Dani Jaffe, OTD, OTR/L; Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Dani is a pediatric occupational therapist with her masters and doctorate degrees from USC. She completed her bachelor of arts in psychology and disabilities studies at UCLA. Dani has experience working in sensory integration clinics, homes, and schools, promoting social, emotional, sensory, and motor skills necessary for child development. She is also an excited soon-to-be mama!

Julia Greensmith

ulia accompanies moms in the early season of mothering, specifically newborn to 2 years, to lean into more connection to self and baby through infant massage, babywearing, movement, dance & mindfulness in mothering. Originally from South Africa, Julia has a background in Occupational Therapy, is certified in Infant Massage, Babywearing as well as Babywearing Dance & Movement She is a mom of four and is passionate about integrating all parts of being human and connecting to the innate call of mothering. Julia teaches regular Dance with Baby (babywearing dance classes) Junior Jive! (for littles walking to under 5 yrs) Infant massage classes, provides Babywearing support, education, fittings & consults as well as offers her signature 6 week course, Blossom with Baby, which is for moms with babies newborns to 6 months and is centered around the importance of connection Julia is the founder & owner of Joyful Connections~ Embracing Joy through Connection in the ‘Dance of Motherhood’

Tefi Levy

Tefi is a dedicated holistic health coach, certified yoga instructor, and compassionate advocate for moms. With a deep passion for empowering and supporting women, she has made it her mission to help mothers achieve balance, wellness, and fulfillment in their lives.

She founded and owns the Mindful Mama and created her signature program, The Mindful Mama Method. As a holistic health coach, she provides personalized guidance and support, focusing on the integration of mind, body, and spirit to nurture overall well-being. Her expertise in yoga further enhances her ability to assist moms in reconnecting with their bodies, reducing stress, and enhancing their vitality, through tailored yoga, meditation and breathing, helping mothers embrace their inner strength, cultivate self-care practices, and find solace in the present moment.

Cecelia Lau

Cecelia, an Encinitas-based mom of two, holds space for mindfulness through tea ceremony and sound baths. She runs a 5-acre retreat house in Temecula, providing a sanctuary for guests to find community, healing, and inspiration.

Erin Cutler

Erin Cutler is a passionate craft hobbyist and the founder of Mom’s Pillow, a nonprofit cause helping Moms access meaningful friendship. In addition to being a Mom herself, she has a master’s degree in psychology and has worked for eight years as a consultant in women’s wellness and nonprofit spaces.

Christa Mantey RDN, CLE, CHHC

Christa is a skilled Registered Dietitian, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Certified Lactation Educator, and Gottman Educator specializing in Intuitive Eating. With a passion for empowering individuals to cultivate a positive relationship with food, Christa combines her nutrition, holistic health, and lactation expertise to guide clients toward nourishing their bodies and embracing their intuition. She is dedicated to supporting others in creating conscious relationships with their bodies, babies, and partners.

Deanna L. Daly EMT

Deanna has been working at Tri-City Medical Center for 16 years. Her time at the hospital has included the ER and Cardiology Department, and she has done hundreds of CPR codes for every age- from a 2-week-old to a 102-year-old. She brings many years of real-life experience. Deanna has taught CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens and EMT school for over ten years.

Katrina Niesen

Katrina Niesen is a former teacher and mother to her one-year-old daughter Sophia. She has always had a passion for cooking and baking. She finds it the perfect artistic medium, from crafting vibrant smoothie bowls to scoring intricate patterns on a loaf of bread. She regularly teaches others the art of sourdough, and you can often find her in the kitchen or attending other cooking classes to continue to expand her knowledge.

Lauren Leipper, MA OTR/L

Lauren F. Leipper, MA OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and mama to two. She has over 15 years of experience helping families navigate feeding challenges and coaching parents in all feeding-related things.

Erika Gray

As a mother and national fitness expert specializing in core strength, pelvic floor activation, and kegel connection. Erika Baker is known as “the isometric body expert” with over 20 years of experience in movement and mind-body connection. Her focus is to create a sense of control and confidence within her clients, changing their relationship with their bodies in a powerful way. Erika’s experience ranges from competitive + professional dance to breath work, yoga, fascia lengthening, barre, and much more. As a national leader and creator of the bay wreath co. body method™️ she has cultivated and created a one-of-a-kind motherhood curriculum “the bay wreath co. body method – Motherhood Workshops©️.