Welcome to the Well Mom Network

The practitioners and businesses listed below can help with many aspects of pregnancy, and life with a new baby.
Moms of all ages can benefit from these services as well.

An added bonus is that most of these businesses are owned and run by women!

 
 

Blessingways Practitioners

  • Dr. Melanie Beingessner

    Dr. Melanie is certified inWebster Technique - a chiropractic technique designed specifically for pregnant women.

    Dr. Melanie is a mom of 3 and has been working with pregnant women, babies and children for over 25 years! Dr. Melanie helps pregnant women feel more comfortable during pregnancy through postpartum recovery and beyond.

  • Dr. Leah Bakke (Robinson)

    Dr. Leah is certified in Webster Technique - a chiropractic technique designed specifically for pregnant women.

    As a mom of two little girls, Dr. Leah understands firsthand the discomforts of pregnancy. She is passionate about helping moms feel their best through pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.  

  • Dr. Britney Henderson

    Dr. Britney is certified in Webster Technique - a chiropractic technique designed specifically for pregnant women.

    Dr. Britney is passionate about supporting mothers as they navigate the physical and emotional shifts of pregnancy and postpartum recovery and every stage of early motherhood.

  • Jessica Brancaccio, RMT

    Jessica is a Registered Massage Therapist very knowledgeable in pregnancy and postpartum massage techniques.

    Jessica loves to work with each client to meet their specific needs. Not every pregnancy is the same, so why should the massage be? During your pregnancy and after, she’s dedicated to getting you moving and feeling your best!

  • Trish N, RMT

    Trish is a Registered Massage Therapist and Reflexologist with 20 Years of experience in the industry.

    As a mom herself, she is here to help provide a high quality of care during this beautiful and sometimes difficult time of life with pre/postnatal care and induction reflexology treatments.

Midwives and Doulas

  • Midwifery birth

    The Airdrie Midwives offer families personalized care, continuity and choices, while maintaining access to the entire team of midwives for back-up and support. Their relationship is one of partnership with the woman, her family and each other.

    You can expect care that supports your physical and emotional well-being, inclusiveness, and choice.

  • Midwifery birth

    The Briar Hill Midwives are a group of Registered Midwives providing care to women in Calgary and surrounding areas throughout the childbearing years.

    They share a common holistic midwifery philosophy and work closely together to ensure personal continuous care to women, their newborns, and their families.

  • Midwifery Birth

    The Abeille Airdrie Midwives support in-hospital and out-of-hospital births and care for people following the same regulations and guidelines established for all maternity care providers (low-risk family doctors and obstetricians) in Alberta & Canada.

    You  do not need a referral for services.

  • Birth, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Support

    We are Sarah & Dani, a birth & postpartum doula team. As certified breastfeeding specialists, we provide breastfeeding education & support.

    We also teach lifesaving skills as Heart & Stroke Foundation certified CPR instructors. We are passionate about educating and encouraging families throughout their perinatal journeys. 

  • Birth, Postpartum and Breastfeeding Support

    Melanie Gaze is a birth and postpartum doula who helps pregnant and new moms be better prepared for childbirth and breastfeeding. Give yourself more resources before you have your baby and take a look at what Babies Best Start has to offer

  • Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Support

    Carrie D is a birth and postpartum doula lovingly serving Airdrie, Calgary and surrounding areas.

    Carrie loves building relationships with the women and families she serves in order to support them in the ways that are the most important to them and their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journies. Love and respect are the foundation of all she does.

  • Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Support

    Leanne Bryce is a professionally trained and a Certified Birth and Certified Postpartum Doula through DONA International.

    She provides emotional, and physical support through pregnancy, labour and into the fourth trimester with compassion and understanding.

Physiotherapy and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

  • Physio and Pelvic Floor Physio

    Anant Grewal has a passion to help improve a woman’s pelvis floor. She offers in-home pelvic floor physiotherapy services especially for new moms. Contrary to popular belief pelvic floor physiotherapy is much more than just Kegel exercises.

  • Physio and Pelvic Floor Physio

    Lindsay MacKay and her team offer help for many conditions that can weaken the pelvic floor. Life events such as being pregnant, giving birth, stress, trauma, and surgery can affect the strength and coordination of these muscles.

  • Physio and Pelvic Floor Physio

    Marhanda Dancis is both an orthopaedic and pelvic floor physiotherapist. She helps women overcome pelvic floor and/or pregnancy issues such as incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, and chronic lower back/hip pain

Naturopaths

  • Dr. Candice Staniek - Naturopath

    Dr. Candice Staniek’s approach to health includes the mind, body, and spirit. Gain clarity on your health issues with a laser focused treatment plan and a path to feeling and looking your best.

  • Mountain Health Team

    Dr. Richard Mountain and his team will help you improve your health naturally, They believe that your health is one of the most important treasures you can gain in life

Acupuncture

  • Fertility acupuncture

    Dr. Jonna McQuade and Dr. Katie LI-Broussard offer solutions regardless of the condition you are experiencing. They would love to be a part of your regime in keeping you healthy and active.

  • Improve your health

    Dr. Tanya McMillan offers a wide range of treatment modalities including traditional and sports medicine acupuncture, acupressure and herbal therapy using herbal formulas, decoctions, teas and/or topical treatments such as liniments and herbal plasters.

Mental Health, Community and Parenting Resources

  • Calm your mind and reduce stress

    Sharla Crowie and her team help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, and other mental health symptoms you are experiencing. Social Workers, Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses, and Canadian Certified Counsellors provide individual and relationship counselling.

  • Are you struggling as a new mom? Do you have post partum depression?

    Claire Tansley Benadé offers specialized support for perinatal mental health, children & adolescents, and parent coaching. Starting in January 2024, she will offer Mama Mental Health, a postpartum therapeutic support group that is six sessions long, meeting weekly.

  • Women's programs

    Community Links offers many programs for women thoughout the year. To find out more about the programs that are currently offered, please click on the button below.

Lactation Consultants

  • Lactation Consulting

    Jasmine Buchanan provides in-home support to improve or resolve feeding concerns. Whether you are breastfeeding, formula feeding or both, she can help you and your baby achieve your feeding goals.

Mom Support

  • Pregnancy Support

    Mainsprings Pregnancy and Family Support is a non-profit organization providing ongoing support for pregnant women and new parents who are facing challenges in the community. Clients can get emotional and practical support, attend classes, and find connections during what can be a stressful time

  • Learn infant massage at home

    Infant massage offers many health benefits to the baby AND the person giving the massage. Dr. Melanie has created Best Beginnings Massage and Movement program so that you can learn from home.

  • Cookbook for breastfeeding moms with fussy babies

    If you are breastfeeding and your baby is fussy, it could be the foods that you are eating! The Calm Baby Cookbook provides information about what foods to avoid and why, and has 100+ delicious recipes to get started

  • If your baby is not sleeping, you're not sleeping....

    Liz Crowley at Little Sleep Coach can help if your little one is not sleeping well. Liz helps babies and toddlers get to sleep, which in turn, helps you stay rested and better functioning for your day.

  • Water birth at home

    Sonja Langejans and her team offer professional birth pool rentals for all home birthing families in Calgary/surrounding areas. Make your home birth planning even easier with customizable delivery/pick up options. You supply the water, CBPR will supply the rest.

Yoga and Fitness

  • Yoga, pilates and fitness classes

    Oxygen is not your typical yoga studio! Robyn and her team offer a variety of classes—including deep stretch, yoga, fitness, barre and Pilates—to support your wellness journey, no matter your fitness level. 

  • Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga

    Stephanie Jané offers prenatal and postnatal yoga classes online and in person at Oxygen Yoga and Fitness and Genesis Place. She offers private classes online and in person.

  • Yoga and Fitness Classes

    LivvWell is a premiere full amenity group fitness studio offering 60 classes each week in 3 separate studio rooms. They host warm & hot yoga, cycle, strength, Mat Pilates, Barre, Bootcamp, HIIT, step and more.

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