CSRA PROVIDER DIRECTORY
Contents:
BIRTH ART/BABY GIFTS
Tie-Dye Baby Boutique
Phone: 706.833.5101
E-mail: rainbowsbylynn@comcast.net
Website:
Location: GA
Serving Area: All Over
Services and Philosophy:
BIRTH CENTERS
Lisa Byrd LM, CPM
Alexandra Wagner LM, CPM
Covenant Birth Center LLC (It’s Only Natural!)
Phone: 803-794-5889
E-mail: info@covenantbirthcenter.com
Website: http://www.CovenantBirthCenter.com
Location: 1900 Sunset Blvd. Suite-A, W. Columbia, SC 29169
Serving Area: SC/CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: LM, CPM
Services and Philosophy: Empowering Women by protecting their rights to birth naturally. Birth plans welcome!
Midwives, Prenatal & Birth Care, Waterbirth, Education!
Please call to schedule your free tour or set up a consultation visit with one of our midwives.
BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY
Faith Piper
Phone: 803-522-6312
E-mail: photos@ourstudios.net
Website: http://SandpiperPhotographers.com
Location: SC
Serving Area: CSRA
Services and Philosophy: At your home, birth center or hospital anywhere between Augusta, GA & Columbia, SC. Maternity, Newborn, Baby's First Year & Family Packages available.
BREASTFEEDING
Stephanie: 706-855-1630
Kathleen: 955-7819
Pam: 706-664-0470
Carol: 706-855-7507
Andrea: 706-228-5280
Julie: 706-737-2405
Please see beneath "Parenting Support Groups" for more info about the Augusta LLL.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
LaReese Bennett
Phone: 706-541-0970
E-mail: roger.bennett06@comcast.net
Website: www.bradleybirth.com
Location: CSRA
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: AAHCC
Services and Philosophy: Bradley natural childbirth classes is an alternative to Lamaze. Held weekdays.
Chris Bratton
Women of Service
Phone: 706-818-5033
E-mail: Chrisdl44@gmail.com
Website: http://www.womenofservice.com/
Serving area: Augusta, GA and surrounding areas within a 2-hour radius
Training and Credentials: Lamaze Trained CBE
Services and Philosophy: The new lamaze incorporates evidence based practices for it's core curriculum. Classes are fun, informative with plenty of hands on in addition to excellent teaching aids.
Lisa Byrd LM, CPM
Covenant Birth Center LLC (It’s Only Natural!)
Phone: 803-794-5889
E-mail: info@covenantbirthcenter.com
Website: http://www.CovenantBirthCenter.com
Location: 1900 Sunset Blvd. Suite-A, W. Columbia, SC 29169
Serving Area: SC/CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: LM, CPM
Services and Philosophy: Empowering Women by protecting their rights to birth naturally. Birth plans welcome!
Midwives, Prenatal & Birth Care, Waterbirth, Education!
Please call to schedule your free tour or set up a consultation visit with one of our midwives.
Kristen DuBard
MamaSense: Intuitive Birth in a Modern World
Phone: 803-528-4481
E-mail: mamasensedoula@gmail.com
Website: www.mamasensebirth.com
Location: Columbia/West Columbia, SC
Serving Area: SC
Certifications and Qualifications: LMA, CD(DONA), Birthing from Within Mentor
Services and Philosophy: In six practical, inspiring, experiential classes Birthing From Within will help you integrate mind, body and heart knowledge to prepare for your birth experience and transition into parenthood. Through teaching, group discussion, role play and creative expression, Birthing From Within creates a non-judgmental, supportive environment to explore your understanding of birth.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Dr. Larry & Dr. Noel Steinle
Advanced Chiropractic Center
Phone: 706-955-9014
E-mail: drnoel@chiropractic4augusta.com
Website: www.chiropractic4augusta.com
Location: 122 Old Evans Road; Martinez, GA 30907
Serving Area: GA
Certifications and Qualifications: DC
Services and Philosophy: Dr. Larry & Dr. Noel Steinle at Advanced chiropractic center are the only husband and wife team in the CSRA for the past 16 years.We specialize in gentle spinal adjusting for the whole family.We relieve pain naturally and help you to experience radiant health.Dr Noel is a former La Leche League Leader, had a planned home birth, and taught classes at Life University in Atlanta, on natural childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting. Contact us for your families health care needs.
Dr. Chris Walker
Walker Chiropractic
Phone: 706-504-3511
E-mail: walkerchiropractic104@gmail.com
Website: www.augustachiro.com
Location: 104 Woodland Road; Augusta, GA 30907
Services and Philosophy: "We Move the Bone, God does the Healing"
Serving the CSRA since 2006.
We pride ourselves in delivering quality Chiropractic Care!
DOULAS (Certified)
Bethany Belk-Gibson
Phone: 706-736-3377
E-mail: bbtwinsbelk@yahoo.com
Website: www.thebalancedbodyspa.com
Location: 2916 Professional Pkwy Augusta 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: Certified Massage Doula
Services and Philosophy:The Balanced Body, offering massage during all stages of pregnancy. Many studies have documented the positive effects of massage during pregnancy, including improving the outcome of labor & easing labor pain.
LaReese Bennett
AAHCC
Phone: 706-541-0970
E-mail: roger.bennett06@comcast.net
Website:
Location: 6943 Cobbham Rd. Appling, GA 30802
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: Nationally Certified by the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth (AAHCC) for 13 years.
Services and Philosophy: My philosophy is that a woman's body is designed to give birth, and with encouragement, a woman can "tune in" to her body and relax, allowing labor to progress. And, with a trained coach, a woman can relax further and feel secure that she is supported by someone who cares about her.
DOULAS (Trained)
Betsy Alger
Georgia Peach Birth Services
Phone: 206-890-3387 (not a local number)
E-mail: Betsy@GeorgiaPeachBirth.com
Website: http://GeorgiaPeachBirth.com
Location: Martinez, GA
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: Trained by Birth Arts International.
Services and Philosophy: I believe that birth is not an illness and that women’s bodies are uniquely designed to birth well in most cases – provided they are surrounded by supportive people of their own choosing in a place where they are comfortable birthing – hospital or out-of-hospital. I will support you in your informed birthing decisions, assist with pain management, explain procedures and stages of labor both before and during birth, and listen to what you need at all times.
I also offer placental encapsulation, whole-foods cooking, and help around the house after your baby is born.
Chris Bratton
Women of Service
Phone: 706-818-5033
E-mail: Chrisdl44@gmail.com
Website: http://www.womenofservice.com/
Serves: Augusta, GA and surrounding areas within a 2-hour radius
Training and Credentials: Certified in B.E.S.T. (Birth Emergency Skills Training) and inFACT, in addition to pursuing a bachelor's in midwifery with Midwives' College of Utah.
Services and Philosophy: Chris loves mothering the mother throughout labor and birth. She provides focused attention on the family unit and encourages partner's to play an active role in their child's birth by offering tips, instruction, and a surplus of support.
Jennifer Brown
Birthing by Choice
Phone: 706-799-9213
E-mail: birthingbychoice@gmail.com
Website: http://birthingbychoice.com/
Location: Augusta, GA
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: Trained by Birth Arts International
Services and Philosophy: As a Doula, I am knowledgeable in the natural birthing process, as well as the common medical interventions used today. I have a passion to share what I know with expecting mothers so that they will have the opportunity to have the best birth experience possible. I provide informational, emotional, and physical support before, during, and after labor and delivery. I look forward to serving you and your family through a beautiful and miraculous birth!
Laura Selvidio
CSRA Doula Services
Phone: 706-288-4440
E-mail: CSRADoula@gmail.com
Website: CSRA Doula Services
Location: Martinez, GA
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: Trained as a doula through DONA
Services and Philosophy: I believe that a woman's birthing experience affects her for her lifetime. It is YOUR birthing experience (not mine!) and I will support youwhether you have an unmedicated, a medicated, or a c-section birth. I believe women should be fully informed about the many aspects of labor and birth so that they can make the best decisions possible. I provide emotional, informational, and physical support before, during, and after your birth. I encourage husbands/partners/supporters to be involved in your labor and birth and will help guide them to be physically and emotionally supportive as I do not replace your loved ones! I look forward to assisting you during your labor and birth!
Lindsey Whinghter
Gracefully Birthing
Phone: 706-533-2100
E-mail: gracefullybirthing@yahoo.com
Website: coming soon
Location: Waynesboro, GA
Serving Area: Augusta and surrounding areas
Certifications and Qualifications: trained by DONA International
Services and Philosophy: Birthing is a natural and beautiful event in the life of a woman that is never forgotten. I take joy in helping women achieve the birth they want feeling fully supported and at peace with the informed decisions that are made. I look forward to making your birth positive and a memory that always brings a smile to your face.
EMOTIONAL HEALING & POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Cindy Foster LCSW
Stress Reduction Programs, LLC
Phone: 706-496-3935
E-mail: mindfulsounds@mac.com
Website: http://mindbodystressreduction.com
Location: 4210-4A Columbia Rd. Martinez, GA 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: LCSW, NBCCH (Nationally Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist)
Services and Philosophy: Individual, Family and Couples Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy (specific hypnotherapy to ease and relieve pregnancy and birthing anxiety), Life and Relationship Coaching, Group, Wellness Seminars and Workplace Presentations. Autogenic Training, Biofeedback, Mindfulness Training and Parenting Skills, Meditation, Breathing Awareness, Relaxation, Energy Medicine, Guided Imagery. Therapies utilized: Insight-Oriented, Interpersonal, Jungian, Transpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family of Origin, Mindfulness and Dialectical Stress Reduction Techniques and Solution-Focused Psychotherapy.
The focus of therapy is based on your individual strengths and innate healing process. Personalized, therapeutic CDs can be developed for clients, friends or family.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Kevin Harris, LMT
Phone: 719-205-5356
Email: californiadreaminmassage@gmail.com
Location: 103 Shartom Dr, Augusta GA, 30907
Located in the Augusta Business Center off Washington Rd near Interstate 20.
Serving area: CSRA
Certifications & Qualifications: Licensed Massage Therapist beginning in 1981 with training in advanced massage techniques and courses as a massage instructor at Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, CA. Master Fitness Trainer. Surgical Technician for 20 years and Emergency Medical Technician for 7 years with experience in emergency delivery procedures.
Services and philosophy: I provide Pregnancy Massage as a therapeutic tool to enhance a mother's physical, mental and emotional well being during the blessed time of pregnancy. I believe all body work is energy work because people are energetic beings and massage during pregnancy and post-partum is a true gift to mother and child.
As a special invitation to members of the Augusta Birth Network Community, I am offering a special price of $65 for each 90 minute massage throughout pregnancy and for 3 months following delivery.
Steinle Wellness Center
Phone: 706-955-9014
E-mail: Contact Us!
Website: www.swcaugusta.com/
Location: 122 Old Evans Road; Martinez, GA 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications:
Services and Philosophy: Welcome to Steinle Wellness Center! We provide the best in massage therapy and chiropractic services to help people achieve not only a pain-free life, but higher levels of health and happiness. Every part of your visit will be tailored specifically to your needs, to ensure you receive the best possible experience and results.
Kim Wood, NCBTMB
The Balanced Body
Phone: 706-736-3377
E-mail: thebalancedbody@bellsouth.net
Website: www.thebalancedbodyspa.com
Location: 2916 Professional Pkwy; Augusta, GA 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: NCMT, RM, NCBTMB
Services and Philosophy: The Balanced Body, offering massage during all stages of pregnancy. Many studies have documented the positive effects of massage during pregnancy, including improving the outcome of labor & easing labor pain.
MIDWIVES
Chris Bratton
Women of Service
Phone: 706-818-5033
E-mail: Chrisdl44@gmail.com
Website: http://www.womenofservice.com/
Serves: Augusta, GA and surrounding areas within a 2-hour radius
Training and Credentials: Certified in B.E.S.T. (Birth Emergency Skills Training) and inFACT, in addition to pursuing a bachelor's in midwifery with Midwives' College of Utah.
Services and Philosophy: I approach birth as a normal physiological function and support the holistic model of care.
Lisa Byrd LM, CPM
Organization: Covenant Birth Center LLC (It’s Only Natural!)
Phone: 803-794-5889
E-mail: info@covenantbirthcenter.com
Website: http://www.CovenantBirthCenter.com
Location: 1900 Sunset Blvd. Suite-A, W. Columbia, SC 29169
Serving Area: SC/CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: LM, CPM
Services and Philosophy: Empowering Women by protecting their rights to birth naturally. Birth plans welcome!
Midwives, Prenatal & Birth Care, Waterbirth, Education!
Please call to schedule your free tour or set up a consultation visit with one of our midwives.
Courtney E Gustin, CNM
Medical College of Georgia Hospital
Phone: 706-721-4959
E-mail: *coming soon*
Website: *coming soon*
Location: 1120 15th Street; Augusta, GA
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: CNM
Services and Philosophy:
Alexandra Wagner LM, CPM
Covenant Birth Center LLC (It’s Only Natural!)
Phone: 803-794-5889
E-mail: info@covenantbirthcenter.com
Website: http://www.CovenantBirthCenter.com
Location: 1900 Sunset Blvd. Suite-A, W. Columbia, SC 29169
Serving Area: SC/CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: LM, CPM
Services and Philosophy: Empowering Women by protecting their rights to birth naturally. Birth plans welcome!
Midwives, Prenatal & Birth Care, Waterbirth, Education!
Please call to schedule your free tour or set up a consultation visit with one of our midwives.
Christine Wieberdink, LM, CPM
Morning Glory Childbirth Services
Phone: 706-373-0495
E-mail: Christine@morningglorybirth.com
Website: http://www.morningglorybirth.com
Location: Martinez, GA
Serving Area: CSRA and SC, 90 mile radius from Augusta, GA
Certifications and Qualifications: CPM, member in good standing with Georgia Midwive's Assocation. Licensed Midwife in SC.
Services and Philosophy: Morning Glory Childbirth Services
NATURAL BABY AND BODY PRODUCTS
doTERRA Essential Oils
Chris Deming, IPC & Wellness Coach
Phone: 706-251-3141
Email: aachrisde@yahoo.com
Website: www.mydoterra.com/sun/
Location: Ft. Gordon, GA
Serving: CSRA
Services & Philosophy: Experience doTERRA essential oils for pregnancy, motherhood, and the whole family. Safe - Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade means doTERRA oils have no fillers, additives, or synthetics. Headaches, Heartburn, Morning Sickness, Colds & Flu, Allergies, Pregnancy Brain, Trouble Breathing . . . I've got an oil for that! When you purchase the oils as a wholesale member you receive 25% off of the retail price.
Luna Baby
Phone: 706-309-9563
E-mail: orders@LunaBugSoap.com
Website: http://www.LunaBugSoap.com
Services and Philosophy: Luna Bug soap is made with all-natural ingredients. I use vegetable oils and butters, quality herbs and botanicals, a generous amount of essential oils, and natural mineral pigments, oxides, and spices for color. Essential Oils are a gift from Mother Nature, and I love the incredible fragrances and how our sense of smell will react to an aroma before we can identify it. Being the nature/animal lover I am, I will not use animal oils nor synthetic fragrances in any of my products; many of my soaps are vegan.
Precious Bottoms
Shlonda Brown Smith
Phone: 803-215-4532
E-mail: preciousbottoms@gmail.com
Website:
Serving area: CSRA
Training and Credentials:
Services and Philosophy: Cloth diaper consultations & sales, diaper shower presentations, and personalized diaper consults/needs, Just call us!!!
NATUROPATHY & HOMEOPATHY
Sirena Stever RN, ND, CNHP, MH, CNC
Naturopath-Herbal Remedies
Phone: 706-854-9977
Online Contact Form: Contact Me
Website: http://www.mynsp.com/stever
Location: 4434 Columbia Rd, Hillbrook Professional Offices Suite 103, Augusta, Ga 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Certifications and Qualifications: RN, ND, CNHP, MH, CNC
Services and Philosophy: About Us!
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT & HERBS
Kristen Lovell
Juice Plus+
Phone:706-294-4272
E-mail: lovellskt@msn.com
Website: www.staythecourse4health.com
Location: Evans, GA
Serving Area: Ships anywhere in the U.S. and many countries
Certifications and Qualifications: Senior Sales Coordinator
Services and Philosophy: The next best thing to fruits & vegetables
Clinically proven Juice Plus+® helps you bridge the gap between the 7 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables recommended by The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the nutrition you actually get with your busy schedule. Juice Plus+ is supported by clinical research conducted by researchers at leading hospitals and universities around the world and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Juice Plus+ is recommended by thousands of doctors and health professionals around the world.
Lynn and Brook Reed, RN
GNLD Supplements
Phone: 706-833-5101
E-mail: HealthyAugusta@gmail.com
Website: http://augusta.gnld.net/
Location: GA
Serving Area: All over
Services and Philosophy: Unlocking "nature's own" powerful health-protecting miracles and delivering innovative concepts in personal care, home care and drinking water enhancement systems, our leading-edge products are the foundation of our long-lasting success!
Fit your way of life today! Designed for your busy, fast-paced life, our comprehensive, earth-friendly product lines include:
* Whole food supplements and traditional herbal alternatives
* Skin care products and personal care shampoo/conditioners
* Water filtration systems
* Low dose, low burden cleaners.
Earth Fare
Health Food Store
Phone: 706-288-3042
E-mail:
Website: http://www.earthfare.com
Location: 368 Fury’s Ferry Rd. Augusta 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Services and Philosophy:The 35,000 square foot store located on Furys Ferry Road boasts the largest selection of natural, organic and gourmet foods in the CSRA.
At the Market & Cafe you will find: farm fresh fruits and vegetables, a wine shop with eclectic small vineyard selections, a gourmet cheese shop with over 250 varieties of European and American Artisan cheeses, a full service meat and seafood department, on-site bakery and deli with ready-to-go meal options, a fully stocked grocery department, and a health and body care department featuring the highest quality supplements and personal care items. Enjoy!
Herbal Remedies Organization
Phone: 706-854-9977
Online Contact Form: Contact Me
Website: http://www.mynsp.com/stever
Location: 4434 Columbia Rd, Hillbrook Professional Offices Suite 103, Augusta, Ga 30907
Serving Area: CSRA
Services and Philosophy: About Us!
PARENTING SUPPORT GROUPS
Please see the calendar for the current meeting schedules of all parenting support groups listed below!
Diaper Free Baby GA/SC:
DiaperFreeBaby is a network of free support groups promoting a natural approach to responding to babies' elimination needs. This practice is followed worldwide and is known as Elimination Communication, Natural Infant Hygiene, and Infant Potty Training. The process involves observing one's baby's signs and signals, providing cue sounds and elimination-place associations, and can be done with or without any diaper use.
Please visit DiaperFreeBaby.org for more information and we'd love for you to join our local Yahoo group!
Augusta La Leche League
La Leche League is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing education,
information, mother-to-mother support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Accredited by La Leche League International, volunteer Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who are familiar with research and current findings dealing with all aspects of nursing. We offer practical information and support to nursing mothers through telephone help, monthly meetings, and lending libraries of books on childbirth, breastfeeding, and related parenting topics. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend meetings, join the Yahoo group, or call Leaders for breastfeeding help.
Stephanie: 706-855-1630
Kathleen: 955-7819
Pam: 706-664-0470
Carol: 706-855-7507
Andrea: 706-228-5280
Julie: 706-737-2405
Peaceful Parenting Augusta:
An unofficial attachment parenting support group of mothers and fathers who believe in parenting gently and building our children's spirits, minds, and bodies through nurturing, attentive, and practical approaches. Discussion topics include: gentle discipline, co-sleeping, breastfeeding (at any age!), baby wearing, cloth diapering, natural birth, special "diets," feelings pertaining vaccines, etc. For more information on our weekly playgroup, book club or family potlucks, join our Yahoo group.
Trust Birth Augusta
What is the Trust Birth Initiative?
The Trust Birth Initiative is an old/new concept in the birth field.
Women talking to women about birth.
Not another expert, not another class.
We facilitate discussion/support groups.
WHEN: Meetings are on 4th Mondays at 7:00-9:00 pm.
WHERE: The Steinle Wellness Center - 122 Old Evans Road; Martinez, GA 30907
How can I get involved?
Just come join us!
We'll watch a birth film (usually water/home birth) then discuss it and share birth stories followed by lively discussions.
There is no charge to attend meetings but there is always the option to become a supporting member. We welcome supporting members ($10 a year).
* Infants & Quiet Children Welcome*
BIRTH TRUTH will lead to BIRTH TRUST
FMI. contact Lynn Reed, Trust Birth Facilitator, at 706-833-5101 or Email: TrustBirthAugusta@comcast.net
Birth Truth will lead to Birth Trust
This directory is a compilation of providers who have submitted their information for inclusion in this database, they have indicated they provide services related to pregnancy, and have indicated they endorse the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative. ABN (Augusta Birth Network) does not recommend nor endorse the competence or expertise of anyone listed and shall not be responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damages or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any provider listed therein.
