Lauren, CNM, RN, WHNP is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Registered Nurse, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a lifelong dedication to women’s health. She began her career in the field at 22, including years of experience as a Labor & Delivery nurse. Lauren is also a passionate educator—teaching pregnancy and postpartum classes, as well as training healthcare providers on topics like diastasis recti and safe perinatal exercise. She holds a Perinatal Mental Health Certificate from Postpartum Support International. Lauren lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, their three sons, and a lively crew of pets. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, and taking on home improvement projects. Professional Interests: Perimenopause and hormone therapy, physiological birth in hospital settings, postpartum care, prenatal exercise, mental health support, vaginal health, and gender-affirming care. Education: B.S.N., Samuel Merritt University M.S.N., University of California, San Francisco

Lauren A., CNM, RN, NP—affectionately known as LA in the office—is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Registered Nurse, and Nurse Practitioner. With eight years of experience in critical care nursing, Lauren was deeply impacted by the beauty of honoring the body’s natural processes at the end of life. This inspired her to pursue midwifery, where she now supports and celebrates the equally powerful beginnings of life. A proud Bay Area native, Lauren lives with her husband, their two sons, and two beloved cats. She’s passionate about fitness, dancing, and staying inspired through her favorite podcasts. Professional Interests: Positive and empowering birth experiences, shared decision-making, sexual health, holistic care for anxiety and depression, birth partner education, and global health. Education: B.S.N., University of San Francisco M.S.N., Samuel Merritt University Post-Graduate Certification, Georgetown University

Savannah, CNM, IBCLC is a Certified Nurse-Midwife with a strong foundation in maternal and child health, including past work as a doula and researcher. She recently earned her certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), deepening her ability to support families through the postpartum journey. Savannah is passionate about providing non-judgmental, individualized, and trauma-informed care for every patient she serves. She lives in Berkeley with her husband, young daughter, and their playful pup, Gary. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, baking, pottery, knitting, cooking, and exploring the East Bay hills. Professional Interests: Breastfeeding support, adolescent sexual health, fertility care, birth trauma, and women's health technology. Education: B.S., University of California, Berkeley M.S.N., Columbia University School of Nursing

Amanda is a Certified Nurse-Midwife who brings warmth, clinical expertise, and a lifelong passion for women’s health to her work. Born and raised in Piedmont, just through the tunnel, Amanda knew from an early age that she was meant to serve in this field—thanks in part to an early “changing bodies” class and a mom who believed in education. By high school, she was volunteering her free period to teach freshman health, and her commitment to patient education has only grown since. Amanda earned her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked as a campus EMT and volunteered at Planned Parenthood. She went on to complete her nursing and midwifery training at Columbia University in New York City. Her first years as a midwife were spent at the bustling Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, where she cared for patients from all walks of life and had the privilege of delivering hundreds of babies in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. After seven years in New York, Amanda returned to the Bay Area to be closer to family and joined the practice in 2015, which she now calls home —thanks in part to a serendipitous FaceTime introduction during her sister’s birth. She is now raising her own two young children, both of whom were born at John Muir Hospital and delivered by her colleagues, making her commitment to this community deeply personal. Amanda believes that great care begins with connection. She strives to create a supportive, relaxed environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed choices about their bodies and their health. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys hiking, golfing, weekend trips to Tahoe, and spending time with family and friends—many of whom she’s had the honor of delivering. Professional Interests: Physiologic birth, patient education, contraception counseling, postpartum care, and helping families navigate all phases of reproductive health. Education: Washington University in St. Louis Columbia University School of Nursing

Nicole Knight is a Certified Nurse Midwife who blends over 20 years of emergency room nursing experience with the joy of welcoming new life into the world. After two decades of fast-paced trauma care, Nicole decided to put her calm-in-a-crisis skills to good use in a different way: supporting women and families through birth, postpartum recovery, and the sometimes-overlooked journey of menopause. A graduate of Frontier Nursing University (Class of 2022), Nicole has been practicing midwifery for three years and is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care. She has a special fondness for helping women navigate postpartum depression and anxiety, and for guiding patients with honesty, empathy, and a touch of humor when it comes to life’s big transitions. When she’s not catching babies or helping her patients feel seen and supported, Nicole can usually be found outdoors hiking, whitewater rafting, or planning her next adventure. At home, life is joyfully full with her 12-year-old daughter, two dogs (Nellie and Lucy), and four cats who definitely run the household. Nicole believes that healthcare should feel human—because it is—and she’s honored to walk alongside patients in every stage of life. ​Education: UC Davis - Degree in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behaviour, 2001 University of Arizona - Degree in Nursing. Graduated summa cum lade, 2005 UC Berkeley - Extension Certificate in Creative Writing, in progress Frontier Nursing University - 2022

Jessalyn is a Board-Certified Nurse-Midwife with more than a decade of experience as a Registered Nurse and a lifelong passion for labor and delivery. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she is an avid Steelers fan. She also comes from a proud family of nurses—both her mother and sister practice in the field—which has profoundly shaped her commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care for women and families. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. With a patient-centered approach, Jessalyn is dedicated to supporting individuals from menarche through pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and menopause while promoting informed decision-making and respectful, collaborative care. She values building trusting relationships and strives to create a supportive environment that prioritizes both physical and emotional well-being. Outside of work, Jessalyn enjoys cooking, traveling, and hiking with her chiweenie, Kora. She also stays active through her newest fitness passion—pickleball. Professional Interests • Supporting normal physiological birth within the hospital setting • Contraceptive counseling • Sexual health and sex therapy • LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming care Education • Duquesne University — Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Frontier Nursing University — Master of Science in Nursing (Certified Nurse-Midwife)

Danielle Anderson is a Certified Nurse Midwife dedicated to providing holistic and compassionate care to women across all stages of life. She approaches every patient relationship with curiosity and warmth, always grounded in shared decision-making and a commitment to individualized care. Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Diego State University and went on to spend five years as a registered nurse at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford Health Care, caring for obstetric, neuroscience ICU, and outpatient surgery patients. A lifelong passion for obstetrics led her to pursue midwifery, and she completed her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery and Women's Health at the University of Pennsylvania. She is deeply committed to equitable, culturally responsive care and believes that every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered at every stage of their healthcare journey. Outside of the office, Danielle can be found exploring new destinations with her husband or crafting at home with her three cats.

Brenda is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife who is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to women across the lifespan. She is a San Francisco native and a first-generation college graduate. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Public Health from the University of San Francisco as a Horatio Alger Scholar. She later completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Georgetown University, where she trained as both a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. Brenda brings over eight years of experience in labor and delivery and obstetric critical care transport nursing at Stanford Children’s Health. She has cared for high-risk patients and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing maternal morbidity and improving surgical outcomes. Her work was recognized with several awards, including the Stanford Nightingale Award and Sigma Theta Tau for excellence in evidence-based practice and research. She pursued midwifery to provide a more holistic, relationship-centered approach to care, blending medical expertise with support for physiological and low-risk birth. She is passionate about community health, preventive care, and the role of nutrition as a foundation for wellness. Outside of her clinical work, Brenda enjoys cooking, strength training, and exploring the connection between food, wellness, and overall health. She volunteers and provides basic nutrition and culinary education to low-income communities and pregnant individuals in San Francisco. Brenda is committed to supporting women through all stages of life with a focus on education, advocacy, and thoughtful, individualized care. She strives to create a supportive and welcoming environment where patients feel heard, informed, and empowered in their care.