Meet OMC Collective Member Dana of Esva Healing. Dana is an acupuncturist with a master’s in East Asian medicine and mother to 2 daughters, Nova & Rhea. With her experience of conception, pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, her hope is to guide women to have success stories of their own. … How long have you […]
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Meet Brittnie : Seattle Acupuncturist
Meet OMC Collective Member Brittnie of Esva Healing. Brittnie is an acupuncturist with a master’s in East Asian medicine and mother to 2 feisty daughters, Esme & Minha. She has overcome her difficulties with female health and hopes to share her experience and knowledge with others with similar stories. How long have you lived in […]
The Five Minute Mama Morning
Guest post by OMC members Ives & Christy of ULA & Us … Let’s be real, a mom can do more in five minutes than seems possible. Or at least it feels like we are always juggling our daily activities with a newborn, a toddler, or a child in tow. Christy and I want to […]
Meet Lexi : Massage Therapist and Lymphatic Enhancement Technologist
Meet OMC Collective member Lexi Taylor. Lexi is the owner of Kalon Spa in Bellevue and has been practicing massage since 2012. Her most recent passion is for the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphatic Enhancement Technology, and MediCupping techniques. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you […]
Baby Sleep Tips for the Holidays
Guest post by OMC member Desiree Baird, a certified sleep coach, and owner of Seattle Sleep Trainer! … The “Hallmark” version of holidays is that everyone laughs and has fun and there’s little to no stress. The reality? Often much different, especially if you’re a parent trying to manage your baby or toddler’s sleep during […]
4 pillars of self-care as a new mom
Guest post by OMC member Amy Kovner, Owner of Embodied Wellness … Self-Care is critical for moms, especially in the postpartum period. Understandably, most new moms are completely focused on caring for a baby and have very little time and energy to take care of themselves. Being a new mom can be incredibly overwhelming […]
Be Like Jacinda Ardern ~ The First Step to Making a Difference as a Mom
Guest post by OMC member Aga Lawrynowicz, a certified life coach {on a mission to help mothers get back time, live on purpose, and continue being a great mom along the way} and the owner of Choose Clarity. … Imagine a world where the overqualified moms abandon their invisible task list and participate in solving […]
Meet Abby : Massage Therapist & Health Coach
Meet OMC Collective Member, Abby Dillinger-Lee. Abby is a Massage Therapist and Owner of Shakti Bodywork of Bellevue. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I was born and raised in North Bend, […]
Prenatal/Postpartum Constipation: The Undertreated Perinatal Concern
Guest Post by Om Mama Collective Member, Kelsey Cannon, of Elizabeth Rodgers PT When it comes to perinatal bowel dysfunction, mum’s the word…or, at least it was. Women are either shy to mention their bowel habits or they’ve been told ‘Oh, that’s just normal. It’s a part of the process!” We’ve come too far enough […]
POSTPARTUM RECOVERY: Tools that Helped me in the First 30 Days
Originally shared on Ula & Us, OMC Collective Member, Christy Talamo, shares how she survived the first 30 days of motherhood. Okay mama, get ready for some of the most magical moments of your life. Along with sleepless nights, a lot of diaper blow outs, tears (happy and sad… hello hormones), snuggles, bliss, leaky engorged […]
Meet Kelsey: Physical Therapist
Meet OMC Vendor Kelsey of Therapydia Ballard! Kelsey practices pelvic floor PT and orthopedics in North Seattle. Outside of her work she enjoys running at Golden Gardens, hiking in the mountains, playing sports, and exploring all the new restaurants and breweries in town. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
How Yoga Helped Me Feel Like Myself While Pregnant
Guest post by Mama member, Jenni Gritters! Jenni is a Seattle-based freelance journalist and founder of Zest Storycraft. She writes mostly about the science of healthy living and is a certified yoga instructor. Jenni and her husband are currently expecting! You can follow Jenni on Instagram. Learn more about Jenni here! … I took my […]
Meet Erin : Lifestyle Photographer
Meet Erin- rockstar mama & owner of Erin Schedler Photography! Erin is a member of the Om Mama Collective – members get exclusive deals & discounts when working with her! Find out more at members.ommamaco.com! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you […]
Meet Kathleen : Owner of Oh Baby Fitness
Meet Kathleen Donahoe – COO and Co-Owner of Oh Baby Fitness and Founder of Lady Sweat. Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? I own […]
My 15 Month Roller Coaster : Self-Care for New Moms
“If we are happy, everybody looks up and shares our happiness.” ~ from a Yogi tea bag. Having a baby is so taxing on the mind, body, and spirit. It’s like riding one of those big roller coasters at a theme park where you are laughing and crying at the same time because it’s so […]
How to Challenge Food Shame : with Kristen Schweers
Food Shame Take a moment and think about a favorite snack food from your childhood. Think about the times you ate it, remember the colors, textures, and flavors, try to recall how eating it made you feel. For me, it’s a toss-up between Goldfish crackers, Top Ramen, and Cheetos. I was clearly into salt and […]
Meet Maria : Om Mama Co Mama Member
We are thrilled to introduce you to OMC mama member Maria of Sexy Food Sexy You. Maria is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach based in Seattle, WA, and mom to Rafael. How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? I moved to Seattle from Brooklyn, New […]
3 Reasons to Practice Mindfulness as a Parent
Guest Post by Ela Compton of ParentsPause: Ela hosts meditation playdates for parents and children in the Seattle area. Check out her full calendar & additional offerings at parentspause.com! Are you tired and overwhelmed? Are you sick of feeling like the day goes by in total chaos and you aren’t doing anything well (let alone […]
Trusting Your Intuition : by Sarah Farris of Vibe Elevated
Guest post by Sarah Farris of Vibe Elevated We are so excited to have Sarah lead a workshop on intuitive energy in business with our vendor collective members next week! She’ll be sharing all about how to trust your gut, build quality relationships & how all of this effects the energy in your business! Several […]
Meet Sarah: Holistic Pregnancy Consultant and Owner of Mom & Babe
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Sarah of Mom&Babe! Sarah is a holistic pregnancy consultant based on Bainbridge Island. Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Sarah – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? […]
Meet Desiree: Pediatric Sleep Coach
We are thrilled to introduce you to Om Mama Collective member Desiree Baird! Desiree is a pediatric sleep coach with specialty in multiples! Om Mama Members receive special package discounts with Desiree – if you’re interested in learning more about becoming a mama member, click here! How long have you lived in the Seattle area? […]
You Know What Would Make Motherhood Easier…?
You know what would make motherhood easier? … If we talked about how hard it actually is. I saw my friend and fellow new mom post the other day about how hard being a mom is and it made me want to reach out to all new moms and let them know – this shit […]
Meet Jessica: Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga Instructor
Meet Jessica – perinatal yoga instructor of Movement With Jessica and one of Om Mama’s founding collective members! Q: Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you move here? What do you do for a living? Have you always done this? […]
Self Care: Mama’s Life Blood
Guest Blog Feature: Danielle of Blue Cascade Doula shares her perspective on the importance of self care as a new mom! You can follow Danielle & her business partner, Gabby, on Instagram at @bluecascadedoula! Find more amazing doulas in our Collective here! Interested in joining the collective? Apply here! self-care is non-negotiable It’s really simple- self-care is […]
Meet Dana: Life & Career Coach
Meet Dana – life & career coach for Dana Nicole Coaching and one of Om Mama’s founding collective members! You can also watch our pre-launch Instagram LIVE Q&A with Dana on YouTube here! Your Story – a little “About You” – How long have you lived in the Seattle area? Where are you from/why did you […]