PRE AND POST NATAL Resources
Canberra, ACT
CANBERRA PRACTITIONERS AND LOCAL RESOURCES
We are very fortunate in Canberra to have many wonderful, caring practitioners who are very experienced in working with pregnant women. If you recommend a good practitioner contact Julia and they will be added. Please note that Yoga For Birth and Beyond does not take responsibility for the quality of these practitioners however they come highly recommended from other pregnant women.
Childbirth AND PARENTING Preparation
Active Birth Workshops for Couples – Monthly workshops run by Julia Willoughby both online and in person. An essential adjunct to Prenatal Yoga to help partners understand the importance of connection, love, and relaxation for labour and birth. Partners will gain confidence and knowledge about helping labour to progress including great support skills such as massage, acupressure, Active birth positions, mindfulness, and much more… Dates and Bookings here,
The First Six Weeks – Half-day workshop for parents to prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for those early parenting days. Gentle and loving ideas for soothing babies. Facilitaed by Julia Willoughby – more info and booking here.
Transform Parenting – Run by Tracey Andersen Askew (formerly of Calmbirth) is a wonderful childbirth preparation program to increase confidence, positivity and have a calm, peaceful birth experience.
Beers and Bubs – a two-hour session with Dads in the pub
Independent Midwives
The Mother Hub
The Mother Hub is a specialist pregnancy and breastfeeding clinic run by a group of dedicated Women’s Health practitioners.
Ph: 02 6196 6722 | E: hello@themotherhub.com.au
Anne Endres – Evolve Midwifery Services
Marie Heath
Ph: 0407 266 004
Care Midwifery – Private Midwifery Practice
Ph: 0400 708 262
Capital Midwives
Ph: 0413 421 553 or 0435 933 457
Fertility
Counselling/PSYchology
Miranda Boal (Families in Mind)
Email: mboal@familiesinmind.com.au
Tanya Bowe (Nurturing Women Psychology)
Ph: 0405 205 066
Brighter Beginnings
Ph: 02 6287 3101
Mirabai Vines (The Birth Yurt)
Ph: 0402 709 909
Relationships Australia
Ph: 02 6122 7120
Kate Mungoven Counselling
Ph: 02 5950 5175
email: hello@katemungovencounselling.com.au
Doulas
Mirabai Vines – The Birth Yurt – Also for student doulas
Kellie Hermes – Adorabirth – Also Pregnant Belly Art/Painting
Kylie Coad – Heartfelt Healing Therapies – Also Pregnancy Massage and other therapies
Caralea Jones – Mumma Belly Birth Services – Also Pregnancy Massage, placenta encapsulation, and post natal doula
Pip d’Ews Thompson – Dirt Road Doula
Becky Francine – Holistic Birth Doula, Student Breathwork Practitioner
Ph: 0490 825 535
Debra Namara – Also KaHuna Massage Therapist, pre and post-natal, Womb Healing Therapies
Post-Natal Support
Julia Willoughby – Mums & Bubs Yoga and Support Group
Ph: 0414 797 533
Tracey Anderson-Askew – Transform Parenting
Ph: 0414 267 791
Antonia Anderson – Peaceful Postnatal – Post Natal Doula and Mother’s Circle
Jen Staniforth – Sleep, Love, Grow
Ph: 0421 733 848
Kellie Hermes – Adorabirth
Ph: 0409 908 331
Kristie Barlow – Post Natal Support and Mother’s Circles
Deb Namara – Debra Namara – Womb Healing Ceremonies, Women’s circles
Ph: 0410 359 965
Kate Richardson – Holding Mum – Postpartum Doula
Birth Injuries – https://birthinjurycenter.org/
Natural Therapies
World of Wellbeing – Pregnancy Massage, homeopathy, acupuncture and naturopathy, Alexander Technique
Ph: 6260 4774
Accupuncture
Jan Jamison, Turner – 02 6247 5564
Holly – https://innatebeingtherapies.com/
The Perry Centre – https://www.theperrycentre.com.au/
Massage
Ph: 0417 423 804
Debra Namara – KaHuna Massage Therapist, pre and postnatal
Megan Brown – Bungendore
Ph: 0438 060 806
Emma Healey – Body and Bump Massage
Roz Bucholtz – Drishti Massage and Spa Therapies
E: roz@drishtimassage.com
Ph: 0414 850 089
Ella Mondello – Remedial Massage, Hot Stones
Ph: 0430 377 718
Jenny Richardson – Orthopaedic and Remedial Massage, Oncology Massage, Pregnancy Massage
E: jennysr@gmail.com
Ph: 0404 871 230
Alice Cottee – Owls Rest, Lynaham
Ph: 0400 327 668
Osteopaths
Sally Wallace – Family Osteopathy
Ph: 0419 494 027
Dr. Allison Simmons – Well Adjusted Osteopathy
Ph: 0403 424 933
Maxwell Fravall – Canberra Osteopathic Clinic
Ph: 6260 5777
Lauren Bowman – Principal Osteopath – Fundamental Health
Ph: 0411 034 250
Melissa Coulter – Move Happy
Ph: 6296 3370
Frankie McGarity – 4 Gathy Street, Scullin (Offers home visits)
Ph: 0411 355 477
CHIROPRACTORS
Fiona Glenn– Forrest Chiropractic
Ph: 6295 2599
Kathy Knight –Universal Chiropractic
Ph: 6232 6835
Dr. Sam Bettison – Thrive Chiropractic Centre
Ph: 0402 165 990
Dr. Steven Hawkins – Entire Physio
Ph: 6299 2660
Rebecca Lehrer – Vitality Health Centre
Ph: 0408452660
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS – WOMEN’S HEALTH
Southside Physiotherapy
Ph: 6293 4355
ACT Pelvic Health Physiotherapy – Mobile Physiotherapist for women (home visits)
Liz Kilby – ACT Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
E: email@pelvichealthphysiotherapy.online
Ph: 0421 709 219
Marita O’ Shea – Women’s Health on Strickland (Deakin)
Ph: 6282 2033
Naturopaths/NUTRITIONISTS
Fourth Trimester Placenta Services
Fourth Trimester Placenta Services is operated by Ashlee who specialises in placenta encapsulation, tinctures, and keepsakes. Placenta encapsulation is when the placenta is steamed, dehydrated, ground into a powder, and placed into capsules. The placenta is a nutrient-dense organ filled with vitamins, hormones, and minerals. Reported benefits of postpartum placental consumption include replenishment and regulation of hormones, treatment and prevention of anaemia, improved lactation, and increased strength and vitality.
Ph: 0406 624 523
Canberra Placenta Services
Canberra Placenta Services – For processing of the placenta into capsules, tinctures and prints
Ph: 0422 008 759
Photography
Amey Bencke – Canberra Birth Photography
Ph: 0405 714 738
Dani Kerlin – The Birthing Tree
Ph: 0447231280
PARENTING, POST NATAL & RELATIONSHIPS GROUPS
Relaxing into Parenting – a free course run by QE2 Family Centre
Ph: 6205 2333
Relationships Australia
Ph: 6122 7120
LACTATION CONSULTANTS
Ph: 0409 985 324
Anne Endres
Ph: 0423 109 559
Dr Susan Vickers
Ph: 02 6162 0463
Lisa McHugh
Ph: 0438 104 822
Katherine Stock – Canberra Lactation Centre
Ph: 0416 248 411