Dr. Megan has been working with pediatric and perinatal patients for over 17 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the needs and concerns of her patients.
Dr. Megan’s treatments are specifically tailored to each patient she sees, focusing on the whole body. Dr. Megan understands how musculoskeletal issues can greatly impact the nervous system and a body’s ability to properly function. She has learned a wide range of chiropractic techniques from very gentle to more physical work to address these interferences. This broad range of techniques allows Dr. Megan to choose the best and most comfortable path to a properly functioning nervous system for each individual.
Dr. Megan has been working with pediatric and perinatal patients for over 17 years. She brings a ...
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“Krista graduated from National Holistic Institute in 2008 from San Jose, California where she specialized in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage.
After becoming a mother and experiencing firsthand the physical and emotional strain childbirth has on a body, she expanded her practice to specialize in pre and perinatal massage so that she can help women understand the importance of restoring balance in their bodies. In addition, Krista is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, where she teaches parents how to massage their babies. She believes that that loving touch and the healing benefits of massage therapy should start at the beginning of a person’s life.
Krista tailors each massage to meet the needs of her clients by incorporating multiple modalities including Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Release, and cupping. Her goal is to help her clients restore balance and movement in their bodies and help women reconnect to themselves and their bodies during pregnancy and after giving birth.
Ultimately, Krista has a passion for helping women achieve balance and peace in their bodies so they can live to their fullest potential. In her free time, Krista enjoys playing volleyball, running, hiking, camping and traveling the world with her family!
To learn more about Krista and her practice, visit her website www.thewomanfirst.com . “
“Krista graduated from National Holistic Institute in 2008 from San Jose, California where she sp...
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Dr. Katie Kanda is a holistic, gentle bodyworker who believes that everything is connected. She will work with your body — not against it— to heal physically, mentally + emotionally. Her passion is to serve as a guide for a whole-self approach to pregnancy, labor + postpartum, bridging the gaps between the science + art of healthcare.
Specializing in the gentle + compassionate care of women, pregnancy, and pediatrics, she pulls from her advanced trainings as a birth doula, intuitive chiropractic adjustment techniques (everything is completely safe for mama + baby!), Craniosacral Therapy, BIRTHFIT training, Functional Medicine, whole foods nutrition, yoga + mind-body medicine to customize your treatments that facilitate true wellbeing.
When not helping her patients realize how amazing they are, Dr. Katie can be found playing outside with her toddler, or eating guacamole. Probably both.
Learn more about Dr. Katie here or follow along on Instagram!
Dr. Katie Kanda is a holistic, gentle bodyworker who believes that everything is connected. She w...
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Susan Manongi L.Ac., MAc
Acupuncturist
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My name is Susan Manongi, and I am an acupuncturist and bodyworker specializing in women’s health. I especially enjoy supporting patients with fertility and preconception care, as well as pregnancy and postpartum. I also help with other women’s health concerns including PCOS, painful or irregular periods, digestive issues, fatigue, PMS, anxiety and depression.
After years of supporting patients during pregnancy and postpartum and becoming a mama of two myself, I understand the unique challenges this time often brings. I enjoy helping patients to prepare for pregnancy and optimize their health during this time. During pregnancy, acupuncture can help to reduce nausea, support energy, treat pain, reduce stress and prepare the body for labor and birth. I continue to see patients in the postpartum stage, and offer support and grounding throughout this time. I provide compassionate care and feel it is my calling to support women during this journey.
Throughout treatments, I incorporate many modalities including a gentle style of needling, non-insertive techniques and moxa. I often utilize Mayan Abdominal Therapy in my practice, which is a form of bodywork that focuses on improving blood flow and balance to the abdomen and pelvis. Because my treatments are gentle in nature, they are calming to the nervous system. I strive to create a safe space and healing environment where you feel seen, heard and supported.
My training was at the National University of Natural Medicine, where I had the opportunity to complete a two-year mentorship in Japanese style gentle acupuncture. Upon graduation, I completed a two-year residency and after, continued on with private practice. When not at work, I can be found at the playground trying to keep up with my little ones, in the kitchen cooking something new or planning our next travel adventure.
*Susan plans to be in-network with the following insurance plans: Regence/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Moda, Pacific Source and Providence. She is also happy to provide a Superbill for you to submit for out-of-network coverage.
Susan Manongi L.Ac., MAc
Acupuncturist
(She/her/hers)
My name is Susan Manongi, and I am an acu...
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Dr. Hailey is a graduate of the University of Western States and was formerly a Board Certified Licensed Massage Therapist. She was inspired to study human movement and whole body healing after training as a dancer. Her well-rounded approach to healing utilizes her advanced training in perinatal and pregnancy care, pelvic floor rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation and exercise modification, POTS and dysautonomia rehabilitation, active isolated stretching techniques, and soft tissue and myofascial release techniques. As a teammate in your health and healing, she focuses on helping patients find the right tools for their optimal self-care.
In her free time, Dr. Hailey can be found cooking new meals with her boyfriend, going to almost any genre of concerts, adventuring around the PNW with her friends, or traveling with her family.
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Dr. Alyssa Galster is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN. She foremost recognizes that each individual needs a personalized plan to achieve optimal health, and she approaches every client with a calming and understanding demeanor to help them feel more comfortable with the healing process.
Passionate about finding the best approach for both mom and baby, Alyssa has focused her career on attending several seminars in many areas of care. She completed her final year of internship with two highly recognized pediatric, prenatal, and family oriented chiropractic clinics in Minneapolis and worked with families from various backgrounds. She is certified in the Webster Technique for adjusting during pregnancy as well as Craniosacral Technique for adults and babies. She also has experience with physical therapy, exercise, functional neurology, primitive reflex therapy, soft tissue therapy, and KT taping. She is currently working towards becoming a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) to be able to offer patients nutritional and lifestyle treatment options.
Originally from North Dakota, Alyssa came to love the Portland area after visiting and seeing how beautiful the city is and how amazing the people are. In her free time, she can be found spending time with her fur-child Koda exploring parks, reading, and lifting or practicing yoga.
Your body will be your home for your whole life, so take the time to make it a place you enjoy being. Your well-being is worth more than anything material. Together, we will find a plan that fits your busy schedule as well as is customized to your needs!
Dr. Alyssa Galster is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN. S...
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Ashley Treadwell is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), blogger on the topic of breast/chestfeeding, and advocate for judgment-free feeding support for all parents. Ashley completed her lactation consultant training and certification at University of California, San Diego, including clinical training at the Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns and the outpatient clinic at Kaiser Family Health Services. She also holds a Bachelors in Sociology from University of California, Davis. Ashley’s family moved to the beautiful city of Portland during the summer of 2016, where she continues her work helping families meet their feeding goals. Prior to moving to Oregon, Ashley lived in Southern California where she worked as a lactation specialist for the San Diego Breastfeeding Center. She loves needlepoint, exercising, reading, everything related to cooking and feeding her family, spending time with her two fantastic kids and friends, and bad reality television.
Ashley is skilled in assessing your baby for tethered oral tissue (“tongue and lip tie”), bottle feeding, helping babies transition from bottle to body-feeding, pre-mature infants, low milk supply, inducing lactation, painful breastfeeding, and anxiety and insecurity surrounding breast/chestfeeding challenges. Cascadia Lactation practices inclusivity and is experienced in working with LGTBQIA families.
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Dr. Sarah Trotta is a Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist, who is passionate about spending the time to truly listen and meet her patients where they are. She discovered alternative medicine as a teenager after being diagnosed with a life-altering autoimmune condition. She obtained her Naturopathic Doctorate and Masters of Science in [East Asian] Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and went on to complete a residency in Naturopathic primary care and 5 Element Acupuncture, with a particular focus in fertility, endocrinology and complex chronic illnesses. In her practice, she loves collaborating with other practitioners and specialists to ensure that her patients receive the absolute best care possible. She is particularly passionate about supporting her patients with complex chronic illness and autoimmunity, as well as helping folks of all genders to expand their families.
Dr. Sarah’s areas of focus include:
- Fertility support for all genders/families
- Adjunctive prenatal and postpartum care
- Gender-affirming care, including hormone management and gender-affirming wellness exams
- Complex chronic illnesses, including MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), POTS, Dysautonomia, Autoimmune conditions, Chronic fatigue, Chronic infections, Long Covid (PASC), Gastrointestinal conditions, etc.
- Pelvic pain, menstrual irregularities and dysmenorrhea
- Functional medicine, including functional lab analysis, nutritional counseling, botanical and homeopathic medicine, as well as pharmaceutical management as needed
Dr. Sarah is certified in a number of additional hands-on techniques, all tailored towards supporting the body with gentle, intuitive wisdom:
- Acupuncture, including 5 Element Acupuncture and Japanese Shonishin
- Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy (ATMAT)®
- Holistic Pelvic Care
- Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and Integrative Visceral Techniques
Dr. Sarah is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies: Pacific Source, Moda, Providence, Aetna, and Regence BCBS. She is also happy to provide a Superbill for you to submit for out of network coverage.
Dr. Sarah Trotta is a Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist, who is passionate about spending ...
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