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Over the years I’ve built up a network of trusted providers of services which will enhance your pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. I’m proud to support and recommend these wonderful caregivers who I know personally and trust with your care.
AcuWellness (formerly Andrea Bicket Acupuncture), Twin Waters
Andrea Bicket, Shani Isaacson, Joseph Sia, Naomi Mackenzie
Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Testing, Natural Fertility Management
www.acuwellness.com.au
0418 506 678
Natural Fertility Management offers a program of preconception health care for conscious conception or to help overcome fertility problems using holistic natural medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, detoxification, stress control and timing techniques. Oriental medicine is a safe and natural way to help prepare for and facilitate labour, to help with the recovery after birth and to assist the flow of breastfeeding.
Georgia Eve Cosgrove, Peregian Beach
Georgia Cosgrove
Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine
www.georgiaeve.com
0457 311 949
Georgia specialises in fertility, prenatal and postnatal care. As part of her holistic approach to health, she draws from a comprehensive tool box of modalities originating from both Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine qualifications.
Georgia can assist with pregnancy discomforts, breech position and labour preparation. She views every client as an individual and tailors her approach, and each patient’s treatment plan, specifically to your own needs.
Patricia Kowal, Eumundi
Custom Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture
www.patriciakowal.com
07 5473 0724
Labour preparation with acupuncture. Pregnancy and postpartum support with acupuncture and tailored Chinese herbal medicine.
Birth & Baby Village, Noosaville
Karen Shlegeris
Healing and listening service
https://www.birthandbabyvillage.com.au/
0424 226 490
Using the techniques of Traumatic Birth Recovery’s Bring Relief with your Debrief training, Karen offers sessions in person or via Zoom using a process for hearing your birth story in a way that guides your own capacity to heal, without re-traumatising, re-triggering or gaslighting. You will gain understanding about your birth experience and use your own capacity to heal and move forward with peace.
As a professional birth photographer and doula, Cara will ensure you are emotionally and physically supported, respected, reassured and encouraged, while your birthing journey is documented in still shots or on film in the most calm, sensitive and gentle manner.
Whether it takes place at home or in hospital, the care provided is adapted to suit each family’s unique circumstances and wishes and can range from birth photography/film or doula support to deluxe packages.
Oasis Hub, Noosaville
Natalie Stanicic
Bowen Therapist, Pilates Instructor, Mineral Salts Practitioner, MSTR scar release
https://www.oasishub.com.au
0421 471012
Natalie has a gentle, compassionate and holistic approach to her prenatal and postnatal Mums. Natalie’s 29 years experience as a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Mum of 3 has given her great love and respect for the journey women navigate when they become mothers.
Bowen Therapy is a gentle bodywork that is useful in pregnancy and postnatally for stress relief, relaxation, back ache, ribcage discomfort, posture changes, groin and pelvic pain, neck stiffness, hand numbness and reflux as well as addressing tight and sensitive scar tissue after caesarean section. Natalie loves working with women in the final trimester assisting the body prepare for the optimal position for birth and she sees many newborn babies to gently help with symptoms of colic, reflux, irritability and overactive nervous systems.
Fantastic Futures, North Arm and online
Philippa (Pippa) Scott
https://www.fantasticfuture.com.au/
0423 385 059
TRTP practitioner, Birth trauma specialist, Doula, VBAC mentor and support circles, Placenta encapsulation, birth pool hire, Mother blessings, and much more.
Noosa Family Chiropractic, Noosa Junction
Dr Mikaela Wilson
Chiropractor
Noosa Family Chiropractic has a passion to support the whole family, especially pregnant women, new born babies and children as they grow, with a keen interest in their functional and neurological development.
You will receive low-force chiropractic care, education, and genuine support for you and your whole family.
Sunshine Holistic Counselling, Sunrise Beach
Pamela Pannifex
Psychotherapist, Couples’ Therapist, Naturopath
www.sunshineholisticcounselling.com.au
0416 003 026
A new baby brings lots of joy… and lots of challenges, especially to your relationship as new parents. Keeping your partnership joyful and resilient whilst raising your kids takes more than great intentions – it takes skill. For almost 30 years I’ve been on a mission to equip couples like you, with the skills you need to communicate with clarity, resolve conflict, navigate life’s trials and triumphs, and create love that lasts. I also help individuals find solutions to life’s challenges and create a great relationship… with themselves. My beautiful home office in Sunrise Beach is discrete, private, and enjoys soothing ocean views. Satisfaction and pride come from raising a healthy happy family. Enjoy this most amazing journey together with a partnership that truly thrives.
Flourish Mums & Bubs, Caloundra
Jodi Atkinson
Doula, Breastfeeding Counsellor, Infant Massage Instructor, organic Pregnancy & Postnatal Teas
www.flourishmumsandbubs.com.au
0416 003 026
As a Certified Doula with over 25 years of experience, Jodi is passionate about offering a holistic approach to birth, supporting you and your family to meet your goals and fulfilling your dreams during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Jodi has also created a range of organic Pregnancy & Postnatal teas.
Forever Fertile, Sunrise Beach
Anne-Marie Corral
Clinical Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist, Fertility & Female Hormone Specialist
www.facebook.com/foreverfertility
0412 180 850
Georgia Eve Cosgrove, Peregian Beach
Georgia Cosgrove
Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine
www.georgiaeve.com
0457 311 949
Georgia specialises in fertility, prenatal and postnatal care. As part of her holistic approach to health, she draws from a comprehensive tool box of modalities originating from both Naturopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine qualifications.
Georgia can assist with pregnancy discomforts, breech position and labour preparation. She views every client as an individual and tailors her approach, and each patient’s treatment plan, specifically to your own needs.
Coast Life Angels
Home help for mums and families supported by midwives
Online bookings www.coastlifeangels.com.au
5443 5555
Support for new mums as well as partners, siblings and families when other support is not available. Support includes dishes, dishwasher, light housework, making beds, laundry, chat and cuppa, cuddle and mind baby while mum has a shower or nap, watch toddlers/siblings while mum rests, meal prep, packing lunch boxes, packing shopping away – whatever the family needs. Coast Life Angels are all trained by midwives, have blue cards and insurance.
The Milky Days, Mountain Creek
Sarah Elphick
Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Sarah is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Midwife, located in Mountain Creek. She has worked with mothers and babies for over 14 years. Most importantly, she is a wife and proud mama of two amazing, breastfed children.
Sarah is passionate about supporting families with a personalised approach that is non-judgemental, compassionate and evidence-based, to enable you to make your own decisions on how to feed your baby with confidence.
Bianca Lopes, Noosaville
Certified NurtureLife Pregnancy Massage Practitioner, Remedial Massage Therapist, Reflexologist
5449 7088
Andrea Lopez, Eumundi
Bodywork, Mayan Abdominal Massage
www.secretsfromthehoneytree.com.au
Kimberlee Newman-Tyler, Peregian Beach
Kahuna Massage
Facebook: My massage with Kimberlee
Wild Grace Healing, Cooroy
Kali (Karly Crawley)
Bodywork, Mayan Abdominal Massage
Coast Life Midwifery, Maroochydore
Personalised private midwifery care
http://www.coastlifemidwifery.com.au
5443 5555
Coast Life Midwifery provides an experienced, woman-centred, and holistic approach to midwifery. You will be able to take an active and informed role in the care you and your baby receive, from pregnancy and birth through to the first few weeks after birth.
We work with you to understand your birthing goals, provide guidance and support, and help you make the right decisions for you. We partner with the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Caboolture Hospital and Sunshine Coast Private Hospital to offer exceptional care, whether you choose to give birth in a hospital or at home.
Sunshine Midwife
Sylvia Jenkin
Private midwifery care, acuneedling, acupressure
www.sunshinemidwife.com.au
0449 504 609
Coast Life Midwifery provides an experienced, woman-centred, and holistic approach to midwifery. You will be able to take an active and informed role in the care you and your baby receive, from pregnancy and birth through to the first few weeks after birth.
We work with you to understand your birthing goals, provide guidance and support, and help you make the right decisions for you. We partner with the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Caboolture Hospital and Sunshine Coast Private Hospital to offer exceptional care, whether you choose to give birth in a hospital or at home.
Midwife Sal
Sal Whitson
Independent Midwife in private practice
http://www.midwifesal.com.au
0456 787 559
Sal is a private midwife servicing the Sunshine Coast region. Sal has been a midwife for 20 years and is passionate about supporting a woman’s autonomy and choice in her childbirth rite of passage. She offers continuity of midwifery care in your home, from around 12 weeks pregnancy, throughout labour and birth, and in the postpartum time up to 6-7 weeks.
Sal supports home birth, water birth, and hospital birth at the Sunshine Coast University and Gympie Hospital. All care is tailored to meet your individual needs and wishes. Medicare rebates are available.
Know your Midwife, Buderim
Private midwifery care for home birth
Mary Ziegler
0400 901437
Clare Petrie
0423 637223
We are a Medicare-eligible, private midwifery practice on the Sunshine Coast, providing full continuity of care through pregnancy, labour and birth and postnatally to six weeks for women choosing home birth. We specialise in natural home birth and offer a unique and comprehensive program of preparation for birth and motherhood.
Together we have many years of nursing and midwifery experience and bring a range of skills and modalities to our midwifery care and home birth preparation to support you to have the birth you want.
Noosa Body Mechanics, Noosaville
Tracy Taulier
Bioelectric Meridian Practitioner, Structure Bodyworker
www.facebook.com/noosabodymechanics
0458 788052
Bioelectric Meridian Therapy is a new way to wellness for women’s health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, postnatal care is vital in the mother’s recovery after childbirth. The aim of postnatal care is to repair your body from the physical strain and energy used during labour, nourish and replace lost fluids, and strengthen your vitality to assist in caring for your newborn.
This gentle, non-invasive technique activates the immune system, improves digestion and brings balance to the whole body. It’s safe for infants through to adults. Tracy works with women who have endometriosis or infertility. She can support your postnatal recovery including pelvic floor health and breastfeeding issues eg. mastitis, breast engorgement, irregular milk flow, hormonal fluctuations. She also works with conditions such as migraines, headaches and jaw disorders.
Lahlita Natural Medicine, Coolum Beach
Talita Sheedy aka The Baby Naturopath
Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist
www.lahlita.com.au
0418 164 636
Talita specialises in natural health for you and your baby. She provides complete integrated medical support for your whole family from preconception, fertility, pregnancy, postnatal and baby days.
Talita can work with you physically and emotionally after birth, using an integrated approach to support postnatal depression, anxiety and depletion. She works with babies from birth onwards to manage allergies & intolerances. Her book – Baby It’s Only Natural – provides the complete food introduction guide for your baby, with the most up-to-date knowledge and evidence.
Noosa Natural Medicine, Sunrise Beach
Dr Anne-Marie Corral
Clinical Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist, Fertility & Female Hormone Specialist
www.facebook.com/noosanaturalmedicine
0412 180 850
Anne-Marie is a qualified Fertility Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist, Kinesiologist, Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner and Pediatric Chiropractor with 27 years of experience. Anne-Marie has a Master of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine) and a Master in Human Nutrition. Anne-Marie has studied natural fertility management, western herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, naturopathy, homeopathy, Bach flower remedies, kinesiology, NET and chiropractic.
Individually tailored, gentle, effective treatment to harness the body’s self healing ability. Megan treats period pain, fibroids, cysts, fertility, pregnancy aches/pains, baby’s optimal position for birth, overdue babies, caesarean recovery, mastitis, breast feeding problems and menopause.
As an Osteopath for 20 years Skye is passionate about and qualified in the treatment and care for pregnancy and babies. Her two spritely kids who have been my biggest teachers. Skye uses gentle Biodynamic Craniosacral and Osteopathic techniques and is keen to collaborate with other professionals for the benefit of her patients.
Noosa Physio, Noosa Junction
Anushka Kimmerly
Paediatric Physiotherapist
www.noosaphysio.com/noosaphysio/
5447 3312
Rebecca Colefax Photography, Noosa Heads
Rebecca Colefax
Professional Photographer
www.rebeccacolefax.com
0438 674584
Rebecca is an internationally renowned and award-winning photographer based right here in Noosa. Specialising in un-posed, authentic and soulful imagery of couples, pregnancy, newborns, babies and families, you’re guaranteed to receive a unique experience + the attention to detail and the quality you deserve.
Grow Psychology Noosa, Noosaville
Michele Hill
Psychologist
http://www.facebook.com/michele.hill.3950
0402 156 318
Grow Psychology Noosa is a small private practice focusing primarily on Women’s Health and Wellbeing. Michele is a Psychologist with 30 years post-grad experience. She has a particular interest in supporting women through life transitions and offering support and counselling for those with mild to moderate depression and anxiety. She supports women through pregnancy and birth and the perinatal time frame, adjustment to motherhood, transitioning from couple to parents and with challenges around parenting and child behaviour. She offers practical and supportive general counselling and uses the Circle of Security parenting program, Gottman relationship counselling as well as other tools such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Schema Therapy to help her clients improve mood and coping, reduce Depression, Anxiety and Stress and work on their goals for change.
Amy has a particular interest in supporting women in the perinatal period – any stage from preconception to parenting children up to 3 years old. She is a parent of two young children, and a step-parent to two teenagers so has firsthand understanding of the complexities that can present in parenthood and in family relationships.
Amy can assist with a broad range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Amy is also an advocate for seeking supportive therapy even in the absence of “clinical” or “severe” symptoms. She believes that mothers and parents can benefit greatly from simply having a space to debrief, and she aims to hold space for all of the feelings and challenges that arise as we transition into this phase of life.
Amy is warm, non-judgmental and compassionate in her approach to therapy, and as well as in-clinic, offers flexible arrangements such as telehealth or home visits to facilitate the ease of parents accessing sessions.
Embody Physio 4 Women, Noosa Heads
Rebecca Steele
Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor
Insta & Facebook embodyphysio4women
0420 939738
Bec holds a special interest in Women’s Health including internal exams for pelvic floor dysfunction. She loves helping women prepare their bodies for birth, and guiding women back to full strength after their babies, especially with core and pelvic floor issues.
Women’s Wellnest, Noosaville and home visits
Helen Swift
Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
www.womenswellnest.com.au
0473 003559
Helen provides antenatal and postnatal pelvic health screens to mothers and address musculoskeletal issues associated with pregnancy and motherhood. In addition she can address bladder and bowel concerns, perform pelvic floor assessments, provide intimacy advice and tailored return-to-exercise programs. She provides both in-home and in-clinic services.
Breathe Health, Noosa Heads
Angie Vienne
Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
www.breathehealth.com.au
0418 396560
Angie is a titled Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist specialising in obstetrics, pelvic floor dysfunction, endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. Angie understands that every woman’s story is unique, and is therefore dedicated to investing time in the individual woman, to identify and address all relevant contributing factors, promoting women to make positive changes to their own health and wellbeing.
Noosaville, Queensland 4566
0424 226 490
karen@birthandbabyvillage.com.au
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