Amber encapsulated my placenta. She made the process very simple, which was obviously needed since baby was taking up all of my mental and physical energy. I appreciated the directions that she left behind with the pills, which helped when I couldn’t remember how many to take, or when to take them. I kind of wish I had worked with her well in advance of my baby’s birth to schedule some massage, yoga, meals, or postpartum doula help. I had wanted these things, but didn’t have the foresight(and baby was a little early!) to know that I wouldn’t have the capacity to arrange for care *after* birth when I really needed it. Take my advice and get some self care with Amber on the calendar now, before baby is born!
Sarah H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Berkeley, CA
I received abhyanga oil massages from Amber as a treatment for PMS symptoms and for deep relaxation and stress support. Amber holds a strong but calm presence during the sessions and is very knowledgeable about what she does. The issue that I was having prior to receiving treatment was intense menstrual cramps, and the abhyanga treatments from Amber a few days before my monthly cycle helped my body to relax so that my nervous system wouldn’t go into the usual pain response. She also used essential oils specifically for pain management and relaxation. Another issue that I was having was that I was so stressed that even when I had time to rest or sleep, I often couldn’t fall asleep. For one of the sessions when I was especially tired, Amber came to my home, and at the end of the session I was so relaxed that I fell asleep for two hours. It was such a healing experience. I highly recommend abhyanga massage treatments from Amber for all women, whether you are trying to balance your cycle, get pregnant, or recover from childbirth.
Esther K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Southfield, MI
Amber helped me and my family after the birth of my daughter. I felt unsupported by my health care practitioners and alone in the way I wanted to care holistically for myself and daughter. She was so considerate and respectful. She was okay when I was running late with a feeding or when I asked many questions. She is really connected and committed to providing quality care nd teaching about the benefits of a nurturing slow and soft practice after birth– contrary to many popular and in vogue practices that disrupt healing. I appreciate aryuverdic wellness principals and try to align my routine to these, yet many are unaware of the postpartum rituals and principals that amber teaches and practices. What a gem. Her oil massage and herbal provisions were key in my recovery and sense of well being. Well worth it
Johanna B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 San Francisco, CA
I am extremely grateful that I found Amber for my ayurvedic postpartum care. The abhyanga oil massages and her delicious food were so healing to me and as a first-time mother I really needed all the healing and help to balance out my crazy emotions and pp depression. I would highly recommend her to all mothers to get postpartum care from Amber. She is the best! Her calming and grounding presence really played a role in me feeling better and getting back to feeling normal again! I will definitely hire her again if there will be another baby coming :-)
A B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Redwood City, CA
Back again, this time regarding Amber’s postpartum doula help. My family hired her immediately following the birth of my little one, and we were so grateful to have her. As a first-time mama who had just gone through the most intense moment of my life, Amber provided me with both the physical nourishments of Ayurvedic meals and healing massages, and also the emotional support I dearly needed. I of course was and am madly in love and in awe of my little baby, but the combined sleep deprivation, painful physical recovery, dramatic life shift, and powerful hormones can be overwhelming. But Amber was always there for me(and continues to be) even when I felt let down by my other prenatal/birth professionals. She’s a thoughtful listener, has a calming, grounded presence, and she herself is an open person which is reassuring when I myself felt suddenly so open. She’s able to talk about anything and has a wealth of knowledge, despite her youth. Though if she doesn’t know something she’s quick to consult with her many veteran birth professional colleagues. If another baby is in my future I would hire Amber again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Amber!
Mary L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Oakland, CA
I absolutely LOVE that Amber was my doula. Her energy, depth of study and knowledge on birth, and her deep honor of the divine feminine is so perfectly attuned to what I was looking for in my doula search. She was incredibly helpful for the entire pregnancy, and was an absolute angel for me during the birth of my daughter. Her expertise in yoga and Ayurveda was also very helpful for me while I was on my birthing journey. I could not recommend her more!
Alison K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Oakland, CA
I took yoga with Amber for several months and loved it. She is a wonderful teacher. Amber creates an atmosphere of calm and purpose. I went into the class feeling hectic from my own day and left feeling peaceful, taken care of, and stronger. I would highly recommend taking a class with her if you have the chance.
L K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Oakland, CA
I took Amber’s prenatal yoga class for 6 months during my pregnancy. She has a very gentle teaching style and I welcomed that during the progression of pregnancy symptoms. I had a lot of swelling in my legs during the pregnancy, and Amber always offered suggestions and modified postures to accommodate how I was feeling that day. I don’t think I would have continued as long with the yoga if it wasn’t for Amber. She has a very nurturing, calm personality that immediately puts you at ease. I felt very comfortable doing as much or as little as I could. Amber also was a great resource for pregnancy and postpartum advice on ayurvedic oils and postpartum food choices. I highly recommend Amber as she has a wealth of knowledge on the pre and postnatal mama body and care that is needed during this very sensitive time.