The Power of Integrative Healing in Women's Health

Elana Mizrahi is a Stanford graduate who is an international speaker and integrative women's health practitioner. She is also a certified facilitator for Shalom Bayit, a Jewish women's domestic violence organization, that specializes in birth and fertility related trauma. She covers a wide array of subjects in women's health and takes a holistic approach to the struggles women are faced with daily. She is also a massage therapist and practices The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, which aims to help fertility and aid in the health of reproductive organs by restoring the biochemical balance in the body. She is the author of Dancing Through Life in which she shares some of her personal experiences as a Jewish woman.   In today's episode, host Shay Beider talks with Elana on her personal struggles with fertility, which led her to re-evaluate her practices in a more holistic manner. She shares her experience as a birth doula, and the power behind finding the strength of the female body during the birthing process. Elana explains the importance of female self care, particularly in the postpartum period. She touches on postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as, the importance of normalizing conversations surrounding childbirth.    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing    Show Notes: Learn more about Shalom Bayit here Ancient Mayan healing at Arvigo Institute Check out Elana's website here Read her novel, Dancing Through Life  This podcast was created by Integrative Touch, which is working to change the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers during this challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost