Susan Minich CNM, MSN, MSOM, LAc has been involved in Health Care for 31 yrs as a Certified Nurse-Midwife working in Women’s Health providing care to Woman and their families. This practice involves gynecology, pregnancy and delivering babies. Susan has now integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine into her Western Practice. She is a Board Certified, Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. Susan’s interest and passion for Eastern Medicine was inspired by a trip to China, traveling with the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturist through the People to People Ambassador Program. She toured many Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospitals and was fascinated by the success of this healing medicine. Susan returned to LA and completed her Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine at Samra University of Oriental Medicine in LA. She graduated with the highest honors, the Academic and Clinical Performance Achievement award. She has trained with world renowned Chinese Health Care Practitioners both in China and the US. Susan recently returned from China after advanced training at the Institution of Training, Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center.

Dr. Elliot Berlin is an award winning prenatal chiropractor, childbirth educator and labor support bodyworker. His innovative techniques for prenatal wellness care address tight and painful muscles and tendons with specific massage based soft tissue releases together with traditional chiropractic adjustments to restore motion to restricted joints. The unique ‘prenatal chirossage’ session lasts 30-45 minutes and effectively addresses most pregnancy aches and pains in just a few visits and promotes a healthy, comfortable and functional pregnancy and preparation for an ideal labor and delivery experience. Dr. Berlin also works with several hundred breech babies each year, most of whom turn into the ideal pre-birth position once normal function is restored to the mothers low back and pelvis. Dr. Berlin, a labor support doula, also attends birth, providing the laboring mother with bodywork such as massage, reflexology, acupressure, counter pressure, and chiropractic adjustments to help keep mom relaxed, comfortable and focused and in ideal mind and body condition for smooth, uncomplicated labor and delivery. Dr. Berlin attends labor at hospitals, home and birthing centers and can be instead of or addition to a traditional labor doula.

Dr. Jennifer McNulty, OB/GYN Certifications: UCLA undergraduate, UC Irvine Medical School(92') 23 years of experience, American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecologists Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Specialties include: VBAC, C-section,Gynecologic Cancer Screening,Sympathectomy,Vaginal delivery. Conditions: Antiphospholipid Syndrome( APS), Breech Position,Coagulation Disorders (inc. Hemophilia), Ectopic Pregnancy, Encounters for High-Risk Pregnancies, Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, Hematologic Abnormalities Associated with Pregnancy, Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa, Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Maternal Anemia, Ovarian Cysts, Pap smear Abnormalities, Placenta Previa, Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's), Sickle Cell Disease,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Healthgrades Honor role, Languages; Spanish & English. Biography: Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Obstetrics Medical Group in Wittier, CA; Magella Medical Group in Long Beach,Perinatal Center in Whittier.Obstetrics & Gynecology as well as Neonatology care or NICU. Refer to her Bio. & Stats on-line through vitals.com

MPT Physical Therapist, Women’s Health Specialist. Laura joined the Silverlake Yoga Prenatal Training team in 2012, and is thrilled to return. She owns a private physical therapy practice in the Pasadena area specializing in women’s health, pelvic rehab, and Pilates. She earned a Master’s in Physical Therapy from California State University Northridge, and completed her Pilates certification with Body Arts and Science International. Laura’s post-graduate study has focused on female pelvic floor dysfunctions, pregnancy, and post-partum patient care. In her clinical work, Laura views each patient case holistically, and integrates manual therapy techniques with traditional therapeutic and Pilates-based exercise to tailor individualized treatment plans. She has worked with various multi-disciplinary teams throughout Southern California, addressing pelvic floor dysfunction and women’s health needs in the community, and is passionate about passing on her knowledge to others working in Women’s Wellness and Fitness. Laura has spoken at many local community centers, cancer support groups, and Yoga and Pilates studios. As adjunct faculty at Mount St. Mary’s College DPT program, Laura has lectured and advised research in Pilates rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunctions, and post natal conditions. She is currently involved in research with the Huntington Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Center.

Leslie Howard is an Oakland-based yoga teacher, specializing in all things pelvic. She leads workshops and trainings nationally and has written a book about caring for the female pelvis, Pelvic Liberation. She is a regular presenter for the Yoga Journal conferences and a regular contributor to Yoga Journal magazine. Her own struggles with healing her hips and pelvis led her to intense study of the anatomy, physiology, cultural messaging, history and energetics of this rich place. Her teaching is informed by over 3500 hours of yoga study with senior Iyengar yoga teachers. She considers Ramanand Patel her most important influence and mentor. She has designed two very successful studies for UCSF on how to use yoga to alleviate incontinence and pelvic pain. To learn more about Leslie or for some online education opportunities visit: www.lesliehowardyoga.com

My ability to heal mind, body and spirit, combined with the power of integrating Eastern and Western Medicine allows me to give focused, personalized attention to each and every patient. With an approach that is holistic, intuitive and complementary, collaborating with primary care physicians and other practitioners in the Los Angeles area. Chandra is often referred to as the “Natural Hormone Whisperer” by her clients as she has helped so many women balance their hormones, conceive naturally, heal adrenal fatigue, manage menopause & more. Chandra also completed Silver Lake Yoga's Prenatal Teacher Training in 2016, wanting to acquire even more knowledge in the world of reproductive health. My Mission Is To empower You To Restore Your Body's Innate Healing Wisdom. Trained in Japanese “Gentle Needles” Acupuncture technique. chandrascofield@gmail.com

Jessica’s journey in birth work began in 2012 when she trained to be a birth doula. From her studies in biology and anthropology to volunteering in a Women’s Health Information Center, she grew in awe of the human body. The training, her mentors, and her first birth changed fueled her interest in maternal health, childbirth education, and integrative medicine. In addition to providing support during labor, Jessica is a trained ICEA Childbirth Educator. Her goal is to provide evidence-based information and preventive care to the expecting family. In agreement with the ICEA philosophy, she believes in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth (and life). With this philosophy, Jessica decided to become a midwife and be an option for pregnancy support, gynecology, and holistic education. Her experience as a doula and clinical training has exposed her to a range of births: unmedicated vaginal births, home births, water births, births with medical assistance, Cesarean births, and vaginal births after previous Cesarean birth (VBAC). More importantly, it has honed my purpose. Jessica is honored to be a black midwife and to join the midwifery community and other reproductive health advocates with a common goal: to provide a safe, satisfying, and autonomous experience for the birthing person, their partner and the baby. She has attended over 300 births in the past 8 years. In addition to supporting births, Jessica has a heart for community and reproductive justice.Description goes here

Dr. Whitney Sippl is a pelvic floor physical therapist and a board certified women’s clinical specialist who specializes in treating women during pregnancy and postpartum and kids with bladder, bowel, and pelvic issues. She’s passionate about promoting awareness, well-being, and healing with a goal of empowering women during the prenatal and postnatal periods to address discomforts or concerns. Many women are told that symptoms such as incontinence, painful intercourse, scar pain, pelvic or back pain, pelvic pressure or abdominal separation are normal during pregnancy or after having a baby; however, though COMMON, these conditions are not “NORMAL” and there are many ways to address these concerns.