Dr. Melanie’s journey to chiropractic began with a love for horses and a fascination with the body’s incredible ability to heal and adapt. She discovered chiropractic through the equine world and, after earning her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science, she began her chiropractic journey at Palmer College of Chiropractic. She is currently working on her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy to achieve her lifelong goal of adjusting animals!

Today, Melanie’s greatest passion is serving expectant mothers, postpartum women, infants, and children. Becoming a mother herself deepened her appreciation for the profound physical and emotional transitions of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, strengthening her desire to provide thoughtful, neurologically focused care during these important seasons of life. She believes that by supporting the nervous system, the body is better able to adapt, heal, and thrive as it was designed.

Erin’s roots are in the Quad Cities but she has taken various opportunities to live in other places such as Colorado and Calgary, Canada. Eventually, she and her husband landed back home to raise their girls near family. Erin has always been someone that others confide in and seek support from. She feels extremely fortunate to have a career that can center on her natural strengths and passions! What often brings people to Erin are symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past trauma – we all need a confidant who can listen, understand, and offer actionable solutions. Reach out to Erin whenever you are ready.

Erin’s personal business, which is located within Motherhood Matters, is Erin Coffman, LPC LLC.

McKenzie is amazed by the strength of the woman’s body. Her passion is empowering women, supporting their needs, and counseling them through their desired breastfeeding and birth journeys. Each journey is unique and has various twists and turns. McKenzie can provide you with the empowerment, support, and the guidance you need in these very cherished moments. McKenzie’s personal business, Gingerly Mama is located in Motherhood Matters.

Her personal businesses, Gingerly Mama and QC Doula Connect are located within Motherhood Matters.

Amber’s focus techniques are Deep Tissue, Trigger Point & Therapeutic Cupping Massage, and she is currently in the process of finishing her Sports Massage Certification. Whether you are an exercise junkie or simply sore from daily life, Amber is here to help relax, repair and restore your muscles and help assist in your healing recovery process.

Amber’s personal business within Motherhood Matters is Work It Out Massage.

Laura is a Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist who works primarily with women across the lifespan, offering both individual and group therapy. Her practice is rooted in the understanding that our emotional experiences are inseparable from the body and nervous system. Rather than focusing solely on thoughts and words, Laura invites clients to become curious about the ways their experiences are held, expressed, and communicated through physiology.

As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), the therapeutic process is centered on the nervous system and the body’s innate wisdom. She invites women to slow down, notice what is happening within their bodies, and become curious about what their nervous system may be communicating. Together, you will gently explore sensations, emotions, patterns, protective responses, and the ways we connect with ourselves and others. Laura’s approach is collaborative, transparent, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience. There is no requirement to force, fix, or relive difficult experiences. Instead, she gives invitations to listen to the body, honor its pace, and discover new possibilities for regulation, connection, choice, and self-trust. And while therapy can hold the hard things, Laura believes there should also be room for being playful, having fun, and cultivating joy. ..There is no wrong way to be curious!

Laura earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Western Illinois University and has over ten years of experience in mental health. Her professional experience includes nonprofit harm reduction, substance use groups with incarcerated individuals, holistic treatment settings, menstrual cycle education and advocacy, spiritual exploration, and acute crisis hospitalization. These experiences have shaped her integrative understanding of the many ways women experience themselves through their bodies, relationships, environments, and life experiences.

Miranda is continually in awe of the power, wisdom, and resilience of the birthing body. Her passion lies in walking alongside families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—offering evidence-based guidance, heartfelt support, and a deep respect for the unique path each family walks. As a homebirth midwife, Miranda believes in your ability to make informed choices and birth in a way that feels safe, sacred, and aligned with your values. She brings warmth, calm, and clinical skill to each visit, meeting you where you are with compassion and care.

Miranda practices through her business, Foundations Midwifery—offering grounded, personalized, and safe care for growing families.

Tess’s passion is to empower women through their birth experience. She is constantly in awe of the strength and abilities of a mother. Her expertise in human anatomy and body movement allows her to facilitate optimal function and reduce pain and injury during pregnancy.

Tess’s goal is to provide the best possible outcome for mother and baby as they journey together into motherhood and childhood.

Chelsea has a passion for helping those struggling with infertility, who have had to make the decision to pursue surrogacy. After completing her own surrogacies, she joined her mom on a mission to make the surrogacy process more personal for surrogates and intended parents. She is also currently a nursing student pursuing her Bachelor’s in Nursing. Whether you are an intended parent, potential surrogate, or an experienced surrogate, Chelsea and the team at Journey Surrogacy are here to help you navigate gestational surrogacy.

Her personal business, Journey Surrogacy is located within Motherhood Matters.