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Parenting

Pets

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Resources outside the Metro

 
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Child Care
End of the Rainbow Natural Living Child Care: 660 64th St, Des Moines. 515-255-9722.
 
Education

IDEA: Iowans Dedicated to Educational Alternatives

NICHE: Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators

Iowa Home Educators

Sayre Montessori School: 1700 28th Street, West Des Moines, 255-7378

Montessori & More: 5160 Park Av, Des Moines, 288-9558

Montessori Children's House: 1025 28th St, West Des Moines, 255-1073

Montessori Children's Center: 8509 Alice Ave, Clive, 278-4262

 
Environmentalism/Sustainable Building

1000 Friends of Iowa: Citizens United for Responsible Land Use

Center on Sustainable Communities: Promoting Residential Green Building in Iowa.

Just Add Water: Water gardens.

Silent Rivers: Green Building. (515) 266-6702

Zero Energy Healthy Homes: Highly energy efficient sustainable residences and commercial buildings. (641) 691-3911

 
Farms and CSAs

Local Foods Connection: Enrolls low-income families in CSA Programs.

Eat Wild: Directory of Iowa-raised Pastured Products (far from comprehensive!)

Simply Food, Nothing Extra: Yahoo group connecting Iowa consumers with Iowa producers. No fee.

Audubon County Family Farm: Pork, chicken, and eggs sustainably raised without antibiotics.

Blue Gate Farms: Pesticide-free CSA, and a booth at the Downtown Farmer's Market

Central Iowa Small Farms: Three farms, coming together to bring you Sample Sundays.

Coyote Run Farm: 641-947-4052. In Lacona. Chemical-free produce and some meat.

Dalla Terra Ranch: All-natural, grass-fed lamb.

Griffieon Family Farm: Antibiotic-free, no hormone-added beef, pork, chicken, turkeys, eggs. 964-0876.

Growing Harmony Farm: Community Supported Agriculture. In Nevada.

Happy Hollow Farm: Naturally raised chicken, beef, pork.

Health on the Hoof: Grass-fed Beef, chemical and hormone free.

Hooper's Funny Farm CSA: Grows without the use of Chemicals and strives to make gardening fun for children. Alexis Hooper. 291-7873

Iowa Natural : Chemical free soybean oil.

Malabar Farm: Natural, grass-fed beef and lamb. St. Charles. 641-765-4356

Northern Prairie Chevre: Goat cheese.

One Step at a Time Gardens: CSA with deliveries in East Village/downtown DM and WDM

Picket Fence Creamery: All natural milk, cream, ice cream, etc. Yum yum.

Pinecrest: Oriental vegetables, fruit, nuts, prairie products grown without Chemicals. In Maxwell.

Pulley Produce: Certified Organic Transitioning farm. 515-833-2212. In Earlham.

Sheeder farms: Free-range chicken, turkey, eggs. Hormone and drug-free beef. Guthrie Center. 641-747-9956

Shepherd Hills Farm: In New Virginia, IA, delivers to the Metro. Bryan and Joan Samuell, 515-975-0541.

Small Potatoes Farm: Certified organic farm just west of Des Moines. CSA.

Turtle Farm: CSA, farm stand, and pick-your-own. Certified organic produce.

Twin Girls Garden and Country Market: Offers chemical-free produce. 515-321-5900. In Madrid.

Wallace Farms: Grass-fed Beef.

Wilbers Northside Market: A CSA and Farm located in Boone

Wills Family Orchard: Certified Organic Apple Products, pumpkins, squash, honey. Open seasonally. 515-993-5151.

Buy Fresh, Buy Local: a guide to local farms and producers. Call Matt Russell, 271-4956, for more information.

 
Farmer's Markets

Downtown Farmers Market: Saturday mornings on Court Avenue

Drake Area Farmers Market: Wednesdays, 4-7, First Christian Church, 25th & University

Valley Junction Farmer's Market: Thursdays, 4-8, 5th Street in Valley Junction (West Des Moines)

Other Area Farmer's Markets: search this link for your county or city

 
Food: Restaurants, Chefs, Etc

The Juice Co: Delicious smoothies made from fresh juices and organic/local wheatgrass. 334-9917. 8655 Douglas. Also in the Shops at Roosevelt on 42nd Street.

Fork in the Road, Sheree Clark - Holistic health and nutrition counseling with a focus on fresh and raw foods. 249-2992. 

Sara B. Consulting - nutrition and lifestyle coach.

Ritual Cafe: Coffee and Smoothies are their speciality; completely vegetarian menu.

RAWphoria Live: raw, vegan snacks. (515) 710-5678

Fresh Cafe and Market: Specialize in healthy and organic options. Located in West Des Moines.

Jason's Deli: Many ingredients are organic, and they also strive for fair trade products and environmentally friendly practices. Located in West Des Moines.

Phat Chefs: Cooks with some local ingredients.

Centro: Cooks with some local ingredients.

Slow Food Iowa: Wholesome food and sustainable farming. Iowa City.

Vegetarian Community of Iowa : Promoting the joy of a plant-based lifestyle.

Prudent Produce: Organic produce delivery service based in Ankeny.

There are many places in town to grab a vegan bite. Happy Cow has a directory, but many of the ethnic restaurants in town are vegan-friendly.

 
Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Supplements, Etc.

Campbell's Nutrition: 4040 University in Des Moines, 2749 100th St in Urbandale, and 3300 SW 9 St in Des Moines

Great Earth Vitamin Store: 2700 University Av, 225-4347

New City Market: 48th & University, 255-7380

Full Potential: 9992 Swanson in Clive, 331-2141

Gong Fu Tea: 414 East 6th St., 288-3388. Over 120 loose-leaf teas.

Ganesa Birth Services: Sabbath Davies, Placenta Encapsulation. 515-779-9033

Sandy Easter, MSW, RN, CHt, Classical Homeopath: 515-255-6242. Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch.

Herb N Home: Herbal remedies, Kristi Burns.

Lynnspirations Massage: Young Living Essential oils, skin care product and supplements. 270-7004

 
Information

Iowa Go Green

The Green Pages

 
Midwifery and Women's Healthcare (including childbirth)

Birth-Related Organizations:

International Ceasrean Awareness Network: Promotes normal birth and provides support after Ceasrean births.

Friends of Iowa Midwives: Working to promote legalization of Lay Midwives (also known as Direct-Entry Midwives) in Iowa.

 

Certified Nurse Midwives:

Cosette Boone, Willowsong Midwifery Care: 266-6712. Out of hospital births.

Dana Erickson, Midwife and Doula Services: 279-0382. Out of hospital births.

Sheryl Puderbaugh, Heart & Hands Clinic: 243-6408. Out of hospital births.

Midwife Services Of Iowa Health: 309-6011. Deliver at Methodist Hospital.

 

Doulas:

Central Iowa Doulas

Anji Moss, Birth Doula: 965-2877

Beautiful Birthing, Beth Jackson, Certified Birth Doula (ToLabor) 515-707-1356

Before and After the Birth, Amy Brooks-Murphy, Post-partum Doula: 255-6066.

Birth Companions, Diane Tinker, Birth Doula (DONA): 270-6262

Birthsong Doula Services, Jennifer Oredson. (pursuing DONA certification). 779-4489.

Birthwell, Tammy Watkins, Birth Doula, 490-2364.

Blissful Birth Services, Jenn Riggs.

Divine Doula Birthing Services, Chandra Looney, 515-770-2080.

Empowered to Push, Brianna Sizer

Families First Steps, Lisa Spain, Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator. 224-5977.

Fran Boyer, Birth Doula (pursuing DONA certification). 965-8010 or 418-7062.

Ganesa Birth Services, Sabbath Davies, Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula. 779-9033.

Intrinsic Birthing, Jacquelyn Duke, Birth Doula (pursuing CAPPA certification). Also offers childbirth classes.

Mamastrength Doula Services, Tiffany Tice, Birth Doula. Provisionally Certified. 515-240-0740.

Megan Day, Des Moines Doula, Birth Doula (DONA): 250-1644

Natalie O'Hern, Post-partum Doula (pursuing DONA certification): 223-3476. Mother care, infant care education, breastfeeding support and household help.

Natalie Watson, Birth Doula, Provisionally Certified. 515-954-9997.

Natural Passage Doula Service, Nicole Peterman. (pursuing DONA certification).

Simple Miracles Doula Services, Amanda Fust, Birth Doula (pursuing DONA certification): 515-313-7279

DONA's list of all DONA Doulas in Iowa

 

Childbirth Education:

Before and After the Birth: 255-6066. Bradley Method classes taught by Amy Brooks-Murphy. Amy is also a postpartum Doula.

Ganesa Birth Services: Sabbath Davies: labor support, postpartum support, private childbirth education. Also provides Placenta Encapsulation. 515-779-9033

Birth Companions: 270-6262. VBAC preparation class taught by Diane Tinker.

Wholistic Wellness Center, Jerre Grefe: 851-0518. Hypnosis, Hypnobirthing, Healing Touch, Natural Health, Nutrition.

Intrinsic Birthing, Jacquelyn Duke, Birth Doula (pursuing CAPPA certification). Also offers childbirth classes.

 

Other Women's Healthcare:

Whole Woman Health, Lisa Kamphuis, ARNP: 243-6309

Young Women's Resource Center: Among other services, helps pregnant teens make responsible choices. 244-4901

Almost Home Birth Center: 282-8400. Closed.

The Family Tree, Prenatal Yoga classes, Blessingway Ceremonies, Pregnancy Massage, Nia, and Reiki. 202-2585

Pleasant Postpartums, Laura Snyder. Offers Placenta encapsulation and tinctures. 515.802.0995

Ganesa Birth Services: Sabbath Davies: labor support, postpartum support, private childbirth education. Also provides Placenta Encapsulation. 515-779-9033

Butterfly Effect: Offers classes in Mindful pregnancy, birth, etc.

 
Natural Healthcare, General

Chiropractic:

Whole Health Chiropractic Wellness Center: Dr. Laura Rehmer. Focuses on pregnancy, babies, and families. 277-0366.

Balance Chiropractic & Wellness: Jennifer Rahe-Thompson, D.C. Dr. Jen is earning her certification in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care. 255-5330.

Yost Family Chiropractic: 278-YOST. Chiropractic for the entire family, with a focus on pregnancy, babies, and children.

Moss Family Chiropractic: 964-9114 (Ankeny)

Heartland Chiropractic and Wellness Center : 252-8668. Valerie Skow, D.C.

Meylor Chiropractic and Acupuncture: Neal Meylor, 817-337-3636

Healing Arts Center: in Carroll

The Livewell Clinic: Offers Chiropractic (whole family), well baby visits, labor support, allergy support, and more.

Iowa Family Chiropractic: in Clive. Dr. Kellie Hoover. 225-2237. Dr. Kellie has her CACCP (certificate in pediatrics and pregnancy).

 

Acupuncture:

Iowa Acupuncture Clinic, Bill and Elizabeth Terrell: 331-8948

Des Moines Acupuncture Clinic, Abby Miller: 277-9998

Meylor Chiropractic and Acupuncture: Neal Meylor, 817-337-3636

Midwest Acupuncture Clinic: Jay Heaverlo, 554-6728

 

Reiki and Healing Touch:

The Family Tree: Yoga, Reiki, Nia, Massage, and other offerings. 202-2585

Wholistic Wellness Center, Jerre Grefe: 851-0518. Hypnosis, Hypnobirthing, Healing Touch, Natural Health, Nutrition.

Healing Therapies, Mary Lea Holcomb RN, BA: 515-993-4691 (Adel). Healing touch, energetic healing, craniosacral therapy.

Sandy Easter, Holistic Healing: 251-4914 or 255-6242. Hypnotherapy, Reiki Master, and Healing Touch.

Shannon Sesol, Reiki Master: 205-0654

The Ki Inside: Reiki, EFT, SRT, and ear candling. 205-5494.

Expressive Release/Healing Options for Mind, Body, & Soul: Sandi Smith, Reiki Master, natural healing arts practitioner. 480-8074.

Gail Hardinger-McCarthy: Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor and Reiki Master. Currently practices at Firehouse Yoga on Mondays, also from her home in Ankeny. 964-9842

Healing Gateway: Sound Therapy and Reiki, in Indianola.

Gordon Boyvey, Young Living Oils and Reiki. Woodward. 707-2238

Suzette Schmidt: Akashic Records Consulting/Reading. Ames. 292-9231

 

Massage Therapy:

The Family Tree: Yoga, Reiki, Massage, and other offerings. 202-2585

Barry Lowe, Pregnancy Massage: 243-1272

Briget B Ryan, LMT, Yoga Instructor, and Massage Educator.

Duon Almitra, LMT, OBT: Shiatsu massage. 277-7215

East Village Spa: Massage and Body Wellness, Cassie Sampson. 991-0753.

Hahn Wellness: Renee Hahn, Licensed Massage Therapist. 710-1656.

Lynnspirations Massage: Connie Patton, LPN, LMT. Also offers Reiki and Karuna Reiki. Young Living Essential oils, skin care product and supplements. 270-7004

Metamorphsis Organic Massage: Organic Massage and other offerings. Ankeny.

Molly McGreal-Stence, Licensed Massage Therapist: 255-8424 Molly works out of her home.

Wildflower Massage & Bodywork: Sarah Hybels, L.M.T. Pregnancy, Swedish, and Deep Tissue Massage   Hot and Cold Stone Treatments  664-7306

 

Other Natural Healthcare Options:

Mindfully Healthy, Jessica Osterberg, Certified Holistic Health Counselor.

Iowa Health Freedom Coalition: Supporting alternative practitioners.

Green Angels Herbs and Healing Arts: Trilby Sedlacek, Practicing Herbalist. (Cedar Rapids)

Dragonfly Naturopathic, Sandy Seeman: 339.6062

The Livewell Clinic: Offers Chiropractic (whole family), well baby visits, labor support, allergy support, and more.

Wholistic Wellness Center, Jerre Grefe: 641-456-5379. Hypnosis, Hypnobirthing, Healing Touch, Natural Health, Nutrution.

Balance Rx: Naturpoathic Pharmacists and a whole range of health care. 264-1503.

The Family Tree: Yoga, Reiki, and other offerings. 202-2585

Heartland Holistic Health Center: 327-0046. Osteopathic medicine, pain management, nutritional consultation

Rolf Method, Frank Epstein: 274-3417. Therapeutic Bodywork.

Food for Hearts: Marie Dolores McCohnell. Reflexology, aromatherapy, water crystals, massage.

Illuminate Yoga + Natural Solutions: 979-6474. Yoga and Meditation.

Sandy Easter, MSW, RN, CHt, Classical Homeopath: 515-255-6242. Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch.

Essential Healing and Massage: Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Colonics, Unlimited Body, Unlimited Breath and Ear Candling. Clive, 226-9933

Teresa Colyn, Health Coach: 961-6448

Organic Therapies: Nutritional Consulting and Therapy, located in Bettendorf.

Sara B. Consulting - nutrition and lifestyle coach.

 

Here is a nice directory of Holistic Wellness providers in Iowa.

Central Iowa Energy Healers Meetup Group: Get together with other energy healers in Iowa.

 
Natural Living Organizations

NOAH: Focuses on natural living and healthy living. Stands for Nourishing Organic Affectionate Homes.

Mindful Living Group: Discusses natural and alternative solutions to conventional issues.

 
Organic Grocery and Goods (see also Farms)

Campbell's Nutrition: 4040 University in Des Moines, 2749 100th St in Urbandale, and 3300 SW 9 St in Des Moines

New City Market: 48th & University, 255-7380

Gateway Market and Cafe: 2002 Woodland Ave.

Hy-Vee Healthmarket: HyVee stores throughout the metro have a small selection of organic foods

Dahl's Foods: Offers a small selection of organic goods and produce

Iowa Organic Association: Advancing Iowa's organic industries.

Wheatsfield Grocery: Natural Foods Co-Op in Ames

 
Parenting

Parenting Groups:

Holistic Families of Des Moines: For parents taking control of their family's health decisions.

Attachment Parenting International: Peaceful parenting for a peaceful world.

La Leache League: Supports breastfeeding families.

Des Moines Babywearing: The babywearing group, educating families on the use of baby slings.

Des Moines Cloth Diapering: Support and information for cloth diapering families.

Diaper Free Baby Iowa: Support and information for families practicing elimination communication.

Mindful Living Group: Discusses natural and alternative solutions to conventional issues.

NOCIRC of Iowa: Advocating leaving our boys intact. Contact Erica Fuchs, 515-292-2687

 

Classes and Products:

Songs and Signs: Sign Language for Hearing Babies. Denise Schmitz. 457-8834

Wallypop: Supporting a Natural Lifestyle : Cloth Diapers, slings, natural home, and more.

Little Padded Seats: Cloth diapers

The Stork Wearhouse: Natural Products for Moms and Babies.

Diaper Du-Dee : A diaper service in Des Moines.

Butterfly Effect: Offers classes in mindful parenting.

 
Pets

Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture: 277-0140. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for your pets.

Animal Shaman: Pet Communication.

 
Products, General

The Stork Wearhouse: Natural Products for Moms and Babies.

Fair World Gallery: Fair trade items from around the world.

Earth Wisdom: Natural, homemade bath and body items.

Prairieland Herbs: Herbal bath and body products, essential oils, etc.

Wallypop: Supporting a Natural Lifestyle: Natural Home products, reusable grocery bags, family cloth, cycle pads.

Be the Butterfly: Environmentally Responsible Products and Gifts. 963-7877

Soapourri: Natural bath and body items.

Morning Light Book Store: Books and events.

Green Goods for the Home: A home party company featuring green goods.

Prairie Eco Pack: Earth friendly packaging.

Lynnspirations Massage: Young Living Essential oils, skin care product and supplements. 270-7004

 
Services, General

Earth Made Clean: Residential and Commercial cleaning.

EcoMaids: Residential cleaning.

Inner Gardener: A program of spirituality and creativity just for women.

dsmBUZZ: It's all about Des Moines, baby!

DesignArchy: Green graphic design by Tania Kac

Studio 121: Organic salon studio in Urbandale. Contact Tiffany Algreen. 669-5601.

 
Other

 

 
Resources outside of the metro

Complementary Care Center: Atlantic, Iowa. Health food store, organic grocery, herbs, nutrition,
massage, acupuncture, naturopathy, & Traditional Chinese Medicine. email. (712) 243-2800

Acupuncture of Iowa: Iowa City, Iowa. A variety of services are offered including acupuncture, nutrition, herbology, massage, and other therapies.

Earth Wisdom: Natural skin and body care. Fairfield, Iowa. (641) 472-7010

New Beginnings Organic Salon: An organic hair salon in New Hampton. (641) 394-7292

Green Building Supply: Fairfield.