Rewind to October 14th, the Climb Out of Darkness, a community walk and fundraiser to help raise awareness and improve the situations of new families, especially their mental health. "Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication of childbearing." Thanks to Mommacare Tri Cities and other generous community sponsors, including Music Together Tri Cities and Birth and Bits, the walk was quite the beautiful collaboration. Music, walking, yummy snacks, and amazing prizes!
I was the lucky winner of the free pelvic floor examination donated by Birth and Bits, the physical therapy practice ran by Dr. Jacki Gilpin and Dr. Becca Allen. This photo below sums up my beautiful experience there. Becca was so comfortably professional, and excellent at educating. Only a week after my visit (I am 34 weeks along in my third pregnancy), my body and mind already feel stronger and more prepared to have a baby.
Birth and Bits is only one of the amazing programs that is part of what makes up the community of Red Jasper Studios! Last Friday, I attended a Yoga Soundbath taught by the founder, Bonnie Carter. This yoga soundbath was held in their beautiful studio area available and inviting of community use (To reserve). Yoga mats, bolsters, pillows, and blankets were provided. I learned how to hum to calm my anger, and have been trying this with my toddler boy. My body was soothed with rhythmic drums and ocean sounds. This wonderful detox class improved other important aspects of my health as a parent, including social health, being surrounded by wonderful mothers, as well as mental health.
Red Jasper Studios "is a collective of professionals with one common mission: to provide a space where you can come as you are, pause to rejuvenate, feel supported in your personal growth, and build authentic relationships along the way." Fun fact: It is a collaborative business between mother, Bonnie Carter, and daughter, Jacki Gilpin. Bonnie heads up the business Topaz Blue Wellness offering yoga and soundbaths and peditations (pedicures + meditations). Malerie Fately, licensed massage therapist of Mals Massage, an IBCLC certified lactation consultant, and a fitness professional will be joining Red Jasper Studios soon!
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