Community Spotlight - Chiropractor: Hannah Gravrand Dr. Hannah Gravrand, DC, MS, Nurturing Roots ChirPlease introduce yourself! Share some of your background, speciality, passions, etc :I am a prenatal, pediatric, and family chiropractor and owner of Nurturing Roots Chiropractic. I am especially passionate about supporting moms in pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood, helping babies with breastfeeding difficulties, and facilitating individuals in nurturing a deeper connection with ..read more

Homebirth, while less common than hospital births, can be a safe and intimate option for many families! When children are present during birth, it can be a beautiful and educational experience for them. Many sleep through it but the ones who witness the arrival of a new sibling in a familiar environment see birth in a different light. How can you involve children in a homebirth?Preparation-Prepare children for what to expect during the birth process. Depending on their age and maturity ..read more

It is possible (and maybe even likely) that you don't have this lifesaver on your list! Erin Hansen, over at Biggest Little Baby, shares her number one tool to add to your bucket!The number one thing I can recommend to new parents is to make a new friend who is “in it” with you.It doesn’t matter if there’s a lot of kids in your family.It doesn’t matter if your friends have kids.It doesn’t matter if you already have a kid.You need someone who is in the current moment/phase.Alongside ..read more

What to Expect When You’re Expecting…an InductionSo your induction is scheduled, and you’re excited! Your hospital bag is packed, your dog is at the neighbors, and you’re on your way…but what happens next? When talking to pregnant people and their families about induction, I always start with a few key points.Induction of labor is typically a longer process than spontaneous labor, with more decisions to make at each step. The best tool we have to support an induction is patience.When we ..read more

The first in our local stories series feature Parenting in a Pandemic is from Caitlyn Wallace. Caitlyn is a lifelong resident of the Truckee Meadows. She loves being outside, creating community, and taking her small humans on adventures. She is a licensed therapist, Reiki practitioner, mama, wife, meditator, explorer, and part-time writer. She can be found in many places across time and space. We love her passion, energy and authentic nature!I love being a parent. Really, I do. I absolutely ..read more

Please give me some info to introduce you with. Your back ground, what makes you special and what sort of expertise you offer.Dr. Rachel was born and raised in Reno, NV and is a fourth generation Nevadan. She went to the University of Nevada Reno and studied Cell and Molecular Biology, receiving her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2007. She strives to deliver the best possible care to all family members so families may express health to their fullest ..read more

My goodness, juggling all the things has been difficult, especially the last few months!We are still here to support you! Although our attention has been incredibly divided, we are hopeful for a more balanced Fall. We are all still learning how to create routine in chaos and meet needs of knowing what to expect and predictability! Our kids are "back to school" on virtual learning formats, which means we are kind of homeschooling with support. We are keeping our bubbles tiny, which means ..read more

Please give me some info to introduce you with. Your back ground, what makes you special and what sort of expertise you offer.Dr. Shain Smith is a local Chiropractor practicing in South Reno at Family First Chiropractic. His mission is to serve and empower the community with insights and strategies to elevate health and expand human potential! As a Chiropractor, it is through the adjustment of the spine that Dr. Shain helps to facilitate the body's natural ability to self-heal and regulate for ..read more

Please give me some info to introduce you with. Your back ground, what makes you special and what sort of expertise you offer.I’m Dr. Kimberly Nelson, a Chiropractor at Northern Nevada Chiropractic in Reno. I’m a Reno native. I graduated from UNR (Go PACK GO!) then headed to Iowa where I completed my chiropractic degree at the fountainhead of chiropractic, Palmer College in Davenport. I furthered my education by getting certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) as well ..read more

Rachel Ching, Birth and Postpartum Doula, LCCE, CLE, CPST​  Rachel Ching is a native of Gold Hill Nevada and a graduate of Western Nevada College.  For the past 20 years she has embraced the entrepreneurial spirit as the owner of Gold Hill  Bookkeeping Services and the Nurturing Nest.  For 12 of those years she was a volunteer  firefighter and EMT, serving in various positions from Treasurer to Fire Chief, and spent 2  years as chair of the town council in Silver City. ​ ​ After the home ..read more