Local Resources
Craniosacral Therapy and Prenatal Massage
Sunshine Tressider- Blessed Beginnings
707-223-3347
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Humboldt Acupuncture
www.humboldtacupuncture.com
Rick Moorehead
www.soleawakening.com
707-599-7336
Tisa Lucchesi, N.D., L.Ac.
707-444-3330
Herbalists
Christa Sinadinos and the Northwest School for Botanical Studies
www.herbaleducation.net
Greta Montagne
707-834-0617
Herb Stores
Moonrise Herbs in Arcata
www.moonriseherbs.com
Humboldt Herbals in Eureka
www.humboldtherbals.com
Homeopaths
Joanne Witte
707-441-0934
Physical Therapy
Darlene Santner
707-845-7240
Judy Nelson, Balanced Physical Therapy
www.balancedphysicaltherapy.com
Christine Mateer
707-822-3139
True Motion Fitness
707-822-3018
Birth Tub Rentals
Oasis Tub Rentals
www.oasistubrentals.com
707-444-8850
707-498-1289
Simcha Mendle
707-362-1247
Childbirth Education
Hypnobirthing
Paula Scott
707-825-0226
Childbirth Education at Mad River Hospital www.madriverhospital.com/services/birth_parentfamily.htm
Childbirth Education at St. Joseph’s Hospital
www.stjosepheureka.org/Attachments/SJHChildbirthClasses2010.pdf
Birth Journey Childbirth Education Classes- Nikki Garrigan www.wildwomansouldoula.com
Birthing From Within -Tina George
www.heartoftherose.net
Bradley Method- Leandra Young
707-267-5644
Breastfeeding Resources
Melissa Morris MS, RDN, IBCLC
707-498-8841
Julia Owens CLE- Homevisits
707-599-7919
Linda Willcott
707-845-4678
Star Siegfried
www.starsnursingcentre.com
707-822-7734
Kit Meyer
www.lunadoulas.com
707-839-7387
Doulas
Doula Sisters
Julia Owens & Kaati Gaffney
www.DoulaSistersHumboldt.com
775-846-8238 or 707-599-7919
Kit Meyer
www.lunadoulas.com
Doulas by Nature
www.doulasbynature.com
Tina George
www.heartoftherose.net
Nikki Garrigan
www.wildwomansouldoula.com
Counseling Services
Jen Briar-Bonpane
707-599-0310
Louis Quimby
707-443-3637
Pediatricians
Redwood Pediatrics- Fortuna
707-725-9355
Dr. Wong, Eureka Community Health Center
707-269-7051
Eureka Pediatrics
www.eurekapeds.com
Internet Resources
American College of Nurse-Midwives
With roots dating to 1929, the American College of Nurse-Midwives is the oldest women’s health care organization in the U.S.
Citizens for Midwifery
Citizens for Midwifery is the only national consumer-based group promoting the Midwives Model of Care! CfM works to provide information and resources that promote the local midwife, as well as midwives and midwifery care across the country.
Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery
The Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery honors women, changing lives, and building a healthy world through the midwifery model of care.
Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health
The Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health is a publication of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Midwives Alliance of North America
Representing the profession of midwifery, the mission of the Midwives Alliance of North American is to provide a nurturing forum for support and cooperation among midwives.
Midwifery Education Accreditation Council
The mission of the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council is to support quality and innovation in midwifery education.
Midwifery Today
Midwifery Today is a wonderful way to learn about midwifery through both personal stories and informative research articles.
North American Registry of Midwives
The North American Registry of Midwives is an international certification agency whose mission is to establish and administer certification for the credential “Certified Professional Midwife” (CPM).