Nurse Midwives in Washington

Biography: Claudia Berg-Graessle, CNM, ARNP, provides general gynecology and midwifery services, honoring each patient's individuality, wishes and hopes, and treating each woman with respect and kindness. Claudia believes that pregnancy and birth are a time of transformation, growth, challenge and wonder for every woman and her family. As a Certified Nurse Midwife, it is her passion to support each woman during this very special time in her life, trusting the process and providing guidance when needed. She encourages patients to ask questions, and loves hearing their stories and sharing hers with them.

Care Philosophy: Roda Scego, CNM, ARNP, DNP, is a certified nurse midwife who cares for women from adolescence to menopause, as well as infants up to one month of age. She has more than 15 years of labor and delivery experience. Roda works in partnership with her patients to ensure their health and safety while providing culturally competent care. She finds it personally gratifying to support women during pregnancy. Her goal is to empower women to trust their own natural abilities and to harness their inner strength when giving birth. Roda is a member of the Somali Health Board Perinatal Committee and the first Somali-speaking women's health provider in Seattle.

Biography: Gabrielle Coelho, CNM, offers personalized, compassionate health care for women throughout their lives, from puberty to pregnancy to menopause. _x000D_ Gabrielle believes every woman has a story, and that it is imperative to listen to every word of their story in order to initiate shared decision-making and build a trusting relationship. Through education and guidance delivered in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect, she hopes to empower each woman she sees to take ownership of her own health. _x000D_ Gabrielle is a member of the American Nurses Association and American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Care Philosophy: Christina Martinez, ARNP, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife and advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides dedicated, compassionate care for women that expands the continuum of a woman?s wellness cycle ranging from adolescence though childbearing years and into menopause. Christina delivers care that is both personalized and holistic, taking into account a woman's physical, emotional and spiritual health, as well as her preferences for pregnancy and birth. She is experienced in assisting women through birth in a variety of healthcare settings and her work in a birth center inspired her interest in natural childbirth. Christina provides a structure of evidence-based guidance that respects birth as a natural process while ensuring safety for moms and babies as women and their families create their own personalized birth plans that meet their unique circumstances and desires. Christina finds great honor in supporting families as they grow, in addition to supporting women's health and well being through their reproductive years. Her style of care is welcoming and warm and she thoroughly enjoys taking the time to address all questions and concerns related to each woman?s health concerns while striving to create easy access for appointments and phone communication. Christina is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and an Educational Affiliate of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also an active participant in hospital-based committees. In her spare time, Christina enjoys music, yoga, spending time with family and friends and exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Care Philosophy: Natalie Van Houten, CNM, DNP, offers midwifery services and gynecologic health care. Natalie is dedicated to supporting women. She understands the often sensitive nature of reproductive health care and seeks to make accessing it more comfortable for women. As a midwife, she tries to meet patients where they are, limiting interventions when possible. She believes in listening first, explaining thoroughly and sharing the decision-making process. Natalie is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Away from work Natalie enjoys nature, reading, golf, embroidery, music, her labradoodle and cat.

Biography: Irina Yuchimiuk, CNM, ARNP, provides general gynecology and full-scope midwifery care to a diverse population from adolescence through menopause. She supports the maintenance of gynecologic health through annual exams, along with providing preconception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. _x000D_ A labor and delivery nurse for over 10 years and now a midwife, Irina supports pregnancy and birth as a normal physiologic process, providing compassionate, individualized care based on shared decision-making. She believes open communication facilitates a trusting relationship. Through this partnership, her goal is to educate and provide the necessary tools to empower women to take a vital role in the management of their health. _x000D_ Irina is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. _x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys traveling, gardening, baking and coffee.

Biography: Tresa McCormick, CNM, ARNP, is a certified nurse midwife and advanced registered nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, with an emphasis on midwifery.She has a background as a registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery, and several years serving women and their partners as a Doula. _x000D_ Tresa believes all women deserve compassionate care that is evidence based throughout all the stages of their lives. She offers prenatal, postpartum and well-woman gynecology, and is passionate about educating and supporting women with shared decision-making during pregnancy and childbirth. _x000D_ Tresa is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwifery. _x000D_ Away from work, Tresa enjoys camping, hiking, gardening and reading.

Biography: Kailee Dugan, CNM, ARNP, provides holistic, individualized women's care throughout the childbearing years and across the lifespan. Her goal is to help guide patients as they navigate decisions about their health, pregnancy, and birthing. She encourages her patients to develop an intuitive relationship with their bodies and treats them as whole people with unique values and circumstances. Kailee trusts in the normalcy of birth, and promotes evidence-based and integrative approaches to wellness.Away from work, Kailee enjoys connecting with nature, gardening, and living simply with her husband and three children.Kailee provides the following services: Adult and adolescent gynecologyFamily planningMidwifery Menopause care ObstetricsPrenatal care Preventive medicineWomen's health

Care Philosophy: Kensie Blodgett, CNM, ARNP, is a board-certified midwife offering compassionate, respectful and informative gynecologic and obstetric care for women. Kensie strives to provide a comfortable environment where patients feel empowered to ask questions and be actively involved in their health care decisions. Kensie focuses on the whole person, with the goal to help each patient make the best informed decisions by listening to each patient's needs and providing evidence-based information, options and treatments. Kensie has a decade of experience as a labor and delivery nurse and a background in providing care that is trauma-informed. Kensie believes that everyone, regardless of identity or background, should have access to high-quality, up-to-date obstetric and gynecologic care.

Biography: Kate McDonald, CNM, WHNP-BC, offers a holistic approach to personalized, evidence-based midwifery and general women's health care, from adolescence to menopause. _x000D_ Kate embraces the belief that community health care should be equitable and accessible to all. She strongly values providing education that empowers women to make informed decisions about their care, and she ensures her patients feel listened to and genuinely cared for during every encounter. Kate is passionate about promoting physiologic birth and supporting the birthing person in achieving their desired birth experience. _x000D_ Kate is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Care Philosophy: Shaneen Fernandez, Doctor of Nursing Practice,Certified Nurse Midwifeand Advanced Registered Nurse Practitionerpractices Midwifery at Skagit Regional Health. She received her Doctor of Nursing from the University of Washington, School of Nursing and is Board Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She is committed to providing evidence based care with compassion, respect and integrity through a cultural humility lens. She is passionate about women and children's health and closing the gap in maternal inequities and disparities in healthcare. Shaneen sees patients at Skagit Regional Clinics - Mount Vernon. Patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly, or by requesting an appointment through the MyChart patient portal.

Biography: Kristin Smith, CNM, ARNP, provides expert, compassionate women's health care, from adolescent gynecology to childbirth and beyond. Kristin treats every patient with dignity and respect. She goes the extra mile to ensure each patient is well taken care of and treated as a valued partner in their care._x000D_ Kristin is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and holds additional training in lactation counseling and CenteringPregnancy facilitation. She proudly served the United States as an Army Nurse Corps Officer for 25 years.

Care Philosophy: Molly Carroll, CNM, provides full-spectrum midwifery care throughout the reproductive lifespan, including gynecology, family planning, prenatal and postpartum care, labor and birth, and menopause care. Her approach is holistic and trauma- informed, focusing on learning about her patient's life experiences and goals, and building a partnership based on trust, understanding and respect. As a midwife, Molly believes pregnancy and birth are normal life processes, and that the way people experience these life events is important. She believes people have the right to make their own decisions about their bodies, and that it is her role to provide a safe care environment, give accurate, stigma-free information, and tailor care to individual needs. Molly is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Away from work, Molly enjoys backpacking and gardening.

Biography: Rachel Hirsch, CNM, is a highly trained certified nurse-midwife who offers evidence-based obstetrical and gynecological care with an emphasis on the midwifery model of care and patient advocacy. In addition to general gynecology, Rachel manages low-risk labor and birth. Rachel is passionate about shared decision-making and helping patients make choices that are best for them.Rachel is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives.

Care Philosophy: Jenna Noelke, CNM, provides individualized, full-spectrum midwifery care across the lifespan. Prior to becoming a midwife, Jenna was a birth doula and childbirth educator for over 10 years. She draws from these experiences to enhance her clinical skills as a midwife. Jenna strives to bring kindness and compassion to every interaction so patients feel seen, heard and fully supported. She loves getting to know her patients as individuals so she can offer the tailored care they are seeking. She trusts women and families to make the best decisions for themselves and she is ready to support them on their health care journeys. Jenna is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Away from work, Jenna enjoys swimming at her favorite river spot, morning cuddles with her kitty, and traveling with her husband.

Biography: Jenah Garrett, CNM is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. Jenah Garrett, CNM is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Shanti Colo, CNM, provides holistic reproductive health care and midwifery services for patients from adolescence through menopause. The foundation of her philosophy of care is respect, informed consent and collaborative decision-making. Shanti strives to deliver evidence-based, individualized care with kindness and humility. She believes that honoring the unique circumstances and needs of each patient is essential to supporting their physical, emotional and mental well-being._x000D_ Shanti is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives._x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys trail running, yoga, cooking, and gatherings with friends and family.

Biography: Molly Tollefson, CNM, ARNP, offers personalized midwifery care to people of all ages. She understands that patients are whole people who are experts in their own lives. She provides evidence-based information to support them in making choices that are best for themselves and their families. Molly is honored to be a part of each baby's journey into the world, and she strives to provide a safe and joyful birth experience. _x000D_ Molly is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and is a certified lactation counselor. _x000D_ Outside of work, Molly enjoys hiking, running and having living room dance parties with her husband and kids.

Care Philosophy: Eva Lwiza, CNM, ARNP, partners with patients to provide midwifery and general womens health care, from adolescence to menopause. Her special medical interests include adolescent health, preventive care, pregnancy and childbirth. Eva emphasizes continuity of care, and partnering with her patients and their families. She believes care should be tailored to each patient at the time of care, based on current best practices. She strives to educate her patients so they may make informed decisions, and to provide care that is guided by the goals her patients set forth. Eva is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives, and served as a labor and delivery nurse for more than a decade. Away from work, Eva enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and outdoor activities.

Care Philosophy: Nicola Given, CNM, ARNP, offers personalized, compassionate health care for women throughout their lives, from puberty to pregnancy to menopause. Nicola believes that birth at its best can be a profound and transformative experience, and that respectful, empowering care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum can make a significant impact on patients and their families. Nicola is focused on providing a safe, trusting and inclusive environment in which she can partner with her patients to better understand their health and support shared decision-making about their care. Nicola is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Nicola is an avid reader who enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors with her Australian Cattle Dog

Care Philosophy: Stormy Dupree, CNM, provides evidence-based, compassionate midwifery and women's health care, from menarche to menopause, with an emphasis on shared decision-making and patient empowerment to make informed health care choices. Stormy believes in the normalcy of pregnancy and birth, and strives for each person and their designated family to have the best birth experience possible. She seeks to build a trusting relationship with each patient so that important health information can be expressed and received with a compassionate, open mind. Stormy is a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN); Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS); and Sigma Theta Tau. Away from work, Stormy enjoys yoga, hiking, dance and spending time with family.

Biography: Dawn MacLennan, CNM is a Midwife who practices in Tacoma, WA. Dawn MacLennan, CNM is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Susan Hodgson, CNM is a Midwife who practices in Tacoma, WA. Susan Hodgson, CNM is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Molly Hernandez, CNM, ARNP, is a certified nurse midwife and advanced registered nurse practitioner offering respectful, positive, personalized care for women. She offers general gynecologic care for teens and adults, along with midwifery care for expectant mothers. Molly strives to establish a continuous and compassionate partnership with her patients. She honors the normalcy of a woman’s life cycle events, recognizes individual life experiences and knowledge, and tries to boost each woman’s self-confidence. Molly is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurse, and American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Biography: Emily Ghilarducci, CNM is a Midwife who practices in Tacoma, WA. Emily Ghilarducci, CNM is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Carrie Miller, DNP, CNM, partners with her patients in delivering evidence-based midwifery and general women's health care. Carrie believes that patients are experts on their own body, and she is there to be a resource and a collaborative partner in health care decision-making. Informed consent and patient education are the cornerstone of her care, as is treating patients holistically - physically, mentally and emotionally. Carrie enjoys learning from colleagues, and believes that developing genuine relationships with the people she works with only strengthens their place of work as well as the patient care they deliver. Carrie is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Away from work, she enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling, gardening and spending time with family.

Biography: As a certified nurse-midwife, Amy believes in patient centered, individualized care with a focus on normal birth. She assumes a holistic, evidence-based approach to women's health and birth, and shares this with women and families to help guide them to a safe and satisfyingpregnancy, birth, and beyond. With an appreciation for what makes each woman unique, she works toward a partnership with women and families, protection of normal, appropriate use of interventions when necessary, and a healthy collaboration with other members of a woman's health care team.

Biography: Emily Johnson, MSN is a Midwife who practices in Seattle, WA. Emily Johnson, MSN is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Jessica Rowan, CNM, ARNP, a certified nurse midwife and an Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner, delivers compassionate, holistic care through every stage of her patient's life, from adolescence to menopause and beyond. She is interested in combining herbal and alternative medicine with current, evidencebased medicine to tailor her care for each patient. With her experience in the use of alternative birthing positions, hydrotherapy and water births, Jessica is able to meet the needs of those patients desiring natural childbirth. She is eager to build a trusting relationship by valuing the preferences and unique diverseness of every patient. Jessica seeks to empower women by being an active presence and offering sensitive guidance and education.

Care Philosophy: Shannon Moore, CNM, ARNP, provides whole-person, patient-centered women's health care, from full-scope midwifery to general gynecology. Shannon enjoys getting to know her patients and understanding how best to meet their health care needs. Her approach is collaborative, with a focus on providing education and support to patients and their families. Shannon is dual-certified as both a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, with more than 19 years of direct patient care experience. She enjoys working as part of an integrated, collaborative health care team. Away from work, Shannon enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family.

Care Philosophy: As a Nurse Midwife, I strongly believe in preventative care and education of my patients. I encourage all my patients to actively participate in their care and health. I strive to meet the individual needs of each and every person. I greatly enjoy providing care to women of all ages and to support them through all the transitions in their lives.

Biography: Lynn Ann Griffin, CNM, is a registered nurse and certified nurse midwife who is passionate about supporting women in pregnancy and throughout their lives. Her role is to work as a partner in each woman's care, trusting each woman's instincts about her own body and empowering her with knowledge and assistance. _x000D_ Lynn was trained as a doula before becoming a high-risk labor and delivery nurse at the University of Washington in Seattle and, later, a certified nurse midwife. She is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives.

Care Philosophy: Alyse Nikolao, CNM, FNP, partners with patients to provide midwifery and general womens health care that is in keeping with their health and wellness goals. She cares for women from menarche to menopause, along with newborns up to 28 days. Alyse is committed to pursuing excellence, practicing evidence-based medicine, acting with integrity and honoring diversity. She is inspired by the way that empowering individual patients has a ripple effect, positively impacting families, friends, communities and beyond. Alyse is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Away from work, she enjoys wildlife photography, river floats and horses.

Biography: Michelle Kassens, CNM is a Midwife who practices in Vancouver, WA. Michelle Kassens, CNM is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Angela Miller, CNM is a Nurse Practitioner who practices in Federal Way, WA. Angela Miller, CNM is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Suzanne Wilson, CNM, ARNP, offers compassionate care for women across their lifespan, from adolescence and first birth to menopause and beyond. Suzanne provides complete, evidence-based information to women and their families so they may make informed, empowered decisions.