Body Work and Movement

The following care providers have demonstrated a special interest in treating and serving women experiencing postpartum adjustment issues including depression and anxiety (PPD and PPD/A).  Because the Baby Blues Connection cannot recommend any specific intervention we suggest you call the provider and discuss your exact needs and concerns.

  • Amy Bean, LMT 503-261-1687
    414 NE 71st Ave
    Portland, OR 97213
    Therapeutic massage and energetic healing. Also offers baby slings and information on Northwest Attachment Parenting
    (503-234-6004 or www.nw-ap.org).
     
  • Birth Wisdom
    Vittoria Palazzie LMT, HCHI, Yoga Instructor 971-506-6789
    6937 SW 55th Avenue
    Portland, OR  97219
    vittoria@birthwisdom.org
    www.birthwisdom.org
    Provides postpartum doula services, hypnosis for childbirth, prenatal & postpartum yoga classes, prenatal & postpartum massage classes, infant massage classes.
     
  • Andrea Crawford, LMP 360-601-5206
    400 East 17th Street
    Vancouver, WA 98663
    andrea@massagedoula.net
    www.massagedoula.net
    Prenatal/postpartum massage therapy in office or in client's home, including hot stone, deep tissue, relaxation.
     
  • Kristen Denison, LMT 503-720-5812
    8885 SW Canyon Road, Suite 124
    Portland, OR 97225
    Provides therapeutic massage and bodywork with a focus on (but not limited to) pregnancy, postpartum and infant massage. Also offers deep tissue massage, craniosacral therapy and aromatherapy.
     
  • Divine Pilates
    Wendy Foster 503-459-8936
    2006 SE 32nd Pl.
    Portland, OR 97214
    wfoster1@pacifier.com
    www.divinepilates.com
    Provides movement therapy using pilates for postpartum women to help reconnect and recover from birth and postpartum experiences. Prenatal classes also available.
     
  • Carol Gray, LMT 503-236-2999
    1414 NW 53rd Dr.
    Portland, OR 97210
    www.carolgray.net
    CranioSacral therapy for all ages, body work plus doula services. Midwife care, birthing from within classes and birth story workshops. For more information call or email.
     
  • Motherwise Yoga & Holistic Childbirth Education
    Camille Mulchi BS, RYT, CCE 503-236-2458
    3830 SE Kelly St.
    Portland, OR 97202
    www.motherwiseyoga.com
    Provides prenatal and postpartum yoga instruction as well as childbirth classes that extend through the 4th trimester with time dedicated to postpartum mood disorders. Doula services are also offered.
     
  • Nature Therapeutic Bodywork
    Savannah Mayfield, LMT 503-473-4754
    2015 NE 39th Ave.
    Portland, OR 97212
    savmay@earthlink.net
    www.naturebodywork.com
    In-home nurturing massage therapy for postpartum plus craniosacral therapy for energy balancing.
     
  • Orthopedic and TMJ Physical Therapy Center
    Heather-Jean DeFord, MPT 503-777-6746
    4520 SE 43rd Ave
    Portland, OR 97206
    heather@dulcevida.org
    Specializes in women's health, vulvar pain, and couples massage workshops.
     
  • Katharine Salzmann, LMT 503-231-9374
    2922 SE Woodward St.
    Portland, OR 97202
    Swedish massage, energy work, and emotional support.
     
  • Stroller Strides
    Rachel Heyer 503-939-7177
    16186 SW Hazeltine Lane
    Tigard, OR 97224
    rheyer@strollerstrides.net
    www.strollerstrides.net
    Stroller Strides offers moms fitness, Moms' groups and the ability to connect with other moms in a supportive environment.
     
  • Unbroken Flow Acupuncture
    Kendra Ward LAC 503-244-1494
    2920 SW Dolph Court, Suite 2
    Portland, OR  97219
    Kendra@unbrokenflow.com
    www.unbrokenflow.com
    Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, bodywork and essential oils to bring the body and mind back into balance.  My technique is very gentle and the treatments are meant to be nourishing and supportive.  I work with women along all stages of their journey towards motherhood – infertility, pregnancy related conditions and perinatal health and well being.
     

If you are aware of a resource for mothers with PPD or PPD/A that is not listed here, or if a current listing needs updating, please Contact Us.

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