Experts | MESH moms

SOME OF THE INCREDIBLE EXPERTS WE WORK WITH

Susannah Baldwin,

LPC, PMH-C (GVL)

Susannah is a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Reproductive Journey Counseling in Greenville, SC, where she supports individuals and couples navigating fertility, pregnancy, loss, and postpartum to perimenopause transitions. She is certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), a national credential recognizing advanced clinical expertise in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. As a parent of four, she brings her personal and professional experience to her work.

Jessica Bauer, PhD, PMH-C (ATL)

Dr. Jessica Bauer is a licensed psychologist and owner of Informed Therapy Group. She specializes in Perinatal Mental Health and helping new parents transition into parenthood. She is passionate about helping parents navigate all the beautiful but chaotic parts of early parenthood.

Kathrine Benkeser,

PT, DPT | Doctor of Physical Therapy (ATL)

Katherine Benkeser is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, mom of 3 little boys, and owner of Little B Therapy a Pediatric PT practice. She has almost 10 years experience working in a variety of pediatric settings and is committed to using both evidenced based practice and play based techniques with her littles. She believes working together to find meaningful and reasonable ways to incorporate movement and new skills into a family’s unique rhythm is the best way to grow together.

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Julie Champeau, Certified Lactation Counselor and Occupational Therapist (ATL)

Julie is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Occupational Therapist and mom. She specializes in breastfeeding and infant feeding support with your overall wellness and adaptation to new roles and routines in mind. Julie believes that every parent is the expert of their own baby. There is not one best way to feed your baby because every baby is different and every family is different. She brings together evidence based education, your family's values, and empathy to help you reach your feeding goals.

Tess Ferrara,

Certified

Postpartum Doula (ATL)

Tess is a DONA certified postpartum doula. After 15 years in education, Tess experienced firsthand the gaps in emotional, logistical, and informational support during the fourth trimester. As a mother of three boys and with her own experiences of absent postpartum support, Tess celebrates the messy transitional time and the need for compassionate, judgement-free, affirming postpartum care. Tess has a passion for coaching parents through decisions and being a listening ear for the struggles.

Abbey Gray,

MS, CCC-SLP, CLC (ATL)

Abbey is a certified lactation counselor and pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in lactation and feeding. She brings elements of joy to every session and strives to create an environment where her clients feel welcome and safe.

Jill Jennings,

MSPT, PCES | Pelvic Health PT (GVL)

Over 24 years’ experience as a PT (Physical Therapist) with post graduate training in manual therapy techniques, pelvic floor therapy and women’s health. She has extensive training in Breathwork, Prenatal Birth Preparation and Postpartum Care, and is a Prenatal and Postpartum Certified Exercise Specialist (PCES). She has completed all levels of Herman and Wallace Pelvic PT (1-3) including Capstone and has additional training in Myofascial and IASTM as well as Urinary and Reproductive Visceral Mobilization

Susannah Long, LMFT (GVL)

Susannah Long, LMFT, is a licensed marriage & family therapist and early motherhood anxiety coach who helps moms move beyond fear, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. Through her Greenville, South Carolina-based private therapy practice, she supports South Carolina mothers navigating postpartum anxiety. In her non-clinical coaching work, she works with moms in the early motherhood phase of life who are ready to change their relationship with fear, anxiety, and their thoughts—and begin living with greater trust, confidence, and emotional freedom.

Haley McDonald,

PT, DPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist (ATL)

Dr. Haley McDonald is a board-certified pediatric clinical specialist in physical therapy with a passion for working with infants, toddlers, and young children. She is the owner of Pathway Pediatric Therapy Services, a home-based practice dedicated to providing personalized developmental support for families in the Greater Atlanta area. In addition to her clinical work, Haley is a professor at Emory University and Brenau University, where she teaches pediatric content and movement science courses in their Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. She also partners with Dekalb County Schools, helping students with 504 plans access the support they need for success in the classroom.Beyond her clinical and academic roles, Haley serves as the Vice President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Katie Moise,

PT, DPT | Doctor of Physical Therapy (ATL)

Katie founded ATL Pelvic Health in 2021 after recognizing the need for pelvic floor physical therapy specialized to women’s needs.
She graduated from The University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill with B.A. in Exercise Sport Science and Psychology. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Emory University. Katie has advanced training in Pelvic Health through Herman and Wallace Rehabilitation Institute. She is certified through Myopain Seminars in Manual Trigger Point Therapy and completed her comprehensive Pilates certification through Polestar Pilates.

Elizabeth O'Brian,

LPC, PMH-C (ATL)

Elizabeth is a consultant, coach, and former therapist who helps leaders and organizations build regenerative, human-centered businesses. Blending neuroscience, nervous system literacy, and practical strategy, she guides clients beyond burnout and perfectionism toward sovereignty and sustainable growth.Founder of Georgia’s award-winning Postpartum Support International chapter and co-creator of Centering YOU, she’s a sought-after speaker on maternal mental health and embodied leadership. From Alaska’s remote villages to Atlanta boardrooms, Elizabeth brings clarity, humor, and a deep belief that reconnecting to ourselves transforms what’s possible.

Dr. Alainey Penn,

PT, DPT (ATL)

Alainey is a pelvic floor physical therapist at The Pelvis Pro in Inman Park. She became interested in pelvic health while completing her doctorate and has never looked back! She hopes to bring you valuable information about your body, tools you can use at home, and put your mind at ease with whatever pelvic health symptoms you may have (related AND unrelated to pregnancy)!

Caryn Shender, Certified Pediatric Sleep Specialist (ATL)

Caryn has received her sleep consultant certification from The Center of Pediatric Sleep Management (CPSM). She has training on the ins and outs of sleep, the science behind it, and behavior modification methods, so she can best support you. Along with being a certified pediatric sleep consultant, she is also a certified safe sleep ambassador so her clients can feel confident and rest assured knowing their child is in the safest environment.

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Amanda Squires, PT DPT MTC (GVL)

Amanda is a pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Renew Pelvic Health in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience, she has specialized in pelvic health since 2007, helping people prevent and heal pelvic floor issues through all life stages—pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. Passionate about empowering patients and improving standards of care, Amanda also co-created Progressive Pregnancy with her twin sister to support homebirth moms and hosts The Kumbay’all Podcast: The Whole Woman’s Resource. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Livestrong, Holistic Me TV, Aligned Birth, and Open to Alchemy podcasts.

Madi Yates,

Doula (GVL)

A South Carolina native, Madi is deeply rooted in the holistic journey of motherhood. With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness, coursework in Women’s Health, and personal experience navigating her own wellness, she understands the importance of advocacy and self-education in maternal health. Her work focuses on restoring balance, fostering safety, and cultivating connection—returning the birthing experience to its rightful stewards: mothers. She founded GVL Doula Besties to build a heartfelt, supportive community where doulas and mothers unite in friendship and collaboration, creating lasting impact amid life’s changing rhythms.