Gabby Kanady is a dedicated physical therapist with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Passionate about helping others move and feel their best, she specializes in pelvic health, empowering individuals to regain confidence and return to the activities they love.

With advanced training in pelvic floor dysfunction and dry needling, she takes a personalized, compassionate approach to care, helping patients find relief from pain, improve function, and enhance their overall well-being. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where every patient feels heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find her hiking the Appalachian Trail, baking sweet treats, and spending quality time with her husband, Zach.

She will join us after class on June 9th to talk all things pelvic floor!

Ashley Ruschell is a dedicated pre and postnatal wellness expert with a passion for supporting women through every stage of motherhood. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fitness and Nutrition and a Master's in Public Health with an emphasis on Maternal and Child Health. With certifications in Pre and Postnatal Yoga, Reformer Pilates, and Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise, Ashley brings a holistic and evidence-based approach to movement, recovery, and wellness. Through her work, she empowers moms to feel strong, supported, and confident—without the pressure of “bouncing back.” Ashley is the founder of Bump to Baby Wellness, where she merges her academic background and real-life experience to provide compassionate, functional care for modern motherhood.

She will join us after class on June 23rd to talk all things nutrition!

Tracy Hilliard, LMT, RN has spent the majority of her bodywork and massage career focusing on women’s reproductive health and aims to meet her clients wherever their need is along the reproductive health continuum whether it be for cycle health, fertility, perinatal, or the perimenopausal transition. Tracy feels that the body is vastly intelligent and it will orient towards health and balance. Her work optimizes the body’s systems that impact abdominal and pelvic health with the goal of enhancing reproductive and digestive health.

Tracy is a longtime practitioner and self-care teacher of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and draws upon many perspectives of health beyond massage including her studies of nursing, herbalism, mindfulness, and menstrual cycle education. Tracy encourages clients to cultivate gentle and deeper listening within the body by teaching simple self-care practices and learning their own internal rhythms which she believes can lead one towards a more intimate knowing of the self.

She will join us after class on July 7th to talk all things self-care!

Sarah Spurling RN, IBCLC is a Mother-Baby Nurse, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Founder of Mama & Milk Lactation Support. With over 12 years of experience in Postpartum, Labor & Delivery, and the NICU, she offers expert, evidence-based breastfeeding support-delivered with the heart of a mama.

As a proud mom of two, Sarah understands the emotional and physical challenges of feeding your baby. Her mission is to empower families with judgment-free guidance from first latch to weaning, creating a safe space where every parent feels supported, informed, and confident.

She will join us after class on 7/14 to talk all things babies and breastfeeding!

Angela Begres, LCSW, is a bilingual (Spanish-English) Clinical Social Worker. Angela began her clinical work providing grief services for children at the Chicago Psychodynamic Institute, gaining early insight into the impact of loss and transition on families. Over the years, her professional path has spanned community mental health, outpatient services, and private practice—each experience enriching her understanding of the diverse needs of the families she serves.

With a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach, Angela centers her work on the complex realities mothers face. She integrates an understanding of the biological, emotional, and environmental factors that influence mental health, particularly during the perinatal period. Whether addressing postpartum depression, anxiety, or the identity shifts of new parenthood, Angela offers personalized care that empowers clients through one of life’s most vulnerable and transformative stages.

She will join us after class on July 21st to talk all things mental health!

Cayleigh Alston is a Tennessee licensed Certified Professional Midwife and the heart behind The Well Birth Services—a thriving midwifery and doula agency serving Chattanooga and beyond. With a passion for holistic care and over a decade of birth experience, Cayleigh empowers moms with confidence, compassion, and community. Whether catching babies or coaching doulas, she brings energy, knowledge, and a deep love for motherhood to every space she enters.

She will join us after class on August 18th to talk all things labor and birth.