Elissa is wonderful! I felt prepared for my birth and she provided me with excellent care both…read moreduring and after labor. She also helped me with issues that came up several months after delivery, such as working with my daughter to learn to bottle feed. She's extremely supportive and made me feel empowered. I highly recommend her!

I was pregnant in my forties and never held a newborn baby. I was terrified of the birthing…read moreprocess and knew I needed support. I interviewed three doulas and immediately knew Elissa was the one. She told me to think things over and get back to her on my decision for a doula, however my mind was really made up on the spot. First of all, she has a calming aura about her that makes you feel calm. She is so sincere and you feel like she is speaking and trying to help you from her heart, no judgment. After talking to her for a short while, I realized this was not just business for her, it is a calling. She listens keenly to you and customizes the process to your need. She was with me every step of the way up to birth and postpartum today. During the birthing process she made all the difference. She was so calming and explained things every step of the way. Postpartum she was always there immediately after and still is today, 6 months later. I can always call her or see her to discuss anything. She even helped us put our baby gear together because we had no clue. When she thought I was staying in the house too much and was afraid to venture out with the baby, she came by to try to get me out and acclimated to my new life. She would always call and to this day I feel so supported by her. Now she is family to my husband and I. Hiring Elissa as your doula is one of the best decision you would have made during your pregnancy and I guarantee you will gain a sincere friend.

I love this center and school. They offer classes for kids from 1.5 to 15 and have many classes for…read moreadults. Foreign languages, music, dance, art, sewing to name a few. Sewing classes for kids is the favorite of many kids. I highly recommend this center and school to anyone who is looking for well-rounded students and holistic educational system. In addition, they have concerts, Masterclasses for adults. They also have a working cafe. It is a hidden gem in Pikesville.

I had my first two babies at GWUH (with epidurals!) and was planning the same for my third... until…read moreplans changed at 38+ weeks. (Thanks, omicron variant!) We were so incredibly lucky to get connected to Katrina. She worked with us to evaluate if we were good candidates for home birth and then helped us transition to a home birth plan... on a VERY tight timeline. She came to my house for a prenatal visit and I swear that one appointment seemed like more actual medical care than I received in the rest of my pregnancies put together. Having someone actually focused just on you and your baby - with plenty of time to get to know you and no other distractions or pressures - is an amazing experience. I wish I'd switched a lot earlier. The birth itself was... let's say full of surprises (: I don't want to go into too much detail, but I do want to say that I am deeply, profoundly grateful that Katrina was there, and will be for the rest of my life, and so will my baby when she's old enough to know the story. Katrina's calm expertise and focus supported our entire family. Having the postpartum visits at home was also wonderful, vs. having to cart myself and baby around town while still recovering from birth. Even though we ended up at the hospital after the birth (probably unnecessary in hindsight!) I'm so glad I got to give birth at home. It's definitely better; I can't imagine ever planning a hospital birth again. Thank you.

I had a wonderful experience with Katrina as my home birth midwife. Her energy is very grounded and…read morecalm, which I really appreciated and wanted to have around me during labor. Katrina is extremely knowledgeable and always had an answer or suggestion for any question I had, so throughout my pregnancy and before my labor I trusted I was in good hands. She also really took her time with me during every appointment and call, which I SO appreciate. I have been a patient for other practitioners which whom I've felt like a number to them, or with whom I felt rushed because they were overbooked or overwhelmed. Not with Katrina. She always felt grounded, calm, present, and took really good care and attention with me. During labor her energy was super grounded and calm, as well, which was so helpful. And I also really appreciate how she took the time to educate me on certain things post birth, like the placenta's "tree of life" and the umbilical cord, etc. These are the special care and extra attention that you get with Katrina that you may not get elsewhere and definitely don't get at the hospital. I highly recommend working with her as your midwife.

Linda does an exceptional job, a very kind, gentle and compassionate person. Linda always goes…read moreabove and beyond. Very knowledgeable and passionate about her care, beyond excellent

We were struggling to get sleep through the night and found Linda through a friend. Hiring Linda…read morewas the single best decision I ever made. She has helped us to sleep train our newborn son, while giving us 8-10 hours of desperately needed sleep every night. We were overwhelmed with our first child and Linda made our lives exceedingly better. I highly recommend Linda and her team as they are covid vaccinated, and are great around pets. Best money ever spent!!!

This was our second time using Silver Spring Doula for my labor and delivery, and I'm so glad they…read morejoined us again. I can't recommend Rose and Jenny highly enough. SSD has TENS units for clients and I got to use one for this birth (no idea if it helped but so glad to try it out!). The community classes are informative. I went into labor at 2:30 in the morning and Rose joined us shortly afterwards. She knows what signs mean your labor is progressing and what might be helpful in reducing pain and when you need to leave for the hospital, and she knows how to let your body lead the labor. At the hospital, Rose advocated for us to make sure we had the care we needed (e.g.: the hospital was understaffed and we were left alone and I was in no state to ask where on earth our medical team was when I was pushing). Pretty sure I'm done after kid #2 but if we do have any more we will definitely be asking SSD to join us again.

Jenny and Rose are wonderful and I would highly recommend their services and Silver Spring Doula to…read moreany expectant mother in the area. As a first time mom, it was wonderful to have their expertise and level-headed approach to pregnancy and childbirth throughout the journey - and lord knows I had a million and one questions. They are both knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely lovely people to know and work with. Rose was the doula in attendance at my birth and her presence was so calming and appreciated. She came to our house during early labor when I was unsure of how the process was going. And from the house to the hospital, she was with us every step of the way. In the hospital, she had lots of supplies with her to support my L&D, including a much used hot water bottle that made those first few hours more bearable. And when the doctors said my son was "sunny side up," Rose helped moved me into different positions and did adjustments to help encourage baby to change position (which he did!!). She held my hand (and my leg ) during 3 hours of pushing and reminded me often to breathe, made sure I was drinking water, and reminded me to relax when possible. Truly, I could not have done it without her. It was amazing to have someone looking out for me in the L&D room. As as added bonus, she took photos when our son was born which are really special to have. Although I think I'm a "one and done" type person with my son, if I were to have another child, I would engage Jenny and Rose again for their services in a heartbeat!

I threw out my back working out a few months ago and could barely do anything active when I went to…read morego see Kirsten. After one session I was back in the gym and feeling a million times better. Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish the office is so cozy and relaxing and Kirsten is such a kind human. I highly recommend for anyone who has any sort of injury or pain or really anyone that is looking to feel better in their body everyday.

I've been coming here for years and I'm floored this place has so few reviews. I wish I could post…read more1,000 5-star reviews !! I followed Jess here from another massage parlor and have fallen in love with the staff. Kristen is an amazing owner (not to mention she gives incredible massages, as well). I suffer from chronic upper back/neck pain and the only reason I can function in my daily life is because of this place. I always come out of Northern Birth Roots feeling like my best self. Let's also mention everyone you meet here is just an amazing person and I guarantee they will make you smile. Truly, if you come here you will be hooked and never look at another massage parlor again. They have it all!!!

As a physical therapy provider, I've had the pleasure of working with many expecting and postpartum…read moreclients, and I consistently refer them to Annapolis Area Doulas. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and supportive throughout pregnancy, birth, and recovery. They take the time to truly understand each family's needs and provide the type of education and care that aligns perfectly with a holistic, evidence-based approach to health. I've seen firsthand how their involvement makes a positive impact on both physical and emotional recovery for new moms. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy doula team!

We were so privileged to be able to have Carly and Nani as our night doulas for our first born. Our…read morelittle one came 6 weeks early and was in the NICU for 24 days and Carly was so flexible and checked in often so we could have a seamless start when baby came home. They truly gave us the gift of sleep as new parents which made the transition to parenthood so much easier and we really got to enjoy being parents during the day since we weren't exhausted. Carly and Nani also helped me trust my mom gut more and not get over worried about every little thing because I knew I could ask them about it when they arrived that evening. The best part is that little one was sleeping through the night by the time our contract was over and so we get to continue enjoying full nights of sleep thanks to their help! Truly cannot say enough good things!

I really loved the concept, but the experience felt like a storefront playing spa…read more I tried the salt bath and felt totally uncomfortable with the level of cleanliness and care. There was rust, peeling paint, dust/dirt in the corners, no soap/shampoo in the shower, and I just didn't want to touch anything. The massage was a much better experience and the therapist offered helpful suggestions based on ways she could improve knots and stress within the body. Based on my comfort level, I would not return.

Dissapointing experience! They rescheduled my appointment to the evening due to staffing issues. I…read moreshowed up for my appointment and they had scheduled me with a male therapist when I requested a female. They had no other therapists available at that time. I ended up leaving without a massage.