Marni Alekman, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW, PMH-C) with over a decade of experience, has dedicated her professional journey to supporting individuals through the transformative and often challenging phases of life. With a strong educational foundation and specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, she has become a trusted guide for those navigating the complexities of parenthood.

Marni’s journey into the world of mental health began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, followed by a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW). With many years of experience in the mental health field, Marni’s professional path has been diverse and enriching. She started her career in various roles within Community Mental Health, where she honed her skills in crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy. Her expertise blossomed as she transitioned into private practice, where she continues to provide tailored support to individuals and families facing unique mental health challenges.

Beyond her professional achievements, Marni is the proud mother of two daughters. She intimately understands the intricate dance of motherhood—the simultaneous joys and pains, the uncertainties and celebrations. Her personal experiences have not only enriched her empathy but also fueled her commitment to empowering mothers as they navigate the profound transition into parenthood.

Marni’s mission is clear: to be a beacon of support and empowerment for parents and families. Through her clinical expertise, compassionate approach, and personal understanding, she strives to create a nurturing space where individuals can find strength, resilience, and the tools needed to thrive amidst life’s challenges.

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Pam has been a Registered Nurse for 25 years, having worked in community, hospital, clinic, home, and academic settings. She was initially certified as an IBCLC in 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Oakland University. She loves to talk about travel, electric cars, and good vegan restaurants.

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Liz is a licensed counselor that specializes in supporting new mothers with perinatal mood disorders. This can include pregnancy, postpartum, and struggles with the early years of parenting. While the adjustment to motherhood is a joyful time, it can also feel overwhelming and challenging. Liz utilizes cognitive therapy to help clients challenge negative thinking patterns and help build confidence.

Liz’s counseling experience includes over 10 years of serving both child and adult survivors of domestic violence. Liz specializes in helping clients with a history of trauma explore how to break the cycle and set healthy patterns for their new families. Counseling can help to explore the dynamics behind trauma in order to reduce self blame and work on healing.

As a mother to two small children Liz recognizes the struggle finding time for self care. So much of our attention is focused on the needs of our children. However, if we don’t care for ourselves it can be harder to be present for our little ones. Counseling can provide a safe space to feel heard and establish healthy coping skills. Do yourself a favor and consider making the time to work on your healing through therapy.

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Ruth is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) & Perinatal Mental Health - Certified (PMH-C). Her post-secondary education began at Central Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Family Studies, later followed by a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Wayne State University.

Ruth has experience in Child Welfare, as well as Community Mental Health. Her compassion and empathy for working with parents and adults has deepened tremendously as she embarked on being a mother to two handsome and energetic sons.

Ruth provides, not only compassion, but empathy and care when working with others. This connection allows for Ruth to continue to grow and gain knowledge in relation to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Stress, and Self-esteem; by establishing rapport and trust to identify coping skills that will ignite change within an individual.

Ruth meets individual(s) where they are at and has the experience needed to provide a variety of treatment modalities to ensure the best practices to each and every adult based on needs.

Ruth has worked with a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Family Systems, and Person-Centered Therapy.

Ruth’s goals as a therapist with Nature’s Playhouse is to listen to the individual courageously share their story and empower them with the essential tools to overcome and embrace major challenges in their life.

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Emily is a limited license social worker who has worked with a wide range of clients from adults to teenagers to children. She has worked extensively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Emily has experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse, grief and loss, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, family conflict, physical illness, parenting struggles, and general stress and life transitions.

Emily uses an integrative approach, rooted in attachment and psychodynamic principles, and she often incorporates a family systems perspective into therapy. She also has a strong foundation in cognitive behavioral techniques, play therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Emily is a relational therapist who operates from a strengths-based perspective. She is a firm believer in establishing a trusting and collaborative partnership with clients. It is important to her that clients feel safe, heard, accepted, and respected so they can overcome adversity and grow and thrive.

Emily is comfortable working with parents of children of all ages. As a mother of three young children, she understands how hard it can be to transition into the role as a parent. She appreciates the absolute joys of having children but also the depth of frustration, fear, and despair that parenting can bring.

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Cortney is trained in Infant Massage though Infant Massage USA. She is also working towards certification in an evidenced based intervention, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT, for short. Full time, Cortney is the Quality Supervisor for Starfish Family Services in Wayne County. Cortney graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work in 2004 and a Masters of Social Work in 2005 from Eastern Michigan University. When not working, Cortney enjoys spending time with her lovely, strong spirited daughters.

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Desiree Cameron, is originally from the east coast, and spent majority of her life in Connecticut and New York. Desiree obtained a Masters in Counseling and Business and has over 10 years experience in higher education. After having two children prematurely and experiencing the lack of adequate support and disparity in the medical system, encouraged Desiree to be an advocate for women, especially women of color, to offer some light and devise an action plan, offering support to meet women at their point of need pre/post partum. Desiree is owner of Birthing Abundantly Maternal Services, LLC serving as a certified lactation consultant and full spectrum doula, capable of supporting high risk births and postpartum recovery. She also fully supports the BIPOC and LGBTQ community

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Hi! My name is Katie! I am thrilled to be a hypnobirthing instructor with The Calm Birth School!

After experiencing my own positive birth with my son, I uncovered a new passion of mine. I LOVE talking about birth and pregnancy! I also realized the need for more education and opportunities for birthing people to recognize their own inner potential to achieve the birth they deserve.

Whether this means medicated, unmedicated, home-birth, induction, planned or emergency c-section; you are capable of having an empowered birth where you can feel confident and calm in the choices you make!

I am available locally in the Metro-Detroit area as well as via Zoom. I’d love to chat with you!

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Nicole is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. She found her passion for healing the body with movement while working as a pilates instructor. Nicole is certified in pelvic floor rehabilitation through Herman and Wallace, having completed levels 1, 2A, and 2B. Nicole is also a certified postpartum corrective exercise specialist and is a co-owner of Pelvic Core Physical Therapy. Nicole has a passion for providing inclusive PT services for all genders experiencing pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and bowel and bladder dysfunction, and has experience providing trauma informed care.

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Arianna Davis, a dedicated and passionate facilitator hailing from the heart of Detroit. Arianna holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Michigan specializing in interpersonal practice in integrated health, mental health, and substance abuse. In addition to a Bachelors in Psychology from Alabama A&M University. Her journey working with youth has spanned several years, encompassing roles such as camp counselor, supervisor, and program assistant. Her commitment to community welfare also shines through her advocacy for pregnant women, a role she takes on with unwavering dedication.

In addition to her academic credentials and experience, Arianna is currently embarking on a new path as a doula trainee, to provide invaluable support to mothers and families throughout the prenatal, birthing, and postpartum phases. Under the moniker “Lovingwombs” she has taken her mission online, where her social media presence reflects her deep love for learning and her unwavering passion for serving her community. Arianna Davis is poised to make a profound impact in facilitating positive change and well-being for those she serves.

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Reginald Day is a Certified Lactation Consultant, creator of Get At Me Dad podcast, Fatherhood Expert, Southeast Michigan IBCLCs of Color, and co-Facilitator, Nature’s Playhouse Fatherhood support group. The married father of two children, who were breastfed, has made it his mission to change the narrative of how fatherhood, in BIPOC populations, is viewed. He has a passion for people, serving as an associate Pastor at his local church. He is a fatherhood and family advocate who believes that great communities begin with strong families. Collectively as a family, he, his wife, and two children reside in Metro-Detroit, Michigan.

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Janelle was born and raised in Detroit MI where she found her passion for holistic health and wellness. She is grateful to have obtained her Master’s degree in Science with a major in Athletic Training. She is also a 200-hour registered Yoga Instructor by the Yoga Alliance.

Her continuing education certifications and classes include Trauama Informed Yoga for Anxiety & Depression, Breathwork Facilitation, and Children’s Yoga. What brings her the most fulfillment is infusing joy, curiosity, and encouragement, into her yoga classes. She takes the time to focus on proper alignment and rhythmic movement to stimulate relaxation. Her other interests include Herbalism, Aromatherapy, and Gardening.

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Micia Eddins stands as a beacon of empowerment for mothers, a fervent advocate for maternal health, and a trailblazer in lactation consulting. As the owner, founder, and CEO of J.O.B. Lactation LLC, she has dedicated her life’s work to supporting mothers on their breastfeeding journey while combatting maternal mortality rates. Micia Eddins is not only a tireless advocate for maternal health but also a proud native of Detroit, Michigan. Born and raised in the heart of the Motor City, Micia’s roots run deep in a community she holds dear to her heart. Her love for Detroit infuses every aspect of her life, shaping her identity and fueling her commitment to making a positive impact on the city and its residents. Born and raised with an unwavering commitment to service, Micia pursued her passion for public health and nutrition, earning a Master’s degree in the field. Armed with knowledge and compassion, she embarked on a decade-long journey with the Detroit Health Department WIC agency, where she honed her skills and deepened her understanding of the challenges facing mothers in underserved communities. Throughout her tenure, Micia witnessed firsthand the profound impact of breastfeeding support on maternal and infant health outcomes. Driven by a desire to effect lasting change, she became a certified doula and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), empowering countless mothers to embrace the transformative power of breastfeeding. With a heart fueled by compassion and a mind fueled by expertise, Micia founded J.O.B. Lactation LLC, a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive lactation support and education to mothers from all walks of life. Through personalized consultations, educational resources, and community outreach initiatives, she strives to dismantle barriers to breastfeeding and ensure that every mother has the support she needs to nurture her child’s health and well-being. Beyond her professional endeavors, Micia is a devoted mother to four children, whom she lovingly breastfed, embodying the principles of her work in her own life. Her personal experiences fuel her advocacy, inspiring her to push boundaries and challenge societal norms surrounding breastfeeding and maternal care.

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Tierra is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in working in the mental health field, various Michigan community mental health agencies, hospice care and with managed care organizations. She believes in and utilizes a holistic, strengths based-solution focused approach to treatment.

Tierra received training with Postpartum Support International and is passionate about assisting parents with issues related to pregnancy and postpartum difficulties. As a mother of twins, she understands that with parenthood, comes many life changes and adjustments.

She is also a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and practices a conscious parenting philosophy. Tierra offers therapy for parents seeking a new and better way to parent their children without guilt, shame or corporal punishment. Conscious parenting is rooted in the belief that focuses on the parent and how mindfulness can drive parenting choices.

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Hailing from Detroit, Megan knows the grit Detroit natives possess. Serving areas of Detroit as a Pilates instructor, Megan has witnessed this grit first hand. While empathetic & receptive to client needs, Megan prides herself on her teaching style of showing clients what they can DO. Her love of Pilates was born at Wayne State University where she studied theater & her body was her instrument. With nearly ten years of teaching experience, the last five years she has specialized in post rehab at Michigan Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Through the years, Megan’s teaching style has transformed from ‘instructor’ to ‘guide’ guiding people THROUGH their weaknesses to build strength. Aside from Megan’s obvious obsession with show tunes, she also enjoys cartoons, cats & actually stirring cream into her coffee. Come hang!

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Jessica is a trained Fit4Mom instructor. She graduated with her Masters in Social Work with a focus on Children and Youth from the University of Michigan in 2015. She worked as a school social worker in Wayne-Westland Schools until she had her son, at which point she elected to shift her career focus to motherhood. Jessica always had a passion for fitness and after having her son she wanted to continue pursuing her physical health, but with her son by her side. This led her to becoming an instructor of stroller based workouts that are interactive for the children and focus on functional fitness for the moms/caregivers. Her classes are perfect for anyone with babies in strollers or carriers, and even our expectant moms. The class and exercises can be modified to meet every participant at their fitness level, so if you wonder if you belong the answer is yes. Fitness and building confidence in what your body can do is extremely important to Jessica, and she feels the earlier we introduce this notion to children the better. When you get to the heart of it, demonstrating self-care to your little ones while having fun is what her classes are all about, and Jessica is so excited to have you join her!

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When Bomani Gray was given the name “Bomani” by his community of elders he knew that he was charged with an awesome responsibility. The Malawi (South Africa) name means “Warrior”. And as a community warrior, Bomani has dedicated his life to public service as a community and educational advocate. As a parent, he and his wife continue to support their four children and other young people in the community, in all of their educational and life endeavors. Bomani’s undergraduate work at Central Michigan University in the Non-Profit Management Program with certificate in Community Development, deepened his passion for developing programming around men, particularly fathers.

As a former program coordinator for Fathers Forward with the Detroit Health Department, he worked to educate parents in programs that can help enhance their child’s learning outside of the traditional classroom environment. He works closely with the Safe Sleep Initiative. He currently sits on the board of Birth Equity Leadership Academy (BELA). In his spare time, he volunteers with the Children’s Hospital of Michigan to install car seats for families. Bomani and his wife, Kija have been married for over 20 years and are especially proud of being parents to four children: Demetrious, Zuri, Kafele and Zwena.

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Joel (BFA Dance, MSW, RSME, IDME) has been a Registered Somatic Movement Educator since 2010 by the School for Body-Mind Centering(TM) as well as a Certified Infant Developmental Movement Educator by the same school.

Joel has 12+ years working in education and caregiving with children ages 0-8 (including teaching English abroad, behavioral therapy with children with autism, and in a Reggio-Emilia inspired school). He earned an MSW in 2014, with an internship specializing in ages 0-5. His current full time work includes part time nannying and part time teaching in a toddler room at Scuola Creativa in Royal Oak.

Joel has a deep appreciation for the rich non-verbal wisdom he observes in infant movement, and considers infants to be among his greatest teachers.

Outside of work, Joel’s on-going interests include getting out into nature in all seasons, delving into body-based somatic explorations, and deeply enjoying friends, family, and community.

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Linsey is a licensed master clinical social worker with specific training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is the mother of two daughters and deeply understands the challenges that pregnancy and parenting bring. She has worked in a wide range of social work settings, in the US and abroad, but as she transitioned into motherhood herself, a passion was born for supporting other pregnant and parenting people. Linsey utilizes a cognitive-behavioral therapy treatment modality which is highly practical and solutions-focused. She has an inclusive view of family, sexuality, and gender, and wants to support families in reaching their own goals.

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Mikki is a licensed master’s social worker who has held a Level III Infant Mental Health Endorsement through the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health. She has specific training and experience with Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders and attachment relationships between parents and young children. She has worked in Community Mental Health settings for the community at Head Start’s, GSRP’s, and preschools for over 15 years.

Although Mikki’s work in Infant Mental Health and attachment relationships began before she had children, having children only deepened her passion in working with families to strengthen bonding and attachment. Other professional certifications include childproofing assessments, through the International Association of Child Safety; and infant massage instructor, through Infant Massage USA.

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Life is not a straight road. It is sometimes smooth, sometimes rough, and hazardous more than we might wish it to be. It is at these times that we seek guidance, a helping hand to navigate the journey. As a Licensed Masters Level Clinical Social Worker with over sixteen years of experience, Amariah has offered her professional support to individuals and families within community mental health settings, residential facilities, domestic violence shelters, and crisis centers. A nurturer by nature, Amariah offers a modern approach to mental health caregiving that harmoniously blends mind-body practices like yoga and mindfulness with evidence-based treatment models. She is certified as both a Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner and Child Mental Health Professional, with specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Coaching with children and adults.

As a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and mother of two, Amariah uses every experience and wellness modality at her fingertips to support adults, new parents, and children in recovery from trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. Her approach to healing is holistic and heart-centered. Amariah is dedicated to helping each individual discover their own path to embodying their best selves.

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Fervy is Michigan’s pioneering Certified Mama Coach, bringing over 14 years of invaluable experience as a registered nurse and the proud mom of two wonderful boys. Her mission is to empower parents on their journey by providing non judgmental, evidence based support education from pregnancy and beyond. With Fervy by your side, parenting becomes a smoother, more enjoyable adventure.

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As a certified American Heart Association Instructor, Maryanne has taught CPR to thousands of new parents, grandparents, students and colleagues. She loves to teach CPR because she believes that it is important to know what to do in an emergency.

Full time, Maryanne works in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab of a local hospital. She has over 25 years of cardiovascular experience. When not working, Maryanne enjoys golfing, traveling and spending time with her family.

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Tanja is a Usui/Holy Fire and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher and Sacred Childbirth with Reiki practitioner who has studied all levels of Reiki with William Rand, Founder of the International Center for Reiki. A Certified Reflexologist with over 250 hours of reflexology training, she has also studied Clinical Aromatherapy, Healing Touch, Polarity Therapy, Herbalism, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). After over a decade as a freelance writer and university instructor, she embarked on a full-time journey of uncovering peace, joy, and vibrant living as a Holistic Well Being Coach and Energy Medicine Practitioner. She is mother to two adventurous daughters and a beautiful baby son, and brings natural healing and gratitude into every aspect of her family’s life.

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Cassie is a limited license clinical social worker who has invested the past 15 years into supporting people’s healing journeys. Cassie’s past experiences teaching trauma-sensitive yoga have grown her understanding of how trauma and pain can sideline plans and ultimately keep people stuck in a cycle of survival. Her experiences, both personal and professional, have led her to believe that our bodies will house our stories until we feel safe enough to express them differently. Cassie feels her role as a therapist is to create safe spaces for people to bring their whole selves into the room. She believes fully in every individual’s capacity for deep and real change and knows that the foundation for working together comes through slowly gaining the trust of those she works with. Cassie’s approach is gentle and attuned to the individual needs of her clients.

Cassie has done multiple trauma-sensitive trainings and has specialized trainings in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Cassie uses a holistic, mind-body approach with psychodynamic influences aimed at helping her clients lessen their present stress while working toward understanding the roots of their dilemmas. Cassie understands that beginning therapy can feel scary for a lot of people and welcomes adults of all backgrounds to contact her with their fears or anxieties to discuss creative solutions to working together.

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Stephanie is a mom and exercise specialist that’s qualified to provide you with safe and effective exercises from pre-conception and beyond. When I was pregnant with my son I made the decision to continue to prioritize fitness and healthy eating because I knew the benefit to me (and the baby).Thankfully exercise was a daily part of my pregnancy. I worked out 5-6 days a week, taught classes virtually, and even did 3 workouts the night before I gave birth to help induce labor.

There are real benefits to exercising during pregnancy and I want to help you determine what’s safe for you and baby. There are also real needs that we have as moms after having a baby, like needing a way to boost our mood and energy.

Staying fit during and after your pregnancy is not about the snap back, but about building healthy habits that will make you feel great inside and out. It’s about allowing your body to heal and become stronger both mentally and physically. It’s also about accepting that your body has gone through a lot in 9 months and that it will take time to heal and get back to your previous activities.

My social media handles are all: Stephanie López Gilmore. Feel free to email or message me on Facebook.

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Alice is a passionate and dedicated multi-disciplinary 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She specializes in Prenatal, Postnatal, Baby, and Kids Yoga. Alice’s background includes a bachelors degree in fine art and nearly as decade as a first grade teacher. In July 2023, Alice became a mother and loves to do yoga with her son!

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Kate is a certified full spectrum doula, certified lactation counselor, and placenta encapsulation specialist who has been supporting families in the childbearing year since 2015. Kate is passionate about protecting the experience of family building for everyone - regardless of who they are or how they choose to grow their family. Kate’s practice is queer and trans centered, and they love the feeling of cultivating safe spaces for new families to grow and thrive. Originally from downriver, Kate is currently based in Ypsilanti.

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Brandi is a Licensed Masters Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), with over 10 years of experience providing professional support to individuals and families within human services. During Brandi’s time at DHHS, she worked as a foster care specialist assisting families with reunifying, in addition she was the coordinator of a program that guided young people as they transitioned out of the foster care system in developing life skills and independence. As a licensed social worker, she has had the opportunity to help both youth and adults, individually and in groups. Brandi is a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, and has provided extensive support to grievers and their families during very difficult times. Trained in the use of several therapeutic methods, she utilizes the method(s) that best meet clients’ individual needs.

I sincerely believe that every person is valuable and has the potential to experience their emotional wellness when provided meaningful support. Creating opportunities for my clients to discover and tap into their core strengths is at the heart of my daily focus. I am dedicated to helping people in the community thrive and be the best version of themselves.

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Tiffany is a fully licensed master level clinical social worker specially trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. After adapting to her own transition through pregnancy and early motherhood with her daughter and working through her own post-partum anxiety and depression journey, Tiffany found the experience of coping with her transition to be a challenge that sparked the motivation to work with others experiencing the same.

Tiffany also has experience in working with those who are struggling to cope with grief and loss and the unique dynamic that a loss can present whether it’s a loss of a sense of self through major transitions in life such as marriage, pregnancy, parenthood, career development or the loss of a relationship or loved one. Tiffany has experience in applying theories such as psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral as well as adapting a strengths-based model and emotion focused approach to her work with clients.

Tiffany supports a team approach with clients to strengthen the interpersonal connection and communication challenges that they may experience as further challenges during these life changes.

Tiffany also has experience in working as a clinical hospice social worker and within a part time teaching role at Wayne State University School of Social Work.

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Meaghan Nash has always wanted to be a mom and thrives in family focused communities. Her two passionate boys are her greatest gifts and teachers. When she’s not hanging with her kiddos, she’s teaching yoga.

Meaghan has been a yoga teacher for 17 years. Most often, she is teaching a vinyasa, yin or hatha type class but can also be found leading kids yoga or prenatal. Her teaching style is welcoming and fun while deeply intuitive. She ran and owned a performance based music school for children for about a decade and has a BA from Michigan State University.

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Lorraine has a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in social work from Western Michigan University. She has over 20 years experience with serving children and families in counseling. Lorraine is a proud grandmother to two grand children, Alexander and Ava.

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Juliana is a mother to two spirited children who are her greatest teachers and inspirations in life. She has masters degrees in Fine Arts and in Art Education, and she’s currently a public school art educator.

Juliana is a trained Anusara-Inspired Yoga teacher whose playful and creative classes weave together metaphor, philosophy and principles of alignment. Her classes are infused with her effervescent personality and encouraging nature. As a visual artist and belly dancer, Juliana was drawn to yoga as a means of harnessing her creative energy, to alleviate stress and to deepen her awareness of the anatomy and movement of the body. She specializes in prenatal and postnatal yoga and movement. She completed her prenatal yoga training through Mindful Mamas Prenatal Yoga School and she completed her MUTU Pro Training, a fitness program designed to support moms physically, as she wants the mamas and mamas-to-be in her classes to be supported fully in their prenatal or postnatal journey. She has also been belly dancing for over 20 years and belly danced throughout her entire first and second pregnancies, as well as through first stage labor.

Having young children and being a classroom educator, Juliana is constantly learning and believes herself to be a student for life. She completed a Children’s Yoga Teacher Training with a trauma informed component, through Yoga Ed. as she believes that every student and child could use tools in their lives to help them navigate their emotions, stress and anxiety.

Yoga, belly dance and art are a way of life for Juliana. As a mother, she is committed to living her life with compassion and awareness, in order to create a strong foundation for her family and the global community to flourish.

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Emily (she/her) has proudly cared for new families through pregnancy, birth, and lactation for the last 14 years. Her previous experience includes birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, midwife’s assistant, and community health worker. After her own experiences with infertility, birth trauma, and breastfeeding difficulties, Emily understands the importance of a strong and skilled postpartum care team. Emily’s approach to lactation care is client-centered – helping you to identify and meet your own feeding goals. In addition to her standard lactation education, Emily has taken extra courses in perinatal mental health, herbalism, homeopathy, and nutrition. She provides full spectrum lactation care including: low milk supply, relactation/induced lactation, exclusive pumping, and weaning support. LGBTQ+ families and parents of multiples hold a special place in her heart.

Emily is passionate about social justice and health equity. She serves as a board member on the Detroit Perinatal Wellness Coalition and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Michigan.

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Bonika Singleton is a passionate and experienced social worker who is pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Work and Infant Mental Health at Wayne State University. She expects to graduate in 2024 and apply her skills and knowledge to help people in need. Bonika holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fayetteville State University, NC, and has over 15 years of experience working in community mental health and mentoring youth and young adults. In her spare time, Bonika enjoys reading, fine cuisine and spending time with her family. She is thrilled to join Nature’s Playhouse, a place where she can share her love for children and wellness.

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Jamie Solomon has over thirteen years of experience working in education, spending most of her time as the lead teacher in preschool classrooms in San Francisco and, later, in her home state of Michigan. She also teaches college courses in early childhood education and has worked as a mentor to student teachers. While completing the master’s program at San Francisco State University, Solomon focused her studies on gender identity development in young children. She regularly shares her research at local and national conferences and through her writing. Solomon continues to focus on identity work with children, as she helps nurture their social emotional intelligence through curriculum and dialogue.

Two years ago, Solomon took on a new role: mom to twins Kemp and Jack! She continues to grow and learn in her parenting role as well as her teaching role!

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Marganit is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. Marganit believes in a holistic treatment approach in order to get the best results for her clients. Marganit is a mother of 3 children, and found her passion for pelvic floor PT after the birth of her first child when she realized how difficult it was to get quality postpartum care. Marganit is certified in pelvic floor rehabilitation through Herman and Wallace, having completed levels 1, 2A, and 2B. Marganit is also a certified postpartum corrective exercise specialist and is a co-owner of Pelvic Core Physical Therapy. Marganit’s goal is to provide inclusive pelvic floor PT, with a focus on the perinatal period, bowel bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, or pelvic pain.

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