I was introduced to midwifery over 30 years ago, when I moved to a small coastal town in Northern California. Many of my friends were having their babies at home with local midwives. A friend invited me to attend her home birth. I was awestruck by the beauty and naturalness of the birth, and amazed at the support and calm competency the midwives provided. As my interest grew, I spent several years providing childbirth education and hospital labor support. Re-locating to Seattle, I enrolled in Seattle Midwifery School and graduated in 1997. My studies included work in a variety of Seattle area practices, as well as training in St Lucia, West Indies, and the Philippines.

My professional experience has included working with women and their families in a variety of social and health programs, as both a social worker and a counsellor. I am also certified as a lactation educator, hypnotherapist, and hypnobirthing instructor.

I am the proud mother of two wonderful sons and have four beautiful grandchildren. After many years of supporting women and their families as they give birth, I still feel inspired by every mother’s strength. I feel privileged every single time I get to witness a baby take their first breath, as they are welcomed into loving arms.