Holistic Pediatric Wellness: A Comprehensive Guide to Trusted Providers for Early Developmental Support and Physical Well-Being
Embarking on a holistic journey towards pediatric well-being involves assembling a reliable network of professionals. As a holistic pediatric therapy providers, the practitioners at B.well tots understand the significance of a collaborative approach to healthcare. We’ve forged strong relationships in our community over the years and are proud to share the following curated list of trusted providers, each excelling in their respective fields. From Lactation Consultants and TOTs release specialists to Midwifery Care, Mental Health, and beyond, these professionals have proven themselves as valuable allies in promoting comprehensive care for our young ones and the folks who care for them. Whether you're seeking support in sleep, strength and movement education, or orofacial myofunctional therapy, you’ll find an esteemed practitioner who shares a commitment to holistic well-being here.
Early Development Support
Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs):
Crescent Lactation Care (Katy Baker-Cohen) – Katy is a certified lactation consultant with over 10 years of experience helping mothers and babies.
Philadelphia Midwife Collective (Steph Brown) – Steph is a certified lactation consultant and a member of the Philadelphia Midwife Collective.
Solutions for Women (Penn Medicine) – Solutions for Women is a program at Penn Medicine that provides lactation support to mothers and babies.
Lucky Baby Lactation (Michelle Farfel) – Michelle is a certified lactation consultant and founder of Lucky Baby Lactation.
Full Hearts Lactation (Christina Alulis) – Christina is a certified lactation consultant and owner of Full Hearts Lactation.
Nestled Close (Alison Ahern) – Alison is a certified lactation consultant and founder of Nestled Close.
TOTs Release Providers:
Philly Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Maria Cordero-Ricardo) – Dr. Cordero-Ricardo is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Philadelphia, PA.
Giggles ‘N Smiles (Dr. Joanna Walska) - Dr. Joanna is a biological and holistically minded pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Newtown, PA
Tooth Bud Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Yasmina “Yas” Wright) – Dr. Yas is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Chestnut Hill, PA.
Center for Airway & Orofacial Growth (Dr. Joanna Green) – Dr. Green is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Newark, DE.
Happy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry (Dr. Amar Singh) – Dr. Singh is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Levittown, PA.
Dentistry for Special People (Dr. Zuhair “Zu” Sayany) – Dr. Sayany is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Infant Laser Dentistry (Dr. Paul Bahn) – Dr. Bahn is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Philadelphia, PA.
Growing Smiles (Dr. Ross Levine) – Dr. Levine is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Yardley, PA.
Growing Smiles Mainline (Dr. Bari Levine) - Dr. Levine (Ross and and Bari are brother and sister) is a pediatric dentist with experience in treating TOTs release in Narberth, PA.
Bodywork Practitioners:
Pax Chiropractic – Pax Chiropractic strives to instill true health, hope, and peace within families through nervous system-based chiropractic care.
Philly Osteopathic (Dr. Beth Blum) – Dr. Blum, a board certified specialist in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine who offers hands-on body-affirming medical care, including osteopathic manipulative treatment and gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Ohm Family Chiropractic – Ohm Family Chiropractic offers a variety of services, including chiropractic adjustments for kids, prenatal care, and Webster Technique. Patients have praised the practice for its relaxed atmosphere, its focus on family care, and its effective treatments.
Speech Therapy:
Small Talk - a small group of expert Speech Therapists specializing in AAC, Gestalt Language Processing, and social communication
Practical Speech (Regina Steigerwald) – Regina is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Philadelphia, PA who specializes in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs).
Speech Baby (Jamie Boyle) - Jamie is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Philadelphia, PA who specializes in speech sound disorders, orofacial myology and feeding, speech development, early language development for analytic processors and gestalt processors.
Physical Wellness Therapies
Pediatric Physical Therapy:
Iluminar Physical Therapy, DPT, PT (Kindra Scott) - Kindra is a wonderful Pediatric PT who trusted her own baby with B.well tots. She owns her own practiced also based in Philadelphia, PA
Melissa Manna Rutherford, DPT, RYT, RCYT (Melissa Rutherford) – Melissa is a Pediatric PT and Yoga Instructor in Philadelphia, PA.
Pelvic Floor Therapy:
PelvioPT – Pelvio Physical Therapy provides specialized mobile physical therapy services, focusing on treating bowel, bladder, and sexual conditions. Located in Fishtown, Philadelphia, they focus on pregnant and postpartum women, as they believe everyone with pelvic health issues should consult a physical therapist.
Flourish Pelvic Health (Danika Viola) – Flourish Pelvic Health & Wellness offers specialized pelvic floor therapy for women, pediatric cases, transgender individuals, and more in the Philadelphia area, addressing a range of pelvic health concerns.
RebalancePT – Rebalance, a physical therapy clinic, emphasizes its mission to empower patients in taking control of their bodies and being as active as possible through a range of specialized treatments such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and spinal mobilization.
Strength and Movement Education:
Una Mano Wellness (Dr. Una Velasquez-Manoff)
Active Mom Fitness – Active Mom Fitness offers personalized exercise programs so moms can stay active during pregnancy, return to exercise postpartum, and achieve fitness goals through motherhood in Fishtown, Philadelphia.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy:
OM Therapy (Mari Neiminen) – Mari specializes in Orofacial Myology/Myofunctional Disorders (OMD) addresses issues related to the orofacial muscle complex, such as mouth, tongue, lips, and facial musculature dysfunctions, often caused by habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrust, which can lead to dental malocclusion, facial development issues, orthodontic instability, chewing difficulties, and a heightened risk of speech problems.
Birth Support
Midwifery Care:
Kindred Spirits Midwifery (Colleen & Mayumi) - Kindred Spirits was birthed from the teachings of Terri Simmons, who was Kelsey’s (our founder) midwife for her home birth with her daughter E in 2016, in which Carol was in attendance. Kindred Spirits serves the Greater Philadelphia area.
Refuge Midwifery (Ray Rachlin) – Refuge Midwifery provides comprehensive midwifery services, including prenatal care, home and water birth, postpartum care, lactation support, well newborn care, as well as preconception counseling, natural fertility support, and intrauterine insemination (IUI) for families in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Magpi Midwifery (Samm Magpi) – Magpi Midwifery offers personalized, evidence-based midwifery services, including prenatal care, home birth, and postpartum care, while also providing clients with a range of educational resources.
Doula Practitioners:
The Baby Doulas – The Baby Doulas is a group of doulas with experience in helping women with post birth recovery, lactation support, formula feeding, and general infant care.
Elizabeth Weinstein – Elizabeth Weinstein, a dedicated doula, breastfeeding counselor, and movement educator, passionately supports the birthing process by offering compassionate care, skilled physical support, and sharing her knowledge, with a special focus on advocating for survivors of sexual trauma.
Blossoming Bellies – Blossoming Bellies, a birth services company, is dedicated to offering inclusive and empowering birth experiences for all families through services such as childbirth education classes, doula support, lactation consulting, and resources for expectant parents and birth professionals.
Lemon Life Doula – Empowers mothers through their unique birth experiences, discovering a familial connection to traditional midwifery, and finding deep fulfillment in supporting women and families throughout their birthing journeys.
Doula Jordyn (Jordyn Makar) – Jordyn offers experienced labor and birth support, personalized prenatal sessions for preparation and empowerment, non-judgmental education on birth options, access to a network of proven resources, trust-building for a connected experience, postpartum debriefing, and unlimited email support between sessions.
Jen Hinds – Jen is a birth and postpartum doula, who offers a range of services including Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Classes, doula services, coaching, consulting, and merchandise with the goal of helping individuals feel confident and empowered in their pregnancy, birth, postpartum experiences, relationships, and sex life. She emphasizes the belief that creating life and giving birth are transformative and rewarding, and tailoring services to assist people in achieving the birth experience that suits them best.
Philly Doula Co-op – The Philly Doula Co-op is a group of diverse, certified birth professionals who offer birth and postpartum support. They are committed to providing quality care and making every client feel valued.
Doula Adriane – Adriane offers emotional support, newborn care guidance, assistance with household tasks, and community resource assistance, with an emphasis on the crucial role of rest, support, and community for new parents.
Wellness & Sleep Support
Mental Health:
Whole Heart Maternal Mental Health – Whole Heart Maternal Mental Health is a group of therapists specializing in maternal mental health, offering services such as therapy, support groups, and in-home sessions, utilizing diverse therapeutic approaches like psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based therapy, with a shared belief in the importance of establishing strong client relationships for the healing process.
Two Rivers Therapy (Julia Rolf) – Julia offers mental health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals, teens, adults, and families, employing a holistic, collaborative, and transparent approach to healing that centers on improving clients' connection to themselves, ultimately fostering a sense of well-being in their interactions with the world and those around them.
Realness Rising (Randi Cutler) – Getting Real with Grief offers a sacred support circle, both in-person and virtually, where participants bring items symbolizing their losses, fostering a deeper self-connection, providing embodiment tools for healing, connecting with fellow grievers, and engaging in art and journaling to integrate the experience.
Sleep Support:
Born with Love Wellness (Marcella DeRosa) – Marcella is a holistic pediatric sleep coach, lactation educator, and doula who offers comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, including breastfeeding assistance, available in both South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area.
Restful Sleep MD (Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown) - Dr. Funke is a board-certified sleep physician passionate about helping kids and their families rediscover sleep as a superpower. Her practice addresses medical and behavioral sleep issues in children and young adults using a holistic and evidence-based approach. She was an attending physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for almost a decade before opening her practice The Restful Sleep Place.
Direct Access Developmental Pediatrician:
Lana Schapiro, MD - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician specializing in differential diagnoses, neurodivergence, developmental and motor delays, genetic differences, and beyond.
