RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
BIRTH EDUCATION
Britt McCollum's birth classes combine up-to-date, research-based information with realistic guidance and support to encourage expectant families and parents to explore their options, prioritize their preferences, and develop usable skills for an empowering birth and postpartum experience.
Intentional Birth was founded by two doulas with a "physiology first" mentality. They believe that a positive, gentle birth is every human's birthright, that birth isn't just about babies, and that women deserve full autonomy in decision-making, supported by trusting, loving, care.
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Hoping for an unmedicated birth? Planning to get an epidural? Scheduling a cesarean section? Whatever birth looks like for you, they are ready to provide non-medical and judgement free support. It’s simply a fact that birth can be unpredictable… and they get it, unpredictability might bring on feelings of anxiety. At their core, they wish for you to have a positive view of your birth experience. By reducing fear and instilling strength, they know how to help you achieve exactly that.
Paige has always been fascinated by what the female body is capable of. She finds it deeply rewarding to support a woman who is bringing new life into the world. She works in the Philadelphia area and is trained through DONA International. She is available for on-call birth doula support and day or overnight postpartum assistance for infants and new parents. She supports the birth person and family through the birth process and fourth trimester. She does her very best to make the transition from pregnancy to family as special as possible.
During pregnancy and birth all women deserve to be cared for, listened to, and supported. Our ancestors knew and practiced this all over the world. Anastasia is a doula who believes this ancestral knowledge is vital to a positive birth experience. Medical interventions are a gift and useful when wanted or needed, but we have lost the importance of seeing the whole person, their innate capabilities, and their desires during birth.
Anastasia believes that you get to choose what you want during this vulnerable time, and you should have people there that believe in you and support you. She is a birth doula that is passionate about helping parents through this time, and being there for them in a supportive and wholistic way.
Alex has been a labor and postpartum doula since march of 2020 and a childbirth educator since January of 2023. Her passion for women’s health is matched by her ongoing pursuit of knowledge within the field. She would describe her doula style as unbiased and individualized, providing evidence-based information first to help families achieve a positive birth experience, whatever that may look like for them. She believes birth is the most transformative experience one can have
and when they are informed, supported, and confident in their decisions it makes all the difference. She is CAPPA-trained as a labor doula and is certified through ProDoula & ABI as a labor and postpartum doula. She is also a certified HypnoBirthing childbirth educator. In addition to her certifications, Alex has attended numerous trainings, including Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training, Spinning Babies, and Postpartum Support International’s Understanding Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders.
Cali is a certified birth and postpartum doula, midwife assistant, and student midwife. She was trained and certified as a birth doula in 2018, and has been running her practice, Ovum Doula Care, for the past 6 years supporting hospital, birth center, and home births. In January 2024, she began the journey to becoming a Certified Professional Midwife at the Midwives College of Utah and is working
towards a degree in midwifery to continue to support clients as a midwife in birth center and home birth settings. She is trained in the fertility awareness method of cycle tracking, hypnobirthing, pelvic dynamics, and prenatal yoga. She currently works with Magpi Midwifery as a midwife assistant and student. Cali is passionate about body literacy, educated consent, and deeply compassionate care during the perinatal period for all people
Debbie's own birth experience helped shape her belief that every birth is beautiful and positive however it proceeds. She strives to support parents in all and any choices they make during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. She has attended natural births, births with epidurals, inductions, VBACs, and more. Each birth is unique and she supports moms equally in every situation
She is a certified DONA International Birth Doula, Birth Arts International Trained Postpartum Doula, a Prenatal Yoga teacher, and is trained in acupressure for labor support.
Ari is a certified full spectrum doula serving the Philadelphia area. With a background in the arts and a reverence for the body, movement, and embodiment practices, Ari brings creativity, curiosity, and compassion into their birthwork. Their support is holistic and grounded—offering guidance through pregnancy, birth, and beyond that blends evidence-based knowledge with intuitive care. Ari is committed to uplifting and empowering birthing people of all identities, honors the uniqueness of each birth journey, and the importance of being seen and supported along the way. She certified with Cornerstone Birthwork Trainings and has completed the Body Ready Method Pro training.
Elizabeth Weinstein is a full spectrum doula and movement educator who has been practicing in Philadelphia for over 10 years. She has attended over 200 births in all settings -- homes, birth centers, and hospitals -- and is an avid advocate of the midwifery model of care. Drawing from years of experience as a dancer and movement practitioner, Elizabeth offers tools of embodied resilience, mindfulness and physiologic movement pathways to her clients. She also specializes in offering trauma informed care and believes deeply in the power of the birthing body.
Britt Mason offers care that goes beyond the norm—rooted in cultural depth, energetic awareness, and hands-on support from pregnancy through postpartum. Originally from Newport Beach, California, Britt spent over a decade living and working across Australia, Colombia, Tanzania, and South Africa. This global lens grounds her culturally competent, spiritually attuned approach to care. She trained in 2020 with DONA, BBTW 2022, and the Sunrise Tawenti Ne Biidaaban Doula Collective 2023, and holds certifications in Infant CPR 2025 and Neonatal Resuscitation 2025.
Britt weaves in a strong understanding of the human energy field, integrating both birthing person and partner throughout the entire process. Continuity of care is her foundation—walking families through pregnancy, labor, and the early postpartum period with trust and rhythm. Britt's postpartum care includes preparing deeply nourishing meals in your home, tailored to your healing body and evolving family needs. She serves South Jersey and Philadelphia with grounded presence, warmth, and joy.
Natasha is a certified birth doula & Midwife in training. She's originally from New Mexico & found her way to Philadelphia while pursuing her education in Midwifery.
To date, she has attended and supported almost 100 births! She is comfortable & competent attending births at any desired location. It is her goal to help the families she serves to feel respected, informed & autonomous during their pregnancy, birth & postpartum. When she's not attending births, she's hiking with her dogs, swimming or enjoying a coffee with friends! She wholeheartedly looks forward to welcoming the next generation!
MENTAL HEALTH
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Megan Furman is a licensed counselor specializing in perinatal mental health. She offers a warm and engaging approach to individual therapy with pregnant and postpartum parents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, or difficulty adjusting to parenthood.
Dr. Anna Fineberg is a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health professional. Her areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, perinatal mental health, and medical professional mental health. Dr. Fineberg understands that the road to becoming a parent can include unexpected challenges (e.g., grief/loss, birth trauma, postpartum depression/anxiety) and she is passionate about helping individuals with their mental health during this transitional time.
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Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Certified provider that provides inclusive and specialized mental health therapy. She specializes in supporting individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image, prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression, and athletes.
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Jennifer Kulka is a psychotherapist providing virtual therapy to survivors of sexual and relationship trauma. Contact Jennifer to find a safe space to heal and feel like yourself again.
Chelsea Robinson is a Clinical Social Worker and EMDR Therapist. She specializes in offering person-centered and trauma-focused virtual therapy. Chelsea enjoys supporting women who have experienced chronic shame, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, childhood and/or adulthood sexual trauma, as well as people-pleasing and boundary-setting issues.
Philadelphia Couples Therapy is the city's premier couples therapy practice comprised of doctoral-level clinical psychologists who specialize in relationships, intimacy, and sexuality. PCT's psychologists serve individuals, couples, and adult families and are trained to help clients with a wide array of concerns to find stability, growth and joy within themselves and their partnerships.
Kathy is a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. She provides a warm and accepting space for her individual and couples therapy clients. Her specialties include working with people experiencing anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, life transitions, grief, and relationship issues.
Brianna Dawson is an American Credentialing Center board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and owner of Behavioral Wellness for Women. Specializing in perinatal mental health, she provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management to adult women with depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Her philosophy is that each person deserves individualized care that considers the whole person - this includes biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Brianna values a collaborative approach between patient and provider to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Melanie Greenberg (she/her) is a sex therapist and educator, as well as the owner of Pulling Threads Therapy. Melanie does individual and relationship therapy through a feminist and anti-capitalist lens with a focus on pleasure of all kinds. Melanie believes authenticity and vulnerability can lead to deeper intimate relationships and the deconstruction of shame and practices by showing up as her authentic self. She will often use humor and pop culture as part of the therapeutic
relationship. Melanie also LOVES resources and has lists of media to share for further learning. Poly/ENM-affirming, kink-inclusive, trauma-informed, fat-positive, anti-racist, & feminist.
Briana (she/her) is an individual, couples, and family therapist specializing in sexual and/or emotional trauma recovery, dating/relationships, grief, life transitions and identity work. She uses EMDR and emotionally focused talk therapy to collaborate with clients to reach their goals. Whether it is reclaiming emotional freedom, finding your identity again, or seeking healthier relationships, Briana strikes a balance of warmth, humor, acceptance, and challenging to guide folks of all identities and backgrounds to come home to themselves.
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Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in Women's Mental Health. She provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy using approaches like TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered therapy. Emily works with young and middle-aged adults facing PTSD, abuse recovery, trauma, anxiety, and depression, offering a safe space for healing and growth.
Hannah is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Stride Counseling, a private practice serving athletes with eating disorders and OCD. A lifelong athlete and recovered person, Hannah provides an authentic and engaging environment to achieve goals and foster growth.
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Arrive Therapy is a small group practice based in Paoli, PA. All of their therapists are LGBTQ, and they specialize in affirming care for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals. They're passionate about supporting both clients and providers in this work.
Evan Kardon (she/her) is a licensed marriage and family therapist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and founder of The Empowerment Collective. She specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the emotional and relational aspects of sexual health through a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection. This relationship between mind and body supports the healing process for pelvic and sexual pain, as well as pelvic floor challenges. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies with compassion and confidence in every phase of life.
Kimberly Jackson is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in sexual health, relationships, and life transitions. She helps individuals and couples feel more connected, overcome stress and anxiety about sex, and tackle hard conversations about needs, feelings, and desire. Through her private practice, Modern Relationships LLC, Kimberly combines evidence-based methods with a warm, compassionate, and occasionally playful approach. She is a LGBTQ-affirming, kink-aware, and poly-friendly provider who honors the full spectrum of human sexuality and welcomes all parts of your story.
Zach is a licensed social worker and psychotherapist known for his gentle strength, deep listening, and authentic care. He supports clients through a holistic mind-body-spirit framework, integrating narrative therapy, somatic awareness, and spiritual insight. Grounded in the values of community, non-judgment, and self-determination, Zach helps clients re-author their stories, reconnect with their inner truth, and move toward healing with compassion and purpose. With a commitment to social justice and personal empowerment, he holds space for growth, transformation, and the unfolding of a more conscious, connected life.
Attune Philadelphia Therapy Group is unique in that majority of clinicians specialize is psychodynamic psychotherapy, which emphasizes gaining insight into patterns, understanding our relationships, and connecting the past to the present. Attune offers in-person and Telehealth therapy services, sliding scale fees, and clinical specialities including women's health, maternity concerns, borderline personality disorder, hypnosis, and internet addiction.
LACTATION CONSULTANTS
Katy Baker-Cohen BSN, RN, IBCLC has been a maternal child public health nurse home visitor for over 10 years, supporting first time families all around Philadelphia. Katy is also the owner of Crescent Lactation Care, LLC and does in-home and virtual lactation visits, holds a weekly lactation support group, offers prenatal lactation classes around the city, as well as a monthly weaning support session. Katy brings her public health lens into the lactation work she does, finding ways to support parents holistically and always bringing the full picture of their life into the story of their breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey and experience. Katy is the mother of two children, who keep her passion alive for this work.
NUTRITION
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Kelli is a Functional Nutritionist who is passionate about helping women to feel empowered in their reproductive health: fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. She received her Masters degree in nutrition and works one-on-one with clients virtually. She provides personalized nutrition counseling—taking your individual needs and preferences into account—and has access to lab testing to explore nutrient status, hormone testing, gut health, and more.
Beth Auguste is a registered dietitian nutritionist, women's fitness trainer and mama who is here to help you create realistic and doable routines to feel your healthiest from pregnancy through parenthood. You can use your insurance to meet one on one with Beth right from the comfort of your own screen, or you can purchase a guide or join a group wellness program. Check out her website and get your free guide to prenatal or postpartum nutrition and even a 4th trimester wellness guide.
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Lindsey Kane is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, behavior change expert and body image coach on a mission to radically change how women pursue nutrition. Her non-diet approach helps women go from cutting-carbs to adopting an enjoyable, sustainable eating pattern that supports their total well-being. She taps into the science of behavior change, arming women with the structure, skills, & strategies they need to put their healthy eating intentions into ACTION. Her goal is empower women to ditch dieting and cultivate a healthy relationship with food and body.
Carly Waldman is a registered dietitian who believes that nutrition should be personal, supportive, and empowering. She works with each client to create a plan that fits their unique needs, whether it's managing a health condition, healing their relationship with food, supporting gut health, or fueling an active lifestyle. Carly’s approach is rooted in food freedom and balance, never restriction. She’s here to guide and encourage you every step of the way. All sessions are offered virtually, and both insurance and out-of-pocket payments are accepted.
HEALTH & FITNESS PROVIDERS
Ashley with Active Mom Fitness is a certified exercise physiologist with an advanced pre/post natal wellness practitioner certification. Through private and small group training, Ashley helps moms feel strong and confident through all stages of motherhood
Alyssia is a Philly-based Physical Therapist (PT) and Yoga teacher that has created a unique method of treating clients through customized movement and wellness services that treat the whole person, not just the part that's injured or limited. Dr. Alyssia Pond, owner of ALYGN PT & Yoga, serves her clients in a holistic way that goes beyond traditional physical therapy or generalized yoga practices. She can safely guide you from rehab or recovery back to baseline, and beyond! Contact her through her site, and Align with Alyssia today.
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Dr. Caitlin Redding is a sports chiropractor utilizing a whole body approach. She curates treatment plans to meet the individual patient needs with a focus on manual therapy, movement, and education. She values transparent, collaborative care that is effective in meeting her patients where they are while cultivating confidence in movement.
Cloudline Physical Therapy provides orthopedic physical therapy in Philadelphia. Their model of treatment is predicated on continuity of care. Patients only work with their individual therapist. PTs at Cloudline utilize innovative perspectives for the management of pain and apply evidence-based practice for treatment of orthopedic conditions. Cloudline’s therapists combine clinical experience, attentiveness, and provide motivation to create programs set to accomplish your specific goals. They want to help you return to the activities you love!
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Kirsten is a certified personal trainer and health coach and a proud dog mom, sister and friend. She truly believes in a holistic approach to healing and wellness. She's been helping people reach their fitness and health goals for over 10 years. She's more than a trainer who tells you what to do, but a passionate coach who helps you understand why you're doing it and how to make it a sustainable part of your lifestyle. She is here to help you find the joy in holistic wellness.
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Novem Community Fitness is a Fishtown based crosstraining, strength and conditioning, and weightlifting / powerlifting gym that has been a part of the Philadelphia community for over 13 years. Founded by owner Joe Ling and Lesha Vozobule, Novem is home to hundreds of members looking to better their physical strength and overall wellbeing in a supportive environment. Novem offers daily group classes under the supervision of trained and skilled coaches from various backgrounds.
From strength training to gymnastics, cardio to mobility, there’s a different workout every single day. The one thing that’s always the same— our support and devotion to your health and fitness goals.
Dr. Ash (Ashvin Vijayakumar MD) is a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician specializing in preventive, root-cause, and integrative primary care. He helps individuals optimize their health through advanced testing, genetics, functional health, and direct physician access—eliminating unnecessary illness and ensuring seamless care coordination.
The Fitness Ethic is a boutique personal training studio specializing in athletic based training for the everyday person in a welcoming, positive, diverse, and safe space. Fe personalizes cardiovascular, strength and performance programs geared toward activating dormant muscle, changing body composition, and accomplishing your goals.
(Offering Pelvio Patients a discount on membership!)
Reach your goals with guidance from a certified physical therapist who will create a health and fitness regimen made for you and only you. Every trainer on our team has a doctorate degree in physical therapy and a passion for helping clients achieve their goals. We focus on creating long-term, sustainable habits that evolve into lifestyle changes. We provide patient and client education about exercise, rest and recovery, and how to find an appropriate balance of both. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to establish a healthy fitness routine, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Sara Koch
Physical Therapy & Wellness
Sara Koch is a licensed Physical Therapist and Owner of Sara Koch Physical Therapy & Wellness, which provides expert Physical Therapy directly to your door. Serving the South Jersey region, Sara specializes in hands-on individualized treatment for all musculoskeletal conditions. Her personalized, one-on-one sessions focus on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and helping you return to the activities you love - all in the comfort and convenience of your home. Whether recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic pain, every treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs. To contact Sara directly, text 856-296-9797 or email sjtaub8@gmail.com.
ACUPUNCTURE & BODY WORK
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For over 10 years, Caroline’s award-winning trauma-informed and empathy-based practice has helped women optimize and completely transform their physical, mental, emotional, and hormonal health.
For the last 20 years the Healing Arts Center has provided the Philadelphia & Southeastern PA region compassionate, evidenced based health care. They have a strong focus on providing the most up to date Acupuncture treatments, particularly for women’s health, fertility and chronic pain. They pride themselves in creating a warm, welcoming and empathetic environment; offering more complete care including guidance on herbal medicine, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle modifications.
Rey Somatics provides trauma-informed breathwork and somatic healing in a safe space. Somatic work complements traditional talk therapy, helping you process emotions more deeply and heal more quickly. With somatic work, you can recalibrate the relationship between your mind and body, regulate your nervous system, and reclaim your sense of safety within yourself. Rey offers workshops as well as group and individual sessions, and her practice is dedicated to serving the queer community and allies. Visit their website to learn more and to schedule a free consultation.
South Philly Wellness is a woman owned and operated, body positive, massage and bodywork practice. At SPW the focus is on helping women and nonbinary folks manage stress, relieve pain, heal trauma and feel empowered. Services include massage for preconception, prenatal and postpartum care, vaginal steaming for period pain, fertility support and birth recovery, scar tissue release, and community classes.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
Melissa is a Philly-based maternity/newborn/family photographer with a light and airy style. She loves serving families and giving them memories they will cherish forever,. She's also responsible for all the pictures on the Pelvio website!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Carly is the pelvic floor occupational therapist at Enliven OT who is passionate about helping kids and adults be confident and continent of bowel and bladder. She specializes in pediatric pelvic floor therapy as well as management of neurogenic bowel and bladder across the life span. She uses a holistic approach to address complex potty training difficulties, constipation, urinary incontinence and other bowel and bladder dysfunction. Carly also has extensive experience helping individuals with neurogenic bowel and bladder become more independent with self- catheterization and bowel/ bladder routines.
B.well tots provides holistic care, integrating lactation support, bodywork, and occupational, physical, and speech therapy to ensure quick progress in your little ones growth journey. Let us help you connect with one of our therapists who meets your child’s needs and is available to see you, virtually or in-person in your own home or our Philadelphia office.
Kelsey, owner and founder of B.well tots offers specialized care for babies with tethered oral tissues (TOTs) and brings 13 yrs of pediatric experience, extensive bodywork trainings, as well as airway and feeding specialties to the families we serve.
Carrie Deutsch is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience in pediatrics. She specializes in late talkers, picky eaters, phonology/articulation, and receptive/expressive language. Carrie brings expertise, compassion, and an individualized approach to help young ones communicate and thrive.
She can be reached at the email link above or via phone at
516-524-2594.