Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Rose is a board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist. He is a native of the Bay Area but has lived in the Caribbean, England, and NYC. He is a sports fan, especially Formula 1 Racing, enjoys the outdoors, and loves to cook food from across the world. Dr. Rose is married with two daughters and a son, all born at John Muir. He has two Staffordshire Bull Terriers named Bacon & Eggs. In 2019, he was awarded the "Doc that Rocks" award by L&D staff for his teamwork and collaboration.
Professional Interests:
Minimal intervention in the birth process, hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, and minimally invasive & robotic gynecologic surgeries.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley
Medical School- University of Michigan
Residency- University of Florida
Dr. Joseph Rose

Dr. Janine Senior

Dr. Senior is a board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist. She has been practicing in Walnut Creek and John Muir Hospital since 1992. Dr. Senior has two young adult children. In her spare time, she likes to maintain her healthy lifestyle with running, diet, and good friends. In 2011 she received the “Doc That Rocks” award from Labor & Delivery for improving interdisciplinary communication and serving as a collaborative role model.
Professional Interests:
Menopause, women's preventive health, and gynecological surgery. In 2023, Dr Senior retired from giving obstetric care, but continues to practice gynecology.
Education:
Vassar College BA
Medical- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency- University of Florida
Dr. V, as she is known, is a board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist. She was raised in Michigan and knew early on she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. After becoming a doctor, she moved to the Bay Area with her husband. They have three daughters and a son, all of whom were delivered at John Muir Hospital. Her experience as a patient was wonderful and prompted her desire to work at John Muir to provide the same experience to others. In 2013, was awarded the "Doc that Rocks" award by L&D staff for her teamwork and collaboration.
Professional Interests:
Infertility,
Education:
Michigan State University
Medical- The American University of the Caribbean
Residency: Providence Hospital, Michigan
Dr. Vemulapalli

Dr. Rusna Jhita

Dr. Rusna Jhita was born in Southall, England to Punjabi Sikh parents of East African descent. In the early 90s, her parents immigrated to Orange County, California.
Dr. Jhita pursued her passion for medicine at St. George’s University in the Caribbean, and following graduation, completed her OB/GYN residency at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. She is the recipient of the Wayne State Medical School Resident Teaching Award and CREOG achievement award. Rusna was later appointed as the administrative chief in her senior year of residency, and was awarded the program’s Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology.
In her spare time, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, making charcuterie boards and floral arrangements, and going on hikes with her fiancé and their rescue pup, Kibo.
Professional Interests: PCOS, Minimally invasive GYN surgery including using the Da Vinci Xi for laparoscopy, vaginal hysterectomy, and hysteroscopy.
Education: University of California, Irvine
Medical-St. George’s University in the Caribbean
Residency: Beaumont Hospital, Michigan
For over 30 years, Dr. Wells has been a cornerstone of women’s health in the East Bay, having safely delivered more than 9,000 babies. He was raised a second-generation OB/Gyn in Southern California, where he trained at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, the busiest hospital in the country. Known for having one of the lowest C-section rates at John Muir Medical Center for three decades, his reputation is rooted in prioritizing efficiency and safety without compromising the birth experience. It was for this reason he brought midwifery to the John Muir Health system. In the office, Dr. Wells dedicates time to articulate complex medical matters with clarity and empathy, ensuring that patients are well-informed and confident in their healthcare decisions.
In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys traveling with his wife of 35+ years, spending time with his 2 daughters and granddaughter, hiking, fishing for monster tuna, and hunting, especially with his black lab Bailey Grace, who enjoys hunting but probably prefers laying out in the backyard under a warm sun.
Professional Interests: Professional interests: Dr. Wells enjoys helping patients achieve safe vaginal deliveries. He has enjoyed performing minimally invasive robotic surgeries since 2012, and in-office endometrial ablations for treatment of heavy periods since 2010. He also enjoys mentoring other physicians in second and third world countries.
Education: Undergrad- Louisiana College
Medical- Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Residency – Los Angeles County / USC Medical Center
Dr. Stephen Wells


Knowledge, Care & Connection in One Place
We specialize in providing care across a lifetime
Advance Practice Providers
Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants

Lauren Lockwood, CNM, WHNP
Certified Nurse-Midwife, Women's Health NP
Lauren is licensed as Certified Nurse-Midwife, RN, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in women's health since the age of 22, including as a labor & delivery Nurse. She believes strongly in supporting patients through all phases of life with an empathetic, honest, educational approach that allows for holistic individualized healthcare. She uses her integrative approach to care to teach classes on perimenopause, facilitate postpartum groups, and teach other healthcare providers about diastasis rectus and safe exercise in the perinatal period. She has her Perinatal Mental Health Certificate from Postpartum Support International and is in the process of obtaining her certificate from the Menopause Society (formerly known as NAMS). She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, 3 sons, & multiple pets. She loves the outdoors, gardening, & home improvement projects. Professional Interests: Perimenopause care and hormonal therapy. Supporting physiological birth within the hospital, postpartum care, exercise across the lifespan, mental healthcare, sexual and vaginal health & transgender care. Education: Samuel Merritt University University of California, SF

Lauren Abrahamson, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Lauren A, also known as Lala the office, is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, RN, and Nurse Practitioner. After six years of dedicated practice as a midwife, her deep commitment to maternal care is fortified by prior experience in critical care. Outside of her clinical work, she prioritizes wellness through fitness and meditation, and maintains a passion for providing comprehensive sexual health education. Professional Interests: positive birth experiences with shared-decision making, sexual health, holistic approaches to anxiety and depression, birth partner education, global health Education: University of San Francisco Samuel Merritt University Georgetown University

Savannah Kingsmith,
DNP, CNM, IBCLC
Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Savannah is a Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a background in public health, women’s health research, and labor support. After studying public health at UC Berkeley, she contributed to several UCSF studies exploring how trauma and food insecurity during pregnancy affect maternal and child health, investigating parent-child attachment, examining factors in breastfeeding cessation, and assessing access to healthy foods through government assistance programs like SNAP and WIC in the Bay Area. Later, she supported families as a birth doula, gaining insight into the transformative process of birth. Through this work, Savannah discovered her calling to become a midwife—a profession that allows her to care for women and families in ways that honor the whole person, all grounded in the power of one-on-one connection. What she loves most about midwifery is being able to offer a full spectrum of care: guiding someone through their first pelvic exam, supporting families through fertility challenges, celebrating and protecting the sacred journey of pregnancy and birth, nurturing mothers in the tender postpartum period, and offering guidance through menopause. To Savannah, every encounter is more than a clinical visit—it is an opportunity to build trust and rapport, while witnessing some of the most meaningful moments in people’s lives. This is an endlessly humbling and gratifying privilege. Having navigated her own path through matrescence—from preconception and fertility struggles to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—Savannah brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. This perspective fuels her commitment to supporting parents through the transformative transition to parenthood with empathy and connection. She lives in Oakland with her husband and young daughters. In true midwife form, outside of work, Savannah enjoys gardening, baking, pottery, cooking, knitting, and hiking. Professional Interests: Promotion of breastfeeding, perinatal mental health, adolescent sexual health, fertility care, prevention of birth trauma, postpartum care, and women's health technologies. Education: Columbia University School of Nursing (Doctorate in Nursing Practice & Master’s of Science in Nursing) University of California, San Diego (IBCLC Certificate Program) University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor’s in Public Health)

Amanda Wall, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
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, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife,
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

Monica Gardner, NP
MSN, BS, RN-C, FNP
I was born at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek and raised in Alamo, California. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine with a pre-medical emphasis from Pepperdine University. From an early age, I felt drawn to a career in healthcare, but it was through post-graduate reflection and research that I discovered my true calling as a nurse practitioner. This role offered the ideal balance—providing comprehensive, high-quality care while allowing me to maintain a meaningful personal and family life. With this goal in mind, I enrolled in the nursing program at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. During my clinical rotations, I developed a strong passion for Labor and Delivery. Supporting individuals through one of life’s most transformative experiences—childbirth—has been both an honor and a profound privilege. After earning my nursing degree in 2006, I joined the incredible Labor and Delivery team at John Muir Hospital, where I continue to work two days a week as a Labor and Delivery nurse. While working in the field, I went on to earn my Master of Science in Nursing and became a Family Nurse Practitioner. Given my professional interests and experience, I focused my clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This specialty has allowed me to provide care to women across all stages of life, from adolescence and pregnancy to menopause and beyond. I am proud to be part of a practice that prioritizes compassionate, patient-centered care. My goal is to ensure that every patient feels heard, respected, and confident in the care they receive. Outside of work, I find my greatest joy in spending time with my husband and daughter. I love traveling, photography, and anything that involves sunshine, water, and time with family and friends. Professional Interests: Prenatal care and education, comprehensive preventative care, Women’s health across the lifespan. Education: Pepperdine University, BS Sports Medicine Samuel Merritt University , RN, MSN, FNP

Courtney Sepic, NP
MSN, BSN, FNP-C
Courtney Sepic, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, and women’s health. Originally from New England, she has lived and worked in Washington, DC, Chicago, and Boston before settling in the Bay Area with her family more than a decade ago. Courtney earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University. While completing her undergraduate studies, she worked as a nurse technician on the university hospital’s perinatal floor, where she cared for high-risk pregnant women, supported new mothers, and tended to newborns in the nursery. This early experience sparked her lifelong interest in women’s health and guided her senior year Labor and Delivery practicum. She later gained valuable clinical experience as an RN at Northwestern University and in the emergency department while completing her graduate studies. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Courtney has worked in a variety of clinical settings—including emergency medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, orthopedics at Massachusetts General Hospital, and urgent care at Blackhawk Medical Group in the East Bay. She has also served as a clinical professor, teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing students at the University of New Hampshire and Georgetown University. Courtney enjoys the continuity and connection that Family Medicine offers—caring for women of all ages, often across multiple generations. She feels deeply rooted in the East Bay community and is passionate about supporting women through all stages of life, from pregnancy through menopause and beyond. When she's not in the office, Courtney loves spending time with her husband and children, traveling, hiking, and relaxing at the beach with a book and an iced coffee. Professional Interests: Patient education, comprehensive preventative care, sexual health, contraceptive care, prenatal care Education: Georgetown University, BSN and MSN

Emma Judin, WHNP-BC
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Emma Judin is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing inclusive, patient-centered OB/GYN care. She began her career in healthcare at a birth center, where she developed a strong passion for women’s health. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dominican University of California, she went on to complete her Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner training at Georgetown University. Emma’s clinical interests include reproductive health, contraception management, fertility counseling, prenatal and postpartum care, and gynecologic wellness across the lifespan. Her background as a doula, along with her experience in nursing, continues to shape her holistic and compassionate approach to care. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where every patient feels respected and empowered in their health decisions. Outside of her clinical practice, Emma enjoys hot yoga, reading, and baking. Professional Interests: Perimenopause and menopausal care, preconception counseling, contraceptive counseling, comprehensive peripartum care Education: Dominican University of California, BSN Georgetown University, WHNP

Jessalyn Grant, CNM
Board-Certified Nurse-Midwife
Jessalyn is a Board-Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) 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)

Tiffany Tyser, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany is a Family Nurse Practitioner who brings over 20 years of nursing experience and a warm, welcoming approach to women’s healthcare. A Maryland native, Tiffany and her family relocated to California 18 years ago, where she began her career in Labor and Delivery. Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2005 from Bowie State University and recognized early in her career that her passion centered around patient support, women’s health, and being present for some of life’s most meaningful moments. Tiffany has a diverse experience caring for patients throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum transition. Supporting individuals and families during such a powerful and vulnerable time has had a profound impact on her perspective and shaped who she is both as a nurse and a person. With a desire to expand her ability to care for patients across the lifespan, she returned to graduate school and earned my Master of Science in Nursing, becoming a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her clinical training, she remained drawn to Women’s Health, where she could combine her experience, love of patient education, and commitment to compassionate personalized care. She is inspired to continue her women’s health journey and take on a new role, one that enables her to care for women throughout every chapter of their life. Today, Tiffany brings her warmth, experience, and down-to-earth style to OB/GYN care, creating a space where patients feel comfortable, understood, and truly cared for. Outside of work, Tiffany loves staying active and soaking up the outdoors; whether out for a walk or run, playing pickleball, or fitting in a round of golf. When inside, you will find her in her craft room diving into a new creative project. She also loves to travel, explore new places, and make memories with her family whenever she can. Education Bowie State University, 2005 University of Texas, Arlington, 2025

Danielle Anderson, CNM
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 Lu, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife, Women's Health NP
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.


