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A comprehensive physical therapy initial evaluation which involves a thorough orthopedic examination of your hips, spine, and body mechanics, as well as an external and internal pelvic floor muscle evaluation to our client’s comfort level. From our findings we will discuss a plan of care with our clients which may involve lifestyle changes, exercise instruction, and manual (hands on) treatment from your physical therapist. Pelvic floor physical therapy is a holistic, whole body approach.
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Therapy is about self-acceptance and self-love. It is acknowledging who you are and who you want to be. Pregnancy and parenting bring unique changes that challenge your identity and dramatically affect your relationships. If you find yourself anxious, depressed, fearful or lost, reach out for support. If you're struggling to cope or adjust to the changes, therapy can help. There is no shame in needing support during this time. Babies in arms are welcome.
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Consulting
Kristi Andreski-Price
Kristi is a licensed macro social worker with almost 10 years of experience in grant writing and program management. Since her own experience with Postpartum Depression, Kristi has been passionate about making sure that every parent has the resources and support they need to thrive in parenthood and beyond. She is proud to be a member of the NP community and is consistently in awe of the work the team does for families. Kristi also works and teaches in the School of Social Work at Wayne State University. Away from work, Kristi enjoys spending time with her husband and her almost three-year-old daughter, especially at Detroit Red Wings hockey games.
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Lesley Barber
(She/Her/Hers)
Liz Bayer LPC / Therapist
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.
Liz is a licensed counselor that specializes in supporting new mothers with perinatal mood disord... Read More
Sarah Bilodeau
(She/Her/Hers)
Sarah is a registered Drama Therapist (RDT and HCPC) with over a decade of experience working with youth, families, and adults. She has experience working with life transitions, child and family struggles, parenting, attachment, loss, trauma, anxiety, selective mutism, aggression, and much more.
Sarah is from Canada, she gained her Masters in Drama Therapy at the University of Derby in England and has also lived and worked in Asia, developing a culturally-informed lens and fluidity. She can facilitate sessions in English, French and nonverbally. She has worked in fostering and family services, therapy and education centers, and schools.
Sarah has an integrative approach, where creative, person-centered, mindful, and verbal approaches can combine to assist healing, wellbeing and development. With compassion, she meets people where they are and facilitates a tailored approach that is unique to each person’s needs, age and preference, to help find what’s most fitting and serving. Creative approaches may include metaphors, images, story, embodiment, role, imagination and play.
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Ruth Blake
(She/Her/Hers)
LMSW, PMH-C
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.
Ruth is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) & Perinatal Mental Health - Certified (PMH-C).... Read More
Emily Bremer
(She/Her/Hers)
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 Bugar
(She/Her/Hers)
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
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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Paige Crawford
I am passionate about yoga and overall wellness, believing deeply in the transformative power of these practices to enhance quality of life. My commitment to holistic health extends to my work as a birth doula, where I believe that Everyone deserves the support and care that a doula provides during the childbirth process . I am dedicated to serving my community and am passionate about closing disparities in healthcare, ensuring that all individuals have access to the support and resources they need to thrive. Through my work, I aim to empower individuals and contribute positively to the well- being of those around me.
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Katie Daibess Hypnobirthing Instructor
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 Dailey
(She/Her/Hers)
PT, DPT, PCES, Co-Owner of Pelvic Core Physical Therapy PLLC
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.
Nicole is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical thera... Read More
Arianna Davis LMSW
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
(He/Him/His)
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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Claire Dixon
(She/Her/Hers)
Claire, a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) with a Master of Education from Loyola Chicago, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work. Residing in Detroit, she is a dedicated mother of two. Drawing on her extensive background in higher education spanning over a decade, Claire excels in creating engaging adult learning environments.
As a dedicated educator, Claire is committed to supporting families in achieving their feeding goals through evidence-based education. She seamlessly combines her personal experience as a mother with her professional training to connect with clients. Claire values and respects the unique lived experiences of those she assists, striving to empower them in reaching their individual feeding objectives.
Claire, a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) with a Master of Education from Loyola Chicago, bri... Read More
Janelle Dorsey
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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Tierra Emerson LMSW / Therapist
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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Megan Fuller
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 Gibbs
(jessica.z.gibbs@gmai)
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!
Jessica is a trained Fit4Mom instructor. She graduated with her Masters in Social Work with a foc... Read More
Bomani Gray
(He/Him/His)
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 Haines
(He/him/they/them)
BFA, MSW, RSME, IDME
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.
Joel (BFA Dance, MSW, RSME, IDME) has been a Registered Somatic Movement Educator since 2010 by t... Read More
Linsey Higgins
(She/Her/Hers)
LMSW, PMH-C / Therapist
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 Hill LMSW / Therapist
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.
Mikki is a licensed master’s social worker who has held a Level III Infant Mental Health Endorsem... Read More
Amariah Houseknecht
(She/Her/Hers)
LMSW / Therapist
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 Jimenez
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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Maryanne Jones
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 Krupa Certified Reflexologist & Reiki Master Teacher
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 Léger LLMSW / Therapist
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 Lopez Gilmore
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 Lucas
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!
Alice is a passionate and dedicated multi-disciplinary 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She spe... Read More
Jay Mack
Jay Mack, is a dynamic fitness professional whose talent and innovative style has inspired many individuals to lead a healthy, fit lifestyle.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Jay’s transition into Fitness Trainer/Life Coach began with his personal goal of living a healthier lifestyle, and the experience he shared in assisting a friend to lose 70 pounds. By developing individualized training programs and encouraging good nutrition habits, Jay uses his passion for fitness to motivate his clients to accomplish their fitness goals and maintain a positive self-image.
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Kate Manipon
(they/she)
C-FSD (BADT), CLC
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 McKenzie LMSW / Therapist
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.
Brandi is a Licensed Masters Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), with over 10 years of experience prov... Read More
Tiffany Murray LMSW / Therapist
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
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.
Meaghan Nash has always wanted to be a mom and thrives in family focused communities. Her two pas... Read More
Sara Pitchford
(She/Her/Hers)
Sara is a dedicated Master’s Social Work Intern from Madonna University. Her foundation of case management within community mental health has prepared her to support the diverse needs of clients. As a mother of two daughters, she has navigated the complexities of parenting firsthand, providing a deep, empathetic understanding of the challenges faced during parenting. This blend of professional expertise and lived experience enhances her commitment to fostering positive outcomes.
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Nature's Playhouse
Mercedes Price
Mercedes is a pregnancy researcher, childbirth educator, full spectrum doula, native Detroiter, wife, and mother of two toddlers. Her background is in preterm birth research and project coordination.
She has over a decade of experience managing research projects on various topics, from colorectal cancer screening to measuring preterm birth risk factors. She loves supporting birthing families with evidence-based information and will always be on her soapbox about advocacy.
Mercedes is a pregnancy researcher, childbirth educator, full spectrum doula, native Detroiter, w... Read More
Jamie Solomon
(She/Her/Hers)
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!
Jamie Solomon has over thirteen years of experience working in education, spending most of her ti... Read More
Lauren Vaughn
Lauren specializes in pre and post-natal strength training, offering tailored programs that empower mothers through all stages of pregnancy and beyond. She is deeply committed to creating a supportive and fun environment where both mothers and children can embrace fitness as a joyful part of their lives. As a mother of two little boys, Lauren understands the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal health, and she channels this experience into her training philosophy. Outside of fitness, Lauren is passionate about design, writing, and music, often integrating these creative outlets into her work. She loves traveling and exploring new cultures, and she finds peace and inspiration in hiking through nature. Her holistic approach to fitness and wellness is a reflection of her diverse interests and deep commitment to helping others lead balanced, fulfilling lives.
Lauren specializes in pre and post-natal strength training, offering tailored programs that empow... Read More
Marganit Weinberg
(She/Her/Hers)
PT, DPT, PCES
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.
Marganit is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical the... Read More
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