River Roots Mental Health & Wellness

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May you discover the path you were meant to travel this year. Picture by Positively Present

12/04/2025

Good read on anxiety & it's impact on our bodies . . .

Responses to stress may mimic serious medical conditions.

11/17/2025

Wonderful opportunity in our community for pregnant & postpartum moms - moms who are birthing up to moms with one year olds 🐣

Birthing or Postpartum Individuals: Please join us for “Dinner with Doula” - a nourishing night for pregnant and postpartum (up to 12-months) individuals to gain support and share wisdom. Babies are welcome. This event is free. Event space is wheelchair accessible. Limited space - RSVP required.

Doula Paula Elena Acuna from .doula will be present to provide support.

Chef Olive from will be cooking a delicious, beautiful meal to share.

Menu:
Vegan Soup (side of cashew cream or cheese)
Warm or Iced Elderberry Beverage
Learn how to make your own chocolate 🍫

Meal is vegetarian and gluten-free.

Spanish interpretation available onsite. Other languages and transportation services available upon request.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Violet Baccam at violet@monsooniowa.org or text 515-422-1884.

We hope to see you there 🌱

11/11/2025

We honor the service & sacrifices made by our Veterans & their families this Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Our commitment to serving the military community is reflected in our status as approved Tricare providers. If you know a service member or military family in need of support, please let them know we are here to offer a safe & welcoming space for care. riverroots.net

11/04/2025

Helping kids become more independent 🙂

11/01/2025

Soundbath & supporting the community, what could be better than that!

Join us for a restorative evening of sound and stillness, because healing doesn’t stop when the world feels heavy.

This session is free, but we’re asking every guest to bring 5–10 non-perishable food items to help local families affected by the economy right now.

If you’d rather bring cash, I’ll personally shop for groceries on your behalf.

There will be a donation box ready at the door.
Every can, every dollar, every act of care counts.

Let’s fill bellies and calm nervous systems, together.
✨ You rest. You give. You rise. ✨

🕯 Community Sound Bath for a Cause 🕯
This Sunday, Nov 2 • 6 PM
📍 Rebel Wellness | 116 5th Street, West Des Moines
(Please arrive 15 minutes early. Parking lot in back between 5th and 6th street back door entry)

10/31/2025

Feel good Halloween story of the day 🎃🧞‍♀️🔮🧜🏼‍♀️

https://who13.com/news/iowa-news/babies-at-mercyones-nicu-dressed-up-for-halloween/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANx3WFjbGNrA3HdV2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe8BG5np2RZdhW2KSCWdL0EJZwgguFdJzxaf6OpLuq54CYzya5aFY5dKstAC8_aem_qFpjTBhGnk50q-r6K6dvKw

DES MOINES, Iowa – The littlest patients at MercyOne’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are celebrating their first Halloween. Staff are making it special for parents as they’re facin…

10/24/2025

Exciting news! Nadi - Integrative Care is expanding their yoga classes for the fall 🍂 This is the same space Susan uses for her Friday Yoga for Stress & Mental Wellness. Check out these great options!

10/24/2025

Good reminders for the weekend!

Some reminders for the weekend! 👻

10/14/2025

Great information for parents & caregivers:

Your relationship with your child isn't just emotionally meaningful — it's biologically protective. Every moment of connection, every Repair after a Rupture, every time you respond to their emotional needs, you're building resilience into their developing system.

While we can't control everything that happens to our children, we can control how we show up in relationship with them. And science tells us that might be the most powerful protection we can offer. Every moment of connection matters.

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