General information about acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Fertility
www.resolve.org - great resources and support
Western/Allopathic Fertility Specialists
For women’s wellness care (including gentle pap smears), ultrasound and intra-uterine insemination (IUI), Lisa Rader – 805-696-9600. She is one of the practitioners that I share an office with and is very kind and skilled.
For consultation, diagnostics and treatment including IVF:
Dr. Rene Allen, 805-965-3400
Southern California Reproductive Center
Ventura, Beverly Hills, part-time in Santa Barbara
Dr. Wendy Chang and Dr. Mark Surrey
Fertility & Surgical Associates of California
Thousand Oaks, CA
Dr. Gary Hubert
Pregnancy and post partum
Having a doula support you and your spouse/partner before, during and after labor is truly wonderful. www.centralcoastdoulas.com
Virginia Bobro – Childbirth preparation, breast feeding assistance
Pregnancy massage
Victoria Marsh. She also teaches labor massage for partners. 805-682-8096.
Exercise, goods and services for pregnancy and beyond
Fredda Spirka – 805-682-5141
Photography
www.liannecliffordphotography.com
Beautiful, unique jewelry for mother (and baby)
Parenting
Heather Stevenson, M.A., teaches a parenting philosophy based on principles of attachment parenting, democratic discipline, and acceptance of children’s feelings. She is a child and adolescent development specialist and a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor.
www.openheartparenting.com
General
HearthMath and tools for stress reduction; www.SolutiontoStress.com
Healthy meal and snack delivery and nutrition counseling; www.SunshineWellnessInstitute.com
Massage
www.HealingCircleMassage.com/Kathy Gruver (805-680-1984) Deep tissue, trigger point, injuries, medical massage.
Simone Byers (805-452-8240) Swedish, Pregnancy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Lymph, Thai, Yoga therapy.
Janette Cross (805-452-5749) Relaxing and nurturing – Hot stone, Swedish, Thai hybrid.
Phyllis Daniels (805-448-8111). House calls. Deep, relaxing massage which can include Craniosacral and energy work.
Holly Hungett (805-562-9216) Soothing, light/medium pressure. Also does Craniosacral therapy.
Pre/peri-natal/depth/somatic psychology
Santa Barbara Graduate Institute
www.biosynthesis-institute.com
We are fortunate to have renowned international trainer Gabriele Hoppe teaching in Santa Barbara.
