OUR STORY

Hi! I’m Maha. Founder and owner of Raising Parents, mom, wife, sex and relationship therapist, psychologist, and just overall extravert and connection-seeker.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine building something like Raising Parents, but here I am. As many of you know, becoming a mom changes you from your deepest core and completely shakes and reinvents your identity. That’s exactly what happened to me. I thought that being a sex and relationship therapist was the only thing I would ever do, because I love it, and it was part of who I am. But then I had our son in 2022, and I felt like there was something else I needed to do because I was different, and what mattered to me changed.

I grew up in Lebanon, where family and community are the highest of values. I was ten years old when my older sisters started having babies, and I grew up watching them and their kids be held and supported by my family, their in-laws, and other community members - they were surrounded by warmth and help. I left Beirut to study in London, and then lived in Dubai for a few years. That’s where I met my husband, Bo. Coming from New York himself, we eventually found ourselves living in New York, then Southern California, and then Colorado, where we finally decided to make our home. In 2022 we had our son, Rayaan.

I always knew I loved babies, but I never expected to love our baby and having a baby this much. I also never expected the postpartum months to feel as isolating as they did. That loneliness is something that no one prepared me for, especially having grown up seeing my sisters have their village around them. Another thing that I wasn’t prepared for was how much grief is involved in having a child. Every stage, every new thing, and every joy, is accompanied by a deep sadness around the loss of what has gone. Watching him grow also means grieving the younger version of him that I miss so deeply. What helped me get through that first year until today, is having mom best friends in other cities that I could call and text every day to share all the things from the excitement of the first smiles, to the overwhelming sadness of that grief, and even the raw questions like: “Hey, does this poop look too slimy?”.

Fast forward two years, and I found myself unable to fall back asleep at 2am one night. Suddenly this vision of a space for parents came to life, and it grew and evolved in so many ways since then. I’ve always known this as a person and as a therapist, but this belief deepened and solidified when I became a mom - that connection is what makes life meaningful. And that’s the essence of Raising Parents.

I am grateful for all the support I’ve received as a mom, person, and business owner, from my husband, to my friends and family, and even Boulder county and other businesses. It takes a village to raise the kids, it takes a village to open a business, and it takes a business to raise the parents.

Meet our instructors

Carlie Schofield

LACTATION CONSULTANT

Carlie is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a degree in Public Health and over a decade of heart-centered experience in maternal health. Her journey has taken her around the globe—from researching health initiatives in Ghana to leading support groups for families in Berlin, Germany. Now settled in Colorado, Carlie’s practice, Sunrise Lactation Care, focuses on bridging the gap between hospital discharge and the reality of life at home.
Having navigated the challenges of the NICU and a premature birth with her own child, Carlie brings deep empathy and a 'real-life' perspective to her clinical expertise. She is passionate about providing evidence-based, compassionate care that helps every parent feel confident, heard, and supported as they find their own rhythm.
Karina Wenker

NUTRITIONIST

Karina Wenker is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association, and a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Practitioner (IHTMA-P). She is a mom of two and loves working with pregnant and postpartum clients who want to feel nourished, supported, and confident through every stage of motherhood. Her approach to nutrition is root-cause based but practical, helping moms understand what their body needs and how to support it in a way that fits into daily life.
Liz Morrison

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Liz Morrison, LCSW, is the founder of Finding Focus Therapy and an executive function coach with more than 12 years of experience supporting children, young adults, parents, and families. She specializes in helping clients manage overwhelm, improve organization and emotional regulation, and navigate the challenges of work, school, relationships, and parenting. Liz takes a personalized, evidence-based approach that blends practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients build confidence and create meaningful change. Liz earned her degree in Psychology from Muhlenberg College, her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, and a specialized Certificate in Children and Family Therapy from New York University. Liz has experience working in schools, clinics, and private practice settings, with areas of focus including anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, executive functioning, parenting challenges, and family dynamics. Her collaborative and integrative approach draws from CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Karl Holland

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
Dr. Shaw Kuster

FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
Dr. Shaw Kuster is a board certified family medicine physician, owner of Abide Health, and a mom of 3. She received her MD from UTMB in Galveston, Texas, and went on to complete her family medicine residency and a one year fellowship in obstetrics. After 3 1/2 years of practicing at a family medicine clinic in Broomfield she decided to open her own direct primary care clinic in Louisville, and Abide Health was born. She enjoys treating patients of all ages, but has a particular interest in women's health, pregnancy, and postpartum care. In her free time you can find her chasing chickens out of the garden, hanging out with her family, and playing percussion in the Boulder Concert Band. Shaw is excited to be a part of the Raising Parents team!
Sarah Hieb

YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Sarah is a RYT-500, and PRYT-200 certified yoga teacher, Birth Doula, BRM Pro, and Certified Babywearing Consultant who supports families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Since beginning her teaching journey in 2012, she has specialized in perinatal yoga, combining movement, education, and community-centered support for growing families.
Inspired by her own experience attending prenatal yoga as an expectant mother, Sarah is passionate about helping students cultivate connection with their bodies, babies, and support systems during this transformative season of life. Her classes are grounding, accessible, and designed to build strength, confidence, and community through pregnancy and early parenthood.
As a mother of three, Sarah brings both professional training and lived experience to her work, offering compassionate support for families on and off the mat. Sarah and her family live in Lafayette.