Community

Austin Area referrals

Austin has a fantastic community of birth professionals, and complimentary care providers. Below are some of our favorite providers who are committed to educating birthing people, providing evidence based care. Not to mention, are just fantastic individuals to know. 

Acupuncture

Lacey Dupré DACM, L.Ac., M.S.

Dr. Lacey Dupré is a licensed Acupuncturist, Cranial Sacral Therapist and Alchemical Healing practitioner. She specializes in chronic pain, digestive health, emotional regulation, women’s health and Taoist Qigong meditation practices.  She practice’s ‘Needle-Free Acupuncture’ with a tool called the teishin – using a Japanese technique that is the original form of Acupuncture – with superior results.

Needle-Free Acupuncture with the teishin is Dr. Dupré’s signature modality. The tiny silver tool accesses the same acupuncture channels and points as the common needles but with deeper potency. This technique is great for use on children, if you are wary of needles or highly sensitive, and for expectant/new moms who prefer a gentle approach. She also utilizes CranioSacral Therapy, Medical Grade Light Therapy, Moxibustion, Herbal formulas, custom Flower Essences, Stone Medicine and guided Somatic Techniques.

Chiropractic

Homebody Chiropractic

Dr. Steph is North Austin’s 100% mobile chiropractor bringing you exceptional chiropractic care for moms, babies, kiddos, and the whole family in the comfort of your own home. Allowing families to enjoy the greatest health possible through a properly functioning spine and nervous system is Dr. Steph’s biggest passion.  Through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments, she will help you and your family get well and stay well.

Dr. Emily Lain

Dr. Emily Lain is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic. ​She received training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association in the practice of pediatric chiropractic ​and​ specializes in working with pregnant women and children​.

Dr. Lain also treats patients of all ages. She is certified in the Webster Technique, which is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment to establish balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. She also predominately uses the Thompson Technique, which produces very precise adjustments for many spine and posture problems and the Logan Basic Technique, which is a light touch technique that works to “level the foundation” or sacrum.

Birth Doulas

Beautifully Made Doula Care

Providing holistic support and education for Pregnant Persons – Striving to find the beauty in every birth through Central Texas.

Sarah Hughes Birth Services

Compassionate, Evidence-Based doula services in North Austin, and surrounding areas.

Central Texas Doula Association

Serving the greater Austin Area, CTDA aims to raise awareness about the role of doulas, provide a listing of local doulas, maintain high standards and ethics within our profession and support doulas by providing continuing education, professional development and a peer network.

Massage Therapy

Empowered Massage

My name is Michelle and I am currently a one woman show behind Empower Massage Studio, a business venture inspired by my journey into motherhood. My mission with Empower Massage Studio is to help women on their own journey to prioritize their physical and mental health and find healing through massage & bodywork. I have a holistic approach to healing and aim to provide valuable resources for you in the process. Every Empower Massage session is tailored to you by integrating a variety of modalities and techniques such as deep tissue, swedish, active release, stretching and more. During your initial session, we will discuss your problem area(s), health history, lifestyle, current work-life balance, and goals to create an intentional session for you. Afterwards, we’ll discuss how to maintain your goals by taking your lifestyle and work-life balance into consideration.

I look forward to meeting you!

 

Midwifery Care

Motherhood Midwifery

Kristen Dudley, is a midwife in Central Texas who serves families desiring midwifery care and a homebirth. Pregnancy and birth are viewed as normal, natural life events. She offers care for mother and baby during the entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Her style is holistic, personal, and nurturing. 

Nutrition

I am Nurtured - Jeanne Reilly, RDN

We are Registered Dietitians, and proactive parents just like you. We know, despite our best intentions, taking ourselves and getting all the nutrients we need from a well-balanced diet tends to fall pretty low on the priority list when you’re a new parent. That’s why we created New Mama – a postnatal multivitamin drink mix designed to completely replace your prenatal vitamins after you give birth. Our insistence on using only the highest quality, active forms of research-backed vitamins, minerals and botanicals is our way of demystifying the supplement & vitamin aisle. We just put all the necessary ingredients in one place for you! New Mama is a simple way to build a little self-care into your hectic new #momlife – just add a packet to your water and nourish your body on the road to postpartum recovery. Our goal is to help you be your best so you can give your family your best. Put your oxygen mask on first, right? It’s time to get back to feeling and enjoying life in the way you are meant to. It’s time to be nurtured.

Physical Therapy

 

Dr. Nicole Laird, PT, DPT

Dr. Nicole Laird started Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness after she had her son in 2016. As a physical therapist and new mom, she was astonished by the lack of information and guidance there was for postpartum mothers. As a result, she opened Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness so no other women would ever have to feel lost and alone while navigating their own postpartum journey. Since opening the clinic, she has provided compassionate and personalized care to help women heal from pelvic floor dysfunctions, and allow women to get their confidence and life back.

At Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness, we strive to empower women through the many changes that occur during aging, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and through menopause. We partner with women to help them reclaim their lives and return to the activities and sports they love with dignity and confidence.

Dr. Amreen Ali,PT, DPT, PCS

Amreen received her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Texas El Paso in 2015. She has worked exclusively with children and their families in acute and outpatient settings over the last 7 years. She is now a board certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and specializes in treating infants with torticollis, plagiocephaly and gross motor delays. Amreen is also experienced in providing quality therapy services to term, pre-term and high-risk infants with diagnoses, such as developmental delays, feeding complications in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Amreen is skilled in conducting screening assessments, as well as detailed physical therapy evaluations. 
 
Amreen aspires to continue to grow as a physical therapist by learning innovative ideas, continuing education and giving back to her patients and community. In her spare time, she likes to paint, spend time with her family and friends, travel and garden.

Postpartum Doulas

Shelley Scotka

Shelley has been supporting families for over 25 years. Her goal as a doula and educator is to help you have the most positive postpartum experience possible through education, empowerment, and support. I’m proud to serve families of all races, religions, colors, backgrounds, and gender with compassion and understanding.

Sarah Sullivan

Birth and postpartum doula in Austin, Texas 

Providing evidence based care with a holistic and spiritual perspective

Central Texas Doula Association

Serving the greater Austin Area, CTDA aims to raise awareness about the role of doulas, provide a listing of local doulas, maintain high standards and ethics within our profession and support doulas by providing continuing education, professional development and a peer network.

Prenatal Fitness

Coming Soon

 

Pelvic Floor Therapists

 

Phoenix Physical Therapy & Wellness

My name is Kendel Lipe and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, pelvic floor specialist, and owner of Phoenix Physical Therapy & Wellness.  I’m an outdoor enthusiast, endurance athlete, engineer, and healer. My aim is to provide a unique, specialized and integrative approach to physical therapy, seeing every patient one-on-one and empowering them with tools to lead their most fulfilled life.

I look beyond your muscles and joints to the many facets that interact with your symptoms – your nervous system, connective tissue,  posture, lifestyle and story. I use a combination of John Barnes myofascial release, somatic trauma healing, biofeedback training, trigger-point dry needling, vagus nerve stimulation, postural retraining and more. 

I am passionate about holistically treating pelvic floor concerns in both males and females, educating people about this integral part of their body and core. I treat at every stage of the pregnancy cycle – I equip pre-partum moms with the knowledge, tools, range of motion and tissue mobility necessary to minimize birth trauma and be as present & joyous during the birth as possible. I work with post-partum moms weeks to years down the road, helping with incontinence and prolapse concerns, scar tissue release, pelvic pain & painful sex, and tailbone and low back pain. More importantly, I help women work through birth trauma stored in the pelvic floor and surrounding fascia, reconnecting with the area and learning to work with it rather than against it. I also help guide women in exercise and strength-training programs, empowering them to get back to all the activities they love. 

I also work with males, treating erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, testicular pain, incontinence and more. I am LGBT+ friendly, speak Spanish, and have experience working with pediatric pelvic floor concerns. In addition to pelvic floor work, I also treat athletes & general orthopedic concerns, and specialize in working with those with hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other chronic health conditions. 

I am committed to spreading awareness globally regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and to providing services for those nationally and internationally who can not otherwise access it. 10% of all proceeds go towards these causes. 

I’m honored to be part of this uplifting and empowering community!

Sleep Consultants

Empowered Beginnings - Cierra Morgan

My name is Ciarra Morgan and I am a Certified Sleep Consultant with the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. Sleep training was really overwhelming for me with both of my children. After becoming a birth doula and childbirth educator, I decided to jump into the world of sleep consulting. I would have benefited from help with this with my children and wanted to help other families have successful sleep with their children. I’ve seen so many new families that needed support in this area and helping them with this seemed like a natural addition to my services. This is especially needed for parents of young children that are adding a newborn to the picture and want to sleep train their older children before the new baby arrives.
   Contact me for a free discovery call to see if hiring a sleep consultant would be a worthwhile investment for your family.

Specialty/Additional Classes

Empowered Beginnings - Hypnobirthing

Hello! My name is Ciarra Morgan and I am a certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator with HypnoBirthing International.This program is a comprehensive childbirth class that includes education in special breathing techniques, self-hypnosis, relaxation, affirmation, visualization, and bonding – all designed to assist you to become empowered and confident, as you trust the innate wisdom of your body to know how to birth your baby intuitively.  You will learn how to trust your body and work with it, allowing it to do what it already knows how to. You can experience a calm, relaxed birth free from the fear and anxiety that limit your body and work against your natural instinct. 

   My goal is to help you feel empowered to have the birth experience YOU desire.  Please contact me with any questions you have about HypnoBirthing. Ultimately, people should have the confidence to birth how they want, whether that’s medicated, unmedicated, at home, in a hospital, or in a birth center. Thankfully, we can all choose for ourselves!

Real Deal - Infant Care/Breastfeeding

Infant care and breastfeeding class taught by two doulas with nearly 40 years of combined experience.

Wellness

BirthBabyBody - Dr. Lauren Adamski, DC

BirthBabyBody Chiropractic and Wellness provides pediatric, prenatal, postnatal, and family holistic healthcare services including chiropractic, rehab, massage, and workout classes in our perinatal friendly fitness center. All of our chiropractic providers are Webster certified and members of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) in order to provide the best perinatal and pediatric care possible for our patients. Our office also specializes in postnatal rehabilitation, which uses interactive neuromuscular stimulation to repair core weakness and reduce diastasis recti healing time in half.