For your support, we have compiled a list of recommended resources within the Ojai area.
Childbirth Education
Laura Bloem, CMT, CAPPA
Phone: (805) 498-8049
• Mobile: (805) 217-6551 • E-mail: ljbloem@verizon.net
www.inaheartbeatdoula.com
Cheryl Clearwater
Phone: (805) 649-8946 • E-mail: trustinbirth@yahoo.com
www.trustinbirth.org
Felicia Henry BCCE, IBCLC
Phone: (805) 218-6156 • E-mail: fhenry@adelphia.net
Jaci Delahanty, LMT
3875 Telegraph Road, Suite H
• Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 407-1202 •
E-mail: jacis_mail@sbcglobal.net
www.birthandbodyworks.com
Tara Stivers
Phone: (805) 388-0382 •
Mobile: (805) 407-0457 • E-mail: tara@intuitiondoula.com
www.intuitiondoula.com
Helen Loucado, RN, CLA, LMT, CIIM
Phone: (805) 643-4354 • E-mail: maternalinstinx@aol.com
www.maternalinstincts.net
Lilly Meehan, Childbirth Education
Phone: (805) 647-6633 • E-mail: LMeehan93003@aol.com
www.venturabirthclass.com
Davie Holifield, CCE
Phone: (805) 658-0928
• Mobile: (805) 750-0928 • E-mail: davie@venturabirthmama.com
www.venturabirthmama.com
Mary Jackson, LM, RN
Biodynamic Cranial-Sacral Therapy
Phone: (805) 649-3063 • Mobile: (805) 570-9908 • E-mail: mjackson@avenuecable.com
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Midwife & Free standing Birth Centers
Sunrise Birth Center
Karni Seymour-Brown LM
Phone: (805) 648-2350
• E-mail: sunrisem@earthlink.net
www.sunrisebirthingcenter.com
Ventura Birth Center
Dawn Dana LM, Sue Turner LM
Phone: (805) 667-BABY •
E-mail: Stmidwife@aol.com
home.pacbell.net/mrcarpet
Mary Jackson, LM, RN
Biodynamic Cranial-Sacral Therapy
Phone: (805) 649-3063 • E-mail: mjackson@avenuecable.com
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Doula & Labor Support Services
Laura Bloem, CMT, CAPPA
Phone: (805) 498-8049
• Mobile: (805) 217-6551 • E-mail: ljbloem@verizon.net
www.inaheartbeatdoula.com
Renee Christine Mandala, MA,CD(DONA)CLC
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor
Unconditional support & evidence-based knowledge for new families
Mobile: (310) 729-4542 *Pref* • Office: (805) 640-1417 • E-mail: IamMandala@aol.com
www.fullcirclebirth.com
Cheryl Clearwater
Phone: (805) 649-8946 • E-mail: trustinbirth@yahoo.com
www.trustinbirth.org
Tara Stivers, CD (DONA)
Phone: (805) 388-0382
• E-mail: tara@intuitiondoula.com
www.intuitiondoula.com, www.camarilloyoga.com
Felicia Henry, BCCE, IBCLC
Phone: (805) 218-6156 • E-mail: flhenry@verizon.net
www.mybirth.net
Jaci Delahanty, LMT
3875 Telegraph Road • Suite H
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 407-1202 •
E-mail: jacis_mail@sbcglobal.net
www.birthandbodyworks.com
Helen Loucado, RN, CLA, LMT, CIIM
Phone: (805) 643-4354 • E-mail: maternalinstinx@aol.com
www.maternalinstincts.net
Marilyn Ryan, RN
Doula Trainer, Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Assistant
Phone: (805) 646-0368 • Mobile: (805) 415-8749 • E-mail: marseed3@hotmail.com
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Postpartum Doula & Newborn Care
Renee Christine Mandala, MA,CD(DONA)CLC
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and Lactation Counselor
Unconditional support & evidence-based knowledge for new families
Mobile: (310) 729-4542 *Pref* • Office: (805) 640-1417
• E-mail: IamMandala@aol.com
www.fullcirclebirth.com
Cheryl Clearwater
Phone: (805) 649-8946 • E-mail: trustinbirth@yahoo.com
www.trustinbirth.org
Sandra Shapiro
Certified Postpartum Doula
Providing in home care and support.
Phone: (805) 649-8551 • E-mail: shshapiro@yahoo.com
Marilyn Ryan, RN
Doula Trainer, Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Assistant
Phone: (805) 646-0368 • Mobile: (805) 415-8749 • E-mail: marseed3@hotmail.com
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Lactation Education & Breastfeeding Consultants
Ojai Breastfeeding Helpline: (805) 646-5865
Renee Christine Mandala, MA,CD(DONA)CLC
Certified Lactation Counselor, UCLA-trained Lactation Educator
Unconditional support & evidence-based knowledge for new families.
Mobile: (310) 729-4542 *Pref* • Office: (805) 640-1417
• E-mail: IamMandala@aol.com
www.fullcirclebirth.com
Felicia Henry BCCE, IBCLC
Phone: (805) 218-6156 • Email: fhenry@adelphia.net
Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County
Phone: (805) 667-2115
• E-mail: contact@breastfeedventura.org
www.breastfeedventura.org
Breastfeeding Support Group at Mothers Guild
2040 E Main Street (behind BBQ Restaurant at Main & Catalina) Ventura.
Mondays 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Phone: (805) 667-2115.
Mothers Guild
2040 E Main Street (behind BBQ Restaurant at Main & Catalina) Ventura.
Breastpumps sale and rental, nursing bras, supplies, cloth diapers, all things mom and baby. Classes, workshops.
Phone: (805) 667-211
Marilyn Ryan, RN,
Doula Trainer, Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Assistant
Phone: (805) 646-0368 • Mobile: (805) 415-8749 • E-mail marseed3@hotmail.com
Carolyn McMahon
Certified Lactation Consultant
Phone: (805) 646-4431 • Mobile: (805) 218-0869
Mary Jackson, LM, RN
Biodynamic Cranial-Sacral Therapy
Phone: (805) 649-3063 • Mobile: (805) 570-9908 • E-mail: mjackson@avenuecable.com
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Pre & Post-natal Massage
Ana Maria Herrera, CMT
Phone: (805) 647-8066 or (805) 675-7676
Summer McComas, CMT
Phone: (805) 746-6476 • E-mail: SummersDawnMassage@hotmail.com
www.summersdawn.neomassage.com
Maritza Luz-Vega, LMT, RCST
Massage specializing in enhancing bonding and attachment.
Phone: (805) 646-1577 • E-mail: maritzaluzvega@gmail.com
www.maritzaluzvega.com
Jaci Delahanty, LMT
3875 Telegraph Road, Suite H
• Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 407-1202
• E-mail: jacis_mail@sbcglobal.net
www.birthandbodyworks.com
Laura Bloem, CMT, CAPPA
Phone: (805) 498-8049
• Mobile: (805) 217-6551 • E-mail: ljbloem@verizon.net
www.inaheartbeatdoula.com
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Infant Massage
Lori Monkarsh MA, CMT, CIIM
Phone: (805) 640-0237
Anastasia Poland, CAPPA
Phone: (805) 639-4148
Laura Bloem, CMT, CAPPA
Phone: (805) 498-8049 • Mobile: (805) 217-6551 • E-mail: ljbloem@verizon.net
www.inaheartbeatdoula.com
Helen Loucado, RN, CLA, LMT, CIIM
Phone: (805) 643-4354 • E-mail: maternalinstinx@aol.com
www.maternalinstincts.net
Summer McComas, CMT
Phone: (805) 746-6476 • E-mail: SummersDawnMassage@hotmail.com
www.summersdawn.neomassage.com
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Pre & Post-natal Yoga
Tara Stivers, CD (DONA)
Phone: (805) 388-0382 • E-mail: tara@intuitiondoula.com
www.intuitiondoula.com
Jaci Delahanty, LMT
3875 Telegraph Road, Suite H
• Ventura, Ca 93003
Phone: (805) 407-1202 • Email: jacis_mail@sbcglobal.net
www.birthandbodyworks.com
Joy Golbere, MS
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Viniyoga Instructor
PO Box 163 • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 640-6545 • Email: joy@dancingbear.com (private or group instruction)
Davie Holifield
Certified Whole Birth™ Prenatal Yoga Instructor and Certified Childbirth Educator
Phone: (805) 658-0928
• Mobile: (805) 750-0928 • Email: davie@venturabirthmama.com
www.venturabirthmama.com
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Counseling
Jenessa Nye, PhD
Licensed marriage & family therapist specializing in depression, postpartum, life change issues, and individual/couples therapy.
Phone: (805) 212-0510 • E-mail: jenessa@jenessanye.com
Carol Castanon
Child Development & Certified Family Mediator, Consultant to families and schools.
Phone: (805) 798-3322 • E-mail: carol.lynn@sbcglobal.net
www.childintegrity.com
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Infant-Parent Relationships & Early Years Educator
Elizabeth Memel, M.A. RIE Instructor
Services Available: RIE I Certification Courses; RIE Parent / Infant Guidance Classes in Ojai home studio; Seminars and Workshops; in-service training for infant/toddler group care settings. Background/Experence: Masters in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College, Specialization in Infants and Toddlers; Certified RIE Associate; Instructor of RIE Programs for Parents and Professionals for over 20 Years; RIE Mentor Teacher; Los Angeles City College Instructor.
Phone: (805) 646-0441 • E-mail: ememel@ca.rr.com
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Chiropractic
VITALITY CHIROPRACTIC - Family Wellness Care
Sharon MacDonald C.D.
738 E Main St • Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 653-2580 • E-mail: vitalitychiropractic@gmail.com
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Acupuncture & Herbology
Stace Nelson-Hicks L. Ac. licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified herbologist treats PMS, postpartum moms, menopause, infertility, assists in IVF treatments and provides natural induction in her daily practice. She also treats children and dads too!
Phone:
(805) 279-1119
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Local Mommy & Me Groups
The Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center, various groups, days and times.
Phone: (805) 646-7559 • E-mail: info@birthresource.org
Ojai Mom’s Club
Phone:
(805) 646-9505 • E-mail: christa@christahastie.com
www.ojaimomsclub.org
Mama Mia’s, Ventura
Email: Lisa at taylorzmom61405@yahoo.com
www.mamamiamoms.com
Ventura County AP Moms (Attachment Parenting Philosophy)
groups.yahoo.com/group/VenturaCountyAPMoms
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Pregnancy Clinic
Life Choices Pregnancy Clinic of Ojai
Free pregnancy tests, referrals, maternity clothes, obstetrical ultrasound, baby clothes and equipment, counseling and hotline.
103 Vallerio Ave. • Ojai, CA 93023
24-hour hotline: (805) 646-6830
www.ojailifechoices.org
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Early Years Play
Ojai Recreation Department
Tiny Tumblers Classes (Ages 18 mos-4 years)
510 Park Rd • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-1872 • E-mail: ojairec@ci.ojai.ca.us
www.ci.ojai.ca.us
Ojai Valley Neighborhood for Learning
Events for families and young children
Phone: (805) 640-4300 ext 1062
www.ojaivalleynfl.com/activities.html
Ojai Public Library
Toddler & Preschool Storytimes: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
111 East Ojai Ave. • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-1639
Oak View Public Library
Toddler & Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
555 Mahoney Avenue • Oak View, CA 93022
Phone: (805) 649-1523
Meiners Oaks Public Library
Toddler & Preschool Storytime at various times
114 North Padre Juan • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-4804
Ojai Valley Community Nursery School
Toddler-Parent Classes (18 months to 3 years)
1290 Grand Avenue (At the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer) • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-3801 • E-mail: info@ovcns.org
www.ovcns.org
Oak Grove School of the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Infant-Parent and Toddler-Parent Classes
220 West Lomita Avenue • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 646-8236
Performances to Grow On
Artistic performances for families and young children
Phone: (805) 646-8907
www.ptgo.org
EarthPlay Learning Adventures
501 E. Ojai Ave. • Ojai, CA 93023
Phone: (805) 640-6844 • Email: miles@earthplay.org
www.earthplay.org
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