Many happy, healthy clients.
Shawna's Successful VBAC
"I came to see Dr. Maura when I was approximately 17 weeks pregnant at the referral of my midwife. I had just decided to have a home birth after a previous C-section and wanted to ensure the safest and best way to a successful H-VBAC. Immediately upon meeting Dr. Maura I felt connected and cared for. Honestly, Dr. Maura doesn’t just do ‘adjustments’ and send you on your way. She takes care of the Whole You. She listens and tailors the treatments specifically for what you need. I was kind of an emotional mess from the trauma of my first birth and Dr. Maura was the first person to really tap into that and help me and my body heal. The connections she made with both my baby and I helped keep me sane, confident, and healthy. I really felt taken care of and that I was healthier for seeing her throughout my pregnancy. And most importantly, I had a beautiful, successful VBAC homebirth! Just a couple days after having my son, Dr. Maura came to my home and adjusted my son. She was able to see that he was favoring looking to the left and showed me different ways to hold him to help him use his neck muscles evenly. He was relaxed and happy the entire time. Both of my children see Dr. Maura regularly- whether it’s for my daughter’s allergies or for the general support of their immune systems. Because of Dr. Maura I have a whole new way of looking at health. My children and I are so much better off for knowing and regularly seeing Dr. Maura. She is a blessing!!!" Shawna Kenan
Zellia's Torticollis & Plagiocephaly
"When my daughter, Zellia, was 4 weeks old my midwife noticed her neck was tilted and her head asymmetric. She immediately referred us to Dr. Maura for treatment. I remember our first appointment and how much care we were given as Zellia lay on my chest as Dr. Maura worked on us both. I was amazed with the shift I experienced in my own body. Zellia was diagnosed with Torticollis and we started a treatment plan of weekly visits and at-home exercises Dr. Maura recommended. Within 6 months her neck was straight and her head was much more symmetric - without a helmet or surgery! My daughter is now 5 years old and she continues to see Dr. Maura for adjustments every few months, and both my husband and I see her as well. Dr. Maura gets to the source of things both physical and emotional in such a kind and generous way. We are blessed by her and appreciate her so much - she is talented, gifted, intuitive, and healing on so many levels. Thank you, Dr. Maura." Julie Retzlaf
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Heather's Wellness Care
"Dr. Maura, as a person, is effervescent and loving. Just being around her makes people feel buoyant. Dr. Maura as a healer, is powerful, knowledgeable, and effective. My two young children and I have seen her for countless problems, with incredible results. When my daughter was born, we had some serious breastfeeding issues. She wasn't gaining weight and seemed to prefer one breast over another, and as a result was developing asymmetry on her face for preferring that one side. Within minutes, Dr. Maura deduced that my daughter had a crink in her neck from the birth. She adjusted my daughter and “viola!” she was interested in nursing on the other side and the asymmetry resolved itself! My daughter got fat and delicious and our nursing relationship improved dramatically.
My kids rarely get sick largely because of our regular visits, and she was able to diagnose and drain my daughter’s ear infection without the need for antibiotics! She not only helped heal my family physically but emotionally too. Whenever she would work with my son she would note how big his heart is and how sensitive he is. This insight has immeasurably impacted how I interact with him and I will always be grateful. And I've learned that I don't need to just live in a state of pain because of Dr. Maura's inspired work. I remember thinking of chiropractic and cranial sacral work as a luxury, but now I completely understand the phrase, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Thanks, Dr. Maura!" Heather Dahlgren |
Diana's VBAC and Family Support
"During my second pregnancy I was advised by my midwives to go see Maura. They thought that given my hopes to have a VBAC, that baby and I would benefit grandly not only from Maura's skill as chiropractor but especially from her magical touch as a compassionate healer. From the very first visit, I naturally felt safe, loved and supported and I still do. We worked on my tight hips and she guided me in overcoming the trauma from my daughter's birth I still had in my heart. She supported me in finding the trust that I could have my son safely at home and with no medical intervention. He was born at home, safely and beautifully like I had desired. Maura helped him so much in his first year using craniosacral therapy to cure his torticollis and we avoided having to take him to physical therapy which I found too invasive and harsh for a newborn. Whenever any member of my family has an emotional/physical imbalance I am reassured that I can take them to Maura and know that they are in the hands of an Angel." Diana Hinek
Post Car Accident Healing and Pregnancy Support
"I began seeing Dr. Maura during my first pregnancy to help ease the transition that my body was experiencing during that time, ie: shifting bones, pregnancy aches and pains, anxiety and insecurities about becoming a mother, etc. I've continued treatment with her over the years for not only physical discomforts but emotional imbalances as well. She now treats myself, my 3.5 year old son and my infant daughter.
My daughter and I were recently in a car accident and Dr. Maura has been helping to heal our physical and emotional distress. My daughter was having fearful crying fits and a sudden difficulty breastfeeding (especially on the right side) due to whiplash. We were both in pain and anxiety-ridden but are now enjoying free range of motion, peace and breastfeeding again.
For my son, she pinpointed his gluten intolerance (which has been tremendously helpful) but has also helped in his struggles with SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). He refused to be touched during our sessions, making chiropractic work impossible so in her gentle, caring way she was able to do craniosacral with wonderful results. He would go through a period of release afterwards of all the emotional and physical discomforts and anxieties and would then transition to a much more peaceful, happy and collected child.
It's difficult for me to put into words how transformative my experiences have been with Dr. Maura. I have had releases so powerful that my entire body shook and I was crying uncontrollably in the most wonderful way, healing and releasing past hurts, fears and failures. The result being an almost euphoric feeling afterwards where not only did my body feel healed but so did the deepest part of my being. I have literally seen myself being reborn, washed in golden light and forgiving all hurts between my mother and myself, telling her as I floated away that I forgave her and that everything would be ok. It seems so strange to put it into words as I never could have imagined or created that sort of experience. Words could never do it justice. I am forever grateful to Dr. Maura for being able to hold that space for me and to do what it is she so beautifully does." Tina Darling
My daughter and I were recently in a car accident and Dr. Maura has been helping to heal our physical and emotional distress. My daughter was having fearful crying fits and a sudden difficulty breastfeeding (especially on the right side) due to whiplash. We were both in pain and anxiety-ridden but are now enjoying free range of motion, peace and breastfeeding again.
For my son, she pinpointed his gluten intolerance (which has been tremendously helpful) but has also helped in his struggles with SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). He refused to be touched during our sessions, making chiropractic work impossible so in her gentle, caring way she was able to do craniosacral with wonderful results. He would go through a period of release afterwards of all the emotional and physical discomforts and anxieties and would then transition to a much more peaceful, happy and collected child.
It's difficult for me to put into words how transformative my experiences have been with Dr. Maura. I have had releases so powerful that my entire body shook and I was crying uncontrollably in the most wonderful way, healing and releasing past hurts, fears and failures. The result being an almost euphoric feeling afterwards where not only did my body feel healed but so did the deepest part of my being. I have literally seen myself being reborn, washed in golden light and forgiving all hurts between my mother and myself, telling her as I floated away that I forgave her and that everything would be ok. It seems so strange to put it into words as I never could have imagined or created that sort of experience. Words could never do it justice. I am forever grateful to Dr. Maura for being able to hold that space for me and to do what it is she so beautifully does." Tina Darling
From crawling challenges to cruising and zooming!
"I wanted to say a massive thank you for all the kind work that you have done on my 8.5 month old son, Kaya. He has grown from a fragile 6 lbs 9 oz. baby who entered this world via quite a traumatic birth (face up, eyes wide opened, head vacuumed, not once, but twice by an obgyn who had gloriously ignored every single notes/requests I had on my birth plan) into a strong, happy, always smiling, determined baby.
Bringing Kaya in for monthly sessions with you has helped align his posture, improve his agility, and supported the development of his cognitive behavior. There have been tremendous physical developments - 2 days after his last session with you, he started crawling at 8 months and 6 days old! Amazing what the correct adjustments and realignments can do for the physical milestone of a baby! For weeks he was sitting up and trying to lunge forward into a crawl without success and after only one session with you, he was crawling in two days! Needless to say, he is a little tornado now, zooming around everywhere and in 2 weeks is already at cruising stage. I have no doubt that this little man will be walking soon.
I am a true believer that all babies should have the alignment work done immediately after birth. It makes total sense to do it, especially since they come out by squeezing through a small birth canal! Top that up with cranio sacral therapy, the benefits are tremendous. Kaya never had any colic problems and his initial crying spells from the traumatic birth were quickly resolved with each session with you. We travelled halfway across the globe to introduce him to my parents in Malaysia when he was 5 months old; he did 7 flights, visited 4 countries in the span of 3 weeks, had 2 teeth come in during one of the flights, without so much a flinch. This I attributed to the fact that he felt good in general, and that he was used to (and loved doing!) the daily exercises that you had advised on. His body had all the necessary spaces to grow correctly.
So THANK YOU! Having you in our lives is a game changer, I couldn’t have asked for a better pregnancy and now mommyhood!"
Peace and love,
Neeza
Bringing Kaya in for monthly sessions with you has helped align his posture, improve his agility, and supported the development of his cognitive behavior. There have been tremendous physical developments - 2 days after his last session with you, he started crawling at 8 months and 6 days old! Amazing what the correct adjustments and realignments can do for the physical milestone of a baby! For weeks he was sitting up and trying to lunge forward into a crawl without success and after only one session with you, he was crawling in two days! Needless to say, he is a little tornado now, zooming around everywhere and in 2 weeks is already at cruising stage. I have no doubt that this little man will be walking soon.
I am a true believer that all babies should have the alignment work done immediately after birth. It makes total sense to do it, especially since they come out by squeezing through a small birth canal! Top that up with cranio sacral therapy, the benefits are tremendous. Kaya never had any colic problems and his initial crying spells from the traumatic birth were quickly resolved with each session with you. We travelled halfway across the globe to introduce him to my parents in Malaysia when he was 5 months old; he did 7 flights, visited 4 countries in the span of 3 weeks, had 2 teeth come in during one of the flights, without so much a flinch. This I attributed to the fact that he felt good in general, and that he was used to (and loved doing!) the daily exercises that you had advised on. His body had all the necessary spaces to grow correctly.
So THANK YOU! Having you in our lives is a game changer, I couldn’t have asked for a better pregnancy and now mommyhood!"
Peace and love,
Neeza
The many benefits of craniosacral therapy
"I first learned about craniosacral therapy while I was pregnant. My doula recommended that I go for some of my pregnant-body aches and pains. I immediately became a lover of the practice. When my baby was born he had a lingual frenectomy at 3 weeks old to help with latching/breast-feeding and the doctor referred us to Dr. Maura for follow-up and healing. From the minute we met Maura we all fell in love with her and trusted her – but mostly it was watching Liam (my 3 week old at the time) melt into her hands with sheer comfort and ease that sold us. We continued to take him even after his wound healed simply because it made him so happy and we were seeing amazing benefits – he never spit up, he was sleeping great, he barely cried, he just seemed comfortable – we credit all of this to Dr. Maura.
At 5/6 weeks Liam was not into tummy time and as a result his head was starting to look a bit flat from all of the time spent on his back. We immediately went to see Dr. Maura – continued once a week for a month – and she mentioned that with this treatment he would be more comfortable on his tummy and thus would hit his motor skill developmental markers more quickly. Liam is now 5 months old, sees Dr. Maura every two weeks, and our pediatrician said that he moves like a 9 month old (crawling, rolling and sitting)!
I credit ALL of his strength, body ease and comfort, and overall calm vibe to Dr. Maura’s handy work as well as the great advice and tricks she gives us as parents.
I think we say “Liam’s craniosacral therapist said this…” and “Liam’s craniosacral therapist said that…” at least once a day…sorry to all of our friends, but we trust every last word she says! She's magic!" Robin Edlow Heller
At 5/6 weeks Liam was not into tummy time and as a result his head was starting to look a bit flat from all of the time spent on his back. We immediately went to see Dr. Maura – continued once a week for a month – and she mentioned that with this treatment he would be more comfortable on his tummy and thus would hit his motor skill developmental markers more quickly. Liam is now 5 months old, sees Dr. Maura every two weeks, and our pediatrician said that he moves like a 9 month old (crawling, rolling and sitting)!
I credit ALL of his strength, body ease and comfort, and overall calm vibe to Dr. Maura’s handy work as well as the great advice and tricks she gives us as parents.
I think we say “Liam’s craniosacral therapist said this…” and “Liam’s craniosacral therapist said that…” at least once a day…sorry to all of our friends, but we trust every last word she says! She's magic!" Robin Edlow Heller
Lip and Tongue Tie Help
"Until I began bringing my son to Dr. Maura, I was on the verge of quitting breastfeeding. My son had just gone through a lip and tongue tie procedure with countless follow-ups (that were traumatizing for me and my son since the wounds were being torn open again to avoid them healing back together) and I had not seen any difference in feeding him. I was so frustrated! The best way I could explain the pain I experienced while feeding him was that it felt like I was nursing a shark. I was daydreaming of how easy it would be to just give up and move to formula. In addition to the troubles with feeding, we were also dealing with spitting up, constipation, gas, choking and I had thrush pretty much all the time.
Luckily, I found Dr. Maura through the recommendation of my Lactation Consultant. Even after our first visit, we saw an immediate improvement. Dr. Maura helped my son loosen up his mouth and learn how to nurse properly and all of her work helped with all of the other symptoms as well! I am now more confident in breastfeeding my son since it does not feel like a battle anymore and is definitely not as painful as it was before I saw her. She is the reason I was able to continue breastfeeding! Not only is her work amazing but she as a person is so nurturing and attentive that both Mom and Baby leave restored after her sessions." Kaitlin Ormesher
Luckily, I found Dr. Maura through the recommendation of my Lactation Consultant. Even after our first visit, we saw an immediate improvement. Dr. Maura helped my son loosen up his mouth and learn how to nurse properly and all of her work helped with all of the other symptoms as well! I am now more confident in breastfeeding my son since it does not feel like a battle anymore and is definitely not as painful as it was before I saw her. She is the reason I was able to continue breastfeeding! Not only is her work amazing but she as a person is so nurturing and attentive that both Mom and Baby leave restored after her sessions." Kaitlin Ormesher
ICPA member since 2003
Rosewood Family Healing Center // 12333 W Washington Blvd., L.A., CA 90066
Dr. Maura Moynihan // (310) 904-6969 // office@rosewoodhealing.com
Dr. Maura Moynihan // (310) 904-6969 // office@rosewoodhealing.com