Links & additional resources
Professional organizations
ABMP Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals
ACSTA American CranioSacral Therapy Association
CAMTC California Massage Therapy Council
IAHP International Association of Healthcare Practitioners
NCBTMB National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Education and training
Chikly Health Institute Lymph Drainage Therapy courses
Esalen Workshop and retreat center in Big Sur, CA
Healing from the Core Full Body Presence courses
Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing A School of Holistic Body Therapy in L.A.
Upledger Institute CranioSacral Therapy courses
Pregnancy and children
Midwife -- Mary Lou O'Brien, CNM www.beachcitiesbirthservice.com
Doula -- Patricia Grube www.SerenityBirth.com
Doula -- Lysa Quealy www.BeachCityDoula.com
Mommy & Me Classes -- New Beginnings at the Nest, HB www.newbeginningsatthenest.com
Prenatal yoga -- Patricia Grube www.SerenityBirth.com
Prenatal and other yoga -- Harmony Yoga, Hermosa Beach www.harmonyyoga.com
Other holistic healthcare practitioners
Dr. Dominique Scott, D.C. www.lifechiropractic.net Manhattan Beach
Lynda Newton, colon hydrotherapy www.intentionalhealthcolonics.com Hawthorne
Rebecca Schraner-Klinenberg, speech therapy, Center for Language, Literacy & Play
www.speech4children.com Torrance
Bruce Schonfeld, Rolfing & visceral manipulation www.advancedrolfing.com Santa Monica
Stacy Barrows, PT, GCFP, CPI, physical therapy and Feldenkrais www.centurycitypt.com
Century City
UCLA Pediatric Pain Program/Whole Child L.A. www.wholechildla.com
Dr. Tracey Bailey, L.Ac., OMD www.oceanside-acupuncture.com