ADRIENNE BREEN, MS, OTR/L, CST
adriennebreencraniosacral@gmail.com
@wellnessstudiowestchester
www.wellnessstudiowestchester.com

I am a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for 20 years having worked in hospitals, private practice, early intervention and schools. My current private practice focuses on holistic Occupational Therapy. I am certified in CranioSacral Therapy, John Barnes Myofascial Release, Dynamic Body Balancing and Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy. My most recent certifications focus on pre/post care for tongue tie release and intra-oral techniques to reduce tension for optimal functioning in babies through adults. My years in Pediatrics have amazed me, as I have witnessed children's ability to grow and bloom, despite the challenges that they face. Their sense of wonder with the world around them is a daily inspiration for me!

My private practice offers treatment for a variety of conditions, including: ADHD, Ear Infections, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Pre/Post Tongue and Lip Tie Release, Plagiocephaly, Torticollis, Immune Support, Digestive Issues, Failure to Thrive, Speech Delay/Impairment, Scoliosis, Sport Injuries, difficulties with Bedwetting and More! My adult practice includes treating parents' nervous system dysregulation, if desired, to positively shift the family dynamic.

CARRIE DEAN, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
carrie@mamabearbreastfeeding.com
www.mamabeardean.com

CARRIE DEAN is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor. After a thriving massage career, Carrie transitioned into lactation after a long breastfeeding struggle with her first child. Carrie spent her first year of practice working alongside pediatricians in a large group practice as their in-house lactation consultant. She has now transitioned into in-home consults.

Carrie believes it is a true privilege to spend time with new families empowering them with skill, confidence and choices on how to move forward with their infant feeding relationship. Developing a plan where baby AND mother thrive is the goal. Carrie enjoys using her background as an educator, massage therapist, and yoga instructor to complement all visits.

When Carrie is not busy seeing new families or attending professional meetings and conferences, she is shuttling her two very energetic boys all over Westchester. Her favorite way to clear her head is hitting the heavy bag at the boxing gym and making jewelry.

Carrie runs a weekly breastfeeding support group in Larchmont. Please contact her for details.

ELENA DIRUSSA, DO - Osteopath
914-548-3534
edirusso@hrosteopathy.com
www.hrosteopathy.com
55 Livingston Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

DR. ELENA DIRUSSA, is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specializes in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University and medical degree at NYIT-COM in Old Westbury, NY. She completed her training in residency at St. Barnabas Hospital where she served as Chief Resident in her last year. There, she deepened her experience with extensive treatment of newborns and pediatrics as well as post-op and trauma patients.

DENA GOLD, L.Ac., LMT, MSAc, MSCH, CD, CLC
917-719-2728
https://www.innernature.co/
Dena@innernature.co
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DENA GOLD is a licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist, and birth worker with a deep respect for the wisdom of the body and the unique journey of each family she serves. Known by some as “The Breech Lady,” Dena specializes in helping breech babies turn using a gentle, integrative approach rooted in acupuncture, bodywork, and birth biomechanics.

Dena holds master’s degrees in acupuncture and Chinese herbology (MSAc, MSCH) and is licensed in both acupuncture and massage therapy (LAc, LMT). She is also a certified full-spectrum doula, certified lactation counselor, and a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner. Her work is informed by long-term study with a master practitioner and years of hands-on clinical experience.

Her acupuncture practice supports a wide range of concerns, with a special focus on women’s and uterine health, fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, pain management, fatigue syndromes, psycho-emotional balance, and trans health. Dena works with multiple acupuncture styles and techniques, always tailoring treatment to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol. Her herbal training emphasizes safety, thoughtful consideration of medications and health conditions, and the creation of customized formulas for unique presentations.

In her bodywork practice, Dena offers therapeutic and intuitive massage drawing from trigger point release, deep tissue, shiatsu, Thai yoga massage, craniosacral therapy (Dynamic Body Balancing), prenatal massage, and Tul'ix/Arvigo® abdominal massage. These modalities naturally weave together in her care, especially for pregnant clients seeking relief, balance, and optimal alignment.

Dena’s clinical background strongly informs her approach to birthwork. Her understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics shapes how she supports the physics of pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period. She offers experience- and evidence-based education while honoring that every family is different—and that each family is the ultimate authority in their own choices.

Dena is especially passionate about helping breech babies turn. By combining acupuncture, targeted bodywork, Spinning Babies®-informed techniques, and her experience as a doula, she creates individualized breech care plans designed to support both baby and parent with compassion, clarity, and care. She remains a steady resource for families, offering support not just during sessions, but beyond them as well.

Dena believes in the importance of treating infants. The birth process is demanding on the body of the mother and child. The brilliance of nature that allows babies' head to mold and the reflexes they engage to help birth themselves are miraculous. Very often, for many reasons, the head can get stuck in different places. This can create pressure on nerves or even portions of the brain. By supporting the release of the sutures and connective tissue, and allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow, babies can find more ease in their transition out of the womb, and can develop more easily and fluidly.

SETH PEARL, DC CCN CNS
www.OptimalHealthNY.com
DrSeth@DrSethPearl.com
914-777-3200
Specializing in Prenatal, Pediatric, and Family Chiropractic and Craniosacral Therapy

As a Pediatric/Prenatal Chiropractor and Craniosacral Therapist with 25 years of experience, Dr. Pearl is committed to promoting the health and well-being of his patients. Dr. Pearl uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of kiddos and their families. By combining the very best hands-on-techniques and state-of-the-art adjusting and diagnostic technology, we can remove the need for "cracking." For expectant moms, Dr. Pearl can correct many issues ranging from low back pain during pregnancy to helping prepare the body for the birthing process.

Dr. Pearl is a Board-Certified Chiropractor and Clinical Nutritionist specializing in pediatric, prenatal, and family care. He is also a Craniosacral Therapist certified by The Upledger Institute as well as certified in Webster Technique. Additionally, Dr. Pearl is a member of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association). Dr. Pearl was awarded the prestigious Best of Westchester award for Chiropractor!

JANESSA RICK, PT
Body4Brain
Elmsford, NY
(917) 353-2412
jrick.pt@gmail.com
www.janessarick.com

JANESSA RICK, PT is a licensed physical therapist in New York & Connecticut with over 40 years experience as a practitioner. She treats people of all ages, with specialties in Massage, Manual Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and a large variety of bodywork approaches and techniques.

Janessa has spent much of her practice years specializing in pediatrics, including treating children with prematurity, torticollis, developmental delays and neurodiversity. She has expertise in Reflex Integration, Polyvagal Therapy, Sensory Motor Processing Therapy, respiratory and digestive treatments, as well as many other manual and brain based approaches helping children and their parents gain the skills and goals they desire.

For many years, Janessa traveled nationally and internationally teaching other therapists her approaches and techniques to support their work helping children and families.

Today, Janessa is based in Westchester county, as well as serving Rockland and Fairfield counties, bringing her years of experience and passion helping babies, children and adults find pain relief, freedom of movement, acceptance of individual diversity and enjoyment in all of life skills.

Janessa accepts some insurances and also has a sliding scale to help those who don’t have insurance support.

CHRISTINE JUDE WINUS, LMT, CST, RM
Rising Earth Healing Arts
www.risingearthhealingarts.com
Christinejude@risingearthhealingarts.com
(845) 288-3006

CHRISTINE JUDE WINUS is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in somatic women's wellness. Christine is a craniosacral therapist, a somatic wise woman educator, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Practitioner and holistic birth doula. Christine has been supporting women in all stages of their life from menstruation to menopause for over a decade. Christine offers natural approaches for fertility support through bodywork, shamanic womb healing, somatic practices, education, and herbal support.

She supports those who are seeking a natural approach for fertility support or seeking complimentary care to IVF or IUI treatments through bodywork and somatic therapy. She is a certified prenatal massage therapist and weaves her expertise into her birth doula education sessions. Christine offers integrative prenatal massage treatments as it is cooperative in providing a foundation of care and support during pregnancy integrating massage, craniosacral therapy, breath work, meditation and visualization practices to support pregnancy and birth plans. She welcomes partners into treatment sessions as their participation is important not only in the birthing process but throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Christine’s trauma informed practice positions her as an ally to those who have experienced uncomfortable or mismanaged births and fertility issues, miscarriages, and lack of ob/gyn affirmative care.