Service Partners
Fiat Family Medicine
Fiat Family Medicine specializes in the following:
Family Medicine
As a family medicine clinic, we provide medical care for the WHOLE family – no matter the age or stage in life, from conception until natural death.
Fertility Care
Dr. Pranger is trained in NaProTechnology and the Creighton Method to help women and couples understand their reproductive health.
Obstetric Care
Dr. Pranger provides pregnancy care, takes his own calls, and will provide care from conception through delivery and postpartum care.
Dr. Robert Pranger
Zenith Birth
Sarah Oldre provides birth and labor doula support at Zenith Birth Services, as well as placenta encapsulation services.
As your birth doula, she provides physical, emotional, and educational support:
- provide reassurance and perspective
- make suggestions for labor progress
- make recommendations for positioning
- help with relaxation and massage
- help to include dad/partner in the birth process
- use other comfort techniques
As your doula, she will work for you, not your healthcare provider or hospital/birth center. She doesn’t make decisions for you, but will help you get any information you may want to make an informed decision, and she’ll support you in those choices.
Counseling Services
Katie Schmitz, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, (LISW), providing therapy for adults and a limited number of adolescents aged 12 and up. Coming from a Catholic Christian point of view, Katie works with a variety of faith and non-faith based clients to address trauma, abuse and healing at a heart level. She utilizes body centered therapy and specializes in treating symptoms of trauma as well as anxiety and grief. Katie practices an integrated approach that works to encourage a greater mind-body connection and draws on both evidence-based and more traditional forms of therapy including: Body-Based Psychotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Adlerian and Sand Tray Play Therapy. Katie is EMDR certified and provides mostly Individual therapy but often works with parents, families and couples to assist clients in meeting goals.
Katie Schmitz Counseling, PLLC is a private practice located at Guiding Star Cedar Valley.
To schedule an appointment with Katie please email Guiding Star’s Client Care Coordinator, Danielle Martens at, danielle@
Katie Schmitz, LISW
Katie offers counseling at Guiding Star on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in areas of:
Anxiety
- Stress management
- Parenting
- Women’s Issues
- Difficulty with self-esteem
Trauma
- Accidents/Disasters
- Past Physical/Sexual/Mental Abuse
- Grief
- Childbirth/ Pregnancy
- Miscarriage/Infant Loss
Faith-based Counseling
Catholic Counseling
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
For inquiries regarding speaking events or professional support with your group or retreat please email Katie directly at katiescounseling@guidingstarcedarvalley.org.
Cedar Valley Mobile Chiropractic
Dr. Maria Staudt, D.C. is dedicated to providing chiropractic care to my community. She focuses on providing convenient and affordable house-call appointments to her patients so that it is easy for them to maintain their health and enjoy life.
She uses a variety of gentle, safe, and effective techniques to treat subluxation. These include both traditional and low-force techniques. Dr. Staudt cares for patients of all ages and types of health concerns. She will consult with you and choose a treatment plan that is specific to you and your needs.
She is highly trained and experienced in the care of pregnant mothers and infants, including the Webster technique. She loves helping Mom enjoy the best pregnancy, labor, and delivery possible and getting your new baby off to great start!
Dr. Maria Staudt, D.C.
Julie Grunklee
Julie Grunklee is a Registered Nurse, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and holds a Master’s Degree in Community Health Education. Julie provides individual health coaching helping her clients find the clarity, motivation and accountability they need to achieve their health & wellness goals. She has created several on-line classes and programs using journaling, guided meditation and the coach approach to empower women to take charge of their health as they grow closer to God.