Our story

Throughout our pregnancies and early parenting, we both sought out and used various services. Finding the right providers took so much research, and we had to drive all over Seattle and the Eastside to access them. We were exhausted and depleted, trying to learn how to take care of newborns, battling lack of sleep, and dealing with raging hormones. We didn’t have the time or energy to do more research, and, more than that, we both had experiences where we felt shamed for needing support instead of being celebrated for seeking care. We felt isolated, even though we knew other parents were going through the same challenges.

As two people who typically stay out of the fray, we still found ourselves under pressure to do it all—and do it perfectly. It felt like we were immediately expected to abandon our own identities and just become 'Cayla’s mom' or 'Sloane’s mom.' And when we searched for places to go, the choices were either a place with a good vibe but no changing tables or narrow walkways, or a place with harsh lighting and plastic furniture. It was a joyous time, but it also felt like a complete break from our former selves.

After getting our combined four kids through the newborn, infancy, and toddler years (3/4 anyway—Stuart is almost there!), we came up for air and started thinking about what we wanted to do for ourselves as working parents and for our kids. We began talking about the challenges of raising young children, especially in a city where family wasn’t nearby. That’s when we started re-envisioning what it would look like if we truly treated parents as people, with children—not just as 'parents'—and focused on creating a supportive, community-centered space for them.

As group fitness instructors, we knew how powerful it was to bring people together in-person and we wanted to create a place where parents could find the support they need while also feeling seen, heard, and celebrated. That’s how the Heybrook was born. We didn’t stop until we created a place that has everything we wished we’d had when we were navigating our pregnancies and raising our babies. It’s a space designed for parents to feel supported, empowered, and connected—where they can find expert guidance, build friendships, and take a breath without feeling overwhelmed.

We hope the Heybrook can provide that same support for you as you navigate this phase of life. Because, after all, it really does take a village."

- Celita and Stuart