I work out of Flora Family Health, a house full of independent female business owners in healthcare, many serving birthing women. As a reproductive therapist, it’s the ideal workspace: I have access to amazing providers, and so do my clients. I’m excited to introduce you to the practitioners of Flora.
Flora Practitioners
Ashley Lakin, DO, MA, IBCLC
Family Medicine, Pregnancy, and Lactation
Ashley is the founder of Flora Family Health and an incredible doctor working in direct primary care. She cares deeply about each of her patients and has a passion for serving birthing people and their little ones. She’s a powerful person and physician.
Emiko Ishihara, DO
Agroterra Birth
Emiko is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for lifestyle medicine and whole-person care. Dr. Ishihara specializes in addiction medicine, geriatrics, and aging well at home.
Kendra Levi, DO
Riverside Osteopathy
Dr. Levi is an osteopathic doctor, specializing in manipulative medicine. She is trauma informed in her treatment practices and comes with a host of diverse experiences that direct her collaborative approach with each patient. Kendra is such a calming, non-judgmental, and curious person. She epitomizes gentleness and cares for you holistically.
Shannon Erisma, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Shannon is a psychologist serving women in several US states. She specializes in dialectical behavior therapy and women's mental health. This includes perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, with a particular specialization in perinatal OCD. Shannon strikes a beautiful balance between thoughtful and witty, bringing a welcome levity to her interactions.
Laura Mayer, MD
Women’s Reproductive Psychiatry
Laura specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, PMDD, perinatal loss, perimenopause and sexual health and dysfunction. She helps women with medication management and lifestyle coaching. She’s so smart and maintains a small practice to offer the best care to each of her patients. If you need medication support surrounding a perinatal concern, she’s your gal!
Lisa Gendron, LM, CPM, ASM, BFA
Midwife
Lisa is an incredible midwife. She emits maternal care. Pass her in the hallway and you’ll catch it, I promise. You’d be lucky to have her as part of your team during your pregnancy.
Allie Smith, LMT
Synergy Bodyworks
Allie works as a massage therapist. She has particular interest in pain management, lifestyle coaching, and movement modalities. She is energetic and passionate in her approach. If you need a massage, she’s a great resource.
Rachael Alba, MA, LMHC, PMH-C
Women’s Therapist and Business Advisor
Last but not least is myself. I’m a reproductive and leadership therapist. I have certifications in perinatal mental health, bereavement, and somatic trauma therapy. I serve a range of individuals who are navigating concerns with infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, termination of pregnancy, anxiety, grief, and trauma. It is my great passion to work with women and mothers. I work particularly well with those who are eager to grow, are active in their approach to life, and desire to have a collaborative working relationship with their therapist.
In Summary
I am very familiar with each of these professionals and would confidently recommend them for their areas of specialty. We are highly experienced and curious women with a passion to serve our community from a place of deep care. As a collaborative, we are committed to navigating the complexities of women’s healthcare. We hope to see you in whatever capacity best serves you.
Wishing you well!
Rachael
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