Community
Highlights

Here we highlight local businesses and health practitioners from our community,
including naturopaths, health coaches, doulas, massage, physical, occupational, and acupuncture therapists.

Dr. Jennifer Purwin is a pelvic floor physical therapist with FemFirstHealth, a women’s health and pelvic floor health physical therapy practice based in NYC, with clinics in UWS and Midtown and offer home health appointments in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, FiDi, Tribeca, and LIC. Jennifer has completed her extensive training in pelvic floor physical therapy with the American Physical Therapy Association. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and yoga instructor. Jennifer received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from NYU and her BA from Wellesley College in Massachusetts.

Rachel provides individualized treatment plans to optimize movement and help empower each patient to reach their goals. She graduated cum laude from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, where she graduated with honors and was the recipient of the Marcia Ebert Award for Clinical Excellence. While at Columbia she specialized in orthopedics and took electives in women’s health, integrative therapies, and sports rehabilitation.

Charlotte holds a Bachelors degree with Honors in Physiotherapy, a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and comprehensive Pilates certification. Charlotte has worked with elite athletes including Australian Rules Football and Rugby Union players, to long distance runners and athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games. She has extensive experience diagnosing and treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitating athletes and training clients during and after their pregnancy.

Alex is a Licensed Psychotherapist who works with adults virtually throughout New York State and is local to the Williamsburg/ Greenpoint area! Her clinical expertise lies in the treatment of anxiety-related disorders and trauma and stress-related disorders. Alex supports her clients as they face and manage their feelings, navigate the demands of adulthood, and confront tricky relationship dynamics.
Alex received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College, where she graduated with honors and earned a certificate in Traumatic Stress and Intervention. Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Motivational interviewing (MI), complemented by mindfulness and harm-reduction methods. She is devoted to practicing culturally sensitive and responsive, anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy.

Stephanie is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health & Wellness Coach. She believes in taking a holistic and personalized approach when assessing your health. She specializes in gut health, disease prevention, and sustainable weight management. Stephanie offers one-on-one coaching, personalized meal plans, and unlimited support and guidance to help you reach your health goals and begin living your best life.

Murphy is a trained full spectrum doula grounded in Birth Justice and incorporating Native American birthing ancestral knowledge and ceremony into birth. She received her Master of Public Health from Harvard University, where she focused on maternal and child health. Additionally, she was trained as a doula by Ancient Song Doula Services and Zaagi’idiwin Indigenous Full Spectrum Doula Training. All people giving birth should be supported, and Murphy would be honored to be a part of your support system.

Misty’s mission is to be a pillar of support for women as they undergo pivotal hormonal and health changes in their life. She provides her clients with evidence-based resources, as well as physical and emotional guidance, allowing them to reclaim their lives and vitality. She believes you already have the tools inside you. Misty can help you identify your intuitive self-nurturer and empower you to live your life or give birth in a conscious, meaningful and healthy way.

Ella is a baby and toddler sleep expert dedicated to helping families get more sleep without compromising their parenting values. Ella specializes in slow-paced and supported sleep coaching that gives children the tools to feel confident and comfortable falling asleep and staying asleep. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, is a lifelong helper of families and resides in Brooklyn. Mention East River Pilates to receive a special rate.

Bija is an online collective that brings together a community of women and guides them through their journey to motherhood by enabling their ability to tap into their intuition and care for themselves with intention and love. Pronounced bee-ja, it is a Sanskrit word meaning seed. In Hinduism and Buddhism it translates to ‘the origin of things.’ Bija is a monthly membership model that facilitates connection and provides tools for moving through life with intention and love - especially self-love! Each Pathway (Fertility, Birth and Postpartum) is led by a team of experts and practitioners who provide a foundation of compassionate wisdom through on-demand educational videos, weekly meditation and movement, and live connection circles where members come together for guided discussion and rich bonding. Use the code ERPXBIJA for 20% off your first month.