Next TPC Meeting - 05/01

Speaker: Anika Ogusu Time & date: Thursday, 1st of May 2025 at 11am - 12pm. Topic: Baby Wearing Basics: How to choose the right baby carrier Info: Hi! I am Anika, your Babywearing Consultant in Tokyo. Originally I am from Germany but I have been living in Tokyo for over ten years. In 2019 I decided to become a certified babywearing consultant and made my license in 2020. Since 2023 I am also an instructor for relaxation baby massage and have a great knowledge base about baby's development in the first years. I am always happy to help and share with new moms and dads. Location: Google Meets (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 04/17

Speaker: Ashly Schanback Ishii, CCP, CPP (they/them) Time & date: Thursday, 17th of April 2025 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: Perinatal Anxiety is Normal! ~Coping Skills & Support~ Info: Ashly is a Psychotherapist at TELL Counseling who supports many clients with anxiety, including women & pregnant folks before, during, and after they give birth. The goal of this hour will be to welcome anyone feeling nervous or worried & connect with others while sharing skills and resources. Location: Google Meets (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 04/03

Speaker: Georgia Ireland, Registered Australian Physiotherapist Time & date: Thursday, 3rd of April 2025 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: Women's Health Physiotherapy About me: Paediatric and Women's Health Physiotherapist, working at Tokyo Physio. Info: An overview of Women's Health Physiotherapy, including its role in supporting women during the pre- and postnatal phases and the specific services I provide. Ask your questions, if you have any. Find out more about Georgia and her services: https://www.tokyophysio.com/ Location: Zoom or Google Meets (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 03/20

Speaker: Misa Christina - Sound healing lullaby singer, and inner child healing facilitator, and deep fascia release instructor Time & date: Thursday, 20th of March 2025 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: Giving your child their best chance at singing when you are “not a great singer” Info: We will address how to best support your child’s musical future, even when we may not be great at singing, starting with lullabies. Bring your questions, if you have any! Find out more about Misa and her services: lullabiesandbeyond.com Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 03/07

Speaker: Victoria Lindsay, MS, RD Time & date: Friday, 7th of March 2025 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: Fueling Motherhood: Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Before & After Baby Info: Join registered dietitian Victoria Lindsay for a discussion on how to prepare healthy meals before and after the birth of your baby. We will discuss some of the most common nutrition issues Victoria sees with pregnant and postpartum patients, and how you can avoid these through fun and easy meal prep tips and tricks. Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 02/20

Speaker: Laura Gainche Ph.D. Time & date: Thursday, 20th of February 2025 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: From Womb to Bloom: Understanding Your Baby's Sleep Journey Info: Explore your baby's sleep journey with a neuroscientist and sleep expert. Learn about optimal sleep environments, first-year sleep patterns, and various sleep approaches. Understand circadian rhythm development and debunk common sleep myths. Gain evidence-based insights to make informed decisions tailored to your family's unique needs. Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 02/06

Speaker: Iona Macnab, IBCLC Time & date: Thursday, 6th of February 2025 at 9am - 10pm. Topic: Breastfeeding Info: Iona Macnab is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), certified continuously since 2002. She is currently the President of the International Lactation Consultant Association, and also runs her own education platform called iLactation which is set up to help global health professionals stay up to date with breastfeeding research, ethics, policy and clinical skills. For 26 years Iona has also been a volunteer La Leche League Leader. 13 years were spent as the Leader of LLL Tokyo Central group. She now leads an online LLL group in Melbourne Australia, where she currently lives. Iona has a wealth of experience assisting new mothers in Tokyo and is able to offer virtual consultations for breastfeeding assistance. Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 01/09

Speaker: Anika Ogusu Time & date: Thursday, 9th of January 2025 at 11am - 12pm. Topic: Baby Wearing Basics: How to choose the right baby carrier Info: Hi! I am Anika, your Babywearing Consultant in Tokyo. Originally I am from Germany but I have been living in Tokyo for over ten years. In 2019 I decided to become a certified babywearing consultant and made my license in 2020. Since 2023 I am also an instructor for relaxation baby massage and have a great knowledge base about baby's development in the first years. I am always happy to help and share with new moms and dads. Location: Google Meets (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting 12/26

Speaker: Ashly Schanback Ishii, CCP, CPP, Psychotherapist, TELL Counseling Time & date: Thursday, 26th of December 2024 at 11am - 12pm. Topic: Perinatal Anxiety is Normal! Coping Skills & Support Info: Ashly is a Psychotherapist at TELL Counseling who supports many clients with anxiety, including women & pregnant folks before, during, and after they give birth. Having given birth themself in April 2024, Ashly too is currently implementing in their personal life the very coping skills & tools that they offer their clients. Location: Google Meet (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)

Next TPG Meeting - 12/12

Speaker: John Patterson Time & date: Thursday, 12th of December 2024 at 11:00 - 12:00. Topic: Craniosacral therapy Info: I am from America and have lived the last couple of years in Tokyo. I was a full-time dad and now that my daughter is going to school I am offering sessions again in whole body nervous system balance. I use several modalities such as Craniosacral Therapy, Sensory Repatterning and Reiki energy healing. I work in person and over the phone. I had a ten plus year practice in West Los Angeles before moving to Japan. I will be talking about how our current model of health works and how my process differs. In a nutshell, a lot of health related practitioners start with what is wrong with someone. From my experience, I have found that we tend to identify with the issue we have or diagnosis, instead of accenting what is working well. If we start with what is working well we can highlight our strengths and when we do that we start from a place of health and we can resonate at that frequency. This is a higher vibration to operate at and whatever the issue is that we have will feel more permission to emerge naturally, because it feels like it is in a supportive environment. This creates social resonance between the practitioner and client, as opposed to a hierarchy where the doctor or practitioner knows best and the client does what she is told. This approach listens to the body as an intelligence. In my brief talk I will share how I lay out my process and what someone could expect and the benefits. Location: Zoom (link will be sent out shortly before the meeting to those who reserve their spot, usually Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.)