“Sara Pereira is the only person I recommend for placenta preparation. We went to Chinese Medical school together, and I can’t rave about her work enough! She is certified in placenta encapsulation, she follows the letter of the law in terms of safety and OSHA compliance, and she brings a generous and loving spirit to each preparation. Sara is always eager to take on more placenta clients, and is very diligent about follow-up. I always know, when I refer patients to her, that their placenta capsules will be the core of the post-partum herbal regimen that I prescribe.”
-Abigail Morgan, L.Ac.

“Upon our first meeting with Sara, my husband and I knew we wanted to hire her as our doula and we are so glad that we did! I was determined to have a natural birth. I had a long and somewhat difficult labor and may not have made it through without getting a c-section if it wasn’t for having an excellent birth team. Sara was the key figure in helping me through it! Through acupressure, massage and the use of essential oils, she was able to help me redirect some attention away from the pain. She was such a positive support throughout what became a test of endurance for me and everyone involved in helping me birth my son. Her kindness and sense of humor were much appreciated and welcomed. We will definitely hire her for baby #2 -wouldn’t want to do it without her! Thank you Sara!”
-Amy R.

“Sara Pereira was my Certified Encapsulation Specialist in April 2009 and she was very kind, knowledgeable, professional, and non-intrusive while she was in our home. I took the placenta pills as she directed and did not experience the baby blues. I would highly recommend Sara.”
-Molly

“I’m doing great! Who knows if it was the pills or not, but I feel fabulous – much better than with the other two births. No depression, great milk supply and I’m waiting to see how the hair thing goes.”
-Julie

“Sara, thank you so much for preparing my placenta. I had never even heard of this process before I visited your site and I am fascinated by the procedure and the benefits. Thanks for making it so easy and working with my girlfriend for delivery and coming to my house to do the prep. My recovery has been great. No depression and my skin has looked great. I’m 4 1/2 months out and am thinking about taking the rest of my pills now as I am definitely sleep deprived and my guess is these will help me get through the rough nights. I will spread the word to my soon to be mommy friends. THANKS AGAIN!”
-Shannon

“The capsules have been great, I am just finishing them up! I have felt wonderful so I am guessing they did the trick.. I was very worried because I do suffer from depression and was concerned about post-partum, but I have been very even keel and happy. Thank you so much! I will certainly pass your info on and use you again for our next pregnancy!”
-Natalie

“I had the opportunity to work with Sara during my pregnancy, it was both healing and nurturing to me and my body, she was sensitive to my needs and is truly a healer.”
–Renee Stahl

“When I found out I was pregnant my husband and I knew we wanted to do something special with the placenta, we had talked about burying it and planting a tree for the baby. The thought of eating my own placenta was a bit of a turnoff until Sara explained to me the process of dehydrating and placing it into capsules. I brought it up with my OB/GYN, she said that it is in fact very nutritious for a new mother and baby, extremely high in protein and not at all uncommon in her practice. I was released from the hospital the day after my son was born and the pills were waiting for me when I got home. This is my first child, so I don’t have anything else to compare it to, but I wouldn’t do it any other way. I did not suffer from post-partum, I am back to doing yoga, the baby is happy and healthy and so am I.”
-Claire Weiss, photographer

“Massages always seemed so decadent to me, a once-a-year kind of indulgence. But ever since my first massage with Sara Pereira, I’ve been treating myself to her healing hands nearly once a month. Less gifted massages can feel mechanical or phoned-in, hands pushing around flesh. But Sara’s massages are truly a thing of transcendence. They’re not just physically healing, but deep and transporting, a spiritual journey. You rise from her table as if arriving back to earth after time away, gleaming, shiny and new. Treat yourself.”
-Darren Stein, writer

“I am privileged to have experienced Sara Pereira’s masterful blending of exceptional massage skills with a nurturing, loving care for her clients. Throughout your entire session, Sara considers your comfort and enjoyment and intuitively adjusts to make your massage blissful. I was pleasantly surprised to be swept away to a deep meditative state of calm within the first few minutes. Her massages are unique and artfully composed through an esoteric mix of technique and style. Her pressure and strokes are hypnotically rhythmic, never mechanical, and do not follow a predictable pattern as expected in a typical “spa” massage. Best of all I leave feeling relaxed refreshed and nurtured, ready to be a part of the world again.”
-Aiden Chase, Healer/Inuitive

“I met Sara when I was going through a very painful time in my life. As I began to work with her on a regular basis, I had a new respect for the mind, body connection. Her work is intensely focused and completely connected. Sara has a very special, peaceful, passionate touch that helps the body shift its energy into a total positive balance. I have noticed positive changes in my life since doing bodywork with her. I encourage others to experience her wonderful touch.”
-Wendy M. Schwartz, LMFT