Midwifery

Alyse Nikolao, CNM, FNP, partners with patients to provide midwifery and general women's 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 playing sports, watching movies and running half-marathons.

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 satisfying pregnancy, 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.

Ashley Goodman, CNM, ARNP, offers holistic care to women throughout their lifecycle, from adolescence to menopause. As a certified nurse midwife, Ashley assists women as they progress through pregnancy, respecting the natural process of childbirth while offering evidence-based care and intervention when appropriate.

Ashley believes in partnering with each woman to develop a trusting connection that promotes active participation in decision-making and self-care while honoring a woman's instincts and voice. For Ashley, each interaction with a woman is an opportunity to empower and support her optimal health.

Bonnie Martin, CNM, ARNP, provides comprehensive gynecologic and pregnancy care to women. As a certified nurse midwife, Bonnie seeks to provide the best possible birth experience for her pregnant patients. As a nurse practitioner, she assists women to develop and maintain healthy, active lifestyles and choose their best path for maximum health.

Boriana Ianakiev is a certified nurse midwife and an advanced registered nurse practitioner offering care to women of all ages, with an emphasis on preventive medicine and patient education. Boriana strives to meet the individual needs of each and every patient, and to support them through all the transitions in their lives, including childbirth. She encourages all her patients to actively participate in their health care.

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.

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.

Claudia is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and Midwives' Association of Washington State.

Away from work, she enjoys almost everything outdoors-camping, gardening, hiking and spending time with her horse and dogs.

Donna Payne-Snyder, CNM, ARNP, enjoys providing care for the expectant mother and family, including adolescents. She believes that each individual has the right to safe, satisfying health care, and supports a woman's right to self-determination, complete information and active participation in all aspects of care. She therefore focuses on meeting the needs of the individual and her family and in emotional and social support according to their personal preference.

Donna grew up in Skagit County. In her spare time she likes to read and participate in family activities.

Emily Johnson, CNM, ARNP, cares for women in all stages of life. She approaches health care as a partnership between patient and provider. As a nurse midwife guided by evidence-based practice, she holds space and respect for the labor process, providing individualized birth experiences in a safe, supportive birth center environment. Her work is centered around connecting with individual patients, and helping them to recognize their ability to make informed health choices and to have empowering pregnancy and birth experiences.

Away from work, Emily enjoys hiking, running and spending time with her family.

Gabrielle Coelho, CNM, offers personalized, compassionate health care for women throughout their lives, from puberty to pregnancy to menopause.

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.

Gabrielle is a member of the American Nurses Association and American College of Nurse-Midwives.

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.

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.

Irina is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

Away from work, she enjoys traveling, gardening, baking and coffee.

Eva Lwiza, CNM, ARNP, partners with patients to provide midwifery and general women's 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.

Jennifer Banda, CNM, ARNP, is a certified nurse midwife and advanced registered nurse practitioner who cares for women from puberty to post-menopause. She offers general preventive care and health maintenance for women and teens, along with midwifery care for expectant mothers. Jennifer approaches patient care holistically, monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of women with individualized education, counseling and evidence-based care.

Jennifer Eagle, CNM, ARNP, offers comprehensive, personalized care to women from adolescence through menopause. Jennifer empowers women to actively participate in their health care through education, guidance and long-term relationships built on mutual trust and respect. She partners with women and families to achieve optimal health and desired birthing experiences, providing intervention when necessary to ensure safe and healthy outcomes while protecting the desires and decisions of women.

Jennifer has experience as a labor nurse with Franciscan since 2009 and is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Jessica Rowan, CNM, ARNP, a Certified Nurse Midwife and 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, evidence-based 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.

Joan Fischer, CNM, ARNP, is a certified nurse midwife and an advanced registered nurse practitioner with over 28 years experience in labor and delivery. Joan specializes in obstetrical care for women and has a medical interest in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). She provides expert, compassionate gynecological care to women of all ages.

Joan believes it is important to provide each patient with the education and guidance she needs to make informed choices about her care. She enjoys the opportunity to working cooperatively with her patients to solve problems and create a plan for achieving optimal health and wellness.

Joan is a neonatal resuscitation instructor and a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Kate McDonald, CNM, WHNP-BC, offers a holistic approach to personalized, evidence-based midwifery and general women's health care, from adolescence to menopause.

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.

Kate is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meghan De Luca, CNM, ARNP, provides care for women from adolescence through menopause, with a focus on pregnancy and childbirth. She has a passion for supporting women through the natural progression of pregnancy and childbirth, with interventions only as needed.

Meghan practices woman-centered care with an emphasis on informed choice and shared decision making. She uses education to empower women to be active participants in their own care. She is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives.

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.

Molly is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and is a certified lactation counselor.

Outside of work, Molly enjoys hiking, running and having living room dance parties with her husband and kids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shanti is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Away from work, she enjoys trail running, yoga, cooking, and gatherings with friends and family.

Stacy Ingle, CNM, ARNP, is a certified nurse midwife and advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides compassionate care for women throughout the lifespan. A former Labor and Delivery nurse for 10 years, Stacy believes that every woman deserves to be cared for in a manner that is safe, compassionate and respected. She supports and empowers women to be fully informed, educated decision-makers in their health care. She is committed to forming a partnership with each woman to provide individualized care, embracing and empowering them through the physical and emotional life changes of adolescence, pregnancy, birth and menopause.

Stacy is a Pacific Northwest native who enjoys time with family, shopping and trips to the ocean or lake.

Suzanne Wilson, CNM, 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.

Tiara Carr, CNM, ARNP, provides respectful, personalized women's health care and midwifery services for patients from adolescence through menopause. Tiara focuses on partnering with her patients through shared decision-making and the encouragement of patient autonomy. She considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to care for patients during their most vulnerable times and to provide the support they need.

Away from work, Tiara enjoys reading, watching movies and outdoor activities.

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.

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.

Tresa is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwifery.

Away from work, Tresa enjoys camping, hiking, gardening and reading.