KINDRED BODY

A COLLECTION OF INDEPENDENT PROVIDERS SUPPORTING THE PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF YOU AND YOUR BABY

Caring for your body is
caring for your whole self.

In the midst of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood, our own physical well-being often takes a back seat to caring for everyone else. Kindred Body brings together providers who support healing, physical well-being, and nervous system regulation through thoughtful, whole-person care. From lactation support and acupuncture to bodywork and restorative practices, we're here to help you reconnect with your body, find moments of calm amid the chaos, and feel more grounded in yourself and in parenting.

meet the providers

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flow lactation care

  • Since 2022 Flow Lactation has offered compassionate, convenient breastfeeding support to families in the Charlottesville area. Their providers are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), the highest certification in lactation support.

  • Flow’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) offers evidence-based strategies to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. We empower families in the Charlottesville area with accurate information to take the mystery out of lactation.

  • Flow Lactation is in-network with Anthem and Aetna insurance, and offers in-home, office, and virtual appointments from pregnancy through weaning. 

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Elena acupuncture

  • Elena Gomez is a nationally board-certified and state-licensed acupuncturist in Charlottesville, Virginia. She holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and brings a background in Western medicine to her practice.

    Elena applies a whole-system approach to diagnosis and treatment, addressing symptoms as well as root-causes for imbalance, a person's environment and lifestyle practices. She offers compassionate, individualized care through the acupuncturist lens that can address a wide array of goals and concerns; musculoskeletal pain, organ dysfunction, hormone imbalances, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, anxiety/stress, IBS, insomnia, and overall wellbeing are just several aspects of health that can be treated with acupuncture and associated therapies.

  • Elena provides services within the scope of her acupuncture license under the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):

    • Acupuncture - 60 min appointment - $95

    • Cupping - 60 min appointment - $95

    • Holistic Facial (facial massage, gua sha, reflexology, cupping) - 60 min appointment - $95

    • Holistic Acupuncture Facial (facial massage, gua sha, reflexology, cupping, facial + body acupuncture) - $155

    Her Kindred hours are on Thursdays between 11:30AM - 4:30PM

    Schedule via email: info@elenaacupuncture.com

  • Currently, Elena does not work with insurance for acupuncture, but a detailed invoice can be provided to submit to your provider.

    Card, Venmo, Cash and Check, as well as HSA are accepted as forms of payment at the time of service.

    Sliding-scale pricing for 4-pack treatments, as well as monthly maintenance treatments can be discussed as needed. 

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