Holistic Practitioners

There are a number of holistic practitioners that provide services here at The Birth Center.

Bowen Therapy

Barbara Bason

302.322.1077
barbpract@aol.com

Barbara Bason earned a BA in Biology and a BS in Medical Technology from the University of Delaware. She was a research biologist at the U of DE for five years before working in pathology at the Wilmington Medical Center. Barbara developed a keen interest in holistic medicine and childbirth after the birth of her first son. She became a certified childbirth educator and doula through Informed Home Birth & Informed Birth and Parenting, supporting women and couples through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She was a provider of postpartum services for the Birth Center in its initial postpartum program.

Barbara says, ” My introduction to Bowen therapy happened as a result of a car accident. I tried every therapy known to me for my muscular skeletal pain and imbalance, with little help, until an acquaintance offered me a Bowen treatment. It was the first therapy that made a significant difference. I knew right then that this was a holistic healing system that I wanted to learn. I had recently retired from my perinatal practice to begin a practice in homeopathy and Bowen allowed me the opportunity to provide healing through the physical body that would balance the whole person. When my Bowen teachers discovered I practiced Homeopathy, they exclaimed how complementary Bowen is to homeopathy - it is often called the homeopathy of body work.”

Barbara is a certified advanced practitioner through The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia and The Bowenwork Academy USA. She holds hold a certificate in animal Bowen therapy, as well. Barbara sees people by appointment in the 3rd floor office of the Birth Center.
You may call her for more information and for an appointment at 302.322.1077 or email her at barbpract@aol.com.

Bowen work is gentle hands on therapy, IT WORKS and it acts deeply to resolve many physical and even mental and emotional problems. It is effective for infertility, complaints of pregnancy, for the trauma of birth, colic and digestive problems in infants, as well as many diverse symptoms and complaints of men, women and children of all ages and stages of life. It is effective in treating the trauma and imbalances from injury. In his book, Understanding the Bowen Technique, John Wilks lists conditions that can be addressed with the Bowen technique: Anxiety/stress related conditions; Back pain, sciatica and spinal problems; Newborn baby problems; Digestive and bowel problems; Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome; General muscle stiffness; Gynecological conditions; Headaches and migraines; Hormonal imbalances; Joint problems, Post Dental trauma and TMJ problems; Post operative recovery; Respiratory conditions; Repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome; Sports injuries; WhipIash injuries; Blood pressure ( high or low).
I encourage you to look at the Bowen therapy site to find out more about this amazingly diverse and phenomenal system of healing. www.bowtech.com

Classical Homeopathy

Barbara Bason

302. 322. 1077
barbpract@aol.com

Barbara Bason earned a BA in Biology and a BS in Medical Technology from the University of Delaware. She was a research biologist at the U of DE for five years before working in pathology at the Wilmington Medical Center. Barbara developed a keen interest in holistic medicine and childbirth after the birth of her first son. She became a certified childbirth educator and doula through Informed Home Birth & Informed Birth and Parenting, supporting women and couples through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She was a provider of postpartum services for the Birth Center in its initial postpartum program.

Barbara’s introduction to Homeopathy began in 1983 when she searched for answers to her sons chronic health problems. Homeopathy became the medical treatment of choice for her whole family. She completed a three year certificate course in basic training at the Allen Academy and a three year certificate course in advanced training at the Dynamis School. Barbara worked as a homeopathic assistant with a family doctor for five years before starting her own practice. Since 2000, she has enjoyed providing homeopathic care for women and men of all ages and stages of life; for families, for infants and older children; for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and menopause.
Barbara is available by appointment in the 3rd floor office of the Birth Center. You may reach her at 302. 322. 1077 and at barbpract@aol.com.

Barbara helps direct and teach the Delaware Homeopathy Study Group, open to people wanting to learn how to help themselves and family members suffering from simple acute illnesses and injuries. Anyone interested in more information may contact her, as listed above.

Homeopathy is a system of medicine that uses tiny, dilute amounts of a natural medicine individually and precisely matched to the person and her / his symptoms of suffering. Homeopathy seeks to get to the root cause of the person’s illness, allowing a gentle, permanent cure over time. Homeopathy does this by stimulating the individual’s self- healing mechanisms. Homeopathic medicine is effective in treating people with a variety of problems including injuries, acute illness, and chronic illness. For more information about homeopathy see the web site: www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org

Feng Shui for Children & Families

Pamela Yocum

302.792.1023
pamzymaria@hotmail.com

By assessing and energy, drastic changes in aspirations of life such as wealth, health, relationship, family and more can be achieved. A happy, healthy family life is often the result of good Feng Shui that reverberates throughout the home through a lifetime.  This can be done by aligning rooms and sleeping positions according to birth charts and placement of objects for optimal benefit.

Children’s luck is the is the other all important manifestation of good Feng Shui and by balancing energy, some of life’s pitfalls can be circumvented and channeled in more positive ways.

Don’t miss an opportunity to promote healing, growth, joy and happiness through the age-old tradition of Feng Shui.

Pam has been practicing Feng Shui for 15 years after graduating from the Metropolitan Institute of Design in New York under the supervision of R.D. Chin, Melanie Lewandowski, Garry Gordon, David Kennedy, Stephen Post and many more.

Hypnosis

Peggy Lutes RN, CH, HBCE

peggy@TheBirthCenter.com
302-737-8052

• Hypnobirthing
• Hypnotherapy
• Hypnofertility

What is Hypnosis?

HYPNOSIS is a state of mind that is characterized by deep relaxation, heightened imagination and a high responsiveness to suggestions.

By quieting the conscious mind, the subconscious mind accepts new suggestions for positive change.

When you are relaxed deeply your mind functions more clearly which allows the subconscious to accept suggestions.

In order for hypnosis to be successful the client must want change.

You are ALWAYS in complete control; if you don’t like a suggestion your subconscious mind will reject it.

No one can make you do anything against your will. You are awake, aware and able to accept or reject any suggestion.  You can emerge from hypnosis at any time.

Massage

Sarah Sanchez, LMT
Prenatal Massage at The Birth Center

sarah@petervanbeever.com
302-893-8473

Birth Center mom, Sarah Sanchez, received her certification in massage therapy from the Utah College of Massage Therapy in Lindon, Utah.  She has been practicing massage for ten years here in Wilmington.

 

She often uses the BodyCushion (available by request) for prenatal massage allowing expectant mothers to comfortably lay face down!

 

“Pregnancy can be rough on your body. Achy back and legs? Get a massage! Sore neck and shoulders from late night feedings? Get a Massage! Touch can do a lot to keep you feeling your best.”