My name is Karen Vacaliuc, and I am a birth doula, connecting families through birth. I offer doula services in the Anderson, Knox, Morgan, and Roane Counties. I am passionate about mothers, babies, and family. I also have a deep desire to empower women through positive experiences of pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.
I know that the support I can give to mothers-to-be and their partners, during pregnancy and childbirth, can help make their experience less stressful, more informed, more comfortable, and more satisfying. One quote that I have read before stays with me. “The motherhood ideal is impossible to achieve because it ignores reality. Babies don’t need super mothers, they just need good mothers.” (author unknown) In working together with families, I hope to create a more healthy and satisfying approach to family dynamics in its early stages.
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years old
Learning for fun. Learning for life. The Goddard School located in Knoxville uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School’s comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years old
Learning for fun. Learning for life. The Goddard School located in Farragut uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School’s comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
Ages: 3-8th grade
The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a co-educational, independent day school offering Junior Kindergarten through Eighth grade. ESK’s Junior Kindergarten program is an academic program designed for 3 and 4 year olds. The Jr. K 4 program is 5 days per week and the Jr. K 3 program offers a 3 (T, W, Th) or 5 day option. The Junior Kindergarten day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and extended care (1:30-3:00 p.m. and 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) is available for an additional fee. Class size is limited to 16 students. We have committed to creating and maintaining a place for our youngest children that acknowledges, reflects and communicates our beliefs. The values of our Junior Kindergarten program are based on an image of the child as curious, competent and capable of co-constructing knowledge.
Ages: 5 weeks to 5 years including private Kindergarten
At the Primrose School of Farragut we believe that with the right foundation, anything is possible. It is with this belief that we strive to build active minds, healthy bodies, and happy hearts for all children ages 5 weeks to 5 years including private kindergarten. Our balanced approach to learning fosters an appreciation for not only academics but character development as well. This summer is exciting as we offer Summer Camp in place of our after school “Explorers” program. Each week highlights a new thematic unit of learning with fun filled programs and field trips for current kindergarteners through third grade.
At Dobbs Orthodontics, our team strives to make your experience with an orthodontist as rewarding and memorable as possible by providing individualized, high quality care with a personal touch. Dobbs Orthodontics offers a variety of orthodontic treatments for children, teens, and adults, including metal and ceramic braces, as well as Invisalign and Invisalign Teen.
Allergy & Asthma Affiliates is dedicated to being the leading resource for pediatric, adolescent and adult allergy, asthma and immunological diseases. With a passion for caring, Allergy & Asthma Affiliates has been serving families in the East Tennessee region for over 34 years! Our priority is to give exceptional quality care where you and your family are the priority. From our board-certified allergists to our caring clerical and clinical staff, you will experience the difference. Call to make an appointment today at any of our 8 convenient office locations. 865.525.2640
Locations: http://www.allergyaa.com/locations.asp
Bearden Early Enrichment Program has over 40 years of history providing outstanding care for children in the West Knoxville community. We enroll starting at six weeks through preschool for our early enrichment program. Our school-age program serves kids in grades K-5 for after-school care and summer camp.
We want to provide high-quality early enrichment for children. We offer a Christian environment and program designed to foster each child’s intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and social development.
Our philosophy centers around creating strong family-teacher relationships while supporting your children’s developmental needs. We provide a family-involved environment.
At Youthful Reflections, our sole focus is facial rejuvenation. Because Dr. Boggess has focused his practice exclusively on cosmetic facial rejuvenation, his experience and expertise in the field is unparalleled in Nashville and the surrounding areas. With more than 18 years of experience, over 6,500 facial cosmetic procedures performed, and an untarnished safety record you can trust Youthful Reflections as Nashville’s Face Experts
At Warrior Heart USA, we are dedicated to promoting physical and mental well-being through the practices of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Yoga. Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to transform their lives through the practices of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Yoga. We believe that these disciplines have the power to cultivate physical strength, mental resilience, and personal growth.
Our martial arts consists of historical based training, weapons, and techniques adapted for use in an ever-changing modern self-protection environment. Our Tai Chi program focuses on mind body connection and overall health.
Our yoga studio is dedicated to helping you achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle through a variety of yoga practices. From the invigorating flows of vinyasa yoga to the calming stillness of yin yoga, we offer a range of classes to cater to your individual needs.
We provide programs that are family friendly, fun, and physically challenging for adults and children. We are located in Oak Ridge, TN and look forward to helping you on your journey!
At Warrior Heart USA, we are dedicated to promoting physical and mental well-being through the practices of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Yoga. Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to transform their lives through the practices of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Yoga. We believe that these disciplines have the power to cultivate physical strength, mental resilience, and personal growth.
Our martial arts consists of historical based training, weapons, and techniques adapted for use in an ever-changing modern self-protection environment. Our Tai Chi program focuses on mind body connection and overall health.
Our yoga studio is dedicated to helping you achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle through a variety of yoga practices. From the invigorating flows of vinyasa yoga to the calming stillness of yin yoga, we offer a range of classes to cater to your individual needs.
We provide programs that are family friendly, fun, and physically challenging for adults and children. We are located in Oak Ridge, TN and look forward to helping you on your journey!
Growing a baby is a miracle….birthing a baby is an athletic feat… “a marathon of sprints”…thus your training should be designed in this format
When you reach ~20 weeks gestation, it’s time to establish care with a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist.
Your Pelvic Health Therapist will assess your body function, then design and teach you exercises to utilize as you progress through pregnancy, and educate you in coordination of your pelvic floor with breath work in preparation for delivery.
Additionally, pelvic floor therapy can help you learn how to safely optimize cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength to prepare for the demands of labor/delivery and postpartum tasks.
Main physical goals include:
optimize hip mobility
ensure deep core activation in daily tasks
strengthen posterior chain musculature (to prepare for lifting/carrying of baby)
ensure proper coordination of pelvic floor muscles synchronized with breathing
Research supports the claim that staying active during your pregnancy will improve outcomes in labor & delivery…let’s fast track your recovery and get you feeling better as quickly as possible!
Research supports pelvic floor therapy as a minimally invasive treatment option that should be used as a first-line method for treating various types of pelvic floor dysfunction.
My name is Kait Lesher and I am a birth doula with Rocky Top Doula Services. Providing care to expecting mamas throughout the East TN area. Schedule your complimentary consult today!
Cultural exchange meets live in childcare, as the premier au pair agency, we are dedicated to matching families in the United States with international au pairs who provide live-in childcare and bring the world into your home. With AuPairCare, we’re there for you every step of the way. Introduce your family to the language and traditions of another country while knowing your children are safe, happy, and cared for. Au pairs come from over 40 different countries to provide care for your family in exchange for the opportunity to experience American culture. Au pairs work up to 45 hours a week on schedule you choose.
Our classes are family focused and are designed to help families prepare for the birth of their new little one, whether you are expecting your first child or your 5th! We go over everything from pregnancy wellness, medications used during labor, how to cope with labor without medication, postpartum, and so much more!
Children’s Hospital Urgent Care supports families and their physicians by delivering immediate medical attention to children–newborns to 21 years of age–when their doctor’s office is closed. Whether it be ear infections, cuts, sprained ankles, high fevers or rashes, our board-certified pediatricians and pediatric specialists are here when you need us.
Welcome to Refine Dermatology, a family owned and operated dermatology practice that is focused on improving the health of its patients while using a hospitable approach.
At the head of our team is Dr. Jill Salyards, a board certified dermatologist who specializes in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. After working for larger, corporate owned practices for a few years, she realized her desire to have her own practice that makes the care and experience of the patient the priority, not the profit margin.
Her husband, Andy Salyards, has spent the last decade starting and operating restaurants and has constantly wondered why doctors offices aren’t more hospitable and focus on the patients’ experience.
They decided to take the leap and open Refine Dermatology to allow people a local option for their dermatology care where patients are confident that they will see a doctor at their visit and will be treated with kindness and respect; nothing less.
Embrace Postpartum Care provides professional postpartum doula services to help families in the greater Knoxville area thrive in the fourth trimester.
Profile is based on 1-on-1 compassionate health coaching and smart science developed by medical experts to help transform lives! We’re here to support our members, guide them, and show them that together, we can make weight loss simple. We create a personalized nutrition, activity, and lifestyle program designed to help lose weight – and keep it off! We team you up with a Health Coach who will work with you to set customized health goals, provide accountability through your journey, and help you maintain for life with the use of genetic testing. Along the way, you’ll learn how to make nutritious choices and how you can enjoy food that fuels your body. You have a benefit of a large community of people to connect and share ideas with, a Profile app, an advanced smart body scale, vascular output testing, 3D body scans, and all of the tools you will need to make it a seamless lifestyle shift! We have two locations in Knoxville: Bearden (in the Chili’s plaza), and Farragut (in the Costco plaza). We offer complimentary Consultations to discover your health goals and motivations, paired with how Profile can help you to accomplish them. We can even set you up the same day with your customized plan and tools, so that you can leave with everything you need to get started right away towards a new you! You can schedule your consultation on our website, or give us a call at any time: Bearden – (865) 410-8660 or https://tinyurl.com/4t2t4bmv, Farragut – (865) 337-8176 or https://tinyurl.com/2p95sncx
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Knox Physio is a mobile physical therapy company that specializes in women’s healthcare