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.
The list does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement of specific providers, who are responsible for their listed credentials, training and contact information.
The list does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement of specific providers, who are responsible for their listed credentials, training and contact information.
ACUPUNCTURISTS
Katie Cook-Bretson, L.AC, LMT
Katie has been working with pregnant women since 2006 when she was trained in pregnancy massage, and then as a doula. Now she incorporates her hands-on skills with Chinese medicine to give individualized treatments that focus on supporting women through their entire journey. The modality of acupuncture she studied is rooted in the classical teachings: Supporting our health from the seed of who we are – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Contact: www.ensobozeman.com / 406-585-9113 |
Laine Gallegos, L.A.c
As a mama, acupuncturist, herbalist and yoga instructor, Laine believes deeply in supporting women – mind, body and soul. Her work is rooted in the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture supports women by enhancing fertility, supporting healthy pregnancies and aiding in a gentle, healthy postpartum phase. Laine has had the honor of working with many women as they navigate the transition into motherhood, and believes that we change the world by supporting mothers to feel healthy and whole. Contact: ensobozeman.com / 406-585-9113 |
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
Averee Chifamba, Birth Doula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Averee honors and accompanies moms and dads through all aspects of birth and into the postpartum period. She connects regularly with her clients regarding postpartum mood disorders and makes referrals as necessary. She also provides the services of placenta encapsulation to assist with a healthier mental and emotional postpartum period. Contact: www.saddlepeakbirth.com / 406-599-3153 |
Tree of Life Doula Care
Tree of Life Doula Care – a collaborative of birth professionals providing knowledgeable, loving guidance to families in the Greater Gallatin Valley – helps to recognize and address perinatal mental health through labor and birth support, day and night postpartum care, lactation counseling, bereavement care, sibling support and more. The shared wisdom, training and experience among the Tree of Life Doula Care team means families have access to a unique quality of care that is personalized to their needs. Contact: www.treeoflifedoulacare.com / 406-579-8157 |
HEALTH COACHES
Maggie Yount, Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Specialist
Maggie works with prenatal and postpartum birthing people to empower them to healthier pregnancies, better births, and easier postpartum recoveries. Maggie incorporates corrective exercise, mindfulness, meditation and nutrition to coach individual clients and groups to a balanced, pain-free body, more confidence and greater strength wherever they are in the parenthood journey. Contact: wholehealthymama.com / 760-214-4342 |
MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Bobby Ibarra, BCSI
As a parent, husband and practitioner, Bobby is passionate about helping parents find more comfort, connection and ease throughout their journey. Using Structural Integration (also known as Rolfing), Craniosacral Therapy and SourcePoint, Bobby helps his clients to alleviate stress and tension held in their bodies, address chronic pain and lingering injuries, and facilitate growth and healing from physical and emotional trauma. Contact: www.ensobozeman.com / 406-585-9113 |
Joy Johnson, LMT, CPMT
Joy is a certified prenatal massage therapist specializing in supporting women transitioning into motherhood. She offers superb fertility, prenatal and postpartum massage combining a variety of modalities including the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy and Integrative bodywork. She brings compassion, intuition and a calm presence to the table to help women feel physically supported and emotionally nurtured. Contact: Joy Johnson Massage Therapy / 406-587-0818 |
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 |
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 combination of modalities, such as Somatic Touch Body Work, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy and Breathwork. 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: Enso Natural Medicine / 406-585-9113 |
Lena Schiffer, LMT
As an experienced and intuitive massage therapist, Lena works with her clients on a physical and emotional level. She is well educated on the phases of pregnancy and uses in-depth bodywork and breathwork techniques to support women during pregnancy and postpartum to help them return to a more natural and comfortable state. She offers a nurturing touch but can also work with people on deep therapeutic massage to address pain associated with pregnancy. Contact: Enso Natural Medicine / 406 - 585 - 9113 |
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
Our Yoga - Yoga for the Whole Family
Jessica Cartwright, Becca Covington Jessica and Becca, co-owners of Our Yoga are passionate about supporting parents and families through a variety of yoga classes and more. Jessica is a pre/postnatal yoga instructor, Ayurvedic Women’s Health Specialist, doula and mother who supports others in their journeys from conception through the postpartum period. Becca is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Women's Health Specialist and a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator focused on helping parents feel confident in their roles by connecting them to their children on a deeper level and encouraging healthy ways to cope with stress. Contact: www.ouryogafamily.com / 406-209-9954 |
Gloria Overcash, Yoga Teacher, Postpartum Mother Roaster
Weaving together traditional holistic postpartum care practices with kundalini yoga, meditation, and sound healing, Gloria nurtures and guides new parents towards wellness and their own innate knowing as they integrate their birth and postpartum experiences. She works with groups and individuals in person and virtually. Her online course, “Peace for Postpartum,” supports parents as they heal from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and helps them find more calm, focus, clarity, and joy in their lives. Contact: Blissful Family Yoga & Seva Shakti Mother Care |