The Collective
Welcome to A Brighter Birth (ABB) Charleston, a different kind of care. ABB is a curated collective of local practitioners providing an array of services for the diverse needs of our community. Rooted in social justice, we are committed to supporting your individual experience through fertility, pregnancy, birth, parenting and wellness.
Below you will find our unique team of like minded resources; practicing with the same energy, skill and professionalism that our community has come to know and trust from A Brighter Birth.
Infant + Family Services
Emma Goff - Fertility Coaching
Emma Goff is a Certified SymptoPro Instructor, Fertility Awareness Educator, Certified Miscarriage & Bereavement Doula, and host of The Cyclical Doula Podcast. Her mission is to eliminate shame around reproductive health and empower women with body literacy, so they can make informed and confident choices about their fertility. Emma is especially passionate about supporting women who are seeking an effective, science-backed alternative to hormonal birth control. Through personalized coaching, as well as private and group courses, she teaches clients how to chart and interpret their daily fertility signs like cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and hormone shifts for natural family planning and deeper health awareness.
Her approach blends evidence-based teaching with compassionate, judgment-free support. She walks with clients through every stage of reproductive life: from first cycles to postpartum, pregnancy loss, and beyond. By combining education with encouragement, she helps women reconnect to their bodies without fear, confusion, or shame.
Emma lives in Charleston, SC, with her husband and two children. When she’s not teaching or recording her podcast, you’ll likely find her on the beach, behind a camera, or enjoying a chai latte.
Emmamma.com
Valarie Winkleman - Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photographer
Valarie Joy Winkleman is a full time photographer that specializes in the motherhood journey. With an extensive background in photography and videography, she captures all of life's special moments. She is known for her caring nature and warmth often being called a baby whisperer. She has experience posing newborns as young as 4 hours old in the hospital, NICU babies, and babies born with various medical conditions. Newborn shoots can take place in your home, the hospital, or in studio the following days, weeks, or months postpartum. In the past two years alone, she’s photographed over 1,200 babies and counting. Valarie offers a variety of maternity and newborn shoots. The biggest compliment is when families hire her year after year. She will guide you with location recommendations, outfit ideas, and tons of tips to help you feel prepared for your photo session. Valarie understands that parents need flexibility and can accommodate your changing schedules. Her timeless style is bright, natural, and polished. Valarie’s goal is to capture your family and deliver you a beautiful gallery in a wink no matter how many takes it takes!
Tara Mitts- Postpartum Meal Delivery Service
After giving birth to each of her children, Tara found herself in the all-too-common reality of new motherhood—her husband had to return to work, and she was left alone, exhausted, and struggling to nourish herself. Cooking felt impossible, and without proper meals, she didn’t heal as well as she could have, nor did she have the nourishment she needed to breastfeed successfully. In 2020, she became a certified birth doula because she wanted to support women through pregnancy and birth, ensuring they felt empowered and cared for. But time and time again, Tara found herself walking away after birth, knowing that so many of these new mothers were about to experience the same struggle she had. It didn’t sit right with her. That’s why her husband—a talented chef—and herself created a postpartum meal delivery service. Their menu is designed with healing in mind, featuring nourishing, warming, and nutrient-dense meals that support recovery, balance hormones, and promote milk supply. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted to help new moms focus on rest, bonding, and adjusting to life with their newborn, without the stress of cooking. Tara believes that no mother should have to recover alone, and having access to healing food is a vital part of postpartum care. It’s an honor to provide this service, ensuring moms feel supported long after birth.
Dr.Tarah Davis, PharmD, MBA- Functional Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Tarah Davis is a Functional Medicine Pharmacist and the founder of The Rooted Farmacy, where she helps women, men, and children overcome chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and other gut-related issues for lasting relief. But here’s the thing—gut health isn’t just about digestion. Many conditions like thyroid dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, fertility, autoimmunity, anxiety, weight gain, skin issues, and migraines can all start in the gut, even when you don’t have obvious digestive symptoms. Too often, symptoms like exhaustion, brain fog, irregular/ painful cycles, mood swings, or stubborn weight gain are dismissed. However, these are not just “normal” parts of life, pregnancy, or postpartum—they are signs that the body needs support. Dr. Tarah is passionate about helping to cut through the confusion, uncover the root causes of the symptoms, and find simple, effective solutions that actually work. Her dedication to functional medicine stems from her own personal health struggles. After years of battling gut and hormone imbalances and being told she was “fine” and “the epitome of health” by conventional doctors, she took matters into her own hands. Now, she combines science-backed strategies with a real-life, no-fluff approach to help women feel their best at every stage of life.
In addition to her work with clients, Dr. Tarah is a contributing author for Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance While Navigating Business and Motherhood, where she shares her expertise on gut health, business, and holistic healing. She is also a contributing author for A Practitioner's Guide to Mastering Functional Medicine Lab Values - Gut & Digestion Insights: Advanced Testing for Gastrointestinal Health.
Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating postpartum, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again, Dr. Tarah is here to help you heal, rebalance, and thrive from the inside out.
Credentials & Certifications
Dr. Tarah completed her undergraduate studies at Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She continued her studies at South University School of Pharmacy in Columbia, SC, where she graduated with her Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters of Business Administration. She is currently completing her Level 3 Applied Functional Medicine Certification at the School of Applied Functional Medicine, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of functional medicine, and providing the most comprehensive, root-cause-focused care for her clients.
Sarah Glenn: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Sarah Glenn is dedicated to supporting women in any facet of life. Encouraging, empowering, and guiding through classes, one on one consultations, pre and postnatal, and virtual etc. Her 20+ year career in this field stems from the need for women to have research-based evidence with empathy taught to them. Birth, breastfeeding, and parenting are the most powerful parts of a woman's life. As a doula, lactation consultant, teacher, and yoga instructor Sarah is able to connect with women and guide them through uncharted territory. In her spare time she is a wife, mother of 7, grandmother of 10, herbalist, avid reader, nature lover, and wandering soul.
Hannah Barber- Newborn, Family + Maternity Photographer
Hannah is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Summerville, proudly serving families throughout the Charleston area. With over eight years of professional photography experience, her passion for capturing meaningful moments began at the age of 16, when her father gifted her first digital camera. Growing up in a small town in Virginia, she was deeply inspired by the natural beauty surrounding her and developed a love for photographing people within those scenic landscapes.
Hannah's background as a labor and delivery nurse adds a unique and reassuring dimension to her photography. Her medical experience brings a strong emphasis on safety and a deep understanding of the needs of newborns and expectant mothers. This calling has always been close to her heart, making birth and newborn sessions among her most cherished to photograph. Her calm, gentle presence and professional knowledge allow every session to be conducted with both confidence and care.
In March 2025, Hannah and her husband, Dan, welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Davanee. Becoming a mother has only strengthened her connection to the families she works with, deepening her empathy and enhancing her eye for the small, meaningful details that make each moment unforgettable.
She believes the most beautiful portraits are created outdoors, and the stunning Charleston landscape provides the perfect backdrop. From tranquil beaches and serene marshways to the iconic Spanish moss, Hannah uses the natural beauty of the Lowcountry to tell each family’s unique story. She looks forward to capturing timeless memories for families to cherish for a lifetime.
Bodywork
Julia Platt- Chiropractor/James Island
Growing up, Dr. Julia’s brother faced a critical football injury during high school. His encounter with a local chiropractor enabled him to overcome his physical challenges and inspired him to pursue a career in chiropractic care. Witnessing this profound transformation ignited Dr. Julia’s own interest in the field.
While in college, Dr. Julia struggled with brain fog and headaches following several concussions. It was her brother’s recommendation that led her to seek chiropractic care. The relief she experienced paved the way for a deeper connection to the philosophy of drug-free, surgery-free healing. She especially loves taking care of families, children, and pregnant mamas who are looking to have a healthy and pain-free pregnancy. Having the pelvis in proper alignment allows for a smoother pregnancy, and studies have shown on-going chiropractic care during pregnancy helps with faster delivery times! Dr. Julia encourages moms to continue with adjustment post-partum to further help in the healing process. And, of course, Dr. Julia loves seeing babies! Babies can often have a birth process that is rough on the upper neck, and it's important to make sure their bodies are in an optimal position from day one! Her philosophy is that it's easier to build healthy children than try to mend broken adults.
Education and Accreditations
Dr. Julia completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science. Shortly thereafter, she enrolled in Sherman College of Chiropractic and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Dr. Julia holds both her Knee Chest Advanced Certification and Knee Chest Blue Angel Certification, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of chiropractic techniques.
Taylor Dempsey- Chiropractor/Hanahan
Dr. Taylor was first adjusted when she was 3 years old! She wasn’t always consistent with chiropractic so she didn’t feel the full benefits until she was in chiropractic school. Despite this she knew she wanted to help people reach their best health potential naturally without drugs or surgery.
As a gymnast growing up, she dealt with many injuries as well as headaches and back pain that a teenager should not have been dealing with. Upon starting consistent chiropractic care, she felt relief that she had never encountered before and knew it was the right profession for her.
Dr. Taylor is passionate about serving women and families as their partner in achieving optimal health for generations to come. Her mission is for all pregnant women to experience a healthy, symptom free pregnancy, as well as a smooth, pain free, positive birth experience. Research shows that proper pelvic alignment through consistent chiropractic adjustments leads to quicker delivery and positive birth outcomes. The birth experience can be stressful on both mama and new baby, so it is very important for mama and baby to get adjusted after birth!
Education & Accreditation:
Dr. Taylor earned her Bachelors of Science degree focusing on exercise science from Grand Valley State University in Michigan before heading south for chiropractic school. She graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.
An accident in 2020 left Dr. Taylor unable to walk for several weeks and ultimately led her to the technique that she now practices. Dr. Taylor is Advanced Proficiency Certified in Torque Release Technique as well as Webster Certified for adjusting pregnant mamas. Both of these techniques are research driven to stay up to date and serve her community best.
TRT website: https://www.torquerelease.com/about
Webster certification website: https://icpa4kids.com
Molly Schulting- Chiropractor/MP, Summerville, Carnes
Dr. Molly is a part of Foundation Family Chiropractic, a diverse team of chiropractors from around the country!
FFC is the premier team of prenatal and pediatric chiropractors serving Summerville and Mount Pleasant. All chiropractors at FFC have specific specialized training for pregnant women called the Webster technique. In addition, Dr. Molly has her CACCP certification from the ICPA acknowledging countless hours of training and preparation for family wellness. Another thing that sets FFC apart is we have the privilege of having an office located directly within the Charleston Birth Place, where Dr. Molly has the honor of adjusting women during labor and postpartum along with babies as young as four hours old.
Other office certifications include the Sacral Occipital Technique for cranial adjusting, and PX certification which helps chiropractors better understand and care for neurodivergent populations. FFC focuses on neurology using the Insight CLA technology and pre and post xrays if necessary to show structural corrections made through a combination of instrument and full spine adjusting. In short, we are well-prepared to meet your family's chiropractic needs and pride ourselves on helping provide wellness for all ages. We can't wait to have you as part of our Foundation Family!
Natalie Allard- Acupuncture
Natalie grew up on Isle of Palms, SC and had a huge yearning to go out West after high school. She went to college and met her husband in Missoula, MT. It was there that she was introduced to alternative healing modalities- such as Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Herbal healing, Yoga and Meditation- and her interest grew. After traveling around out West and learning from a lot of different natural healers and mentors, they found themselves in Asheville, NC where Natalie decided to continue her alternative healing journey by going to Acupuncture school. After graduating, Natalie worked alongside the medical community in Asheville by having her office inside Biltmore OB/GYN medical practice for 12 years. After having their 2 children and wanting to be closer to family, they decided to move back to Charleston. One interesting fact is that their family took a year off and traveled around the country in their RV before their kids started high school! When the pandemic hit, Natalie decided it was time to open her practice in Mt Pleasant to offer a safe space for those wanting alternative therapies for their health issues. Even during the pandemic, Natalie saw a huge growth in her practice and the desire for people wanting natural ways to help heal their bodies. Her practice continues growing and she loves helping her patients and all of their referrals!
Natalie received her BS in Health and Human Performance, with an emphasis in Exercise Science and Nutrition, from the University of Montana; became a certified Traditional Herbalist from the NC School of Natural Healing; and has practiced Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for over 20 years through her Masters degree from the Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine (a four year acupuncture and herbal medical school). She holds her National Certification title of Dipl. Ac. through the NCCAOM.
Natalie treats all things, but specializes in treating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety/stress, and all of the hormonal changes women encounter
Mental Health
Ann Nost- MPH, LCSW, PMH-C
Ann is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in Women’s Health. Ann been in the women’s mental health field for over 10 years, in both the hospital and private practice setting. In the hospital setting, Ann has provided support in the NICU, Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, and High-Risk Units. Ann’s unique experiences inside and outside of the hospital provide her with a wealth of understanding of the complexities one may face during the conception, pregnancy, and parenting phases of life. In private practice, Ann’s work focuses largely on providing support to individuals who have experienced pregnancy and child loss, inclusive of infertility. She also has specialized training in supporting families all across the perinatal period. Ann’s goal is to support individuals in healing while also helping them to identify their new role as parent or bereaved parent. Ann strongly believes in client centered care- you are the expert in your life and she is here to support you through this. Ann is EMDR trained, and draws from techniques from Mindfulness, Strengths-Based, Relational, and CBT Therapies. Ann is a therapist with Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington. She is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and South Carolina.
Kasey Reichard - LMFT
Kasey Reichard is the founder of Second Haven Therapy, where she provides virtual mental health support to individuals, couples, and families in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she specializes in perinatal mental health and couples therapy, offering essential support to parents during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting.
Kasey works hard to create a safe, supportive space for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, or the challenges of parenthood. She understands the importance of parental well-being and works to help clients build resilience, find ways to focus on self-care, and form healthy coping skills. With a background in child therapy, Kasey brings valuable insight into child development and behavior, which allows her to better support parents in strengthening their parenting practices and understanding their children’s needs. In addition to her work with parents, Kasey also supports teenagers and young adults, helping them navigate life transitions, identity exploration, and emotional challenges during these formative years.
Kasey incorporates holistic practices and collaborates with clients to find outside resources and referrals—such as support groups, medical providers, or wellness services—to support their overall mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based methods, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory. Kasey values a warm, collaborative relationship with her clients, helping them explore emotions, identify strengths, and grow.