I saw Julia after giving birth to my 2nd baby. My doctor told me to avoid running for 6 months…read moreafter birth to allow the pelvic floor time to heal - I wanted to see a pelvic floor PT to ensure that I was doing the right work to help it heal. Julia asked me a ton of detailed questions at our first appointment, about my recovery, habits & goals. One of my big goals was to get back to fully parenting my older toddler, and all the chasing/carrying that entails. Julia listened to those goals, and checked in on them at each session. When we wrapped up, she left me with a strength training program I could continue doing on my own. I'm now back to chasing my toddler, carrying our stroller up/down 3 flights of stairs, and running 5k without worrying about my pelvic floor feeling wobbly. (Much sooner than the 6 months my doctor initially suggested!) I really appreciated Julia took a whole body approach (not an isolated focus on the pelvic floor), since I think that sped up my recovery. I would 100% recommend her to my friends!

I had a great experience with Julia, who helped me work through some pelvic floor/ab issues…read morefollowing my second c-section. She is extremely knowledgeable with an in-depth understanding of the various pelvic floor and ab separation issues that can arise after child birth, and provided me with some really helpful tools to rehab my lower body that I was able to easily integrate into my current exercise routine. Julia is also just a lovely person who is easy to talk to about not so glamorous topics, and I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a great PT after baby!

Part of being fit and in tune with the rhythms of my body is understanding when I need a little…read morehelp in releasing the tension that accumulates from my neck to, well, my crack. Humor aside, Judith put me completely at ease and guided me through the regions of my neck that were carrying extra emotional tension. Her gentle, yet firm approach unraveled what had been living in between my vertebrae for the last week. Her questioning was thoughtful and the techniques she gave me were specific to not only my current issues, but also areas I could troubleshoot that could be triggered by physical and emotional stress. I left with a weightless head and a calmer mental space. Path train could be delayed for all I care. I'm floating home...

My only regret is not starting with Dr. Meer earlier in my pregnancy! She has been an amazing…read moreresource as a first time mom. The level of attention, support and care she puts into every session is remarkable. She provided me with a wealth of information every session and helped me to learn more about the birthing process and my own body. I suffered from intense carpal tunnel during pregnancy and only found relief after my sessions with Dr. Meer. I ended up having a c section and postpartum she has helped me to relieve pain and discomfort around my incision as well as back discomfort I have experienced. She individualizes each appointment to meet your ever changing needs as a pregnant and postpartum mom. I have recommended her to all my friends and soon to be mom friends.

Megan Davidson was a life-changing partner in my husband and I's journey during pregnancy and…read morepost-partum. As a 42-year-old woman trying to have her first baby, my husband and I knew we needed support through our journey. My OB/GYN practice, Spring OB/GYN in Soho, has a list of recommended doulas, and we called every single one, including Megan. After speaking with Megan, we knew immediately she was the doula we wanted to work with because of who she is and how she works. She is kind, committed, and warm, while also being clear, transparent, approachable and available. She loves what she does, she cares deeply about her clients, and you see that first hand as she goes above and beyond to support their success. The more we met and spoke with Megan, the more we experienced first-hand how deeply experienced, knowledgeable, and helpful she was. We attended every virtual workshop she offered and both my husband and I found them invaluable in preparing and educating us for the big day. The day I went into labor, (January 12, 2024) we texted with Megan right away and through the entire time leading up to leaving our apartment 18 hours later. When it was time to head to NYU (our hospital), we felt ready because of all her coaching. She offered to meet us at our apartment in Boerum Hill or the hospital, and we opted for the latter. Meghan was there waiting for us when the uber dropped us off and as we walked into the hospital together, we knew we had a true champion on our team. Over the next 24 hours, she supported me, guided me, supported and guided my husband, helped us advocate for ourselves and advocated for us. She was extraordinary. I had gone into the hospital with my birth plan, thanks to Megan, and I really wanted to have a vaginal birth if possible. After nearly 24 hours in labor, I was working towards a deadline. If I didn't hit a progress mark, I would have to have a c-section, but then I went into involuntary labor. We asked for the doctor, and were told that someone else could check-in with us. We knew we wanted to see the OB and Meghan helped get the doctor sent to our room - 16 minutes later we had a beautiful little boy. Not only did Megan get us prepared for a successful labor and delivery, she has been with us ever since. She responded to some frantic questions early in our parenthood, and has always been happy to text or hop on the phone to talk us through any topics or concerns. We hope to have another baby in a year or two, and she will be the first person we call to work with her again. We could not recommend her any more highly. She is the best in her field.

I had the most beautiful, positive birthing experience with my first child in large part thanks to…read moreMegan - hiring her was the best investment I could have made. She provided so many useful classes and personal calls throughout my pregnancy, and during the birth she helped me labor at home and leave for the hospital at the best time. She was a huge advocate throughout the birth, providing such a calming yet confident presence that helped my husband and me feel incredibly at ease and taken care of. She even took photos the moment my daughter was born that I'll cherish forever. I was so fearful of birth and left with such happy memories of the entire experience. She has also provided invaluable advice and support postpartum as well. I cannot recommend Megan enough for anyone expecting!

I've had a pain in my hip for 5 years after Chemo and she made it disappear after my first visit. I…read morewas so impressed I went for the whole series of ten. I have gone through many masseuses and got some relief but nothing that would last. She is attentive and will not push hard if you feel pain. You are in control of the amount of pressure she places on you. Rachel works my muscles and my Chiropractor works my spine. I finally feel way better now. I walk more balanced and have no hip or back pain anymore.

New York office.....1133 Broadway suite 707 Manhattan, NY. Rachel is very skilled at what she does!…read moreShe has worked on my various injuries for years and has helped me make come backs. People have said limp in, dance out! It's true, not just skilled but a really nice,caring nurturing person! Try this awesome way to realign your body and relieve pain. The NYC space is really relaxing, I love the living plant wall!.

We are first-time parents who were set up with Kathy and Kim through this service, and had a truly…read moreincredible experience working with them. It meant so much to have such kind and capable hands around as we transition into life with a baby. I could tell they both really care about the mom and especially the baby's wellbeing, which means so much as a mom. Both Kathy and Kim are such kind people and are so easy to be around, and I really enjoyed having them as part of our family for these last few weeks. Ruth, You are lucky to have them on your team, and I highly recommend Ruth's service to anyone looking for a doula.

We had a phenomenal experience working with Tishara as a night doula. Tishara was incredibly…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and a huge help in learning how to understand and care for our newborn. We are incredibly grateful for her assistance!

Nettle came to us from a trusted recommendation and we have already passed it along to everyone we…read moreknow starting their birthing journey. We are forever grateful for Jo and Jenna's thoughtful and enthusiastic care and support. Every visit, phone call, text, etc was always particular and intimate to our own story while being backed by informed, professional advice and conversation. From billing support to postpartum visits in their new gorgeous office, Nettle made this process easy in a medical landscape that can often be so opaque and overwhelming. As a sporadic doula, I'm lucky enough to have been present at several births and they offer a level of care that I didn't know existed. We were fortunate to have an incredible home birth in our barely one bedroom apartment and throughout felt supported but empowered, nurtured but independent. From the first meeting we knew it was the only way, and they were there for us every step. Both pre and post natal care (not to mention labor and birth support) were approached with attentiveness, warmth, and joyful tenderness. I've carried their philosophy with me into parenthood and find myself asking WW(Jo/Jenna)D for decisions beyond the health of our baby girl and myself. Their sage advice and general outlook on all things birthing and beyond offer a lovely bedrock for this new phase. Briefly, we cannot recommend them highly enough. We love you Jo and Jenna and the whole Nettle crew!

I couldn't possibly express how grateful I am to Jo and Jenna for their incredible care. I am now…read moresix months postpartum and continue to reflect daily on the fact that I feel so lucky to have had Nettle Wellness as my north star throughout my pregnancy and after. I had the home birth I was hoping for, and never for a second felt like I wasn't in the best hands possible. My experience with them was transformative. If you want to feel supported, heard, understood, if you want to ask questions without fear of feeling annoying, if you want your appointments to feel like the focus is 100% on you, this is the place to go.

If I could leave a 0-star review I would. I applied to be a birth doula with this service. I…read morereceived repeated requests to fill out the same video interviews. I should have stopped the process then but alas I persisted in hope this would work out. Then I I have to go through repeated rescheduled onboarding interviews with Jada because she kept having "schedule conflicts" and no respect for my time. When we met it was awkward and the discussion mostly focused on other doulas who don't want to meet with their client until they are way into active labor and then Boober worries about refunds. I do not operate in a way that would entail these risks happening. I spent a lot of time on the application and intake process for boober yet I continued to get leads for potential clients way outside of my geographic area of service. I got clients that were not serious about hiring a doula or I was one of many doulas who would meet with clients. I responded to some potential leads and sometimes wasn't followed up with, other times was matched with clients along with several other doulas or I was sent redundant messages about client requirements which I had already met. As a newer doula (with about a year of experience) I felt I couldn't compete with being matched with clients who were also introduced to several other doulas. I invested a lot of time and effort into my Boober application and profile and saw NO returns for it. I would get no responses, clients would hire other doulas or no doulas or no one from boober would follow up with me for the leads I was actually interested in. At some point I can no longer tolerate such disrespect for my time. While I believe in providing strong customer service our time as birth workers and service providers also needs to be respected and it's just not at Boober. I'm sorry I every signed up for the service. Also there are different commission structures based on race which I'm pretty sure is illegal. I'm all for birth equity but I'm not looking to be disrespected over and over again.

I am a black man in an interracial marriage. Yesterday, my wife and I went to the Prospect Heights…read moreTribeca Pediatrics in Brooklyn, NY, for the Infant CPR and safety. As the only black man and the only interracial couple in the class, I believe Geoff Gohacki gave me disparate treatment. My wife could not do the CPR on the floor because her belly made her uncomfortable to do so. The instructor told her to do CPR on the chair. I decided to be next to her because she is my wife, and I did not want her to be alone and feel inadequate. The instructor told me to get on the floor because my wife is pregnant, and I am not pregnant. That was very insensitive, rude, and uncalled for. I don't care if you were joking. You cannot make that kind of statement. My wife and I are adults and are not in high school or the military. I always tell people that my wife and I are pregnant. We are pregnant because we are doing this together. Lastly, if my wife and I are paying for the class, we don't have to look at how other people are doing it so that we can do the CPR. We could have stayed home and watched everything on YouTube. I was doing the infant CPR. I was not doing the chest compressions up to the instructor's standards. Instead of redirecting me, the instructor told me to look at the other people in the class. So you don't have a mouth to speak or are impatient to give me feedback on what I am doing wrong. My wife and I are not here to look at other people. After we left the class and walked toward our apartment, my wife started to cry about the unfortunate treatment this instructor put me through. It was distress we didn't deserve. Therefore, I would not recommend this instructor to a black man in an interracial couple.

I took Maeva's group course leading up to the birth of my first baby and she was an instrumental…read moreresource. Maeva helped me prepare for little things I could do now to help prepare for an easier labor - like certain sitting positions, yoga moves, and meditations - and made me feel strong and ready as the event approached. She was a wealth of knowledge about everything having to do with childbirth and her tips helped insure everything went smoothly when the time arrived. I recommend Maevas course to all my pregnant friends!

Working with Maeva during my pregnancy was the best choice. She taught us hypnobirthing technique,…read moreSpinning Babies, and coping strategies. We were able to go into the birth of our first baby confidently and without fear. Maeva's presence during my labor and delivery was invaluable - I truly feel I couldn't have done it without her physical and emotional support and calming presence. I would hire Maeva over and over again! Highly recommend her!