Local Resources
Ocala, Florida | Marion County | Virtual
Women's Health Practitioners / Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Cindy Lombard, APRN, board certified WHNP- founder of Essential Woman (Ocala, FL), one-of-a-kind women’s health nurse practitioner that takes the time to listen and educate patients, looks for root cause instead of just treating symptoms, uses natural healing modalities where appropriate, sees prenatal appointments but does NOT attend births
Birth Centers
- A Mother’s Village Birth Center of Ocala (Ocala, FL)
- Loving Arms Birth and Wellness Center (Ocala, FL)
- Community Birth & Wellness Center (Eustis, FL)- ACCEPTS INSURANCE
Licensed Midwives
- Merrell Holliman-Carlson, founder of A Mother’s Village
- Karin Pugh, founder of Loving Arms
- Emily Rizzo, midwife at Loving Arms
- Mary Piazza, midwife at Loving Arms
- Irina Shlain, founder of Wildflowers Midwifery– home birth only
- Carolyn Ayala, midwife at In Full Bloom Midwifery– home birth only
- Hannah Baker, midwife at In Full Bloom Midwifery– home birth only
- Nacer Midwifery
- Dialis Camacho- home birth only
Birth Keepers
- Tosha Nichole Barnes- founder of Alagbara Birth
Doulas
- Savannah Bryan– Stillbirthday doula & birth photographer
- Pamela Harrison– birth & postpartum doula
- Kelli Slimm– doula & birth photographer
- Samantha Morris– DONA certified birth & postpartum doula
- Ashley Stevens, founder of Graceful Servant- registered nurse & birth doula
- Meggan Taylor
- Emily Tucker
Childbirth Education
- Irina Shlain, founder of Monkey Mind Wellness & Wildflowers Midwifery
- Tai Coicou at Loving Arms
Ultrasound Technicians
- Sonosmile
- Tiny Toes Ultrasound Boutique– coming soon!
Pregnancy/Infant Loss Support
- Savannah Bryan– Stillbirthday doula and photographer
- Our Hearts Align– nonprofit organization that serves families who have experienced pregnancy/infant loss
Chiropractors
- Dr. Jennifer Pishotta, founder of Transforming Lives Chiropractic – Ocala (neurological scanning, pregnancy incl. Webster technique, pediatrics, special needs, etc.)
- Dr. Katherine White at Pitts Family Chiropractic (pregnancy incl. Webster technique, pediatrics, etc.)
- Dr. Brooke Silberhorn, founder of Thrive Chiropractic and Wellness (preconception/ fertility care, pregnancy incl. Webster technique, pediatrics, Remedy Testing, nervous system scans, low force technique, etc.)
- Dr. Amber Plante at ChiropracticUSA (pregnancy incl. Webster technique, pediatrics, etc.)
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
- Dr. Keila Gonzalez, founder of Pelvic Link Physical Therapy
Photographers - Maternity, Birth, & Newborn
Lactation Consultants
- Samantha Morris
- Ashley Stevens, founder of Graceful Servant
- Alison Miranda
Placenta Encapsulation & More
Mom's Group
- Loving Arms– Fridays 9-11am
Health Coaches
- Tierney Dubi- helps moms with nutrition and mental health
Exercise Groups for Moms
- iStrollOcala– Mommy & Me fitness community, led by certified group fitness instructor, MWF mornings plus social events!
Baby Care
- Clean Baby Booty– cloth diaper laundry service
- Marion County Babywearers Inc