Joy Kraynak hypnotist
Ziontown, Virginia
(21)
Ziontown, Virginia
(21)
21 customer reviews
Jen Broyhill
The Hypnobirthing classes consist of 5 weekly 2.5 hour classes where you’ll learn to self-hypnotize and you’ll also learn some basics on breastfeeding, birth plans, labor positions, etc. You’ll lay down or stay seated if you choose for some of the hypnosis exercises which can sometimes be lengthy from 10-30 minutes. Some of these pulled up strange emotions for my husband and I, in particular some anxiety as opposed to relaxation. But maybe that’s the point, you have to sit with uncomfortable feelings and get through them in labor. Classes are small and intimate in a cozy, dimly lit room (ours had 3 couples) and it’s nice to share experiences with other pregnant couples going through the same experiences and emotions. Joy teaches the classes and is such a friendly, easy-going, non-judgmental person. She even went above and beyond to help hook me up with a friend from the doula community to assist us with an issue we were having and I’m eternally grateful for that. Even though I didn’t get the birth I had wanted or planned for, I still found the breathing and hypnosis techniques I learned in class useful during my labor. More...
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Susan Kinahan
We cannot say enough kind words about Joy as a human and we 110% recommend Joy's facilitation of hypnobirthing classes to prepare for your birth and her birth photography services to document your birth. We looked forward to each week of hypnobirthing class to learn more about labor and the various techniques to practice in preparation for labor. Joy creates an atmosphere of love and holds space for you to be wherever you are within your pregnancy journey. We loved getting to know her during class and we were grateful she would be with us to document our birth experience. Our natural birth at a birthing center turned into a 36 hour labor requiring transfer to the hospital for an epidural and eventually a C-section. Joy was with us the entire journey, quietly documenting our hard work to bring our daughter into the world. Joy went above and beyond graciously assisting us to ensure our placenta was transported properly to get encapsulated and sharing her camera with our doula who took photos in the OR. Joy made us feel safe, supported, and cared for during a laborious labor process. Afterwards, she delivered the photos to us at our home and provided us with a booklet of printed photos. We loved our experience with her and would encourage anyone to make the investment for themselves and their family. More...
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Elise Boyd
Joy is amazing! Because of Joyful Birth Services, I was able to have the natural birth I hoped for, even when I thought I couldn't do it! I was a high risk mama due to diabetes, age, and weight, and we still had the intervention-free birth we wanted because of Joy and Hypnobirthing. We discovered hypnobirthing late in our second pregnancy and were behind on signing up for classes. Joy worked with our schedules so that we could have the complete experience without missing a beat! The practice from the classes is ever so much more enriching than just reading the book-- which comes with the class fee! When our little nugget was snug inside, and we had to have talk of induction due to medical concerns, Joy offered a hypnosis session to open up the body and invite baby into the world. This also included acupressure therapy with lessons on how to follow-up at home. Our sweet Olive was here a week later! During labor, my husband was an amazing partner because he took the classes with me, and he was able to keep me relaxed and focused. My 9lb 10oz girl came safely and naturally, thanks to Joy! I cannot recommend Joyful Birth Services highly enough! More...
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Olivia Smith
I highly recommend Joy as your Hypnobirthing instructor! She has such a calm and serene presence and is a great resource for how to achieve a calm, gentle pregnancy and birth. I attribute my amazing birth experience to the preparation I received by Joy. Women truly do know instinctively how to birth! More...
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Belén Tissera Puello
“ Hypnobirthing classes helped me and my husband to build confidence and trust in the birth process as in my power as woman to give birth naturally. From all the tecniques that we learned the Rainbow Relaxation resonated so much with me and I used it through all my labor during 20 hours at home and also in the pushing state to help me to relax. My daughter childbirth was unmedicated, calm, instictive and so beautiful experience. The placenta encapsulation helped me a lot for the postartum recovery. Joy is a warm and encouraging woman that offered us an invaluable guidance. The only thing that I regret is that I don’t contracted her photography services for the childbirth. My doula took very lovely pictures for us but Joy’s photo documentations are amazing and it could have been a magical adition to such trascendental experience.” Belen & Arturo More...
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Mandy DeKeyser
I cannot thank Joy enough for her support and amazing Hypnobirthing class. I truly believe the breathing and relaxation techniques helped me so much! I don't think things would have gone as smoothly without them. This birth with Hypnobirthing was completely different than my first. I truly believe Hypnobirthing techniques were very crucial to me. I felt really confident going into this birth with all the things I had learned from the class even though I had so much fear from my last birth. My insurance covered part of the class as well. I highly recommend her class! More...
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Carrie Lupsha
My husband and I did Hypnobirthing with Joy, and it was a lifesaver!! Before the class I was very afraid of birth, but afterwards I felt much more confident and at peace. During birth I felt prepared and relaxed (powernaps between contractions!). Joy was great to work with and a wonderful teacher! More...
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Emily Mitchum
This was by far one of the most defining choices of my pregnancy/birth. Joy’s HypnoBirthing class offered a way to center myself and enjoy my birth, instead of stressing and focusing on fear. Total game changer and would highly recommend it! More...
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Jaquay Fry
I contacted Joy relatively late in my pregnancy for placenta encapsulation (36 weeks) and Joy was still able to accommodate me. She gave me very detailed instructions on how to bring my placenta home and store it. When Joy came to prepare the capsules it was like hanging out with an old friend (a friend that's encapsulating my placenta! Lol). I felt completely comfortable to ask her questions about the process and the amazing benefits of the placenta. She even told me plenty of things I did not know about what the body goes through during and after pregnancy. I highly highly recommend Joy! More...
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Laura Smith Nuckols
I loved having Joy by my side .. not only was she there in the labor and delivery room she was there throughout my entire pregnancy! !! She was very supportive and had such a calming presence She is the best! More...
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Tori Frazier
I absolutely love JOY, she is amazing at what she does an she has a great personality. All my photos come out perfect an so much better then I could ever imagine, I can't wait for another opportunity to work with her again! Thank you Joy for everything you do! More...
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Carlene Jackson
Joy was an absolute godsend during my most recent pregnancy. After a traumatic birth experience the previous year, she helped to prepare me for the peaceful, gentle birth nature intended. After the birth, she had my placenta encapsulated promptly and some amazing prints ready to be framed and hung. The care didn't stop there. Joy's love, kindness and compassion evolved into a treasured friendship that we maintain three years later. More...
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Rachael Hägglund
I used Joy's placenta encapsulation services and would highly recommend her to anyone interested in encapsulation. Initially I wasn't sure if encapsulation was something that I needed to do to plan for my postpartum period, but in hindsight I am so, so glad that we chose to do so. Our birth was hard, but our transition into the postpartum period was relatively easy, which I credit in part to our placenta capsules. I feel like the capsules helped level my hormones, eased healing, and gave me energy despite being up at nights with our new baby. Joy also made a beautiful print of my son's placenta. I definitely believe encapsulation supports a gentle transition into postpartum life, and will be using Joy's services again in the future. More...
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Amy Harvey
My family and I have used Joyful Birth Services several time for photography. I wish that Joy had been available when I was pregnant with my twins as I would have certainly benefited from her birthing services. Joy is wonderful to work with and has a unique approach to capturing moments to remember. My experiences have always been very positive and I will continue to recommend her to expecting mothers and families. More...
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Kay Emm
I contacted Joy early in my pregnancy for placenta encapsulation, she continued to stay in contact with me for the duration and checked up on me which made me feel happy and cared for. We also had an amazing long exposure mini photo session, it was super fun and we got some awesome and unique maternity photos. Our photo session was great, Joy is very down to earth and easy to work with! I was a week past my due date and she came to my house and gave me acupressure massage. Acupressure was fantastic, it felt amazing and had me so relaxed. I let her mark the points on my body so that I and my husband could do the massage ourselves. I had a difficult labor and sent her an email with questions, she immediately called me with positive vibes and sent me some very helpful info. She came to the hospital and delivered some capsules to me as soon as she had finished, I found that to be really special, she definitely takes care of her clients! The placenta print she did will be cherished forever! Placenta capsules have definitely helped with postpartum transition, I can certainly tell a difference when I haven't taken one and am thankful that my placenta made enough to last the entire "fourth trimester". Joy is highly recommended and I will definitely be calling her for the full doula package my next pregnancy! More...
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Erica Webb
I am absolutely pleased with the services Joy provided my family and I. You are such a kind and beautiful person and I'm so grateful for your services. I am definitely looking forward to our breastfeeding photoshoot. See you soon! Xoxo More...
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KGM M
I contacted Joy early in my pregnancy for placenta encapsulation, she continued to stay in contact with me for the duration and checked up on me which made me feel happy and cared for. We also had an amazing long exposure mini photo session, it was super fun and we got some awesome and unique maternity photos. Our photo session was great, Joy is very down to earth and easy to work with! I was a week past my due date and she came to my house and gave me acupressure massage. Acupressure was fantastic, it felt amazing and had me so relaxed. I let her mark the points on my body so that I and my husband could do the massage ourselves. I had a difficult labor and sent her an email with questions, she immediately called me with positive vibes and sent me some very helpful info. She came to the hospital and delivered some capsules to me as soon as she had finished, I found that to be really special, she definitely takes care of her clients! The placenta print she did will be cherished forever! Placenta capsules have definitely helped with postpartum transition, I can certainly tell a difference when I haven't taken one and am thankful that my placenta made enough to last the entire "fourth trimester". Joy is highly recommended and I will definitely be calling her for the full doula package my next pregnancy! More...
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Kate Noon
The greater Richmond community is fortunate to have such a multi-talented birth worker! From childbirth education, doula services, photography, placenta encapsulation, breastfeeding support - you name it, and Joy has you covered. Joy is passionate about serving women/babies/families, and she does so with a positive attitude and smiling face. More...
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Michele Pasker Henry
Joy captured so many beautiful moments of our son's waterbirth at home with her photography. The entire experience was wonderful--- she is the consummate professional, so caring and kind and unbelievably talented in her work! ! We are so grateful to forever have his birth captured on film and to have had Joy share in that amazing day with us♡ We also loved the placenta encapsulation she provided! Although this was our first experience, this mama is hooked on the benefits of those capsules, especially during the first weeks! If you are seeking competant, knowledgeable, qualified and experience birth services and Hypnobirthing, RVA Hypnobirthing and Joy Kraynak are the BEST CHOICE!! More...
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Nathan Madden
Joy is a humble professional with an innate ability to capture the essence of birth on film. To say that we appreciate her services would be an understatement, and it is with great pleasure that we recommend her to others. From the day we signed the photography agreement to the day she delivered the final product, Joy was courteous and kind. During labor and delivery, she stayed very much out of sight yet somehow was able to capture many heartwarming moments of intimacy. She did a phenomenal job documenting the birth, which resulted in a number of photos that are simply priceless. Because of Joy’s photography, we will forever be able to relive the moments leading up to and immediately following the birth of our first child. -The Maddens Nicole, Nate and baby Ophelia Marie More...
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Beth Greenberg-Knox
My husband and I took Joy's hypno birthing class and loved it!! Joy not only truly knows and believes in this method of birth, but the way that she teaches the techniques makes you so relaxed and at ease. I had an easy birth experience with my daughter and I would say that one huge factor in it was Joy's help!! More...
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