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Vermont Birth Network (7-29-07)

Pre- & Post- Natal Wellness Providers
Scroll down to see a list of wellness providers:

Acupuncture • Breastfeeding Support/Education
• Chiropractic • Fitness • Herbalists
HypnotherapyMassage
MovementOtherYoga

Acupuncture

  • Kerri Harrington, L Ac. And Herbalist
    Upper Valley area, Connecticut River Valley, Orange County, VT, Montpelier area, St Johnsbury area. Close to the NH border, so towns like Littleton, Plymouth, Hanover and Lebanon are easily accessible.
    kerriharrington@hotmail.com
    (603)989-3396



  • Kerry Jenni, MS L Ac.
    Kerry has completed Seattle Midwifery Schools' doula program and rotations in UK hospitals' obstetrics units as an acupuncturist.  She has success with treating pregnancy related conditions such as morning sickness, back pain/sciatica, water retention, and fatigue. She has assisted at births, administering acupuncture to induce labor, reduce pain, and turn breech postioned  babies. To schedule an appointment or for more information please call 802-244-8531 in Waterbury or visit www.onpointacupuncture.com

  • Joshua Singer, L.Ac.
    Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
    338 River Street, Montpelier
    jmsinger98@hotmail.com
    802-249-0252

 

Breastfeeding Support/Education

  • Mary Bibb, IBCLC (International Board Certified
    Lactation Consultant)

    In-home breastfeeding help
    Addison ,Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille, West Washington Counties
    802- 899-4845
    mvbibb@earthlink.net



  • Sally MacFadyen, IBCBC, CD (DONA)
    The Fourth Trimester

    15 Ludwig Court
    Burlington, VT 05401
    802-865-2562 or 802-355-4645
    Offers lactation consults both in-home and office visits. Also provides labor support (and has done so for 12 years) in primarily Chittenden County.




  • Sprout Natural Parenting Retail Store
    57 Elliott Street, Brattleboro VT
    A community resource center providing free workshops on a variety of topics including cloth diapering, breastfeeding, circumsciion, prenatal nutrition, babywearing, and more…
    Opening new Burlington location Fall 2007
    802.254.2600
    SPROUTVT@YAHOO.COM
     


  • Rachel Foxx, RN
    La Leche League Leader, Breastfeeding support
    Burlington, but can provide phone help to anyone
    (802) 863-7981
    mamafoxx@gmail.com

 

Chiropractic

  • Dr. Heather Jerome
    Jerome Family Chiropractic

    Chiropractic Service, specializing in pre-natal care
    Certified in the Webster Technique for pregnancy
    Servicing Montpelier, Barre and surrounding areas
    338 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
    802-225-8958
    drhjerome@yahoo.com
    www.jeromefamilychiropractic.com

  • Dr. Bryan Natusch and Dr. Amber McLelland
    Upper Valley Chiropractic, PLLC

    "Your Families Health and Wellness Center"
    107 South Main St.
    West Lebanon, NH 03784
    603-298-7400
    uppervalleychiro@gmail.com

  • Drs. Matthew & Julieta Rushford, Rushford Family Chiropractic
    “Our advocacy is not just for natural childbirth but for informed and empowered childbirth, in a hospital, home, or taxi cab.”
    -comprehensive pre- and post-natal chiropractic care
    -well-baby chiropractic check-ups
    -natural childbirth education and support
    South Burlington, Vermont
    802-860-3336
    RFCC1@aol.com
    www.RushfordChiropractic.com

Counselling (Individual/Group)

  • Jennifer Auletta, LCMHC, DTR
    Group/Individual psychotherapy/expressive arts therapies; prenatal/postpartum services, including transitioning to motherhood, challenging pregnancies; birth and VBAC preparation, other mental health issues related to pregnancy, postpartum transitions, depression and anxiety. Handicapped accessible office; babies welcome; some insurance accepted, including Medicaid.
    Office in downtown Barre.
    802-279-5809

Fitness

  • Greater Burlington YMCA
    Jaimie Held, Aquatic Director
    Pre/Post Natal Aquatic Fitness Class, Social Parent/Infant Swim.
    www.gbymca.org
    802-862-8993 x 156

Herbalists

  • Jill Frink-Thompson
    Clinical Western Herbalist, Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula
    Serving Central VT and the NE Kingdom
    P.O. Box 53
    Plainfield, VT 05667
    802-426-2042
    jill@VTdoula.com

Hypnotherapy

  • Bob Higgins
    Certified Clinical Hypnotist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    HypnoBirthing instructor and Couples Coach. Certified in the use of hypnosis for fertility through the HypnoBirthing Institute.
    27 Bank Street,
    Lebanon, NH 03766
    (603) 448-3739
    RHSpeaker@aol.com

 

Massage

  • Kerri Harrington
    Upper Valley area, Connecticut River Valley, Orange County, VT, Montpelier area, St Johnsbury area. Close to the NH border, so towns like Littleton, Plymouth, Hanover and Lebanon are easily accessible.
    (603)989-3396
    kerriharrington@hotmail.com


  • MamaDoula
    Nathalie Kelly, director

    Postpartum doula care, in home post-partum massage (Chittenden county), hypnosis for childbirth, relaxation and guided imagery CDs for birth and postpartum, new mother support groups, and Happiest Baby on the Block education.
    Chittenden, Addison, Washington, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia, and Grand Isle counties
    802-985-8330
    NathalieKelly@yahoo.com
    www.MamaDoulaVt.com



  • Flower Kotkes, BA, CMT
    Swedish/Esalen, Deep Tissue, Reiki, and Pretnatal Massage
    Central Vermont Area
    (802) 223-0313, (802) 236-7791



  • Chloe Ohme
    Prenatal & Postpartum Bodywork
    Chloe is a certified massage therapist, a licensed homebirth midwife and a mother. She is trained in Pre- and Postnatal massage, traditional Shi'atsu, Swedish, Deep-Tissue, Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy.
    76 B Park Street, Burlington, 05401
    802.734.3225
    ohmechloe@yahoo.com



  • Suzy Finnefrock BS, CMT
    Prenatal Massage, Partner Pregnancy Massage Workshops, Therapeutic Massage
    Serving Central Vermont and Lamoille County
    802-522-3691
    suzyfrock@gmail.com



  • Eileen Togher -  LMT | NCBTMB | ARCB Board Certified Reflexologist | Reiki practitioner | Aromatherapy
    Offering specialized Prenatal and Postpartum massage therapy, receive your massage while you lie comfortably on your belly throughout pregnancy.  Reflexology has been used throughout Europe and Asia for centuries to help many symptoms experienced during pregnancy and helping with postpartum recovery. Doula services also available upon request - DONA trained.
    www.earthysoul.com
    718-249-6080
    802-488-5020
    35 King Street,  Burlington VT
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm & Sat 11-6pm
    eileen@earthysoul.com

  

Movement

Other

  • Kurt Budliger Photography
    Pregnancy, family, baby and child portraits and photography.  Kurt captures authentic, beautiful moments with natural light and in a relaxed setting. 
    Central Vermont; Burlington, Montpelier and surrounding towns
    Call 223-4022 or email at info@kurtbudligerphotography.com
    Website: www.kurtbudligerphotography.com




  • Mama Do It
    Birth stories, interviews and a blog.
    www.mamadoit.com
     

 

Yoga

  • Beecher Hill Yoga
    Hinesburg  VT
    802-482-3191

  • Evolution Yoga
    20 Kilburn St
    Burlington VT
    802-864-9642


  • Prenatal and Mama and Baby Yoga
    Central Vermont Medical Center
    Elizabeth Murchpy, RN, BSN

    Come, nourish your growing body, mind and spirit!!
    Prenatal -- Saturdays, 9:00-10:15 am
    Mama and Baby – Saturdays, 10:45-noon
    CVMC, Conference Room 3 (downstairs)
    802-371-4299



  • Rising Spirit Yoga
    Joy Whalen Fichiera, E-RYT, Certified Pregnancy Yoga Instructor, Trained Birth Doula

    Wells River, VT
    Prenatal Yoga, Baby and Me Yoga (ages 6 weeks to 5 years), Yoga for Pregnancy and Labor: A Workshop, Learn vocal toning, positioning and massage technique
    Couples or Individuals Welcome
    For more information, see www.risingspirityoga.com

  • Studio Bliss
    Rutland VT
    802-775-2547

  • Yoga Mountain Center
    79 Main Street
    Montpelier VT
    802-223-5302

  • Yoga Vermont
    1 Mill Street
    Burlington VT
    802-2660-9718


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