THANK YOU TO ALL THESE WONDERFUL BUSINESSES WHO SPONSORED THE 2011 WALK FOR MOMS AND MIDWIVES!
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About Health Chiropractic, Stuart Kaplan, DC is located at 4469 Bamboo Rd # 102, in Boone, NC. You can find out more or make an appointment by calling (828) 263-8007. |
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At Adult & Child Orthodontists & Pediatric Dentistry, we ensure that patients receive the most advanced treatment care. Our office regularly attends seminars and conferences devoted to orthodontic treatment, new technology, and patient care. With patient care as our top priority, this is our commitment to you. Contact us for an appointment 373 Boone Heights Dr. • Boone, NC 28607 • (828) 264-0110 • (828) 264-5450 • 1-800-478-6058 |
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Allison Rollans is a birth and postparum doula serving the Boone area. To set up an appointment or for questions, contact her at 828-355-9779 |
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Ancient Moon Bellydance is based in Boone, NC. We are primarily an American Tribal Style troupe. ATS is a modern style of belly dance characterized by beautifully costumed dancers, lead-&-follow formations, vibrant music and a "tribal" cooperation. |
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Ann Thompson Nemcosky is an artist working in dry media, drawing with colored pencils, graphite, and pastel, as well as a new series of small paintings in oil. She enjoys creating art that finds the sacred in the ordinary, that celebrates the commonplace. Check out what she has to offer on Etsy |
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Anna Banana's is a fine consignment store located in the heart of downtown Boone at the corner of King and Depotl. We are a unique addition to downtown Boone because we BUY, SELL, and TRADE!! Shopping with us is like going on a treasure hunt... and you never know what you're going to find! |
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Bald Guy Brew in Boone, North Carolina is committed to using organic, shade grown, certified fair trade coffees. Call it what you will, but there is an art to roasting coffee. By cupping all of our coffees, we are able to determine the right time & temp. profile for roasting our coffee…ensuring that our customers get what they pay for: the best stinking cup of fresh roasted coffee they ever tasted! |
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At Bare Essentials Natural Market, health is the end product. We don’t carry goods containing preservatives, harmful ingredients or additives, colorings or chemicals. We won’t compromise this philosophy for added profits. For over 22 years, you’ve developed a trust and confidence in Bare Essentials Natural Market, knowing that we’ve read the labels so you don’t have to. As a result, we not only assure our continued growth and preeminence; we create an environment where good works and good business intersect. Visit at 273 Boone Heights Dr., Boone, NC Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
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Birthright Services - Audrey Trepiccione, CPM Audrey has been a Certified Professional Midwife registered with the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) since May of 1998. We offer the following services and classes: (click for details) * Complete Childbirth Consultation * Doula Services * Childbirth Education Classes * Happiest Baby Series Visit our website for more information |
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Birth Transforms - a Doula and Therapeutic Massage Service |
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Victoria Brown, a board certified lactation consultant of Birthways and Baby Days has provided breast feeding counseling and support to women and their families for over ten years. Because breast feeding is the gold standard of infant feeding, it is her goal to help mothers and babies have a successful nursing relationship. In addition she provides breastpump sales and rental. Please visit her website for more information. |
| Birthwise of Central North Carolina, LLC | Birthwise of Central NC, LLC is a home birth practice providing care to families during the childbearing year as they move through this powerful transition. In addition to the prenatal care in my office in southern Chatham County, my birth assistants and I provide 6 home visits. The six week postpartum visit occurs back at the office. Please call with any questions at 919-837-5805 or email Nancy at nwharman@gmail.com |
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Since the year 2000, Black Cat Burrito has established itself as the premiere destination for the finest burritos, quesadillas, nachos, chilis, soups and salads in Boone, NC and the surrounding High Country. We also have a vast selection of beers, wines, and other drinks to choose from …including our soon-to-be infamous KEY-LIME MARGARITAS!! If you are in the mood for BURRITOS, BEER, MARGARITAS, and/or LIVE MUSIC—join us at BLACK CAT BURRITO!! 127 South Depot St., Boone, NC 28607 |
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The goal of Blissful Births is to provide a connection that allows you to discover yourselves as individuals, parents, and a family. We strive to be a source of information and support that meets you where you are and travels with you through the journey surrounding birth to find the path that fits you best. At Blissful Births we feel that there is no one right way to give birth. It is an extremely unique and intimate process that is always best done with the focus on the individuals involved. Your philosophy about birth becomes ours.
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Boone Bagelry is located at 516 West King Street in Boone. Download the take-out menu, place an order or check out photos at their web site. |
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Boone Barter - the rebirth of an ancient way of doing business. We are open to residents of The High Country and surrounding communities and we hold meetings throughout the year so we can socialize and form new business alliances and friendships. |
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A new shop on King Street in Boone offers people who love the Earth an opportunity to also love smelling fresh. Caravan Botanicals caters to the eco-conscious bather with organic products. A lot of love goes into the making of these soaps. Washing with soap that was handmade perhaps means you're getting a helping hand when scrubbing the dirt away. Smith and Newberry are devoted to making healthy and fresh soaps for their customers and friends.
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Looking for things to do with kids? Families play and learn together at The Children’s Playhouse - rain or shine!. This High Country destination is located in Boone and close to Blowing Rock, Jefferson, Banner Elk, Wilkesboro, and Mountain City. It offers flexible hours for open creative indoor/outdoor play as well as great classes for kids and adults! Come enjoy our Vet Clinic exhibit, Arts & Crafts studio, Meadow Room, What's Cookin' Kitchen, indoor Romp and Stomp with bouldering wall and more. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00-5:00 pm and * Saturday 10-5:00 pm in June and July (10-3:00 pm August-May) |
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The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) is a coalition of individuals and national organizations with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies, and families. Our mission is to promote a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. This evidence-based mother-, baby-, and family-friendly model focuses on prevention and wellness as the alternatives to high-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs. |
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Logan at Custom Information Consulting, LLC gets as fired up about fixing computers, eliminating virusus and helping folks determine their computer needs as many of us get about birth with midwives! And just like you he digs NCs midwives - in fact one of his very good friends is a CPM. |
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At Cycle 4 Life Bike Shop in Banner Elk, North Carolina, our philosophy is a simple one. If we help you find the bike to best fit your needs & desires, then you will ride it more often. If you ride your bike more often, you will help yourself physically and mentally and this will also help our planet. So by building the perfect bike for you, we are Helping You to Help Yourself. |
The Diapering Doula® is committed to making a difference in the world through social change. Our products are from women-owned businesses & made with fairly traded materials by workers who are treated with dignity. Our notions are cruelty-free & we have been recognized by PETA for our partnerships with vegetarian manufacturers. We launder diapers in EPA Design for the Environment detergents which are non toxic, and deliver these nappies to our customers in a flex fuel vehicle. We are compliant with the World Heath Organization’s breastfeeding friendly regulations and have been recognized by the NC Breastfeeding Coalitiion and are members of La Leche League. |
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Homeopathy uses safe, nontoxic preparations to stimulate your body's natural healing ability. In homeopathy, the energy for healing comes from within, resulting in quick recovery, few side effects and better resistance to disease. Hart Matthews is a graduate of the Caduceus Institute of Classical |
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Dilly's is a unique blend of savory eats, sweet treats and enticing scents. At Dilly's you will find traditional Cuban sandwiches, as well as, Classic Cuban dishes along with a variety of hand-crafted, scented, soy candles that are poured on-site. Drop in and enjoy a toasty Cuban Sandwich, or a hearty plate of Rice, Black Beans, Palomilla Steak and Sweet Plantains or perhaps just a "Cafe con Leche" (Cuban Latte), and some fresh "pastelitos" (cuban pastries), while you surf the web on our free Wi-Fi. |
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Erin Luben, providing labor support, childbirth classes and breastfeeding information. Durham, NC 27705 |
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For some of the BEST honey in the NC mountains give Funky Meadors a call at 828-263-3573! |
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Gray Family Chiropractic and Alisha Davis, DC is a family oriented chiropractic practice dedicated to helping you restore your body to optimum health through natural chiropractic care. We've been delivering quality chiropractic care to the Raleigh community since 1996.
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Green Mother Goods is owned and operated by a group of women - all mothers, then friends and now business partners. We came together in this effort to provide quality products that are good for our families and good for our Mother Earth. We research the products we carry. If you buy it here you can rest easy, knowing that the product is a good choice for you, your family and our Earth. We want to make buying "green" convenient, affordable and fun! |
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Greenway Carpet Care offers natural and organic green carpet cleaning that is safe for your family, pets, and the environment. Our system leaves your carpet and rugs clean, dry, and chemical-free. Improves Indoor Air Quality |
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HeatherJordan, CNM attained a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural anthropology, with studies in Midwifery and Maternal/Child health, from Davidson College in North Carolina. She completed a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at the University of Washington in Seattle, and achieved her Master's Degree in Nursing at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, with further specialization in Nurse-Midwifery. Through the years prior to joining Linville Family Medicine, she provided support and care of women and their families as a Doula, a Labor and Delivery Nurse. |
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Imagine giving birth calmly and easily without medication...You can! Hypnobabies is a method of childbirth preparation that uses hypnotic techniques, imagery and visualization to teach the inner mind to eliminate pain and fear from the birthing experience. Our classes also teach our Hypnobabies Birth Partners how to fully support our Hypno-Moms, although Hypnobabies can also be used very successfully by single mothers.
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Journey of Motherhood ~ Joanne Dahill CD(DONA), HCHI, LMBT nc lic #548 Services offered include:
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Kate Katahdin, CIMI, LMBT, NC License #05345 Birth Doula / Labor Assistant |
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Dr. Donna J. Hedgepeth, DC, DACCP offers individualized advanced
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The North Carolina Midwifery Association (NCMA) seeks to promote unity, cooperation, and communication among midwives statewide. NCMA also strives to provide opportunities for information exchange, continuing education, peer review and support while helping to ensure the highest quality of care for women and families seeking midwifery services. We have adopted many of Midwives Alliance of North America’s documents to help set guidelines and standards for North Carolina midwives: * Core Competencies |
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Lauren Hayworth began writing songs during her college career at Florida State. Since moving to the High Country she has fallen in love with the haunting beauty of old mountain songs and traditional Irish tunes. She also sings opera sometimes. She is working on lots of new recordings, so stay tuned. All songs are self-produced and recorded on her computer. To listen to her tunes or contact Lauren, check out her profile on ReverbNation. |
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Lis McCachren fell in love with the practice and study of Yoga upon moving to Boone, NC in 2005. She sees Yoga as a thread that weaves all aspects of her life together. As a teacher, she encourages students to find personal meaning in the vast teachings of yoga, to make the practice their own. Lis’ life is motivated by sincerity, nature, creativity and a hope for all to embrace their full potential. |
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Ma-Me Birth Services can help you find the best birthing option for you and your family. Contact Christine Fredesnburg at 828-964-2915 |
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My Mailing Center is located at 1095 East King Street in Boone, NC. They offer FedEx, FedEx Ground, UPS, USPS Shipping, Packing materials, Color Copies, Digital Printing and Computer Repair. You can stop by Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. |
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Magic Cycles (est. 1993) is a locally owned and operated, full service bicycle retailer and repair shop located in beautiful downtown Boone, North Carolina. Whether you're a beginner and just getting started or a pro looking to shave grams of weight or seconds off your time, we have a professionally trained staff to take care of your needs. We are committed to providing you with the best bike shop experience imaginable. |
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Mindful Massage Therapy and Bodywork is located in Boone, NC. Whether we spend our days sitting at a desk, competing athletically, recovering from an injury or just needing to relax and unwind, my hope is to use massage therapy help facilitate wherever people want to go with themselves. |
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Natural Flow Childbirth Education Course offers practical ideas for the Childbearing Year ~ your nine months of pregnancy and the first 3 months after. Share this intimate time together and learn about the beauty and commitment that birth shows us. More info can be found here. |
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Neighborhood Yoga is a studio for the moving arts, and a space that brings together a community of people with common interests. The spacious studio, which overlooks downtown Boone has hardwood maple floors and plenty of windows for natural light and passive solar heat. Neighborhood Yoga is located in downtown Boone, N.C. in the studio behind 212 Water St., only one and a half blocks north of King St. Parking is limited, but there is ample metered parking on Queen Street. |
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Nelson Salon is located at 128 Appalachian Street, in Boone, NC. Contact them at (828) 719-5916. |
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PC Specialty in Garner, NC provides a broad range of wired and wireless scalable solutions, including network design, secure communication and hybrid integrations. We also provide customer service and support for PC, Mac, Ipod, X-Box, Playstation, custom PC systems, in store or on-site. |
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Piper Ellis is a birth and postpartum doula as well as a massage therapist. You may contact her at 828-406-1439 |
| PLACENTA BENEFITS | Would you like to have an optimal postpartum wellness experience? Consider the gift of your placenta, which is known to: *increase energy* *increase milk supply* *balance hormones* *reduce bleeding* *reduce pain* *decrease weepiness/enhance mood* *resolved anemia symptoms* *improve sleep* * your uterus returns to normal size quickly* and there is more! Placenta Medicine Made by YOU and for YOU Brenda Ojala a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist and Mentor serving the Coastal Carolinas, and offering the following services: ~ education ~ encapsulation ~ tincture ~ ~ prints ~ cord keepsake ~ salve (coming soon)~ Brenda@placentabenefits.info (607) 343-5178 www.placentabenfits.info/brendaojala Follow us on Facebook Placenta Works (Coastal Carolinas) |
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Precious Arrows is your one stop shop for birth kits, midwifery & doula supplies and natural products for everyday living. You can shop online or in their Raleigh store from Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 at 2800-136 Sumner Blvd. |
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Singing Stitches Quilting Studio is a professional longarm quilt finishing business located in rural Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 9521 Sertoma Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Currently no regular schedule But contact me by sending an email to Suzan@SingingStitches.com Or calling my Home 919-929-4280 or Mobile 919-632-6008 |
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Stellar Carpentry handcrafts beautiful, wooden children's play kitchens, toys and furniture. In addition they are also experts in building decks and home repairs, additions, finishing, and fine carpentry. Stellar Carpentry is located right here in the NC mountains and can be reached at 828-964-5194. |
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Stick Boy Bread Company is a small, family-owned artisan bakery in Boone, NC where high quality baked goods and great service come together to create a special experience for you, our customer. We offer everything from fresh baked breads, steaming cappuccinos, delicious cinnamon rolls, and decadent chocolate tortes. The best part is that everything is made right here in our bakery using the best ingredients and methods. Nothing that we serve is shipped in frozen from thousands of miles away like in most "supermarket" bakeries. Nothing is taken out of a box, put in the oven for 10 minutes, and then labeled "fresh baked". This is the real thing. We promise. Taste the difference at 345 Hardin Street (Hwy 321), Boone, NC 28607. |
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Sugar Mountain Cafe Yummy Smoothies • Yummy WrapsCoffee • Tea • Free Wi-FiEat In! • Wrap It To Go! • We Deliver! After a hard day on the slopes, breakfast before teeing-off on the golf course, or just when you feel like having a healthy bite or a frothy Cappuccino- come on by and visit us! Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
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Swift Creek Coffee House We offer am inviting place to sit and enjoy the finest and freshest coffee around. Enjoy our freshly brewed expressos´s. smoothies, teas, cider, hot chocolate and fresh baked pastries. Come taste the difference at the Triangle Walk for Moms and Midwives - coffee supplied by Swift Creek! |
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The Triangle Birth Network is a local advocacy group dedicated to educating expectant families and the community about choices in childbirth and evidence-based, mother-friendly care as defined by the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS). The Triangle Birth Network respects each woman’s informed choice regarding what constitutes a good birth for her and her family. |
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Under the Sun Consignment & Tanning has two, 20 minute tanning beds, high end & high quality consignment clothing, shoes and handbags, sterling silver jewelry, tapestries, posters, sunglasses, candles, tattoos, tanning lotions, handmade scarves & hats, lights, costume jewelry and much more. Visit us at 603 W.King st., Boone, NC 28607 Or give us a call at 828-264-4700. We are open Monday - Saturday from 10am to 8pm and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm. |
Vital Being Apothecary |
Vital Being Apothecary offers alchemically prepared herbal remedies, high dose homeopathics, flower essences, gem elixirs, 1 st aid kits and other vibrationals. Please contact Nia at 828-964-5853 for an appointment. |
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Walnut Hollow Farm is a CSA located in beautiful Mountain City, Tennessee. The products from the farm are Certified Naturally Grown, which means farmers don’t use any synthetic herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones, or genetically modified organisms. CNG livestock are raised mostly on pasture and with space for freedom of movement and their feed is grown without synthetic inputs. You can contact John Jackson at 828-406-6212 for more information. |
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Whispering Waters Acupuncture, Massage and Bodywork Therapy We're here to assist you in getting on to doing what you love and being more of who you truly are! Call us at (828)268-5092, or individually at (828)773-5032 (Tom) (828)406-9993 (Phoenix) |
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Whole Family Chiropractic is certified in the Cranial Release Technique. We are members of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and have done extensive postgraduate work in the care of children and pregnant patients. Dr. Debra Bell, D.C.is Webster Technique Certified. |
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Women’s Birth & Wellness Center is more than a place - it is an attitude, a way of looking at birth as a natural, normal, healthy and uniquely personal event in the life of a family. Each woman is given time for quality care, with dignity and respect. Client’s preferences and needs are considered – active participation in care and decision making is encouraged. Babies are born in a quiet, gentle environment, with the least amount of medical intervention possible. Mothers are not separated from their babies & families, and most return home six hours after giving birth. |
