Resources for Families in Kalamazoo Area
Child Birth Education, Prenatal Yoga, Pre/Post Natal Support & Doula Services
- Birth Kalamazoo: https://birthkalamazoo.com/
- Rootead: https://rootead.org/
- News Seasons Physical Therapy: https://www.newseasonspt.com/
- Nurturer by Nature with Sarah MacLean: https://www.facebook.com/Nurturer-By-Nature-681855515541426
- Om Momma Yoga with Brielynn Sturm: https://ommommayoga.com/
- Woven Postpartum with Christine Anderson: https://www.wovenpostpartum.com/
- Erin Huey, birth doula (contact information coming soon)
Pediatric Chiropractic Care
- Dr. Kate Antoniotti with Antoniotti Chiropractic (Webster Certified, creator of the MamaCore Method): http://www.antoniottichiropractic.com/
- Resilience Chiropractic: https://resiliencechiropractic.com
- Rambling Road Family Wellness and Chiropractic: https://www.rrchirokalamazoo.com/
Lactation Consultants + Pediatric Dietitians
- Reagan Gielincki, OTR/L, IBCLC of Empowered Feeding: https://empoweredfeeding.com/)
- Elizabeth Farrell, IBCLC, RD of Fruitful Lactation and Nutrition Consulting: https://www.fruitfulnutritionconsulting.com/?fbclid=IwAR1H93PBnZDeZgHDZcqWyLZnAPWHFEEvBG1w2QQ8YhAdHZIk8YPBpJdpxOc)
- Bronson Breastfeeding Center: https://www.bronsonhealth.com/locations/bronson-breastfeeding-center/?fbclid=IwAR3FEbJzf-kv6aymU0lfBGvSZmG3vcdlj3G8dotcIxqch42SiwfAXsntL0U
- Susan Katz-Scheinker, MBA, RD, CLD with Cambium Nutrition: http://www.cambiumnutrition.com/
Psychological Services
- Jeff LaPonsie, LMSW - Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling (TF-CBT, PCIT, highly experienced in working with complex trauma, other complex behavioral and emotional needs)
- Kristy Cavalli, LMSW, RPT-S – Center for Change & Growth (Play Therapy and Family Counseling)
- Sarah Hayes, MA, LPC, IMH-E - Seed to Tree Counseling & Wellness (specializes in perinatal and maternal mental health, infant mental health, and early childhood mental health)
- Maternal Hope Counseling Center (team specializes in perinatal and maternal mental health)
- Maternal Counseling Services (team specializes in women's mental health and postpartum mental wellness)
- Kelene Rogers, LPC, ADS, IMH-E (II) – Intentional Growth, LLC (Child and Family Counseling, specializes in trauma and severe behaviors)
- Maureen Corts, LMSW – Ready for the World, LLC (Child and Family Counseling – uses Love and Logic® philosophy)
- Shelly Woertink, LMCSW - Pediatric Counseling Center, LLC (specializes in medical and complex trauma)
- Karen Oberhill, LPC, NCC, GCDF – Child & Family Psychological Services (focuses on middle and high school ages, LGBTQ+, anxiety and depression, and career counseling)
- Julie Waldron, LLP, LPC – Child & Family Psychological Services (specializes in anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, TF-CBT for kids and teens)
- Stephanie Hyer, LPC – Bluewater Counseling Services (an elementary school counselor, with focus on kids ages 7-18 with anxiety)
- Brieanna Daugherty, LPC, NCC, IMH II, MA – Daugherty Counseling, LLC (specializes in early childhood mental health, attachment and bonding, play therapy modalities, anxiety, and depression; PCIT; also specializes in infertility, pregnancy and pregnancy loss, and postpartum issues)
- Paula Shelner, LMSW, RPT – Connected Counseling, LLC (Registered Play Therapist and trained in EMDR, specializes in working with children ages 4-12 for play therapy, but also works with teens using creative arts interventions)
Speech Language Therapy Services
- Liz Griff, CCC-SLP: 269-348-1722
- HeadStrong SLP with Cary Cekola: https://headstrongslp.com/
- The Center for Childhood Development at Kalamazoo location: https://www.thecenterforcd.com/
- Kalamazoo Speech Associates: https://www.kalamazoospeech.com/
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment and Support
- CTAC (Children's Trauma Assessment Center): https://wmich.edu/traumacenter
- Resiliency Center at Western Michigan: https://wmich.edu/resiliencycenter
Autism Testing
- WMed Pediatric Autism Center
- How to find a BCBS/BCN approved testing center: https://www.bcbsm.com/content/dam/public/Common/Documents/approved-autism-evaluation-centers.pdf
Neuropsychological Testing
- Shana Rush, PhD, CCC-SLP - Rush Pediatric Neuropsychology in Grand Rapids, MI
- Helene Pilnick, PhD - Neuropsychology Associates in Kalamazoo, MI
Audiologist and Auditory Processing Testing
- Marcie Brown, MA, CCC-A - The Hearing Teacher (http://www.thehearingteacher.org/about-us.html )
Pediatric Eye Care/Vision Therapy
- Marie Fox, OD of Kalamazoo Valley Eyecare
- Dan L Fortenbacher, OD, FCOVD of Wow Vision Therapy
Pediatric Dentistry
- Dr. Libby Thorpe of Centreville Family Dentistry (specializes in addressing tongue tie through revision and myofunctional therapy)
- Portage Pediatric Dentistry: https://www.portagepediatricdentistry.com/
- Kalamazoo Pediatric Dentistry: https://www.kzoopd.com/
Music Education for Children
- Crescendo Music Academy: https://www.crescendoacademy.com/
- Music Together: https://www.crescendoacademy.com/instruction/music-together
Kids Yoga (families and babies, too!)
- Yoga Adventures for Kids @ Times to Shine Studios: https://app.ubindi.com/thetimetoshinestudio?fbclid=IwAR20nzj2Glb2IRaW9LGCTEbYqQshTUXwbrMfuU6ORZti6Dc4zAY-30AD6-0
- Little Roots Yoga: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRootsYogaMi
Support for Parents + Families of Children with Special Needs
- Michigan Alliance for Families - connects families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education (https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/)
- ASK Family Services - dedicated to supporting families and youth with mental health or developmental challenges (https://www.askforkids.org/)
- Michigan Family to Family: Health Information Center - shares information and resources on disability and health issues with families of children and youth with special health care needs (https://f2fmichigan.org/)
- Disability Network of Southwest Michigan - they are the first stop for people with disabilities and their families, with a goal as a disability rights advocate to protect the civil and human rights of individuals with disabilities, and to make sure that the laws put in place to protect them are vigorously enforced (http://www.dnswm.org/)
Our Favorite Children's Books
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- This is a live document and updated frequently