SOMA Living March 2024

MEET THE MERCHANT

Gentle Landing, nestled in the South Orange/Maplewood community, was founded by Alyssa Wall, a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and opened its doors in February 2024. The service offers personalized, in-home education for new parents, making the transition MEET ALYSSA WALL, OWNER OF GENTLE LANDING

GENTLE LANDING Nurturing New Beginnings FOUNDER: ALYSSA WAL Women’s Health NP & Mom In-home, newborn education for new parents Enabling calm, confident transitions into parenthood Postpartum care/recovery Contact: agentlelanding@gmail.com Learn more: www.agentlelanding.com *Maplewood’s Trusted Parenthood Partner*

to parenthood smoother. Alyssa, a mother herself and a resident of Maplewood, brings a blend of professional expertise and personal experience to the table, ensuring families receive the support they need during this significant life change. Alyssa explains, “My nursing career has always been geared towards perinatal care. I’ve found immense joy in assisting parents, especially those navigating parenthood for the first time.” She recalls her journey into motherhood, highlighting the excitement and challenges it brought, including adapting to less sleep and managing a baby’s unpredictable schedule. “Educating and reassuring new parents, helping them grow confident in their roles, is incredibly rewarding,” she emphasizes. Her unique position as both a nurse and a mother enables her to offer care that is understanding, patient, and professionally informed. This approach aims to reduce the anxieties associated with parenthood, thereby enhancing family well-being. For Alyssa, creating Gentle Landing was about realizing a dream. “It’s about following my passion,” she notes, emphasizing the joy of supporting families through this transformative period. In addition to its primary services, Gentle Landing is committed to giving back to the community. Alyssa has actively donated baby supplies to families in need and encourages ongoing contributions of new or gently used baby items, reflecting her dedication to supporting broader community welfare beyond her immediate services. This commitment to both individual families and the community at large underscores the unique value Gentle Landing brings to the South Orange/Maplewood area, making Alyssa’s venture not just a business, but a vital community resource.

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