This review is long overdue…read more I had my first child in Dec 2023. I worked with Chandra as my postpartum doula and the experience was nothing short of amazing! She was like a second mother / sister to me the entire time. The first few weeks of postpartum were truly a rollercoaster ride of emotions but working with Chandra made it so much easier. I could ask her any question and knew that there was no judgement whatsoever. I felt so comfortable around her within a few days. She was the blessing I needed during my postpartum phase and I am truly grateful that our paths crossed. She is a wonderful human being with such a beautiful aura. The treats she made were so tasty and healthy. When I mentioned to her how I loved a certain treat she made, she made me the same one a few days later as a surprise in addition to what she already made for me. On our last day, she gave me a sacred thread to bless me and my family which I am still wearing a whole year later! I am super thankful to her for taking care of me so well during my postpartum phase. she is truly a gem!

Chandra and Soi have been the most incredible support system during my postpartum period. My first…read morepregnancy and postpartum were very difficult and I knew I wanted to take a different approach for my second baby. Chandra and Soi created a custom support package for me and worked closely with me to craft a plan to make sure that postpartum with my second baby was a more positive experience. While I was still pregnant, Chandra and Soi provided bodywork that really helped me prepare for the birth. Chandra also took the time to educate me on the Ayurvedic approach to postpartum (nutrition, bodywork, and healing in general). After my baby was born, Chandra delivered an incredible food and drink package to UCSF so that I could focus on my recovery from day 1. She was also in touch in the lead up and during the delivery providing emotional support and encouragement. After I came home from the hospital, Soi arrived and cared for me and my baby for 8 weeks. The level of care that was provided went above and beyond my expectations. Soi truly took care of me, so that I could be there for my new baby and toddler and be present with them to enjoy this precious time together. Soi cooked nutritious and warming meals for me, she provided daily bodywork to help my sore muscles, and she was there every step of the way encouraging me. She quickly became a very close friend that I knew that I could rely on. She was incredibly hands on with my newborn, making sure that I had time to rest and recover. It was such a relief to have someone in my home that I felt like I could trust, and who I genuinely believed cared about my and my baby's well being. Over the course of these 8 weeks Chandra was also always on call and available to provide additional support, advice, and encouragement. After the 8 week period I have continued bodywork with Chandra and it has made such a positive impact on my continued recovery. Working with Chandra and Soi was the best investment I could have ever made in my physical and mental health and my recovery. From the moment you meet Chandra you can immediately tell that she loves caring for others, and finds joy and meaning in helping other people. Soi also has a very positive and nurturing energy and puts 100% of her heart into her work. Every thing that Chandra and Soi do comes from a place of love and wanting to connect and care for new moms. I highly recommend both Chandra and Soi, and would work with them again with no hesitation.

I'm so glad we found Nicole for postpartum day time support. She brought such a calm, grounding…read morepresence into our home and always made things feel more peaceful when she was here. She was wonderful with our son, really attentive to his cues and thoughtful in how she guided us as new parents. She was also very proactive, helping with baby laundry, bottles, nursery organization, and the little things that can pile up with a newborn. Having her support made a big difference for our family!

Michelle is incredibly thoughtful, thorough, and well-educated. She clearly cares deeply about what…read moreshe does with helping women and families have the best birthing experience possible. Michelle helped me navigate a GBS positive diagnosis and weigh the pros and cons of taking antibiotics. She provided many insightful studies, backed her information with data, and gave me a well-rounded viewpoint of my personal situation so I could make the most informed and confident decision possible. She was made for her job and those who are lucky enough to work with her are in fantastic hands!! High recommend Michelle!!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Michelle during what was a particularly intense…read morepregnancy. Choosing to work with Michelle was by far the best decision and for us, and she came highly recommended by four other midwives in the community. I interviewed multiple midwives, and even hired someone else originally, but once Michelle came into our lives, we knew we had made the right choice. From the beginning, she had such a calm warm energy and so knowledgable! I think it has been said before that Michelle is a human encyclopedia. Michelle also had great recommendations for anything you would ever need pre and postpartum such as physical therapists, massage, doula, childbirth classes and so on. She worked seamlessly with the doula that we had and they both had an incredibly way of making us feel so comfortable and supported. One of the many things I really appreciated about Michelle was how empowered I always felt to make choices and how much information she was able to provide in order for me to make those decisions. Another invaluable resource from Michelle is the network that you get connected to within the Welborn Baby community. I have gotten so much help, advice, referrals, event info, daycare/school info and so much more from the community. Michelle has touched our lives in such a special way, and we will never forget our experience having her in our home. I know she is in high demand so if you get a chance to work with her, I can't recommend her enough!

I first came to CHRC in 2010 as I was in preparation for Gastric Bypass Surgery. I finally had…read moresurgery last November 2011, so I am not 1 year+ surguversary! WOO HOO! Although I have faced challenges none of them include weight gain, but they do involve PLATEAU! UGH! It looks like my body, after losing near 120 in a year has shouted HOLD ON!!!! So, I came back to see Laura Scherling who is by far in my opinion, the BEST Nutritionist I have EVER met and worked with! She helped me drastically in the beginning with "attitude" towards food, and taking care of ME! Which seems hard for most of us nurturer types. Oddly enough. At yesterdays appointment with Laura, she talked to me about an iphone app designed to help us attain our goal! IMHO the BEST I've seen yet! Again, Laura listens and she comes thru with answers all the time, Honestly she really listens and offers solution after solution! I am excited to be seeing her again in a couple weeks, and look forward to breaking this plateau SOON! About the APP: This app lets you scan bar codes which then store the nutritional facts into the app, wow! I just scanned my Blue Diamond almonds and it worked! So let's say I have 10 almonds, I select it and the app logs it into my journal, calories, protein an ALL!!! I'm telling you, I'm going to be one scanning fool today in the kitchen. Time well spent ... I'm investing time and taking care of me! Check it out... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/apps

I love this place. The first person to greet you is Linda. A wonderful person. She is not only the…read moreoffice admistrator but the go to person, the glue, the core. All of the nutritionists are great. I started with Laura, but unfortunately she has moved and had to leave. I Now see Elena and love her too. Each have very different styles. There are enough nutritionists here that if you are not feeling the style of one, see someone else. I recommend this office highly. I too, had gastric surgery and have had to learn about eating properly and it has been an ongoing process. I am 2 years out and Elena has worked with me through some challenges. What ever kind of help you need, I am sure you can find it here.

My friends and I took a class with Serena on postnatal recovery, baby care, and first aid - we…read moreloved it. She thoughtfully answered all of our questions and covered a wide range of topics. We left feeling more confident for the big life change of becoming a parent. The non-birthing parents also noted that they felt really included in her class, which hadn't been the case for them in some other courses. Plus, Serena was very responsive and professional ahead of the class and gave us detailed notes for after. Highly recommend!

I invested in Serena's lactation support following the birth of my daughter, and it was the…read moresingle-best decision I could have made in my postpartum journey. Serena is so much more than a dynamic lactation coach -- she is an experienced midwife, a seasoned mom, a therapist when you need it most... I could go on and on! She truly listened to my unique needs and created a practical, bespoke breastfeeding plan to improve my supply (and my sanity). Beyond home visits, I was able to text her questions in real-time, and receive the guidance, resources and confidence I needed to navigate the challenges of newborn life. Looking back, I don't know how I would have had such a smooth transition from hospital to home without Serena. To all the first-time moms: trust me, you'll be so glad you hired her!

Taylor is simply the best and my wife and I can't recommend her enough…read more We hired Taylor to help us with the birth of our first daughter in December 2022. My wife wanted to try for an unmedicated birth so we thought having the help of a doula would be a good idea. Now on the other side of things we can confidently say that we could not have done it without Taylor. She provided us with amazing support through the several months leading up to birth, a 30 hour labor, and post-partum life. What we loved about Taylor: - Probably the best listener we have ever met - she really worked hard to understand what our goals were and how she could best support them. She always took the time to listen to us intently. - Very knowledgeable about pregnancy, labor, and post-partum life - Taylor is such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to both traditional medicine and holistic medicine. She was able to answer so many of our questions across so many different areas. She shined at helping us understand the pros & cons of various decisions we had to make or decisions that we anticipated we might have to make. We really trusted her judgement by the time labor came around given how much experience she has and how deeply she understands pregnancy & labor. - Never pushes recommendations - Taylor never pushed recommendations or advice on us unless we specifically asked what she thought we should do. We loved this about her. She simply presents the facts and what she's seen in her experience and helps guide you to the decision that you want to make. This approach was refreshing and helped us build so much trust in her. - Willing to help at any time - even after our time with Taylor was over, she took the time to answer calls & texts from us as we were adjusting to new parent life. - Amazing endurance - during my wife's 30 hour labor Taylor helped me provide counter-pressure to my wife, kept her spirits high, had great comfort measure suggestions, and subbed in when I needed a quick break. Having Taylor with us during labor helped my wife achieve her goal of having a fully unmedicated labor. - Kindness - Taylor is one of the kindest people we know. She brought us awesome treats & thoughtful things throughout the entire time we worked with her. Overall we had the best experience with Taylor. If you are looking for a doula I would highly recommend talking to Taylor and you will quickly see why so many people have great experiences with her. If you see this Taylor, thank you again and you're the best!

Taylor was recommended to us by our friend as well as various Facebook groups. She was super…read morehelpful for the birth of our son at ucsf. The one thing my husband and I loved most about her was her high eq and the ability to read the couple and situation. She was kind and nurturing and always had an answer to support any questions we had. She frequently checked in even when she was on vacation to make sure we were supported. I was also very appreciative of her not being pushy when it came to specific parts of the birth that I had envisioned. She encouraged us to think more holistically about the whole process when we were in the weeds. She helped me through hours of painful contractions which was well worth the money itself but most importantly, she helped my husband through the whole night and supporting him emotionally as he was navigating how to make the best decisions for us as a family. Overall I spent weeks agonizing if I needed a doula for the process and we are so glad we decided on one and that it was Taylor. I'd highly recommend her to our close friends and family should the time come for them as well!

I was a physical therapy patient of Brooke's for one year -- from 2022-2023. During this time, I…read moresaw Brooke 1-2x per month. I initially sought out Brooke for physical therapy for chronic lower back and neck pain, but she quickly became more of a coach and holistic support system to me. Brooke is extremely talented as a physical therapist. She is also markedly creative, upbeat, and empathetic, and has impressive interdisciplinary experience in movement (e.g., yoga and jiu jitsu) and wellness. Every time I approached Brooke with a new problem or hurdle, she always responded with composure, a genuine understanding, and a new idea/solution that was thoughtful and useful -- one that I could actually implement. One of the most daunting, challenging aspects of chronic pain (at least in my experience) is how isolating it can be. Working with Brooke allowed me to internalize the fact that I am not alone. Brooke's support motivated me to keep going and believe in myself. Having someone like Brooke in my life with whom I could verbalize the ups and downs of my chronic pain journey, set goals, and take stock of my progress resulted in my chronic pain improving more in a single year than it had, cumulatively, in the 4 years prior. What's more, during the time we worked together, Brooke was able to help me ameliorate repetitive stress injuries in my wrist and elbow, as they emerged, in real-time. Suffice it to say, Brooke changed my life and I recommend her completely to anyone seeking mental or physical coaching or training. Brooke cares for her patients deeply and she is up for any challenge you might present to her.

TLDR; YES if you're a first time mom considering Kinspace, you need to sign up. It might seem…read moredaunting (another thing I need to do NOW?) but trust me it's worth it. My baby and I started at 2 months postpartum, have done a full year of Kinspace, and just "graduated." We've learned so much! Susan is phenomenal. The community is amazing and supportive. You'll meet local moms with babies of the same age, and together tackle a bunch of parenting "firsts" in the first year. I can't imagine going through it all without Susan and our mom group.

Hands down, this was the #1 best thing I did for myself and my baby postpartum…read more Susan has created such a safe and welcoming place for moms to meet other moms and learn about all things motherhood. Motherhood can be incredibly lonely and isolating and meeting up with the other moms weekly was truly a blessing. We learned so many tips and tricks and Susan always answered all of our questions. I not only came out of the group with so much knowledge but now I have a whole group of mom friends and friends for my son! I am so incredibly happy I joined Susan's group and I encourage every new mom I know to do it too.