Testimonial for Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Working with Dena was one of the best decisions my wife and I made during our pregnancy. We contacted her about two months before our due date, and she was gracious enough to give us hours of her time explaining how the process would work (even recommending meeting in person before signing the contract). That openness and authenticity alleviated any concerns with working together.
For the weeks leading up to birth, Dena frequently checked in on us and had both a remote and in-person check-in, helping us create a thorough birth plan and teaching us various exercises like perineal massages. All of this was critical for the actual birth and eventual recovery.
However, Dena's expertise proved most valuable during labor and delivery. While my wife was suffering through piercing contractions, Dena implemented some hip presses/exercises that helped her endure the pain better, and stuck with the birth plan we created even though anesthesiologists were getting a bit pushy. With Dena's support, my wife was able to toughen it out almost 6 hours before getting an epidural, and gave birth to a healthy baby boy about 9 hours in with only a first-degree tear (despite my wife's small stature). To this day, my wife cannot imagine getting through the entire ordeal without Dena (at least without losing parts of her sanity).
Since coming home, Dena has continued to check in and came for a postpartum visit to help us get settled with our baby. It would be an understatement to say that Dena mentally, physically, and emotionally got us through this whirlwind of a journey, and we're so grateful that she was there every step of the way.
-Andrew
January 25, 2023
Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Inner Nature
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
