Holly Beardsley, MSW
Pam Caldwell, Herbalist
Agnes Cartry, C.H.T, H.B.P.
David B. Chamberlain, Ph.D.
Laurie Chamberlin, C.D. (DONA)
Serene Chazan, M.F.T
William Emerson, Ph.D.
Cindy Foxfoot, L.M.
Coquelicot Gilland, CMT
Charlie Hall
Arly Helm, MS, IBCLC
Heather Hunt, D.C.
Belden Johnson, M.F.T.
Deborah Jordan
Jasmin Kellison, Doula
Karri Knowles, C.D. (DONA), C.M.T.
Vanita Lott, C.N.M., R.N., B.S.
Helena McDaniel, M.A.
Michael Mendizza, Duu.H.
L. Janel Martin (Miranda)
Karen O'Brien, B.A., M.Div., D.C.
Alison Osborn, L.M.
Gayle Peterson, M.S.S.W., Ph.D.
Dawn Powdrill, C.D.
Louise Preston, C.M.T
Jessica Rios
Denise Reynolds
Naomi Ross, R.N.
Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova
Martha Turner, C.N.M., M.S.N.
Emily Whiteside, L.C.S.W.
Donna Chamberlain, Coordinator

Holly Beardsley, MSW
QRA (Quantum Reflex Analysis) Practitioner using nutrition and bioenergetics to create the optimal health for father, mother and baby from pre-conception and beyond, and to resolve chronic and acute imbalances in the body and biofield caused by nutritional deficiencies, toxic overload, and trauma (including birth trauma). Previous experience includes Early Intervention Program (birth to 3) as Family Therapist, private practice in Psychosynthesis, and training in healing birth trauma with William Emerson.
(530) 265-2221
hbconsulting@sbcglobal.net

Pam Caldwell, Herbalist
Western herbalist specializing in fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum & lactation issues. Doula, childbirth educator.
(530) 470-8858
pam@herblore.com
www.herblore.com

AnYes CARTRY, CHT, HBP, APPPAH member
AnYes is a Certified Hypnotherapist, transformational techniques, and a Hypnobirthing® practitioner. She offers prenatal and postnatal guidance to beings of all ages that wish to heal an experience in the womb, at birth, in childhood and adulthood. She also welcomes parents who wish to create a harmonious vessel, from conception thereon, for their child to be. Agnès works with women, their companions and the unborn child, before pregnancy (fertility and clearing of family patterns), during pregnancy, and after the birth, to help them to have the kind of experience they can own. Call or email for questions and an upcoming schedule of classes.
(530) 277-9513
www.2healyourself.com

David B. Chamberlain, Ph.D.
Psychologist, teacher, and pioneer in the new field of Prenatal Psychology. Author, The Mind of Your Newborn Baby. David has a private practice in Nevada City, California.
(530) 470-0649
www.birthpsychology.com

Laurie Chamberlin, CD (DONA), ICCE, CLE
Laurie is a certified doula, childbirth & lactation educator and offers prenatal counseling. As a birth professional, Laurie works with women and their partners during pregnancy, birth and postpartum to gently support and educate them to have the kind of birth experience they aspire to have. Childbirth preparation and lactation classes begin regularly. Please contact for a current schedule of classes or to schedule a lactation consultation. For more information check the website.
(530) 477-5442
lauriechamberlin@comcast.net
www.lauriechamberlin.com

Serene Chazan, MFT. Conducts Aware Parenting Groups which build emotional connection with our babies & young children through play & other tools that help with emotional moments, including support for you as a caregiver. Helpful resources: Aletha Solter’s books & www.handinhandparenting.org
(530) 477-3399
serenechazan@att.net

William Emerson, Ph.D. Workshop leader, writer, lecturer, and pioneer in the field of pre and perinatal psychology. He is among the first in the world to develop prenatal and perinatal treatment methods for infants and children, is an expert in treatment methods for adults, and is recognized world-wide. He is Co-President of APPPAH, the Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health.
(707) 763-7024
w.emerson@comcast.net
emersonbirthrx.com

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Cindy Foxfoot, L.M. and Kathy Boyer LM, CPM
Sweet Arrivals Midwifery. Two midwives working in partnership providing prenatal, birth and postpartum care that is personalized to a woman and her family and based on informed choices. Midwife means"with woman" and we provide care on an emotional and spiritual level as well as physical/ clinical. We believe that birth is an empowering experience that you will carry with you through parenting and life.
(530) 470-8856 or (530) 292-0273
cindyfox@gv.net
www.sweetarrivalsmidwifery.com




Coquelicot Gilland, Ministerial Counselor, CMT
Senior practitioner and teacher of Bodynamics Analysis skills and principles. A body based developmental psychological approach, focusing on challenges and under resourcing in utero, birth and after birth.
(530) 271-0833
coquelicot@2xtreme.net

Charlie Hall
Documentary film maker: writer, producer, camera operator and editor. Charlie graduated with highest honors from the University of California Santa Cruz with a BA in Anthropology. His studies at the University centered on the use of visual media to translate sub-culture social movements to the greater society in which they take place.

Charlie has provided film and editing services for several non-profit organizations such as A Good Idea in San Francisco, California, Nature's Theater in Davis, California and Love is Love in San Diego California. Current projects include Through the Golden Gates an internet talk show based in San Francisco and Wammovie, La Vie en Vert a feature length documentary film that celebrates the potential of the human spirit and honors the vulnerability of the human body. He is a contributing videographer and editor for BEPE Presents for NCTV.
Foraiproductions@gmail.com

Arly Helm, MS, IBCLC
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with Masters of Science in Nutrition and Food Science.

She is an ardent teacher and consultant for breast feeding. A KVMR broadcaster on Who Cares exploring the science of health in the context of social justice and environmental responsibility, women's issues and peace She is fluent in Spanish.
(530) 271-baby
ahelm@kvmr.org

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Heather Hunt, D.C.
Heather Hunt recently returned to her native Nevada County to work with her father, Dr. Dale Jacobson at Jacobson Chiropractic and raise her young family. With a focus in infant, pediatric, maternity and women’s health, Dr. Heather combines gentle Chiropractic methods with Craniosacral Therapy, yoga stretching exercises and nutritional advice. She offers a free Craniosacral visit to all pregnant mamas and babies up to one year of age.
Jacobson Chiropractic
194 Gold Flat Rd
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2220
www.heatherhuntdc.com
www.jacobsonchiropractic.net





Belden Johnson, M.F.T.
Father, husband, poet, and primal therapist. In-depth work with individuals and couples; Positive Parenting preparation and guidance for fathers.
(530) 265-3737
johnson@gv.net

Deborah Jordan
Yoga support the union of body, mind, and spirit in health. Conception begins this union, movement follows, breath comes in at birth and the body-wisdom of yoga has begun. Deborah's unique classes foster the natural process of wellness in pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Programs include: Women's Prenatal, Couple's Prenatal, a postpartum class "Baby & Me Yoga", and "Yoga Play" for children 3-7 years and their parent/grandparent. A former faculty member at Sierra Community College, California College of Ayurveda, Deborah has over 9 years of experience teaching at colleges, health clubs, high schools, and yoga studios. She travels providing workshops and teacher trainings that emphasize the therapeutic aspects of yoga. Vigorous vinyasa, restorative, yin styles are woven with Tantric & New Thought philospohy to meet students right where they are.
(530) 913-5899
www.livingyogalovinglife.com
livingyoga@live.com

Jasmin Kellison, Doula
A trained doula who provides women and their partners support through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. A natural childbirth advocate and mother, she is from Germany, living in Nevada County since 2006. Fluent in English and German.
(530) 774-6409
jasmin@wildflowerdoula.net
www.wildflowerdoula.net

Karri Knowles, CD (DONA), CMT
Doula and certified massage therapist, Karri is trained and experienced in childbirth. She supports the mother and her partner in creating their optimal birthing experience by providing continuous physical, emotional and informational support before, during and just after childbirth.
(530)913-1197
karri@sierradoulas.com

Vanita Lott, Certified Nurse-Midwife,
C.N.M., R.N., B.S.
Experienced as an RN since 1983 and as a Nurse-Midwife since 1997. Currently serving in the Family Birth Center of Renown Medical Center in Reno, NV. Check out our great website & photo album: www.midwife.nu.
(775) 225-1968
birthbeauty@att.net

Helena McDaniel, M.A.
Childbirth classes promoting conscious natural childbirth, Playgroup 3-5 year-olds; Host, 'Parents Connect' KVMR, Certified, Informed Home Birth Educator, and doula.
(530) 265-4157
Helenaparentsconnect@hotmail.com

Michael Mendizza
Producer of video documentaries. Founder, Touch the Future. Author with Joseph Chilton Pearce, 'Magical Parent, Magical Child.'
(805) 646-6816
michael@ttfuture.org
www.ttfuture.org




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L. Janel Martin (Miranda), M.A. Columbia, MO
The BabyKeeper (one who keeps the soul's journey into this physical world as the focus of the baby's birth), is a CranioSacral based attachment - birth trauma therapist, a community organizer, and birth videographer. Co-host of "Thought Crime Radio: Voices for the Human Rights of Babies" on 89.5 FM free-speech community radio in Columbia, MO every Monday at 5 pm central time. She uses TV, blog, and film to advocate healing birth form before conception--currently working on a doucmentary, "The Other Side of the Glass" a film about and for fathers/men.
www.itsthebabysbirth.com
www.safebabyresolution.blogspot.com
www.ThoughtCrimeRadio.blogspot.com
Janel_Miranda@yahoo.com
(573) 424-0997

Karen O'Brien, B.A., M.Div., D.C.
Chiropractor with emphasis on healthcare for women and children, currently on child rearing sabbatical. Educator and volunteer with Animal Save. Fluent in Spanish.
doctor_karen@yahoo.com



Alison Osborn, L.M.
Midwife helping women give birth for over 30 years. Practicing in Nevada, Sierra, Sutter, Butte, Yuba and Yolo Counties.
(530)477-1154
aliosborn@jps.net
www.alisonthemidwife.com






Gayle Peterson M.S.S.W., Ph.D.
Family therapist, specializing in prenatal and family development. Author: An Easier Childbirth and Making Healthy Families.

(530) 346-2534
gp@askdrgayle.com
www.askdrgayle.com

Dawn Powdrill, C.D.
Clinical Herbalist, Mother. Supporting families through the childbearing years with Delicate Delivery Doula Services. Providing child birth education classes, information on nutrition, herbal consultations, blessingways, prenatal and postpartum massage and yoga. Natural childbirth advocate who holds a passion for helping families with breech babies.
(512) 423-7984
www.delicatedeliverydoulas.com
delicatedelivery@gmail.com

Louise Preston, CMT
Louise Preston, Certified Massage Therapist, has been in practice since 1979. She specializes in craniosacral work and orthopedic bodywork. She works with infants, children, and children with special needs. Louise also teaches parents how to massage their infants.
(530) 273-2338
louise@softcom.net
www.louisepreston.com/bodywork
www.infantmassagenevadacounty.com

Jessica Rios
A natural birth advocate and home birth mother of 3 children. Passionately studying the art of midwifery for over a decade and offering doula support through Delicate Delivery Doula Services. Offering in home labour support, hospital support,and postpartum care as well as ongoing pregnancy and birth classes that nourish a mothers in the journey to birth.

Designer and sewer of beautiful natural fiber clothing for infants-small children, including Cloth diapers, Baby Carriers,wool covers, breast pads and moon pads available by custom order.
(530)401-6945
www.batikbum.com
www.delicatedeliverydoulas.com



Denise Reynolds
is mother to Timmy and Ryan. She has practiced as a doula and childbirth educator and is currently teaching classes in early pregnancy and fertility. Plans for future classes focus on other cycles of womanhood, including menstruation and menopause. She has studied midwifery, childbirth preparation, nutrition, natural health, and a wise-woman apprenticeship program. See her website or contact her for more details.
Cell (530) 263 3545
H. (530) 274 8697
Denisemreynolds@yahoo.com
www.nourishingyourfertility.com

Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova
One of the co-founders of the Conscious Birth Movement in Russia since 1982, director and producer of "Birth As We Know It"(’06), an award winning documentary that is already in 56 countries, translated into 12 languages.

Elena travels the world teaching “Birth Into Being” workshops that often lead to ecstatic birth experiences for both parents.

She had her first formal training in Russia at the College of Arts as an actor. Later she became a midwife and organized birth camps at the Black Sea.
(530) 566-0199
www.birthintobeing.com
www.birthasweknowit.com





Martha Turner, C.N.M., M.S.N.
Roving midwife serving in Uganda, Nigeria and Sioux women on Pine Ridge Reservation, SD.
rubyann@ispwest.com

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Emily Whiteside, L.C.S.W.
Child psychotherapist, Jungian sand-tray work, 22 years helping children overcome prenatal and perinatal traumas.
(530) 265-8261
emilywhiteside@hotmail.com







Donna Chamberlain, Coordinator of BEPE and Producer of BEPE Presents for NCTV.
(530) 470 8851
donna@bepe.info

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