in time to watch our son. We shared this at our consultation with Nikki and she said that she would stay with me at the hospital if I was transferred if it ended in a cesarean. Thankfully, none of that happened but it meant the world to me that she offered to be by my side regardless. She even offered some really cool ideas if I did have to have a cesarean. She outdid herself. She exceeded every expectation I had of her. She was there for me when fears started to creep in. She always knew the right thing to say. She truly has a heart and passion for what she does. She does everything in EXCELLENCE!! She became more than just my doula, she became family. So, what are you waiting for? Book your consultation. Hire her as your doula! You will not be disappointed! She will be more than what you thought you needed. She was truly a God send and I am truly thankful for you. I had a redemptive birth and I know that it was because I had THE BEST BIRTH TEAM. Thank you, Nikki! May God continue to Bless you in all you do!

Fist I will admit they are a little slow about getting to you. My family and I are happy with our…read moreexperiencies with Omni. We generally spend about an hour waiting, seeing the doctor and then on our way. No complaints there at all. We do appreciate the way they get back to you on results. Usually two to three days for test results. We are statisfied with out Doctor and staff in Tehachapi.

As someone who has clinical medical experience this place is the definition on a horror story. For…read morestarters I have had Omni for three years and loved them till now. Office staff has demonstrated repeatedly how unprofessional and unapproachable they are... It is very clear that communication between staff and providers is limited. Every provider is dismissive and doesn't listen to patients. Applying to all services provided here dental medical and ob! No way of contacting with your direct providers if any questions or concerns. They do not get back to you in timely manner. Given all these reviews and factors this facility constantly provides poor patient care and needs to be formally reviewed.PLEASE CONTACT THE STATE MEDICAL BOARD!

I have only had one visit so far, but I can already tell how good Dr. Seeley is at his job. I've…read moresuffered a total of three accidents since 2015. Drunk driver hit me, someone side swiped me and someone rear ended me. I've been to many chiropractors who have helped me heal but never quite back to the way I was and still having to come in often for maintenance. Dr. Seeley showed me details about my atlas. Something all the other chiropractors failed to address. I have had one chiropractor challenge my atlas with a activator but that's it. Dr.Seeley took special x-rays of the cervical spine that is generally not done with GP chiropractors. He showed me how my atlas was completely off kilter and out of alignment. We did our first adjustment today and I noticed an immediate change. I also got sick to my stomach within 30 minutes but that's a excellent sign the body is responding to the treatment and is willing to cleanse and open to healing. My treatment plan will be long due to my injury but I can tell this is going to be a very successful journey of healing while all other chiropractors failed to correct my accident injury from 2019 and now this new one of May 2021 but Dr. Seeley is going to be able to make great progress in getting my neck actually healed

Me and my Wife have been going to Dr. Seeley for years. I went to him many years ago when I got up…read morefrom bed and my lower back was in excruciating pain. After Dr. Seeey got X Rays done, it was determined I had severe scoliosis and my years of heavy weight lifting with squats and deadlifts was pushing nerves together and causing my back to becsokme worse. After Dr. Seeley took care of me, in a very short time I was pain free and loving life again. My Wife and I go to him for regular maintenance of our bodies. Dr. Seeley is incredibly knowledgeable, very professional and just an amazing guy all around. The best Chiropractor I have ever known!