LOCAL RESOURCES

Navigating postpartum life can be challenging. There are two patients we must consider: the baby and the mother.

Here is my comprehensive list of bodyworkers and other professional referrals in the Greater Los Angeles Area:

Osteopaths:

Dr. Kathryn Gill, MD: Santa Monica 424-238-5003

Dr. Virginia Johnson, DO: Santa Monica 310-576-2505 www.traditionalosteopathy.com

Pacific Coast Osteopathy Torrance (310) 792-8900 

 

Chiropractors:

Dr Julie Moen, DC Redondo Beach (310) 347-1698

Dr Sabrina Sanchez, DC Arc of Life Redondo Beach 310-379-3230

Dr Nadia Fakhoury, DC Los Angeles 323-302-7733

Dr. Eileen Abrahamian, DO:  Glendale 818-839-0907

Dr Michael Tebbe, DC: Rancho Park  424-259-1432

Dr George Shapiro: South Pasadena 626-792-6133

Dr Anthony Shapiro: Eagle Rock  323-507-2330 

Dr. Pamela Abramson-Levine, DO: Santa Monica 310-989-0059

Dr. Kolleen E. Gregory, DC: Pasadena 626-449-0900 

Dr. Suzanne Frank, DC: Mid-Wilshire 323-549-0070 

Dr. Carol Hong, DC: Torrance 310-316-0066 

Dr. Nicole Platte, DC: Santa Clarita 661-347-6617 www.getinspiredchiro.com

Dr Natalie Wilson, DC Long Beach 562- 665-1479 http://fullcirclechiropractic.com/

Dr Delicia Paredes, DC  Whittier 562-415-8209

Dr Yvette Castro, DC Long Beach 562-810-4916

Dr. Elena Porter (Simi Valley) www.drportersportschiropractic.com

Dr. Brent Coffman (Camarillo): www.drcoffmanchiro.com

Dr. Brady Salcido (Thousand Oaks): www.govitalityfamily.com

Dr. Randa Cobey (Simi Valley) www.cobeychiropractic.com

Dr. Heather Valinsky (Simi Valley) www.nurturefamilychiro.com

 

Craniosacral:

Lauren Brim, CFT: Inglewood 917-535-8583 [email protected]

Carmela Dietrich, CST: NE Los Angeles 310-717-6229 www.mountwashingtoncst.com/

Randi Kofsky, CMT: Westside 415-745-2542 www.innerwavebodywork.com 

Sara Mangano, CST: Mar Vista 415-225-8775 www.cranial-sacralhealth.com

Jennifer Absey, RN, CMT, CST: Woodland Hills 818-704-5332

Karen Axelrod, MA, CST-D  Redondo Beach 310-376-0113 www.karenaxelrod.com

Jill K. Mabry, CST  Huntington Beach 949-514-4779 www.jillmabry.com

Tanja Segraves, CST Thousand Oaks www.lacraniosacral.com

 

Physical Therapists:

Therese Willis, PT, DPT 310-621-6603

Dr. Rebecca Toga PT, DPT: Los Angeles  310-365-0500

Bright Star Physical Therapy Beverly Hills 818-343-3900

Sophie Tritasavit, DPT 310-435-5550 [email protected] 

Evelina Ricci-Yuster, PT: Miracle Mile,  323-424-7223 www.ptnplayinc.com 

St Joseph Hospital Orange Mother-Baby Assessment Center 714-744-8764

Dr. Amanda Montoya, DPT  Camarillo & House calls 805-208-6467 www.amandamontoyaPT.com

 

Occupational Therapists:

Rebecca Santa Monica [email protected] https://www.myotbythesea.com

Kati Olsen, OTR/L, CLC http://www.thrivepediatricwellness.com

Dairian Roberts, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC 310-845-5173 Humbledbymotherhood.com 

Jackie Lesniak OT/CST/myo  773-354-5821newstrengthmfr.com

Christine Nguyen, OTD, OTR/L: 626-940-4245 https://onechildsot.com/

Christine Kan, OTR, OTR/L, IBCLC: 310-634-5986 www.resilientlactation.com 

Melissa Idelson, OTR310-899-9597

Zaida Chavez, OTR Westside 310-415-2435 [email protected]

Endenne Dupree, OTR, Whittier  (424) 442-9129 Mynurturecollective.com 

Allison Weiss, OTR 310-729-9561 www.Allisonweissot.com

Brittany Cheng MS, OTR/L Laguna Hills/Newport  Www.wayztoplay.com

Olivia Edmondson MS, OTR/L Laguna Hills www.tiedtogetheroc.com

Lizzie Pluskalowski; OTR/IBCLC  Thriving Beginnings (949) 391-2550

Stephanie thormodsgaard MS,OTR/L San Diego www.thortherapies.com

Apple Sepulveda-Mathew OTR Sherman Oaks, Whittier mynurturecollective.com (Medi-Cal)

Yvonne Howard, OTR/L (714) 931-3777 Orange County www.babyandbeyondtherapy.com

Marielly Mitchell, OTS, OTR/L, SIPT, SWC Los Angeles - (9mos+) 310-630-9084

Speech Therapists: 

Anna Gross, MS, CCC-SLP Los Angeles 310-365-0500

Julie Matheney, MS, CCC- SLP/IBCLC: 424-386-2539 www.lalactation.com

Melissa Peters MS, CCC-SLP 424-279-8379[email protected]

Jamie Keller MA CCC-SLP (714) 904-5792 Orange County  Www.tinymouth.com

Tiffany Guardado, MS, CCC-SLP/IBCLC Long Beach/OC 714-251-6515 www.Treeoflifefeeding.com

 

Breast Health

Colette VW ultrasound, WestLA www.mamasmilkworks.com

Bedford Breast Center Dr. Heather Richardson, Beverly Hills Breast surgeon 310-878-0999

Ridley Tree Cancer Center Katrina B. Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C, FACS Breast surgeon (805) 879-0670

Dr. Kristi Funk, Pink Lotus Breast Ctr 833-800-7522 www.pinklotus.com/breastcenter/

Sparrow’s Nest: Massage/Lymphatic  Eagle Rock  626-590-9206

Fusion Wellness PT ultrasound https://fusionwellnesspt.com 

Angel Johnson, LMT & Prenatal Massage 424-291-2112

 

Acupuncture

Dr. Jafari LAc, DAOM: Beverly Hills 424-341-1989 jafariacupuncture.com

Leona Marrs, MS, LAc: Atwater Village 206-383-6746[email protected]

Brooke Bliss Los Angeles 323-617-5027

Laura Erlich Mother Nurture Wellness 310-598-5209

Dr. Kara Moramarco DAOM, L.Acwww.drkaraaculand.com 310-870-7070

 

Alternative Medicine

Dr Sara Norris, virtual 920-327-7056

Dr Michelle Gerber, Silver Lake  323-379-4614www.michellegerbernd.com

Dr Danielle Gran, El Segundo 310-926-4415 www.drdaniellegran.com

Dr Lissa Solis, Hermosa Beach 310-779-1563 www.vibrancylivewell.com

 

Endocrinologist 

Dr Dina Block USC 310-272-8222

Dr. Cynthia Williams, The Holtorf Group Torrance 310-325-9200

Dr. Lubna Naqi,  San Pedro/Redondo Beach 310-376-8816 

Dr Ronald Ruby, Redondo Beach 310-374-7655

Dr Sarah Rettinger, Santa Monica 310-829-8584 Providence St John’s

Dr Deepashree Gupta, Agoura Hills 805-494-6920 UCLA WestLake Village

 

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr Roy Nattiv [email protected]

Dr Abrams Torrance Memorial 

Dr Tanaz Farzan Danialifar CHLA Santa Monica (310) 820-8608 [email protected]

Dr. Mini Mehra, Torrance is 310-378-1716  https://www.socalkidsgi.com

Dr. Susan Edelstein at  Cedar Sinai

 

Infant Sleep/Sleep Trainers 

Healthy Little Sleepers, Susie www.healthylittlesleepers.com

New North Baby, Evonne www.newnorthbaby.com

 

Pediatric Neurology

Dr. Nicole Cobo for epilepsy and overall amazing neurologist: https://www.acnma.com

Dr Sean Hussain at UCLA the big infant seizure guru

Shafali Spurling Jeste, MD Neurogenetic clinic at CHLA for autism and rare disease

 

Postpartum Maternal Physical/Occupational Therapy 

Women’s Advantage Physical Therapy https://womensadvantagept.com/

Jackie Lesniak, OTR/L 773-354-5821newstrengthmfr.com

Origin www.theoriginway.com

Dr Q www.drqdpt.com (ultrasound therapy)

Rachel Daof [email protected]

Providence Holy Cross Onita Turner Mission Hills  818- 496–1641

Providence St John’s,  Dr Lauren Cadish Santa Monica 310-829-8272 prolapse

Pelvic Health and Rehab Center West LA 424-293-2305

Julie Brady, OTR, pelvic floor  Palos Verdes 310-488-3426

Erica Reid, OTR, MYO https://www.head2soul.net

Dr. Grace PT, DPT, WCS, CAPP-OB/PELVIC www.rootedpt.com

Dr. Jillian Giannini, PT, DPT https://liapelvichealth.com

Rachel Fein-Liston, MS, OTR/L Beachmama-wellness.com (pelvic floor)

Fusion Wellness Physical Therapy https://fusionwellnesspt.com 

 

Maternal Mental Health

Katherine R Jazyk-Larson, PsyD 626-373-8534

Julie Ursic, JD, MSW www.julieursic.com

Maternal Mental Health Now www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org

Robin Gieson, LMFT 562-221-7544, www.robingiesenmft.com

Postpartum Support International 1-800-944-4773, 1-800-944-8766 Participant code 33702 Www.postpartum.net

Through The Woods Therapy Center 213-212-3093 Downtown Www.throughthewoodstherapy.com

Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health 310-390-6612 Www.didihirsch.org

Queens Care Health & Faith  323-669-4302 Www.queenscare.org 

Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles 1-877-275-4537 www.jfsla.org

Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic 323-661-0718 Www.hsfreeclinic.org

Valley Counseling 818-995-0368 Www.valleycounseling.org

 

Postpartum Doulas

Lauren Archer (440) 342-3462

Clarissa Michael 661-367-1136

Laura Brown 818-437-4378

Scout Wodehouse [email protected]

Julie Skehan 310-804-4677

Simona Vavrova (310) 802-9395

Tara Shields 310-367-9011

Pam Klienman 805-258-9225

Brana Ninkov, RN, MSN, CLEC 323-244-8571

Alex Campbell 818-561-1960

Morgan Campbell Marc 310-625-2164

Zoey Brooks 512-786-6634 doulazoey.com

Kayleigh Harrigan 323-868-7166

Junko Ziemba 310-710-3295 [email protected]

Nikki Poncio-Bock 832-296-1432 [email protected]