Sage Parenting

Rachel is a breath of fresh air.
She has real life, practical, and simple solutions to the problems that keep me up at night. I have taken her infant massage class, had an in house coaching (baby proofing) and have used her online coaching (lifesaver for a family on the go).
Orly and I took her infant massage class. I learned about baby wearing, bonding and infant massage just to name a few things. This technique helped me bond with Orly — we created a nightly routine that involved 20 minutes of massage. It helped her become aware of her body at such a young age and started us on a wonderful wind down routine. I have used different strokes when she was sick, teething, after shots and many other applications.
I was very nervous that once Orly started moving that my house would look like a toddlers paradise. Rachel came over and we went through each room talking about the safety issues and what we could do to maintain our space and let Orly have space in it. I feel very confident that Orly is welcome and a part of my home. She is safe and have lots of learning opportunities (barstools, fish tank, and having safe kitchen tools in places she can access.
I received some feedback about sleep and naps that left me feeling unsupported. I immediately knew that my intuition was telling me that Orly needed something different than was suggested. I signed up for coaching with Rachel. She listened and gave me gentle hints that aligned with the kind of parent I want to be.
Overall Rachel has helped give me the confidence and tools to be the parent I want to be. I can’t thank her enough.

I adore Rachel! Her thoughtful and individual attention to each of her clients is truly the mark of her caring and passionate heart. We utilized her playscape coaching, after reading her fabulous book «Sage Homeschooling», for our home to help create a more interactive environment for our kids that encourages creativity and learning through play– and it was a total game changer for our family! All of her suggestions were easy to implement yet pretty much revolutionary in the rhythm of our house. My husband wasn’t too sure about it at first, but after she came and gave us suggestions and support he was totally swayed– it really was such a great thing to do for our whole family. She continues to be a wonderful support through her engagement in her closed Facebook group, as well as through her great blog posts. We highly recommend Rachel and her services, and her books, and and and :)

I cannot express in words the feelings of gratitude and appreciation I have for Rachel and her world she shares that is Sage Parenting. I have felt supported on my parenting journey and have become empowered to be the best «Sage Mama» I can through her blog, soothing slumber DVD, books, and email coaching. Anytime I have a parenting question or concern she is my go to parenting resource! For every age and phase she has advice and provides compassionate support for the gentle parent. Thank you Rachel!

I cannot thank Sage Parenting enough for all the support I have been given in this wonderful journey. There are so many «sleep training» methods, and none of them spoke to me. While I refused these methods, I was so worried that I was setting me and my baby up for failure. Rachel was amazing and she validated all of feelings regarding co-​sleeping and «waiting it out». She is compassionate, supportive, and wonderfully nourishing. Just what I needed to be confident in the job I am doing. We have had amazing results in just a few night and I would highly recommend to any family!

Rachel and her email coaching were the best for my family and I to get the specific advice we needed in a way that was easy… that didn’t take a lot of time! Out 2.5 year old had a terrible time with taking the binkie away. Rachel coached me with a gentle approach that mixed night time and daytime tactics. It felt reassuring that I could ask silly questions from an expert as well as finally get some advice on trends in my daughters behavior. I really appreciated that Rachel took so much time to explain options. She clearly stated what I was attempting to explain via email so we were on the same page with each email response. Very cool way to get parenting advice. Thanks Rachel!

I took the Sensational Baby class with Rachel during the month of September, while my baby grew from 11 to 15 weeks old. From the moment I stepped into the class, I felt completely comfortable thanks to Rachel’s warm and gentle approach. She is so knowledgeable and has such great insight. As a first time mother, everything is new to me and it is easy to sometimes feel uncertain; Rachel’s advise imparted confidence and instilled positivism in me. I loved learning different methods to soothe and comfort my baby, while actively bonding with him, and at the same time being able to speak with other mothers and learning from one another. I love that Rachel provides a safe environment to voice one’s feelings– sometimes we are so consumed with tending to our new babies that we forget to take the time to recognize that when a baby is born, so is a mother, and with that comes many new emotions and life changes. Rachel allows mothers to take the time to reflect and work through their emotions, resulting in happier, healthier mothers and babies. I thought I was signing up for an infant massage class, when in fact I left knowing not only the art of massaging and soothing my baby, but also having gained parenting and life tools I will forever implement. Thank you for guiding me through this time Rachel! I am so grateful to have crossed paths with you.

Coaching has been so incredible and therapeutic for me. Help from sage parenting has increased my confidence as a mother. I have no doubts regarding the approach I am taking regarding sleep and my baby. I follow his cues completely and am grateful for the strategies offered to help facilitate better/​deeper sleep. Rachel is so kind, motivating and incredibly empowering. I am truly grateful for all of your help! We need more Rachel Rainbolts! Your kindness and compassion for infants and their parents shine through!

Rachel made the class fun for the parents and the baby. She is very well educated and has plenty of knowledge on massage strokes, parenting and feeding tips for the baby, among other things. She makes us feel so comfortable and answered all our questions. Above all, we could tell she loves to do what she does and that makes the experience all the more fun for us. Thank you for an exceptional experience.

My husband and I call her the baby guru. Not only did she teach us baby massage but all sorts of other tips to help our baby be the calm, happy baby that he wants to be. I recommend the sensational baby class to all new parents!

I would highly recommend taking this class with Rachel. I learned so much more than just how to massage my baby. I learned about motherhood and found ways to connect with my baby that I might not have found until much later.

I first met Rachel when she and her family took my yoga class. I found out later that she taught infant massage and was thrilled to take her class with my newest addition. What surprised me was the wisdom that came along with that class! Yes, we learned massage but while working on our babies Rachel would impart all sorts of parenting gems. This was my second child but I remember leaving every class feeling as though I learned something totally new. She creates a wonderfully comfortable and open space for all new parents to share their experiences and get the help they need. Rachel is an asset to our community!

My children and I took the Sensational Baby class when my older child was almost 3 and my younger child was a few months old. Not only did we learn how to use massage for practical uses such as to relieve gassiness, colic and to wind baby down for the night, we also received a wealth of knowledge from Rachel about parenting and parent-​child bonds. By the end of the class series, I had learned to massage with both of my children and my son was massaging his baby sister, safely, allowing them to bond in a way I didn’t think would be possible! Rachel’s personality is warm, supportive and nonjudgmental. She also has a wealth of parenting knowledge that is respectful and compassionate for both parents and children. I strongly recommend this class to everyone with small children! You will cherish the memories and skills you gain as a parent for a lifetime!

I took the Sensational Baby Massage class a little over a year ago. I have to say that I am still using Ohana Wellness and Rachel’s knowledge of child development to this day! I recently needed some advise on what to do with my 18 month old and transitioning away from some new bad habits. I was at a standstill and had now where to turn. Then I thought of Rachel and how she has always offered her support for me through motherhood and the transitions from newborn to toddler years. I called on her and within 5 minutes she called me back. Her advise worked amazingly and I can’t thank her enough for being there for me when I really needed some motherhood advise. This is NOT just a class that will help you bond with your baby… but you are investing in a person who truly cares about the bond between you and your children and will be there fore you a year after you take her class!

I recommend this class to everyone with babies. Rachel is truly gifted when it comes to understanding babies and their needs. Your little one will get much more than a massage from this class!
From the first moment I met Rachel at a Soothing Slumber class at Babies by the Sea, I knew she was a kind soul. Rachel and the other class members were so sweet to me that I knew I would benefit from the five week session of classes. I enrolled right away and the classes gave me confidence and the knowledge that I am the mother I desire to be. Before my five week session I was afraid to leave the house with my baby, Dylan. I had struggled with anxiety and was afraid of everything. The once a week class format allowed me to slowly adjust to life outside of the safety of my home. I am so grateful to Rachel for the precious gift she gave me by teaching me how to confidently meet the needs of my baby at home and in the world around us. We now embark on adventures everyday, whether it’s to the park, Target, Birch Aquarium, or even a mini road trip to Costa Mesa. Rachel was always open to comments and questions throughout the classes. I learned so much more about being a new mom than massage techniques. We talked about everything from baby wearing to first foods.
She also helped me find an incredible resource for breast feeding moms that I had no idea existed. I was so sad to see it end and only wished there were more classes for me to attend. My Dylan and I are forever grateful to Rachel for her insight and beautiful energy.

The most precious gift that we received from the Sensational Baby class is the handy combination of bonding through massage. My baby daughter and I have benefitted from this particularly in the area of rest; after her massages, she is so relaxed and calm that she is able to take a truly solid nap on her own — without the aid of nursing or anything beforehand! My favorite part of the class was learning the fun techniques of baby massage — they are all very intuitive and extremely useful! Rachel made us feel comfortable in the class by creating a serene atmosphere from the quiet layout of the room to the peaceful music playing in the background to her own personal tranquil aura.

The tummy moves were so useful for the middle of the night gassiness. Now there’s actually something I can do to help when my daughter is crying. I loved having time to spend just with my baby — without the distraction of my three-​year-​old and all the things I have to get done at home.

As an OB practitioner, I am always looking for options that focus on helping families after their babies have arrived. I have found Rachel at Ohana Wellness to be an incredible resource for my patients. She goes above and beyond to help families in need. Whether it is through her amazing classes, or just taking the time to talk a new mom through certain issues, Rachel is always there for support. I consistently hear rave reviews from my patients who have taken her class, and I will continue to refer my patients to her. I highly recommend Rachel and Ohana Wellness to any family interested in enhancing their early parenting skills.

It is such a JOY to have Rachel as part of the San Diego Family Community! Her love, passion & knowledge are a gift for all of the beautiful families she supports. Her Baby Massage classes can be such a great class for you to connect with your growing & evolving baby. It is a must! Thank you for all that you do Rachel:-)

I cannot praise Ohana Wellness enough. It saved my little girl from her digestive issues, as well as eased our issues putting her to bed. We learned a great deal of techniques during our 5 week session of «Sensational Baby» and Rachel, the instructor, is so insightful on baby issues. I loved the atmosphere she provided during each class and how that allowed us to feel free to please our little ones based on their cues. Classes revolved around our baby’s comfort and was a non-​judgmental and relaxing environment.
We looked into infant massage because we were having issues putting our 5-​month old to bed. She would not go to bed unless she was rocked to sleep. Although I don’t mind rocking my little one to sleep, it would take up to an hour to get her to fall asleep and she would wake up the second I laid her head down. We began incorporating the infant massage techniques into our nightly routine, and after a couple of weeks we noticed her nightly massages made a great difference. Her nightly massages cut down the amount of time it took to put her to sleep; we went from an hour to doing so in less then 10 minutes. Massages produced those feel good endorphins to relax our little girl that previously took an hour of rocking and bonding time. Not only did we have issues putting our little one to bed but we also had issues with her not going to the bathroom regularly. From the techniques we learned on our first day, our little one went to the bathroom twice on the same day — when she was normally only going to the bathroom every 3 to 4 days. Getting her digestive issues back on track eased her discomfort with going to the bathroom. The stomach massages alone were a life saver when one day my little one was unable to go to the bathroom because a change in milk. As she cried and screamed I started to massage her belly and she stopped crying after only a few minutes of her massage, and half an hour later was able to go to the restroom again.
Rachel is an amazing instructor and you can learn all these wonderful techniques at an affordable price.

I am truly impressed by this company; not only is it a fabulous resource and support for new mommies, but it has a spirit of love that is just so apparent. I love the fact that I can follow Ohana Wellness on Facebook and the company’s website where I am constantly learning the latest news regarding parenting infants. And I know that this is information I can without a doubt trust.
Although I am not yet a parent myself, I can vouch for Rachel’s extensive knowledge, experience, and professionalism in her field. I am constantly telling my family, friends, and coworkers who have children about their amazing classes (especially the Sensation Baby class). I’m looking forward to the day that my baby and I can benefit from all she has to offer!