Current Roles
Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Midwifery- Perinatal Nutrition Instructor.
Education
- BA, Seattle University 2004
- Seattle Midwifery School, Certificate in Midwifery 2007
- Wellspring School for Healing Arts, Certificate in Holistic Nutrition 2018
Past Experience
- Licensed and Certified Professional Midwife at Vivante Midwifery and Women's Health
- Owner and Certified Holistic Nutritionist at Beginnings Whole Body Nourishment
- Clinical Coordinator at Seattle Midwifery School (now Bastyr Department of Midwifery)
- Bastyr Clinical Preceptor
Interests
In addition to being a midwife and nutritionist, I am also a Holistic Care Provider®, a TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) provider, and have training and a personal interest in movement therapies for pelvic floor and diastitis recti care, including Mamalates, Nutritious Movement, and NeuroFascial Integration. Born and raised in Portland Oregon, I spend my free moments on nature outings with my husband and two daughters, exploring new foods, playing music, moving and finding quiet moments as a parent to breathe.
Philosophy
It is my passion to help soften life's challenges, empower families to find their path to nourishment, and support parents to live these treasured years with tools for self care and lasting health.