On this page you can browse a list of wonderful practitioners and teachers in the New York area who promote wellness for moms and their families during pregnancy, birth and the post partum months. Check back regularly for additions to this list, as well as any upcoming events in our area.
Melissa Arra, certified reflexologist, member of NYSRA (NYS Reflexology Association)
Tel: (917) 915 -1111
Website: www.reflexologynyc.com
Email: melaa@earthlink.net
Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Melissa believes reflexology is a valuable tool for balancing and harmonizing the body, and especially useful for helping the body to prepare for pregnancy as well as adapt to the many changes a woman's body experiences both during pregnancy and post-birth. After receiving her reflexology certification in 2003 from the Open Center where she studied with Wendy Coad, she continued her training in Nonthaburi, Thailand with S. Ban and back in the states with Sandy Rosen and Susanne Enzer who is a maternity reflexologist based in the U.K. Melissa is also a dancer, choreographer and teacher of stretch & alignment and she integrates the knowledge she believes to be valuable and complementary from her 23+ years experience of working with bodies into her reflexology practice.
Jennifer Leopold, Leader, La Leche League of Marine Park/Madison
Tel: (718) 339-3806
Email: Jenniferleopold@aol.com
Location: Marine Park, Brooklyn
Jennifer Leopold provides breastfeeding information, education, and support for breastfeeding and pregnant women. Telephone support and monthly meetings are free.
Athena Malloy, L.M.T, Certified Zero Balancer, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotist
Tel: (718) 965-4308
Email: healingarts10@hotmail.com
Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn
Athena Malloy has had a healing arts practice in Brooklyn for over ten years. Her body mind spirit approach to bodywork revitalizes and integrates every level of a person. She offers three bodywork modalities: zero balancing, massage therapy, and Reiki, all of which are greatly relaxing and rejuvenating. Athena now also offers hypnosis as a motivational tool to help create the birth, healing, or life that one desires. Please call if you would like more information, or if you would like to schedule an appointment.