​Massage Therapy

Shannissy Catron with Budding Roses

“I customize each session so that clients are getting what they need, there’s no one size fits all. I practice many modalities and focus on getting to root causes of pain and discomfort, while incorporating relaxation techniques into therapeutic work.

I use modalities like neuromuscular, deep tissue (not the version that makes your toes curl in pain!), pulsing and rebalancing, lymphatic drainage and really listening to the body to do detailed and effective work. I’m also passionate about and trained in prenatal massage as well as ashiatsu, a version of deep tissue applied with my feet!”

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Yoga Therapy

Pam Steinick with Atha! SomaYoga

“I believe you shouldn’t be trapped inside of a body that’s in pain. SomaYoga teaches you small movements that can produce big results and empower you to manage your persistent pain.”  

Massage and Energy Work

Natalie Clark with Natalie Clark, LMT

"With HypnoBirthing, learn about nature's perfect design for birth and how to assist this instinctive, natural process instead of resisting it. When birth is allowed to unfold without unnecessary meddling, birth tends to be safer, easier, and more comfortable. Learn powerful self-hypnosis techniques that allow you to enter into a deep state of relaxation during your labor and birth.

Rid yourself of fear while creating a more comfortable birthing experience as you avoid the cycle of fear, tension, and pain. Be in the driver's seat of your birth no matter what course your birthing takes."

Birth Trauma Resolution + Nurse

Sabbath Schrader, RN with Sacred Health

"Two things drive me when considering patient care as a nurse; evidence based practice and strong informed consent. Everyone deserves to have a provider that listens to their stories, empathizes with their situation, and treats them with respect. 

My goal with all of my clients is to listen and find unique solutions to their very unique problems. We can all find balance and wellness; but how that looks is as unique as the person standing in front of you."

Prenatal Yoga

Elissa Cirignotta with Happy Mindful People

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"I am a change maker,  visionary entrepreneur.  I believe we are all creative beings who can live happy, productive, and abundant lives. Expect success from everyone. My desire is to live a life of love. To teach love, be love, and learn love.

My hope is for all children, all teens, and all adults to have increased control of their bodies, awareness of their breath, and gratitude for their magnificent lives. My goal is to create  a safe space that promotes movement,  happiness, and healing; for it is through self healing that we will find global transformation."

Therapy + Reiki + Yoga

Heather Pickart, LISW with Ampersand Wellness

"My greatest passion lies in helping others to find a greater connection within themselves. As a therapist, my goal is to empower you to align with your highest authentic self and to enhance your overall well-being and health. I believe that each person has within them a profound ability to heal and change. I enjoy creating and holding a space for clients to explore, connect, and listen to the answers that are already present. I can guide you in finding a place of wisdom within yourself so you can harness that wisdom to make profound changes.
 

I have a strong belief in the mind/body/spirit connection, when appropriate; I seek to incorporate such topics as mindfulness, meditation, and spirituality. My therapeutic approach is person-centered, holistic, and action-oriented. My style is collaborative and conversational.
 

I have 18+ years of experience and 2 years of specialized training in the treatment of Eating Disorders. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you to achieve happiness and wholeness."

Therapy + Yoga

Julie Mertz, LMFT with Ampersand Wellness

"Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? Do I need therapy? Are my problems and experiences important enough for therapy? What is the therapist going to think about me? Initiating therapy can be a difficult process. Understanding this, I strive to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in my office setting. I have worked hard to ensure that individuals feel at ease when exploring their past and present experiences.
 

It is important to me that you leave with new skills to better cope problems you're facing, enrich your relationships, as well as insight into the behavior of self and others. My goal is to assist you at being the best version of yourself.
 

I utilize a varied theoretical approach, centered on methods of therapy including: marriage and family, cognitive behavioral, brief/solution-focused, intergenerational, and utilization of play therapy techniques. I have also been trained in PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)."

Accessible Yoga Privates

Janis Ware with Your Yoga With Janis

"I offer accessible and adaptive yoga for ALL bodies. I welcome people of all shapes, sizes, abilities, and backgrounds including those experiencing physical challenges with their body whether due to illness or injury, ongoing physical limitations, mobility issues, physical disability, or simply anyone not comfortable in a traditional yoga class.

I believe all people deserve to have access to yoga if they choose it and that every BODY can practice yoga."

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Midwifery + Gynecological Care

Rebecca Schlueger-Valadao, CNM/ARNP with Woman Rising Midwifery

"The name Woman Rising is a reflection of my own personal journey into womanhood, motherhood, widowhood, and as someone walking this life who identifies as female. This business and these services are an offering of my heart, my skills and my hope to support other humans to Rise into what powers are inside of them.

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Woman Rising Midwifery serves all humans across the lifespan with a focus on preconception, prenatal, labor/birth, postpartum, physical and mental wellness care, birth control, reproductive and sexual health. Woman/Client center care and Informed Consent are the base of all services I provide."

Chiropractic and Acupuncture

Dr Kimberly Schmidt Mackey with Sage

Dr. Kim graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2012 and has been practicing in Des Moines since 2014.  She offers a variety of treatment options including chiropractic, acupuncture, cupping and functional nutrition.  Her goal is to find the root cause of symptoms, work with each individual to decide the best course of treatment and give the body the tools it needs to heal.  She is very passionate about women's health, hormones and keeping parents healthy to enjoy every minute with their children!  At Sage, each patient's experience is uniquely tailored to fit their specific health needs.

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Chirpractic

Dr Jen Thompson with Balance Chiropractic

After graduating from Palmer in Davenport in 2004, Dr. Jennifer Thompson was an associate doctor for about three and a half years. Then in early 2008, Dr. Jen decided that she wanted to open her own practice. Dr. Jen and her family moved to Ankeny, and she opened Balance Chiropractic & Wellness in June of 2008. After working in Windsor Heights for 12 years, she relocated her clinic to Des Moines, where she and her family live. “It was time for my practice to be closer to support the community that my kids are growing up in."

Lactation Support Services

Jenny Wood IBCLC with Heart to Heart Lactation

I am passionate about helping you meet your breastfeeding goals. The most important reason that I do what I do is to empower mothers and breastfeeding parents to trust themselves and their own instincts. Breastfeeding is one part of that relationship and it is my great privilege to help parents navigate that successfully.

My definition of success is when someone leaves a visit with me feeling confident and empowered. I believe lactation services are needed because we’ve lost so much of the knowledge that had been passed down, mother to mother, from sisters and aunts and grandmothers. I want to help us to regain that knowledge and form supportive communities where we can nurture each other and our children.