The Nesting Place is a supportive non-judgmental environment for Long Island aspiring, expectant, new, and veteran parents to gather, share, and grow alongside one another and experts in their pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
The Nesting Place offers 1:1 counseling services, pelvic floor physical therapy, exercise & yoga classes for kids and adults, prenatal & postnatal, childbirth & baby prep classes, support groups, mom, parenting & wellness workshops, and more.
Farmingdale, NY
2 Dubon Court
Farmingdale, New York 11735
Yaphank, NY
95 Horseblock Road, Suite 6A
Yaphank, New York 11980
Merrick, NY
2150 Merrick Avenue
Merrick, NY 11566
Our Merrick location is in the Merrick Mall near Outback, Carvel, and Stop & Shop
The Nesting Place was founded by two local moms, Laura and Jacqueline, who met after the birth of their children. They bonded over a mutual goal: to create a safe space on Long Island where parents could gather to find trusted resources and connection to help them feel supported and confident.
Jacqueline Aiello, Co-Founder
For Jacqueline, The Nesting Place is the lemonade that resulted from the lemons she found herself with as a new mom. Jacqueline suffered from sleep deprivation and postpartum anxiety and had a hard time trusting her instincts. She always felt so rejuvenated when attending in person mom groups such as La Leche League or the support group held at her local hospital. Jacqueline found that mothers were much more forthcoming with the true struggle of motherhood in person, as opposed to the countless mom groups on social media.
Jacqueline wanted to form a community based space that people could come in to meet other moms, hear their stories, offer support and maybe offer a bit of guidance. She believes there is something so empowering about a group of mothers together, sharing their truth and lifting each other up with a healthy dose of mama wisdom and perspective. Jacqueline hopes that families find The Nesting Place to be their solace, their place of guidance and support, and community. Jacqueline is mom to two sons, lives on Long Island and is an attorney by trade.
Laura Siddons, Co-Founder
Laura has had a passion for moms and babies since she can remember. She became a birth doula in 2008 and since then has supported hundreds of mothers and families. She works as a birth doula and teaches childbirth education classes at The Nesting Place. Through her work as a doula and own experience in becoming a mother, her passion for supporting families on their parenting paths has only continued to grow. Laura wishes to connect families with resources and 1:1 support services to help them feel supported and make personalized, informed decisions throughout their unique journey.
She believes that parents can never have enough information and support around them; and she is honored to have the opportunity to realize her dream of opening a safe space where they can gather, share, find and give support. Laura lives on Long Island with her husband, and three children.
Deanna Powers, OTR/L, Director, Infant and Toddler Enrichment at TNP
Deanna earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Dominican College in 2012. She is a Registered Occupational Therapist and holds a New York State License.
She has always been extremely passionate about being an Occupational Therapist but after becoming a mom her love for her profession shifted. She noticed a huge need in her own home and the homes of clients she has worked with over the years. She is now focused on helping individuals foster developmental skills and functional skills in their home or community.
She believes making consultations and classes accessible to all with greatly impact peoples lives in a positive way. Deanna is married to her high school sweetheart and has three daughters. In her free time she enjoys cooking, dancing, and playing with her kids & two golden retrievers.
