Ìyá Pittsburgh

06/08/2026

05/24/2026

UPDATE 24 MAY 2026:

Michele's spouse William came home in the evening on 21-5-2026. They are non-weight bearing on their right hip until July 2nd & then slowly adding weight bearing to 100% over a month. They'll begin home physical therapy later this week.

William was also diagnosed with a bundle of previously unknown/undetected heart issues including nonischemic cardiomyopathy, ventricular tachycardia, & heart failure w/ low reduced ejection fraction, which require they wear a LifeVest (a wearable defibrillator) for a few months while their heart restructures with the aid of meds & rest. Friends, family, & the community continue to take care of the family while Michele & the kids take care of William.

We appreciate your continued support of our board member & resident therapist Michele and their family during the next couple months.

Donations
https://bit.ly/Parhams

Meal Train
https://takethemameal.com/PHIT9777

They both link to each in their descriptions too.

*Scroll for Updates*We are reaching out to ask for your support for our dear friend & colleague, Michele (Misha) James-Parham (they/he), their spouse William Parham (they/he), and their children.They are currently navigating a deeply challenging season. While the family has asked for privacy reg...

05/14/2026

UPDATE:

Michele's spouse was in a very bad car wreck resulting in a fractured right hip. After many, many images of their hips & pelvis, it was decided that surgery wasn't the best course of action, but instead physical therapy, non-weight bearing for at least 6 weeks, & then weight bearing increased by 25% each week from then on was the better course of action. It was also discovered that their spouse has some heart problems that are being tended to now. We will update as possible. The family is incredibly grateful for all the support thus far.✨

Please join us in supporting one of our board members, colleague, & friend Michele (Misha) James-Parham & their family as the family navigates this crisis. Help us come through for a beloved community member & their family by donating, dropping off food, and sharing in your networks.

Donations: https://bit.ly/Parhams (link in bio)
Food: https://takethemameal.com/PHIT9777

05/10/2026

Please join us in supporting one of our board members, colleague, & friend Michele (Misha) James-Parham & their family as the family navigates a sudden health crisis. Help us come through for a beloved community member & their family by donating, dropping off food, and sharing in your networks.

Donations: https://bit.ly/Parhams (link in bio)
Food: https://takethemameal.com/PHIT9777

05/07/2026

Due to a staff member's family health crisis, the following services will be unavailable:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma on Wednesdays
- Community Clinic/Open Hours on Wednesdays
- New therapy or social work clients
These services should resume in July. Notice will be posted once services resume.

05/03/2026

This week's offerings & events:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma 1230-230 Wed.
- Free Community Clinic/Open Hours 230-5 Wed.
- Virtual & limited in-person therapy openings iyapittsburgh.org/therapy (link in bio)

04/19/2026

Our weekly offerings and events:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma 1230-230 on Wed.
- FREE Community Clinic/Open Hours 230-5 Wed.
- Virtual & limited in-person therapy slots available iyapittsburgh.org/therapy (link in bio)

04/14/2026

Our weekly offerings and events:
- Perinatal Recovery Dharma on Wed. 1230-230
- Community Clinic/Open Hours on Wed. 230-5
- Trans Youth Crafts & Connections on Thu. 5-8
- Virtual & limit in-person therapy slots available

Therapy

04/07/2026

Wednesday's Perinatal Recovery Dharma group is cancelled this week, but we'll see you next Wednesday (April 15th)

04/07/2026

It is with heavy hearts we must share that our friend and birthworker colleague, Kai Mulé, passed away on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. The birth community has lost a bright star in the wake of Kai's passing. Most importantly, Kai was a loving spouse, partner, and mother. We ask that the community join us in helping to lift up and support Kai's husband and children during this time. Please donate to the family and share this fund far and wide.

bit.ly/KaiMule.

We are devastated to say that on April 4th 2026 Kai Hrubovcak-Mulé passed away. Kia was a vibrant person. As a cosmetologist, and owner of Curl up and Dye, Kai was able to bring their powerful and bright personality to their work and share it with the world. Kai was a power house of passion with a ...