Jade Wellness Collective
Therapy at Jade Wellness Collective is a safe, judgment-free space to be seen, supported, and empowered to move forward.
Motherhood, pregnancy, and parenting change everything - your identity, your relationships, your body, your mind. If you are struggling, you do not have to figure it out alone. We offer both in-person and Telehealth sessions. Most major insurance plans are accepted, and sliding scale options are available so that cost is never a barrier to care.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Aetna · BC Complete · BCBS of MI · BCN of MI · Beacon Health · Cigna Behavioral · HAP/Healthplus · McLaren Commercial · McLaren Medicaid · Medicaid of MI · Meridian Medicaid · Molina · Optum/UBH/UHC · Priority Health · Private Pay · Sliding Scale Available
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Meet Our Therapists
Community is care.
Licensed master's level clinical social worker with specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. MSW from Wayne State University. Certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. At Nature's Playhouse since 2017. Mom of two daughters. Practical, compassionate, solution-focused. Affirms all sexualities, gender identities, and family structures. Strong commitment to social justice.
Linsey Higgins Leonard, LMSW, PMH-C — Lead Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker. BS in Psychology and Family Studies from Central Michigan University. MSW with concentration in CBT from Wayne State University. Mom of two. Specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss. Uses CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family Systems, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Ruth Blake, LMSW, PMH-C
Licensed counselor specializing in perinatal mental health, trauma, and domestic violence recovery. Mom of two. Over a decade of experience with adults and children who have survived domestic violence. Approach rooted in cognitive therapy. Also works with children ages 7–12 through play therapy.
Liz Bayer, LPC — Therapist
Licensed Masters Level Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. Certified Trauma-Informed CBT practitioner. Child Mental Health Professional. Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). Specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma-Informed Yoga, DBT, and Mindfulness. Mom of two. Holistic, heart-centered approach.
Amariah Houseknecht, LMSW — Therapist
Limited License Master Social Worker. Specialized training in perinatal mental health. Also supports high-functioning professionals navigating chronic stress, burnout, and perfectionism. Background in community mental health. Trauma-informed. Available at Nature's Playhouse and Birth Detroit.
Sara Pitchford, LLMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. Trained with Postpartum Support International. Mom of twins. Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Holistic, strengths-based, solution-focused approach. Specializes in perinatal difficulties and conscious parenting.
Tierra Emerson, LMSW — Therapist
Licensed holistic therapist and birthworker. Over 7 years of clinical experience. Specializes in perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health. Integrates trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and relational healing.
Yemisi Odetoyinbo, LMSW, PMH-C, IMH-E, CIYT, CFSD
Licensed Masters Clinical Social Worker. 15 years supporting healing journeys. Background in trauma-sensitive yoga. Gentle, attuned approach. Specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Holistic mind-body approach with psychodynamic influences. Welcomes adults of all backgrounds.
Cassie Léger, LMSW — Therapist
Limited Licensed Master Social Worker. Over 30 years in healthcare. BSW and MSW from Madonna University. Client-centered, empathy-based approach. Believes in every person's capacity to heal and grow.
Melissa Squirewell, LLMSW
Community doula and Limited License Social Worker. MSW from University of Michigan specializing in interpersonal practice in integrated health, mental health, and substance use. BA in Psychology from Alabama A&M University. Strengths-based, client-centered approach.
Arianna Davis, LLMSW
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QUEER & TRANS FAMILY MEET-UP
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FATHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE - Motherhood Support Group
Motherhood is beautiful and hard and everything in between. Come as you are. Talk, listen, breathe. This is your village.
Fatherhood is its own journey. Our specialists walk alongside dads through every stage - with resources, real talk, and community.
A safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers to connect, share resources, and find community. Children are welcome.
Wild Women Circle
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Lactation Support
Feeding your baby should feel supported, not stressful.
Our lactation support meets you where you are - with compassion, respect, and no judgment.
Super helpful for caretakers and stay-at-home parents. Perinatal and family counseling services are super helpful and kind. Close to Detroit and located in a great location in Ferndale. Appreciate the fitness classes and free community groups.
“Beautiful wellness space that feels homely, refreshing, and community driven.
what people are saying
Would highly recommend her for anyone looking into pelvic floor therapy. Also, she was a great introduction to Nature’s Playhouse and I look forward to utilizing more of their space/community in the future.
“Dr. Margi with pelvic
floor therapy
was great and
really helped me!
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Physical & Occupational Therapy
Your body carries everything you’ve been through.
We offer specialized physical and occupational therapy to help you move, heal, and feel like yourself again.
BOOK WITH EMILY
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Book with Pelvic Core PT
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
Pelvic Core Physical Therapy, PLLC is an independent practice housed within our space. Dr. Margi and Dr. Nicole are Doctors of Physical Therapy specializing in perinatal pelvic floor care. They are an out-of-network provider, allowing them to provide a higher standard of individualized care.
We treat Pre/postnatal concerns, Urinary incontinence, Pelvic organ prolapse, Hip pain, Back pain, Painful intimacy , and more
Emily Sweet, MOT, OTR/L Maternal & Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Emily Sweet is an occupational therapist who loves supporting families through the early seasons of parenthood. She works with mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation, and also helps little ones with feeding, sensory exploration, play, and developmental milestones. Emily’s approach is nurturing, creative, and family-centered—empowering parents with practical tools, encouragement, and connection. Her goal is to help both parents and children feel supported, confident, and able to thrive together
WOMB
BLESSING
An intimate ceremony to honor the mother and empower her for the journey ahead. Gather your closest people for an evening that is entirely yours. Facilitated by Desiree Cameron.
CLOSING THE BONES CEREMONY
A sacred postnatal ritual rooted in Central and South American tradition. Massage and body wrapping to ease the mind, restore the body, and give the birther space to feel nurtured and release. Facilitated by Stephanie Lopez Gilmore.
ACUPUNCTURE
A time-honored healing practice that works with your body’s natural energy to reduce pain, ease stress, and restore balance. Cupping also available. Facilitated by Danielle Pureifory.
REFLEXOLOGY
When your body is fully relaxed, everything shifts - pain softens, sleep deepens, mood lifts. Reflexology works with the brain and nervous system to create that calm from the inside out. Facilitated by Tanja Krupa.
REIKI
A light-touch therapy that supports deep rest, stress relief, and emotional balance. You remain fully clothed. Your body does the healing - we simply create the space for it. Facilitated by Tanja Krupa.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Gentle, focused work on the head and neck to release tension, reduce headaches, and restore calm.
Fitness Classes
movement is medicine.
Our fitness classes are designed for women and families at every stage - from prenatal to postpartum and beyond. All bodies, all levels, always welcome.
Classes from $20-$25. Class packages. 5 Class pass $85, 10 Class pass $165.
Personal Training: $75 a session. 5 private sessions $350, 10 private session $675.
Family & Children's Classes
Adult Classes for you!
Prenatal Yoga
The Village Walk
1:1 Personal Training
Semi Private Pilates
Baby & Me Yoga
Family Yoga
Yoga/Play
Little Movers
Kids Yoga
Baby & Me Workout
Kids Belly Dance
Frequently asked Questions
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