About Us
At California's Perinatal Hub, connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Together, we create what’s possible
At California’s Perinatal Hub, we connect families and professionals to the care, knowledge, and support they need during the perinatal season—when lives are changing and futures are forming. Our mission is to make sure no one navigates this season alone. Whether you’re a new parent seeking culturally responsive care or a provider working to better serve your patients, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our core values
At California Perinatal Wellness, our work is grounded in values that reflect the care we offer, the people we serve, and the systems we’re working to change. These values guide our every conversation, collaboration, and clinical decision.
Culturally Responsive Care
We honor the lived experiences of all birthing people and families. Our approach centers cultural humility and trauma-informed practices, recognizing that trust and safety are essential for healing and thriving.
Healing-Centered Support
We believe healing is possible—individually and collectively. We bring compassion and curiosity into every interaction, helping families and professionals move from survival to strength through tailored, holistic care.
Shared Responsibility
Perinatal wellness is a community effort. We’re not meant to do this alone. That’s why we partner across disciplines and sectors—bridging families, providers, and systems to ensure no one falls through the cracks.
Radical Access
We’re reimagining what accessible care looks like. That means meeting people where they are, removing barriers, and making sure services are delivered with dignity, clarity, and connection.
Growth & Learning
Whether you're a parent or a professional, we’re here to help you grow. We offer tools, training, and support that foster confidence—not just competence—in navigating the perinatal season.
A welcome from our founder
Hi, I’m Alexandra!
I created the California Perinatal Hub because I saw too many families falling through the cracks—and too many professionals feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of care during this critical season. As a birthworker and advocate, I knew there had to be a better way to connect, support, and sustain both sides of the equation. The Hub is that better way: A place where people, systems, and solutions come together to make sure everyone thrives.
We’re so glad you’re here.
— Dr. Alexandra Addo-Boateng, EdD Psy
What the Hub actually does
We’re more than a directory. We’re a centralized connector and service provider for perinatal care, bridging clinical, emotional, and social support systems across California. Here’s how:
- We connect families to trusted support like therapists, doulas, lactation counselors, and cultural navigators.
- We support professionals with education, consultations, and collaboration tools to embed trauma-informed, inclusive care into everyday practice.
- We build systems through a no-wrong-door approach, making perinatal support easier to access—for everyone.
Explore our Services for Families or How We Help Professionals to get started.
Meet your team
We are care providers, advocates, parents, researchers, and community members—brought together by a shared belief: that better perinatal care is possible.
Sia Xiong Lopez is the founder of Sia’s Place Wellness Center. With over 10 years of experience as a mental health and wellness educator, wellness coach, and community social service provider and navigator, Sia brings a deep commitment to holistic care and culturally responsive support.
Most recently, she became a certified Doula through DONA International, expanding her services to support birthing people and families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care.
Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Sia is bilingual in Hmong and English, and is passionate about serving diverse communities with compassion and cultural humility.
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Mary Watts is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 27 years of experience in counseling and advocacy, beginning in foster care and continuing in private practice. She is deeply committed [incomplete]
Dr. IrisCarolina Castillo earned her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, with an emphasis on Race Relations and Social Justice, from the University of California, Berkeley. She studied law for one year at [incomplete]
Dr. Kristin Beasley, affectionately known as Dr. B, is the innovative founder of the Leave a Lifeprint Academy and Leave a Lifeprint, Incorporated. As an engaging speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Dr. B is committed to reshaping how individuals, professionals, and organizations approach trauma-informed care and resilience across various sectors.
Her dedication to compassionate and effective service has led her to train numerous community-based professionals to support vulnerable populations, ensuring that mental health resources are both accessible and impactful. Dr. B also works with businesses and corporations, helping leaders understand the vital importance of employee mental health in today’s changing work environment.
Dr. B’s enthusiasm for education shines through in her teaching, as she has educated thousands of students in early childhood education and clinical psychology, spanning from community colleges to clinical doctoral programs.
What distinguishes Dr. B is her unique ability to connect diverse fields, drawing from early childhood education, clinical psychology, anthropology, neurobiology, and trauma studies to present complex ideas in an engaging and understandable way.
Getting started is simple
For Families
- Step 1: Use our inquiry form to tell us what you need.
- Step 2: We’ll respond within 48 business hours with your next steps.
- Step 3: Get matched with someone who gets it—care that’s compassionate, culturally responsive, and right for you.
For Professionals
- Step 1: Schedule a consultation to explore how we can support you.
- Step 2: Access free referral tools and trainings.
- Step 3: Become part of our trusted network or join our Taskforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
We define the perinatal season broadly—as pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting of a child 0–5.
Yes! Anyone can refer a patient or loved one using our quick referral form.
Many of our services are free or low-cost, thanks to community partnerships. We’ll always be upfront about fees when they apply.
You can express interest via our Consultation Request Form or explore upcoming training opportunities.
Right now, yes—we focus on serving California families and professionals.