Dear Friends, I am sad to let you know that due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to close our office in Tokyo. For those of you who don't know our history, I'd like to give you some background so that you may better understand our situation. Australian midwife Julie Pierce founded the Tokyo Childbirth Education Association in 1984, to provide information about birth and parenting to foreign couples living in Japan.
Many people fondly remember both women and their many fine contributions to the community in Tokyo.
It was Diana Bond who approached me to continue her work in Japan. In addition to teaching birth preparation classes, I added many new programs to support expectant and new parents. Through the years, I had wonderful people working with me and cheering me on and the support of the Japanese medical community including the wonderful energy of Japanese midwives, doctors, and nurses. Chigusa Okamoto and dear friends Noriko Ono, Ran Kawai and Ritsuko Toda. I had the unconditional friendship and support of Dr. Gabriel Symonds who has always been there to encourage me and lend a helping hand and understanding ear.