We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Azia Johner | Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist

A holistic pre and postnatal corrective exercise specialist is what everyone has been longing for! Have you ever gone to the doctors office with a concern and felt like you were heard but not understood or seen fully? Most can certainly answer, Yes. Its frustrating and mentally challenging-It leaves you with a “stuck” feeling. Read more>>

Ashley Shapiro | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, RN, BSN

It is not uncommon for people to be unaware that their insurance will cover lactation consultation visits. Many people may not realize that lactation consulting is considered a form of medical care and is therefore often covered by insurance. Additionally, even if people are aware that lactation consultation is considered medical care, Read more>>

Allen Ashouri | CEO of EMRGonline.com, Best-Selling Author, & Keynote Speaker

Just like any other skill, it takes years of practice to attain mastery. I’ve been doing digital marketing for almost 20 years, and have been in business for about the same. Experience cannot be substituted. Experience weighs double if you have a keen attention to detail and a mindset determined to continue improving daily. Read more>>

Leia Lockheart | Celebrity Massage Therapist

Massage therapy heals disease. All disease, illness, anxiety, depression, etc. are caused by stress. Mental, physical, spiritual, emotional stress is when the cortisol and epinephrine levels are high and our bodies go into Fight or Flight mode. This originates from the central nervous system. Massage therapy calms the central nervous system. Read more>>

 

Alexandra Calvo | Owner of NuRevealSkincare

What’s one thing about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of:
I would say the dangers of synthetic chemicals and fragrances in everyday products. Synthetic fragrances are made from a mixture of chemicals, Read more>>

Jessica Apfel | Doula & Yoga Teacher

I think there’s a lot of people that are still uncertain about our role in the birth space and how we can support birthing bodies during the prenatal or postnatal period. Whenever I tell someone I am a doula, I get either one of these two exchanges: “that’s so amazing!” or “what’s a doula?” Read more>>