Shannon L Wade - Ripple Studio

08/20/2025

Introducing a new 4-part workshop that focuses on improving the mobility and stability of your body!

The goal here could be to find more ease in your daily activities, increase your performance in more advanced activities or anything in between.

Please see the flyer below and reach out if you have any questions! Next series starts on Tuesday September 2nd! (Discount available if you invite a friend!) Reserve your spot now!

06/29/2025

05/15/2025

The dandelion is the only flower that symbolizes the sun, moon, and stars. ☀️ 🌙 ⭐️ See more: https://mideas.co/uvBMH

05/14/2025

Whoa! Try this and let me know what you think!

07/24/2024

SENIORS COME ON BY TO GFD - OPEN TO ALL SENIORS

Goshen COA is hosting Carfit from Springfield College at the department today 9 - 11:30 today.

We have 9 volunteers working for seniors to adjust and review your vehicle for a safer/better fit for you.

They will adjust your seats for your ailments, size and build. They will help you with mirrors, reach, and all the little features in your car.

Stop on by and our training medical professionals will make you make more comfortable.

04/22/2024

Many years ago, I went to an event where Penny would be one of the speakers. I sat at a random table with a bunch of folks I didn't know. Only to have one of the ladies rise and walk to the podium when Penny Simkin was called up to give a talk about her When Survivors Give Birth book. I was like, ohhh! 🤣🤣 Happy to have had a moment at her table.

In Memoriam: Penny Simkin, PT

With profound sadness and a heavy heart, DONA International announces the passing of our esteemed co-founder, Penny Simkin, PT, after a brief battle with cancer. Her departure on April 11, 2024 marks a tremendous loss not only to our organization but to the global doula community, childbirth educators, perinatal researchers, families she supported, and the countless lives she touched through her pioneering work in childbirth and maternity care.

Penny's unwavering dedication to supporting families during one of the most significant moments of their lives has left an indelible mark on the field of labor support and childbirth education. Since 1968, Penny, a skilled physical therapist, embarked on a mission to transform the childbirth experience, making it more empowering, informed, and supported. Her tireless commitment to this cause led her to prepare over 15,000 individuals, couples, and siblings for childbirth, directly assist hundreds of families through labor as a doula, and author several influential books that have become staples in the field that have been translated into several languages.

Penny was a visionary and a luminary in every sense. Her work has paved the way for a new generation of doulas and childbirth educators, instilling in them the values of compassion, evidence-based practice, and relentless advocacy for birthing people and their families. Through her profound contributions and co-founding of DONA International, Penny has revolutionized doula care and childbirth education across the globe, leaving a legacy that will undoubtedly endure for generations to come.
Her book, The Birth Partner, remains a beloved resource for anyone involved in the childbirth process, illustrating her commitment to not only the physical but also the emotional well-being of doulas and families during childbirth.

Though she recently stepped back from her professional endeavors to focus on her family, Penny's legacy continues to thrive through the work of the many doulas she trained, the families she supported, and the impactful works she left behind. Her life was a testament to her passion for making childbirth a positive and supported experience for all.

Penny's life was rich not only in professional achievements but also in love and joy. She and her husband, Peter, were blessed with four grown children, eight grandchildren, four many grandchildren-in-law, four great-grandchildren, and a beloved dog, Casey. Her family was her pride and joy, and she cherished the time spent with her loved ones.

As we mourn the loss of Penny Simkin, we also celebrate her extraordinary life and the countless ways she has enriched ours. Her legacy will continue to inspire and guide us as we carry forward her mission to improve childbirth and support families around the world. Penny's spirit lives on in the work of DONA International, in the lives of the families she has touched, and in the hearts of the many who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to DONA International in Penny Simkin's memory, to continue her life's work of supporting and educating doulas and families. For more information on how to make a contribution, please visit https://www.dona.org/impactprogram/

We invite all who knew Penny, were touched by her work, or wish to share their thoughts and memories to do so by sending them to Penny@DONA.org. Your stories and memories will be a great comfort and a cherished collection for her family during this difficult time.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Penny's family, friends, and the many individuals whose lives she has touched. May her soul rest in peace, and may her legacy of love, support, and education continue to flourish in the years to come.

04/16/2024

I highly recommend Allison for some accurate and supportive information on the Peri to Post Menopause transition. Check out this event!

Send a message to learn more

03/08/2024

Learn to love hated exercise with successful modifications 🏆

Loathe burpees? Fear planks? Trainers share tips to make dreaded moves work for you.

03/01/2024

Local Support for the Prenatal/Postpartum Period

Topics for this class will include bladder and bowel concepts, common pain complaints, body mechanics, and more.

10/13/2023

**Most of you won't need this tracker. Some of you might!**

Perimenopause is the transition time leading up to Menopause.

Menopause is marked when it's been more than a year since your last menstrual bleed.

Perimenopause can last 10 years! And it can vary widely! From light bleeds to heavy bleeds to mood dysregulation, vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes/night sweats), changes in body composition, joint pain and more. Sounds like fun?

Truth is... it's different for everyone. Rest assured though, just when you think you can predict a pattern it will change. It's the ultimate in practicing patience and flexibility. And for good measure, add a little humor in there if you can.

Talk about it with your friends, family and medical practitioners. Compare stories but know that just because something wild and crazy happened to someone you know, doesn't mean it's going to happen for you. Explore, be curious, and reach out if you are having a hard time making sense of it all.

The maker says the test can clear the confusion. Doctors aren’t so sure.

10/04/2023

10/04/2023