Nutrition

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KRISTEN BHELA, MS, CCC-SLP
Kristen@itsybitsyfeeding.com
201-314-8397
Itsybitsyfeeding.com
Instagram.com/itsybitsyfeeding/

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who is dedicated to providing highly specialized infant feeding services for babies and their families. I believe in providing individualized and family-based care to help parents understand how to support their infant’s feeding challenges. Whether it's providing parent education, teaching oral-motor exercises after frenulectomy, addressing feeding/swallowing difficulties or simply re-assuring parents that every baby’s feeding journey is unique, I am here to help.


ALLY CANTOR TRAPP
Postpartum/Personal Chef
www.joonakitchen.com
ally.cantor@gmail.com
201-452-1519
IG: @joonakitchen.hv

ALLY CANTOR TRAPP is a Kingston, NY–based chef, mother, and founder of Joona Kitchen, a meal delivery service specializing in postpartum and family nourishment. Her work is rooted in Ayurvedic principles and centers on supporting healing, recovery, and milk production during the fourth trimester.

After experiencing the benefits of postpartum meal support in her own recovery, Ally created Joona Kitchen to bring this level of care to her community. She supports Hudson Valley families from postpartum through early parenthood, offering intentional, seasonal food as a form of care, restoration, and balance during a deeply transformative time.


JULIA FULLER-KLING
845-664-2301
www.postpartumdoulajulia.com
julia143143@gmail.com

JULIA FULLER-KLING is a Certified Postpartum Doula and a postpartum chef. She offers meal preparation at a family's home or can deliver meals. Nourishing, healthy, and delicious meals support recovery and healing after birth and help with milk production. Julia works with families individually to curate a menu of meals that they will enjoy!


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REV. MARITDAY RODRIGUEZ
Amaritday- The Sacred Health Doula
(978) 480-0773
info@amaritday.com
www.mhvdoula.info
www.facebook.com/MHVDoula
IG: amaritday

REV. MARITDAY RODRIGUEZ is a full spectrum doula and certified holistic health coach who offers infant nutrition coaching from a holistic perspective. She offers ongoing Introduction to Breastfeeding classes, weekly expectant and new mom’s support space in New Paltz, NY. Maritday’s practice is based in New Paltz, NY, however she also supports clients 1:1  virtually, in your home, semi-private and public venues. Infant nutrition coaching sessions with Maritday help parents seeking to supplement their infant’s nutrition in the most natural way possible. Questions and concerns addressed may be:

Breastfeeding
Homemade infant foods
Baby-led weaning
Introducing Solids
Nutrition for Vegan or Vegetarian Infants
Holistic formula options
Natural options for eczema relief
Alternative approaches for colic relief
When to choose organic vs conventional foods

Certifications:
NYS Registered Ordained Minister
Institute for Integrative Nutrition - Certified Holistic Health Coach
Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Doula
The Matrona Full Spectrum Holistic Doula Training
The Matrona Advanced Holistic Childbirth Education (180 hours)
Integrated Energy Therapy Master instructor/Practitioner
Integrated Energy Therapy Master instructor/Practitioner
The Matrona Tending the PostPartum Psyche
Certified Birth Spirituality and Healing Coach - Gena McCarthy
Women’s Herbal Intensive with Aremisa, known as the Indigenous Doula of Indigenous Remedies
WOMB BLESSING™ Attunement - Female Energy Awakening - Level 1 Moon Mother
Yoni Steam Institute® Yoni Steam For Personal Care
Traditional Postpartum Practitioner - Valerie Lynn - The Mommy Plan
Steamy Chick Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification


DR. CHRISTIANE SIEBERT, DACM, LAc
POUGHKEEPSIE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
7-9 Mansion Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 418-3640
https://PoughkeepsieIntegrativeHealth.com

CHRISTIANE SIEBERT is a board-certified doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and naturopathic practitioner. For over twenty years, Dr. Siebert has been working with women to help them integrate natural medicine in their care for optimum health and wellbeing.

She uses botanical therapy, homeopathy, nutrition counseling, and acupuncture to relieve discomforts during pregnancy, help you prepare for labor and childbirth, and support you during your postpartum recovery.

She has helped women and their partners enhance their fertility to conceive naturally or improve their IVF outcomes. She works with women facing a wide range of health challenges, including irregular menstrual cycles, difficult periods, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, autoimmunity, menopause, indigestion, chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion and more.

Dr. Siebert sees herself as a partner on your journey to good health. She encourages you to make good choices for yourself and supports you using her coaching skills to help you successfully implement these choices.

She has practices on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and in Poughkeepsie in the Midhudson region. She offers consultations in person and online.


MEL SPINELLA, MS, RD
(201) 208-2578
www.wellbymelnutrition.com
hello@wellbymelnutrition.com
IG, Tiktok: @wellbymel_

Mel is a registered dietitian specializing in prenatal nutrition. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Nutrition from Columbia University. Mel is passionate about empowering expectant mothers to nourish themselves throughout pregnancy and beyond. She provides evidence-based support to women who are planning for pregnancy, currently pregnant, or navigating the postpartum period.

Through her private practice, Well by Mel Nutrition, she simplifies nutrition, helping clients meet key nutrient needs, understand foods to avoid, manage common pregnancy symptoms, and select the right prenatal supplements with confidence. Mel also works closely with clients managing gestational diabetes, offering practical guidance to balance blood sugar in a way that feels approachable and sustainable. Mel guides women in making the right meal and nutrient choices without sacrificing the foods that they love. Everyone is unique, which is why she has an individualized approach and focuses on how to make nutrition work for you and your lifestyle.