Bozeman is home to many complementary providers including but not limited to, acupuncturists, doulas, health coaches, massage therapists, sleep specialists, and yoga teachers, all of which can have a positive effect on postpartum mothers, babies and families. Scroll down to learn more about the Roots Wellness Guide Complementary Providers. 
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The list does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement of specific providers, who are responsible for their listed credentials, training and contact information.
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ACUPUNCTURISTS 
Julia Bond L.A.c
Julia is passionate about supporting the tremendous change that happens for women from preconception through the postnatal time.  She believes this sacred journey brings forth an opportunity to deepen relationship and connect with your innermost nature. Her training and work focuses on gently building, restoring, and connecting you to the innate wisdom contained within the body.  It is her honor to walk beside women during this transformation by offering support, healing, and regeneration through Classical Five-Element Acupuncture.
Contact: Enso Natural Medicine / 406-585-9113
Angie Kociolek, L.A.c. 
Angie Kociolek is a nationally board-certified licensed acupuncturist with a Master of Acupuncture and certificate in Chinese Herbal Studies. She works with women and men - many of whom are seeking to build a family or adjusting to a newly created one. Acupuncture can help replenish the body, enhance fertility, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and energy, help with lactation issues and achieve emotional balance. Angie is in-network or allied with most major insurance.
Contact: Rootstock Acupuncture  / 406-209-2570
Rhianna Weaver, L.Ac. 
Big Sky Fertility and Wellness provides exemplary preventive care, treatment and management of reproductive health-related issues with the use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy. We provide optimal pregnancy and postpartum care through the use of education, nutritional and emotional support as well as providing individual attention in a safe and nurturing environment.
Contact: Big Sky Fertility and Wellness / 406-518-1887
DOULAS
Suzanne Bendick, Postpartum Doula, CLC 
As a postpartum doula and the founder of Roots Family Collaborative, Suzanne believes every family needs support on the journey from pregnancy to parenthood. She protects and supports a mother’s ability to take care of her newborn while helping the family create a rhythm that feels both sustainable and nurturing. Suzanne’s services can range from emotional support to practical help with running the household. She is also a certified lactation counselor and can quickly help identify and guide new parents through many early breastfeeding struggles. 
Contact: Fresh Air, LLC
Rachael Byrnes, RN, BSN, CLC, Postpartum Doula
As a registered nurse, lactation counselor, and doula, Rae helps families navigate those important first few months at home with their newborn. Through offering emotional support and education, as well as help around the house, she will answer your questions, alleviate your worries, and build your confidence. Her main goal is to ease your transition into parenthood, all while ensuring your family’s specific needs are met along the way.
Contact: Living in Harmony Doula Services
Kelli Stanley, Birth and Postpartum Doula, CLC 
As part of Tree of Life Doula Care, Gallatin Valley’s only doula agency, Kelli offers her services as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a certified lactation counselor. Tree of Life offers a full range of birth and postpartum care, including labor support, lactation counseling, nighttime nanny services, bereavement care, meal planning and preparation, and photography. Tree of Life doulas are trained to serve your family’s needs with knowledge and compassion. Let them guide you along the way.
Contact: Tree of Life Doula Care 
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HEALTH COACHES 
Jacque Dunn
As a certified holistic health coach and mom, Jacque is passionate about nourishing mamas and babies by helping them obtain nutrients from whole foods, prepare quick, easy and affordable meals, and decrease the consumption of processed food. She helps women and young families define and achieve goals such as healthy eating, increased energy, weight loss, improved sleep, exercise, reduced stress, behavioral changes, and time management. Jacque also volunteers with Roots Family Collaborative as a support group facilitator for their Pregnancy and Infant Loss Groups. 
Contact: Equinox Health Coaching ​
Melinda Turner 
As a pre-/postnatal exercise specialist and integrative nutrition health coach, Melinda works with women one-on-one and in group settings throughout all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. With a holistic approach to wellness Melinda focuses on mindful movement, optimal nourishment, and strengthening the body both physically and emotionally.
Contact: MT Mama Wellness
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Josh Overcash, CBP, LMT, CFT 
Josh has been transforming the lives of mothers and babies since 2008 using the modalities of Accunect, BodyTalk and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy. His gentle, intuitive work with mothers encourages healing of scar tissue, balances the brain and glandular system and supports structural integration. He has helped moms with anxiety, depression and birth trauma find peace again. He works with babies to improve sleep cycles and digestion, free up fascia tension and increase tongue mobility for a better latch. Emotional, physical and energetic balance is possible. Josh helps new moms find a better "new normal."
Contact: Spring Integrative Health 
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Heidi Soper, LMT, CMT, HCH
As a HypnoBirthing educator, prenatal massage therapist and Transpersonal Heart Centered Hypnotherapist, Heidi uses her 20-plus years of experience to teach relaxation skills using a collective combination of modalities ranging from restorative massage to deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy.  As a practitioner and instructor, her work is helping others find personal integration of mind/body balance using self-care, relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques.
Contact: Body and Mind Therapy Studio
Thomas Schieffer LMT 
Thomas offers a traditional Japanese style massage using pressure points and gentle movement of the body to release tension and holding.  This style of massage allows the client to be fully clothed and lie on a large floor mat, which makes it adaptable and comfortable for pregnancy. In the postpartum, Shiatsu offers many techniques to help the mother heal and find balance after the experience of birth. 
Contact: Enso Natural Medicine
Shelby Whitmore  LMT - Treatment-Focused Massage 
Shelby has been practicing massage since 2008. She has had the opportunity to work with many pregnant women, and has seen the benefits that bodywork can provide at every stage of pregnancy. By blending treatment work with relaxation techniques, Shelby provides an experience that helps to reset the body and mind.
Contact: Enso Natural Medicine
David Wise, LMT - Treatment-Focused Massage 
David focuses on understanding how changes in the body may lead to discomfort or altered function. His work changes throughout pregnancy based on his client’s needs and is intended to prepare mothers for the process of growth, birth and a return to a body which feels physically and emotionally recovered from this process. David also helps educate his clients and gives clients feedback on ways to maintain the benefits of massage between treatments.
Contact: Enso Natural Medicine
SLEEP SPECIALISTS
Myra Hartzheim
​As a Gentle Sleep Coach, Myra works with families to help their children sleep well using gentle, evidence-based, proven methods, allowing mom and dad the "room" to get the sleep they desperately need. Myra is passionate about empowering and helping other families with sleep struggles and guiding and supporting them into restful nights. Myra is a certified Gentle Sleep Consultant, certified and trained by Kim West, AKA "The Sleep Lady." 
Contact: Hearts and Dreams
YOGA TEACHERS
Jessica Cartwright, Yoga teacher, Certified Birth Doula
As a yoga teacher, healer and doula, Jessica is passionate about helping women feel supported throughout their entire birth journeys. Jessica teaches Prenatal Yoga and Babes & Babies yoga locally, and works with moms one-on-one to help prepare them for birth and recovery. She wants all women to know they deserve to feel amazing in their bodies and supported in their births. She believes healthy, happy moms create the center of a strong and vibrant community.
Contact: Jessicaenergy.com
Gloria Overcash, Yoga Teacher, Postpartum Mother Roaster 
Gloria teaches Kundalini Yoga for mothers with a focus on regaining physical strength and uplifting the spirit while sharing specific meditations for the more intense postpartum challenges like anxiety, rage, depression, insomnia and compulsive behavior. Her new online meditation course "Peace for Postpartum" serves mothers from the comfort of their own home. She also offers a special series for mothers who have experienced traumatic childbirth or pregnancy loss. As a Sacred Postpartum Mother Roaster, Gloria uses ancient traditions to honor women as they heal and seal from the rawness of birth. 
Contact: Blissful Family Yoga & Seva Shakti Mother Care