Directory

If you are a new paid member and need to add your listing, please email Melita Franzen at CentralFloridaBirthNetwork@gmail.com and she be glad to assist you.

Thank you for your patience,

Central Florida Birth Network Staff

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CFBN DIRECTORY 2013




BIRTH CENTERS

Kaleen Richards - Tree of Life Birth and Gynecology
Work: 819 East First St, Suite 4 Sanford, FL 32771
Work Phone: 407-878-2757
Work Email: kaleenr@yahoo.com
http://www.treeoflifebirthfl.com

Complete Midwifery Care including primary VBAC at Winnie Palmer Hospital. I provide home birth in surrounding Central Florida including beaches, birth center birth at Inspiration Midwifery, and hospital deliveries. well woman services including contraception, as well as minor primary care concerns.

My midwifery journey began after reading Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin in college. I feel my passion is divinely guided and I am grateful for the educational path I have taken, which allows me to function as a health care provider in home birth, birth center, and hospital. I believe I am a protector of women during their birth process and honor choice for all. I have 3 amazing sons, 2 of which were born at home with a local midwife. My husband is a UPS driver and extremely dedicated father. I am truly blessed!


CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS

Melita Franzen, CCE, CFT - The Birth Village - home of Instinctive Birthing Natural Childbirth Classes, monthly Women's Gatherings and Wisdom Inspired Wellness - Holistic Family Wellness Services and Classes
Work Phone: 407-276-7112
Email: Melita.TheBirthVillage@gmail.com
www.TheBirthVillage.com                 

Melita Franzen is the President of Central Florida Birth Network, as well as the new owner/editor-in-chief/administrator of the Orlando Green Guide. She is a Certified Natural Childbirth Educator of 20 years and a graduate of SC Midwifery School, with 3 years of practice as a SC Licensed Midwife Apprentice providing prenatal care, postpartum care, breastfeeding guidance and support and delivering babies born at home. She is the author and teacher of Instinctive Birthing: A Comprehensive Course on Pregnancy, Labor, Birth, Breastfeeding and Postpartum and Newborn Care, as well as many other wellness and natural living classes.

Melita is a Wellness Teacher and Consultant, Ordained Spiritual Teacher and Counselor, Energetics Practitioner using aromatherapy and herbal guidance as support, Certified Fitness Trainer with Sports Nutrition, and Curriculum Writer. She is owner of The Birth Village with over 25 years experience in holistic family wellness.

As a trained professional, Melita is prepared to help expectant parents to obtain the experience they desire, while offering education, support and mentoring throughout the childbearing year and beyond. She now lives in Orlando, FL with her family.


CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Erin Spaulding, DC (Doctor of Chiropractic)
Spaulding Family Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc.
304-688-5781
drerinspauldingchiro@yahoo.com
www.spauldingwellness.com
1430 Lexington Green Lane
Sanford, FL 32771



Post Chiropractic, LLC
4121 Neptune Road
Saint Cloud, FL 34769

Dr. Jayme Post is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a trained birth doula. She takes great interest in providing prenatal, postnatal, pediatric, and family wellness care. Prenatal chiropractic care has been effective in helping women find relief from conditions that arise during pregnancy such as low back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, difficulty sleeping, headaches, heartburn, morning sickness, restless legs, sciatica, and even breech presentation. Chiropractic care is also effective for baby, helping with poor sleep, difficulty nursing, colic, constipation, and ear infections, to name just a few. Dr. Post would be happy to answer any questions you may have about how chiropractic should fit in to your pregnancy and family wellness care plan. For pregnancy and pediatric topics, you can follow her at www.facebook.com/bumpsandbundleschiro and for general chiropractic and health topics, you can follow her at www.facebook.com/postchiro, though she would love to have you connect with her through both. 



Cynthia Gabaldon, DC – Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic Care
407-802-4747
doctorcynthia@yahoo.com
www.1chiropractor.com
1376 Lake Baldwin Lane, Suite B
Orlando, FL 32814
At Gabaldon Chiropractic, we focus in prenatal and pediatric Chiropractic. Between 80-90% of our practice are mothers, babies and children. For our mothers, we use the Webster Technique, which is a specific chiropractic adjustment. It is a chiropractic technique designed to assist in pelvic alignment and balance for safer and easier births.

We also gently adjust newborns to help with latching issues, colic, torticollis, and kids of all ages with chronic ear infections and musculoskeletal issues.

After the traditional 8 years of chiropractic school, Dr. Gabaldon furthered her education with post-doctoral training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care as well as extremity adjusting.

We would like to introduce you to our unique practice and invite you to experience the benefits of chiropractic care for your family. Please contact us or visit our web site! 

Consultations are always free of charge!


DOULAS

Cynthia Koerner, CD (DONA), CLC, DFB - Birthing with Heart - Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, Dancing For Birth Instructor
Work Phone: 407-341-6718
Home Phone: 407-679-5952
Work Email: birthingwithheart@gmail.com
www.BirthingWith Heart.com

Hello. My name is Cynthia Koerner. I have a passion for birth and believe in the innate birthing wisdom of women`s bodies. I am dedicated to the preservation of natural childbirth. I am a home birth/homeschooler of three wonderful children. I have been a certified birth doula through DONA since 2002, I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor, and I teach a prenatal and postpartum exercise dance class called “Dancing for Birth”. 
http://www.dancingforbirth.com 

I have assisted mothers with birth at home, birthing centers, and in the hospital. When working with my moms, I place a big emphasis on optimal fetal positioning, achieved through posture and exercise.    I will help you research and explore your options for birth, so you can have the kind of experience you want.  My hope is to help expectant couples understand the process of birth and eliminate the fear that society has instilled in women concerning labor. Call and let’s talk about how I can support you through this special time in your life. Visit my website at 
http://www.birthingwithheart.com for more information on Dancing for Birth classes!  I can also be reached at: birthingwithheart@gmail.com or 407-341-6718.



Brianna Anders, CCCE, CLD, Waterbirth Certified
321-228-4044
New Life Birthing Academy
Learning for life
www.newlifebirthing.com
Info@newlifebirthing.com



Alejandra Sarmiento, CLC - Mother NaturAle, Certified Lactation Counselor, Photographer (pregnancy, childbirth and family), Birth Doula, Henna Artist
Work Phone: 407-780-5515
WorkEmail: alejandra@mothernaturale.com
http://www.mothernaturale.com

I have an undeniable passion for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood. I believe these are some of life’s most wonderful and profound transformations. As a proud mother of two amazing boys, I cherish this process deeply. Soon after my first son was born in 2004, I decided to take part in other women’s journeys. In 2009, my second son was born and today I continue to nurture and ride the gratifying journey of motherhood.
I believe the pregnant body is a stunning shape and decided to combine this admiration with my passion for photography. Since 2005, I have been photographing beautiful pregnant bellies and babies. I also do family portraits and special occasions such as births and Blessingways.

In 2007, I had the powerful opportunity of witnessing many amazing births as a Birth Assistant for Midwives Jennie Joseph and Cathy Rudolph at “The Birth Place” in Winter Garden. The natural and beautiful bonding that takes place between mom and baby through breastfeeding in those first hours awoke in me a new perception in what my role is in other women’s journey. In 2008 I became a Peer Counselor for the Orange County Health Department WIC Program, trained by breastfeeding Guru Cathy Gillespie. Since then, I’ve been assisting mothers in their personal fulfillment of this amazing and nurturing stage of motherhood. In 2009, I became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and currently I’m teaching breastfeeding classes, offering private consultations and advocating for breastfeeding mothers.

I also have a deep appreciation for art. I’ve taught children’s after school art classes in many different Orange County schools. I enjoy expressing my creativity through beautiful body art with mehndi also known as henna. Belly henna designs are a 100% natural way of celebrating pregnancy and honoring your beautiful body. They are typically done during the last trimester of pregnancy as a blessing for both mother and baby.
Recently I decided to expand my services and become a Birth Doula. I feel every woman deserves the opportunity to experience birth as the natural and powerful rite of passage it is. I also believe that every woman’s journey into motherhood is unique and sacred. My intention as a Doula is to assist and support you by creating a safe, loving environment for you to open to your own Mother Nature.

I look forward to working with you! Please contact me for more information about any of my services at (407) 780 5515 or find me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MotherNaturAle




Holly Hamel BS, PPD, LS - Honeysuckle Doulas & Birth University Postpartum Doula, Lactation Specialist and Trainer

Newborn care, family empowerment, parent education and support, mothering the new mother, proven decrease in Postpartum Depression, lactation assistance, determination of breast feeding issues and implementation of solutions, technique and positioning instruction, proven increase of milk supply, milk storage information, breast pump coaching, light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, nursery organization, product recommendation, sibling care, etc…
Multiple and Overnight Care available




Erin Greene-Rettig, CD (DONA), CLC - Peaceful Birthings Doula Services
Work Phone: 716-597-9340
Work Phone: 716-597-9341
Work Email: irish4ever3@juno.com
www.OrlandoLamaze.com

My name is Erin. I am the mother of six children and the snazma (gramma) of 4. I have been a certified Doula for four years after raising my children I decided to put my teaching career on hold to get back to my true love mothering the mother. I have a passion for making sure moms have the birth they strive for. I am presently working on my Lamaze certification and it would be my Honor to be your Doula. I’m also a Maternity Photographer.



Doula Services by Karyn M. Price, CD(DONA)
Email: Polewalker43@yahoo.com   
Cell: (321) 402-6606
Like me on FB: Doula Services by Karyn M. Price

Karyn Price is a DONA certified birth doula who believes that women be informed, empowered, and have choices in the way we birth. She received her doula training through a grant for the Children's Home Society's Early Head Start program for which she continues to volunteer as a doula. Karyn is a mother of 5 children ages 10-28 years old and has experience with people with special needs as well as domestic violence survivors. She is also a foster-to-adopt parent.



Lauren Postal, CD, Placenta Services
Better Birth Consulting
Phone: 407-506-8185
Email: Lauren_Postal@yahoo.com

Hi my name is Lauren; I am a mother, wife, Certified Doula and placenta encapsulation specialist. I believe birth is one of the most awesome events especially created for women, and that education and support are the keys to achieving your ideal birthing experience. Central Florida has a wonderful birthing community and I would love to walk through your birthing options with you. I have assisted families in home, hospital, and birth center environments and have experience with waterbirths and VBACS. I am currently finishing up my certifications as a lactation counselor and childbirth educator. I look forward to working with you in achieving an empowering birth experience.



  
HOLISTIC WELLNESS (all ages)

LACTATION CONSULTANTS

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Pam Guldi, LMT - Motherlove Massage, LLC - Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Medical Massage, Certified Pre & Perinatal massage, Birthing From Within Mentor & Doula, FSMTA member, American Pregnancy Association
Work Address: 1073 Willa Springs Dr. #1009 Winter Springs, FL 32708
Work Phone: 407-493-6657
Work Email: pamguldi@gmail.com
http://motherlovemassage.com

Pamela Guldi, L.M.T., has practiced the healing touch of massage therapy since she was originally licensed in 1992. In the years since, she has worked in a variety of modalities, including sports massage, deep tissue, pain relief and pregnancy & infant massage.

Pamela has studied with Carol Osborne-Sheets, the nation’s leading Prenatal Massage Therapist. In her prenatal work, she has also trained as a Birthing From Within® mentor and doula, learning new ways to join her practice of therapeutic touch with education and childbirth assistance for women.

It is her belief that massage therapy is integral to the healing and growth for people of all ages, from birth through adolescence and adulthood. Each person deserves to be cared for and nurtured at his or her unique point of growth. This is why Motherlove Massage offers healing touch for the whole family.



MIDWIVES

Karen Bove, LM
Work: 386-320-0047
Karen@floridahomebirth.com
www.floridahomebirth.com
60 Spring Vista Drive, Suite B
DeBary, FL 32713



PREGNANCY AND BABY MISC.

Joanne McCurry, Photographer
Moon-Glade Photography
407-765-5822
www.moon-glade.com

Hello, I'm Joanne McCurry and am a Professional Photographer.  I have lived in central Florida for nearly 10 years and have a wonderful husband, 2 great daughters and 2 crazy dogs!

There isn't much that I don't photograph, but I love LIFE!  From pregnancy through to newborn, families through to high school seniors and through to the ring on the finger!
I'd love to hear from you so that I can get to know a little more about you, and create some fantastic images for you that you'll want to keep around forever...



Tej Carbone - TLC Natural Baby Babywearing classes and consultations, baby sling and wrap retailer
Work Phone: 407-914-6586
Work Email: tlcnaturalbaby@gmail.com
http://www.TLCNaturalBaby.com



Eco-Diaper Service - Contact: Michelle Hunley

Eco-Diaper Service offers parents in the greater Orlando area a convenient and environmentally friendly cloth diaper option. For $18.95 a week, we pickup, wash, and deliver clean cloth diapers to your door. We currently serve most of Orange and Seminole counties. There are no long term contracts – try it for a week! Service in Orange and Seminole Counties