Kate is a Licensed Midwife and a Certified Professional Midwife, credentialed by North American Registry of Midwives. The bulk of her midwifery education came from a MEAC accredited midwifery school and birth center, Maternidad La Luz, in El Paso, TX. This is where Kate also practiced as a staff midwife and as a preceptor for dozens of midwifery students. She also has an extensive background in Western Herbalism and Ayurveda and is an active member of MAWS (Midwifery Association of Washington State).Since receiving her license in 2015, Kate attended over 350 births and has worked as a midwife in communal and private settings. Clients working with Kate would describe her as warm, knowledgeable, reassuring, and empathetic.&nbsp;Want to schedule a virtual appointment with Kate? Call us at (888)743-7384 and we can help you get booked.

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Early Care

Kate Wortham, licensed midwife on Quilted Health's Early Care team

They believe that care for pregnant people should be available to all genders, races, and abilities. Geography should also not limit people from getting the reproductive care they need. As someone with personal experience as a queer person in healthcare settings, Ilan is inspired by Quilted Health’s mission to actively include all people without assumption or judgment.Ilan works closely with the clinical team to give each client the care experience that is right for them. They support both midwives and clients by developing smooth operational flows so that nothing gets in the way of client care. Ilan focuses on the Tacoma clinic with the mindset of building flexible and thoughtful systems to actively make our care accessible in a range of ways.

Renton & King County

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Olivia was born in the Seattle area but grew up in Micronesia and New Zealand. She has lived in and around Seattle most of her adult life, aside from a few years in Japan and Switzerland. She attended University of Washington for her undergraduate degree and Seattle University for nursing and midwifery. Aside from supporting pregnant people, Olivia also helps with lactation, frenotomies, gender inclusive care, abortion care, famliy planning, and gynecology.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Clients describe Olivia as a warm, honest, supportive guide in their healthcare. She is respectful of autonomy in healthcare and values a person’s experience in their body alongside evidence-based care.&nbsp;Read Olivia's advice on <a href="https://www.quiltedhealth.com/resources/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nursing-while-pregnant" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">continuing to nurse while pregnant</a>. &nbsp;

Olivia Bennett, a midwife with light skin and curly black hair, smiles outdoors.

Megan was born and raised in the Central Valley of California, moving to Washington in 2010. She decided to go back to school when her kids were all officially in elementary school and started taking classes at Clover Park Technical college in the Human Service program. After graduating, Megan continued her education at Pacific Lutheran University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, and then at Our Lady of the Lake University earning a Masters degree in Social Work. Megan has always had an interest in working with pregnant people and in postpartum support. Being pregnant as a teen and receiving care that left her feeling worthless and unheard was one of her first lessons in how horrible the American medical system can be. Additionally, she experienced further parenting challenges as a mother of 4 and a woman of color who was struggling financially. This gave her firsthand knowledge of how hard it can be to navigate this world as a pregnant and postpartum person with intersectional identities. Megan believes in a holistic approach when working with people, not a one-size-fits-all. We all have our unique experiences, strengths, and beliefs that are important when it comes to our holistic health and wellbeing.

Megan Scott, a licensed social worker, works at Quilted Health.

Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington State University's College of Nursing and her doctorate in nursing practice in Nurse Midwifery from the University of Washington. She is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.&nbsp; Lisa has lived in and served the Spokane community as a Certified Nurse Midwife at Sacred Heart Medical Center for 8 years. She enjoys providing clients with the education they need to empower them to make decisions that align with their goals. It’s been her privilege to walk alongside families at some of their most joyful and also most painful moments in life. She’s honored to be trusted with this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her practice inquiry and quality review work have been unique highlights in her career. During graduate school she was involved in developing a program called “Free to Succeed,” which expanded pre-release contraception access to offenders leaving the women’s prison system in Washington State. More recently, she was a member of Washington State’s first multidisciplinary Maternal Mortality Review Board for three years with the Department of Health. This board evaluates maternal deaths throughout the state to determine root causes and work on creating recommendations for preventative strategies. Locally, she serves on the hospital’s Obstetric Quality Review Committee and is the first midwife to be included in this important work. She is honored to lead this team of midwives in growing access to midwifery care in the community.

Spokane & Spokane County

Lisa Larkin, a midwife with long brown hair wearing a pink shirt, smiles at the camera.

Brandy earned her degree, with honors, from Midwives College of Utah. She completed her clinical studies serving families in her own community in Western Washington, in addition to completing her senior internship in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brandy has served on the board of Washington Alliance of Responsible Midwifery (WARM) and has been a member of Midwives Alliance of Washington State (MAWS). Brandy sees herself as a lifetime learner and is working toward her graduate degree in Midwifery. Since becoming a midwife, Brandy has worked with a busy community-based practice in Gig Harbor, Washington, providing comprehensive perinatal care and attending home births and birth center births. She feels strongly about treating her clients as a whole person and caring for the mind and spirit in addition to the physical body. She believes it is imperative to provide inclusive, trauma-informed care and informed consent. Brand also has a special passion for supporting teen parents. Brandy’s clients would describe her as personable and relatable; someone that you can feel comfortable talking about anything with. Brandy has open ears, an open heart, and gentle words that can help support and guide anybody through their pregnancy experience.&nbsp;Want to schedule a virtual appointment with Brandy? Call us at (888)743-7384 and we can help you get booked.

Brandy Stuart, LM, CPM, is a licensed midwife on Quilted Health's Early Care team.

Yvette believes our lives are ever-evolving and that our bodies are strong, capable and smart. Pregnancy impacts and transforms how we see ourselves and move throughout our daily life: as a person, in our relationships with others, or simply caring for a new life. She innately feels that creating a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings is crucial in fostering the relationship you have with yourself. Yvette is honored to work with and support people in their maternal and postpartum journey.Outside of Quilted Health, Yvette is proud to be involved in organizations that are close to her heart and share in her values of fighting racism, oppression and birth trauma while bringing about reproductive justice and birth equity and equality for all.

Yvette McKee, Client Service Professional with medium-dark skin and long black curly hair, smiles outdoors

Morgan has worked with Friends of Michigan Midwives to further state licensure efforts, volunteered at MomsBloom in Michigan to aid parents in the day-to-day life of the immediate postpartum period, and offered birth doula and placenta encapsulation services to her communities. She is a Licensed Midwife in Washington State, a Certified Professional Midwife through the North American Registry of Midwives, and a professional member of the Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS).Morgan believes that pregnancy is a transitional and vulnerable time where people deserve to be treated with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and love. She has supported hundreds of families through the childbearing year and has attended births in homes, birth centers, and hospitals. Morgan’s clients would describe her as compassionate, non-judgmental, easygoing, and attentive. She strives to ensure that the intentional care she provides makes a lifelong effect on her clients.Read Morgan's <a href="https://www.quiltedhealth.com/resources/choose-a-doula" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">advice about choosing a birth doula</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Morgan Hughes, a licensed midwife with shoulder-length brown hair and white skin, smiles outdoors.

Through the process of completing their MSN in midwifery at Seattle University, Simon discovered that their true passion lies in bearing witness and offering skilled support to people during times of great transition in their lives. This has included supporting people through abortion, pregnancy, birth, gender affirmation, getting their first pap or STI screening, navigating changes in their sexuality throughout the lifespan, and more.Simon has been in clinical practice since they graduated in 2012, serving communities in King and Pierce counties. In addition to providing clinical care, they have dedicated themselves to advocating for health equity and access to respectful, excellent midwifery care for all. They were recently awarded the 2021 American College of Nurse Midwives “Excellence in Leadership and Innovation Award” for this work. Clients working with Simon would describe them as welcoming, empathetic and supportive, with a good sense of humor.

As a new RN, Jane moved back to her hometown of Spokane to follow love. She worked in the Emergency Department at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center—the hospital where she was born, as the department’s first new grad RN. This trauma nursing background was a diversion from her path to midwifery but has shaped who she is a provider forever: Jane is a calm in a storm. During this time she went back to graduate school, and completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Midwifery. Upon graduation, she joined an out-of-hospital midwifery practice with a Licensed Midwife, and together they shared a practice at a free-standing birth center and offering home-birth midwifery care. She later joined a hospital midwifery practice with her current colleagues and was back again at Sacred Heart caring for her community with a supportive team of midwives and obstetricians. This team is now together at Quilted Health and is working to expand this incredible model of comprehensive midwifery care to the greater Spokane community.&nbsp;Jane is the kind of midwife who strives to personalize your birth experience. She believes your birth is a careful, crucial, intense (though comparatively brief!) time in your life where the atmosphere and support around you can shape the kind of parent you become. This is what shapes our next generation and, in turn, our world. Jane knows each birthing person and birth story deserves sincere respect, unfaltering support, and expert medical care.

Jane Silver, a midwife with blonde hair and a grey sweater, smiles against a backdrop of greenery.

Holly attended her Master's program at the University of California, San Francisco, graduating as a midwife in 2014. She practiced for her first three years at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, which was a beautiful and humbling experience. After a few stopovers in Colorado and Idaho, she is now settled in Spokane with this team of intelligent, capable, and loving midwives. She is grateful to be part of a community that values evidence-based and compassionate care so highly, and works to serve every client with a personalized, empathetic approach.&nbsp;Her clients and community would describe her as grounded, kind, non-judgmental, and often irreverent!&nbsp;

Holly Carpenter, a midwife with straight brown hair wearing a black shirt, smiles at the camera.

Shaee continued to serve in the military, however, she changed her course from the dental field and eventually attained a Registered Nurse baccalaureate degree at Auburn University. After specializing as a certified labor, delivery, and postpartum RN for 8 years, Shaee completed a Doctor of Nurse Practice – Nurse-Midwifery at the University of Washington. Shaee benefited from creating professional relationships and staying updated with cutting-edge evidence by maintaining an active membership in the American College of Nurse Midwives.The experience she gained from practicing full-scope midwifery in the military since 2019 enriched Shaee’s focus for advocating for the dynamic needs of families. Gentle touch, warm approach, self-awareness, and celebrating the beauty of each soul are cornerstones to her approach. Shaee enjoys delivering care in a manner that complements evidence-based practices with thoughtful approaches that offer a sense of belonging, trust, and equality.

Shaee Davis, Certified Nurse Midwife with medium-dark skin and curly hair, smiles outdoors

Amid continuing her education and life experiences, Michele developed a passion for providing equitable, holistic care and offering support for all pregnancy outcomes, infertility, and birthing options. She trained with community-based midwives in the South Puget Sound, valuing client autonomy and diversity. She has experience offering individualized care in home, clinic, and telehealth settings for hundreds of clients as a Licensed Midwife and as an educational preceptor for midwifery students.Michele is often described by her clients as empathetic, resourceful, informative, and encouraging. She treasures the opportunities to affirm all families in their decision-making and support their instinctive path through pregnancy.Read Michele's words on <a href="https://www.quiltedhealth.com/resources/importance-early-pregnancy-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the importance of getting care early in pregnancy</a>.&nbsp;Want to schedule a virtual appointment with Michele? Call us at (888)743-7384 and we can help you get booked.

Michele Augur, a licensed midwife with blonde hair, light skin, and glasses, smiles outdoors.

She became a doula, then slowly made her way through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs to become a labor and delivery nurse, a midwife and professor of midwifery. She is a fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives and a board member of Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health.&nbsp;Ellen’s midwifery practice centers birthing people and their chosen communities, helping them make decisions for themselves with nurturing guidance and support.&nbsp;

Ellen Solis, a midwife with long brown braids wearing a jean jacket, smiles at the camera.

Ana became a birth doula in 1997 and practiced for seven years, working with underserved populations, while providing all services pro bono. She decided she wanted to become a midwife and after graduating with her nursing degree, worked as a labor and delivery RN in a low risk setting at Northwest Hospital, then in a high-risk setting at UW Medical Center. Ana then obtained her MSN from Frontier Nursing University, a school steeped in midwifery history, founded on the premise that if the mother/birthing/pregnant person is well cared for, the whole family will be healthier and happier.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ana’s philosophy of care is relationship based, which is why she is passionate about working with clients to build a relationship that is founded on trust and mutual respect. Clients working with Ana have described her as warm, caring, and straight forward. She partners with pregnant people to provide them with the latest evidence-based care, merging new and ancient technologies inherent to reproductive health care. Ana believes that every client has an innate wisdom that needs to be cultivated and honored.

Ana Baker, a certified nurse-midwife with purple hair and light skin, smiles outdoors.

Violet was born and raised in Washington State. She found herself longing for adventure, and left home to attend school in New York. Some years later she made her way to Texas where she studied and received a Masters in Clinical Social Work and a Masters in Public Health.After moving back to Washington, Violet became a mother herself and developed an even deeper empathy for those experiencing the journey of pregnancy and early parenthood. Violet has since worked with families with infants and small children for several years in a variety of settings. She recently became Perinatal Mental Health Certified and continues to love working in this field.

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I am nationally certified and hold an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting with an emphasis in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I have been working in the field for over five years. I have Professional Birth Doula and Lactation Education training in addition to a foundation in phlebotomy (blood draws). During my career, I have had the privilege of working in different specialties with the spirit of education being at the center. I have overseen an outreach pregnancy clinic for underserved people that included extensive case management and varying degrees of social work, lead a specialty gynecology team, mentored at-risk teen girls, and supported families as they traverse the challenges of parenting.My clients would describe my care as proficient, calming, and encouraging while describing me as good-natured, bright and compassionate. I strive to be a beacon of light that shines through even the seemingly darkest of nights, so that each person I encounter may be reminded that they are never alone in this world.I am a mixed media artist, photographer and herbal apothecary. My work infuses elements of the earth with natural soaps for overall wellness. I am a Spokane native with four beautiful children. My littles and I enjoy creating all kinds of art together, nature excursions, Disney movies, baking, and dance parties.

Cassandra Thompson, a certified medical assistant at Quilted Health's Spokane location, smiles at the camera.

She believes that care should be unique and personalized for each and every individual and strives to meet every encounter with compassion, empathy, understanding and comfort.Allisha supports clinic operations and client services to help ensure each client has a smooth, meaningful and memorable experience.

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Kayla joins Quilted Health after developing and growing high-risk home healthcare and behavioral healthcare clinics in Las Vegas during a pandemic. Kayla is passionate about providing the safest and best possible experience for every person she interacts with and shares that passion with the team every day. This passion for positive care drives every decision she makes. Her goal is to help provide a safe, accessible, compassionate environment for all pregnant people and their loved ones.

Kayla Pisani, a person with shoulder-length hair wearing a red sweater, smiles at the camera.

Shontel transferred to the Perinatal Clinic in 2009 where she would continue to work for 12 years with women of various cultural backgrounds throughout the state of Washington. She provided care to women dealing with high-risk pregnancies from genetic, chronic conditions and fetal abnormalities and assisted pregnant women experiencing homelessness to obtain a safe place to live, transportation, and insurance for care. Shontel knew then that her passions lay with helping birthing people achieve a positive pregnancy outcome and to provide emotional comfort, support, and resources to help others through an unsuccessful pregnancy.As a Medical Assistant, Shontel continues to apply her ideas and put processes in place for safe and healthy patient care.

Shontel Harris, a certified medical assistant with brown skin and curly reddish hair, smiles outdoors.

When Leah was led to the Quilted Health employment posting for a medical assistant, she felt it was written intentionally, with her in mind. “Quilted Health, its mission, and the opportunity to provide meaningful, compassionate, and equitable care for all was exactly what I had been looking for. I'm fortunate to have found an environment that advocates for client autonomy and caring for whole people.”In addition to her career in healthcare, Leah enjoys camping, road trips, gardening, foraging, wildcrafting, and rockhounding. She has a knack for speaking truth to power when necessary. "I am passionate about meeting people where they are and assisting them to access the information and resources they need to make informed, autonomous decisions. I am so grateful to be part of such a dedicated and delightful team providing delightful care.”

Leah Shore, a certified medical assistant with short black hair and red lipstick, stands in front of some greenery.

During her 10 years exclusively serving the birthing community, she recognized a large gap in the accessibility of alternative mental health care providers specializing in trauma. Tinneca went back to school at the Soma Institute and the Institute for Sensory Motor Art Therapy and now also serves as a somatic therapist. She utilizes a somatic perspective to help clients heal from trauma of all kinds, although she specializes in birth related trauma.Tinneca also teaches meditation, mindfulness based stress reduction, yoga and is the co-founder of a fully outdoor nature school, Timber Creek Farm and Forest.Her community describes her as having a peaceful spirit and an intuition that connects her deeply to client needs, while her clients say that she is knowledgeable, open-minded, and intentional.&nbsp;Want to schedule a virtual appointment with Tinneca? Call us at (888)743-7384 and we can help you get booked.

Tinneca Fortin, a licensed midwife with brown skin and black curly hair, smiles outdoors.

She returned to Washington and attended Seattle University, where she completed her MSN in 2017 and began practicing right away. In addition to caring for pregnant folks, she has experience with contraception and family planning, abortion care, and gender-affirming care. With her background working with survivors, she brings a trauma-informed lens to her clinical practice.&nbsp;Clients working with Becca have described her as open, compassionate, and caring. She trusts that her clients know their own bodies, and is dedicated to providing information and resources to create a plan of care that supports each person’s needs.

Becca Fino-Fugate, a midwife with light skin, short curly brown hair, and glasses, smiles outdoors

Julie earned her Associate of Nursing through Spokane Community Colleges followed by her Masters of Nursing in Midwifery through Frontier Nursing University. She is accredited through the American College of Nurse Midwives and certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She is a member of the North American Menopause Society, National Association of Women's Health Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Julie has been a midwife since 2016 and had the privilege of beginning her midwifery career in an out-of-hospital home birth and birth center practice. Working outside of hospital gave Julie the opportunity to experience birth in an empowering, family centered environment.&nbsp;Working since 2018 in a local community health clinic and hospital birthing has allowed and encouraged Julie to grow in supporting all birthing families. Julie believes that each birth is extraordinary and important, no matter which birth, 1st, 10th, or 20th, and birthing persons and families should be supported with compassion and equity, acknowledging the beauty and uniqueness of each birth. She is excited to join the the Quilted Health midwives in providing full scope family centered, client centered, pregnancy and women's health care.

Julie McCormick, a certified nurse-midwife with brown curly hair, smiles at the camera.

Charlie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Human Development at Washington State University. She then received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of Washington. She is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.&nbsp;Practicing full-scope midwifery in Spokane since 2017, Charlie feels it is a true honor and joy to be welcomed into the lives of each unique human she has worked with, both in and outside of pregnancy. She strives to provide gentle, personalized, whole-person care and aims to approach every interaction with kindness and humility. A lifelong student, Charlie is a firm believer in learning something from everyone she meets. Her patients describe her as warm, welcoming, dedicated, and kind.

Charlotte "Charlie" Lynch, a midwife with curly brown hair wearing a yellow sweater, smiles at the camera.

Ana strives to meet every encounter in their role with compassion and the understanding that especially in healthcare settings, depending on your identity, your access to resources and needs may differ. Having a specific interest in care for birthing people, they found Quilted Health to be the perfect intersection of their passions, and the work they hope to implement in healthcare settings. Ana works as our doula services coordinator and supports our wrap-around services team; so while in our care you may find yourself meeting with Ana to help facilitate the best possible care for your needs.&nbsp;

Ana Sassano, a person with light skin and brown hair, smiles outdoors.

Victoria has always gravitated towards helping other individuals. Upon trying to find a job that was meaningful and fulfilling, she decided to become a Medical Assistant. After graduating, she worked in Family Medicine at the Community Medical Clinic. Seeing patients from many different backgrounds and being able to help so many people was what hooked Victoria on the career. It feels good to Victoria to know that she makes an impact on people. She’s a firm believer that everyone should be treated as someone, have access to great healthcare, and feel heard, no matter the backstory or current situation.In being a Medical Assistant, Victoria likes to continue learning and finding ways to help the healthcare system. She enjoys finding ways to help things flow as easily as possible for not only her as the M.A. but for the provider and the clinic as a whole. Victoria is passionate about helping clients realize they do have a voice and it is okay to use it.

Victoria Lindoff, Certified Medical Assistant with medium skin tone and brown hair, is smiling outdoors

Abigail is committed to the holistic care of her clients. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and of Bachelor of Science in Midwifery. She has been a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through the North American Registry of Midwives since 2011 and is a Licensed Midwife (LM) in Idaho and Washington State.Abigail has a deep love of learning and has pursued additional training in the infant microbiome and epigenetics, cultural competency, respectful care practices, and nutritional therapy for pregnancy-related health conditions. As a member of the Midwives Association of North America, the Midwives Association of Washington State, and an associate member of the American Nutrition Association and the American College of Nurse Midwives, Abigail is committed to progressional growth and development, accountability, and adherence to best practice guidelines. Abigail’s clients describe her as being patient, inviting, kind, respectful, unbiased, and professional in the care she provides.

Juniper was initially drawn to midwifery practice out of a deep philosophical commitment to providing care that is meaningfully personal to people seeking to become parents. They are dedicated to offering individualized and culturally affirming care that centers people’s unique and diverse experiences in the promotion of health sovereignty. Juniper believes that our communities deserve compassionate and empathetic partners in their care and is committed to better understanding the real-world influences that inform their clients’ needs and desires.In 2016, Juniper graduated from Bastyr University with a Masters of Science in Midwifery. They are a Licensed Midwife in Washington and currently working on their Doctorate of Nursing at Seattle University. As a community advocate, Juniper serves on two local health boards that promote legislative health agendas in support of anti-racist policy change. In their master’s thesis, Juniper focused their research on identifying barriers to access for African American birthing people encountering the health care system. Through this work, Juniper is committed to highlighting experiences of care that help our communities thrive and they are rooted in practices that affirm this potential.Juniper has been a midwife for five years and has additional experience in preconception and fertility care. Their clients would describe them as an open and attentive partner in care who prioritizes relationship building and holds space for tenderness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Want to schedule a virtual appointment with Juniper? Call us at (888)743-7384 and we can help you get booked.

Juniper Moon, a licensed midwife with brown skin, closely-shaven hair, and glasses, smiles outdoors.

Mahshid completed her undergraduate degree at University of Washington. She became a midwife in 2016 after completing her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Seattle University. She is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.Mahshid and her family moved to Spokane in 2016 where she began her midwifery practice and attended births at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.&nbsp;Mahshid believes that pregnancy and birth are transformational experiences in a person’s life and strives to provide care that is compassionate, family centered, and honors each individual’s unique place in the world. Mahshid enjoys building ongoing and supportive relationships with clients and feels honored to care for and celebrate the milestones throughout their lifespan. Her interests in this field include providing contraceptive care, optimizing health in preparation for pregnancy, fertility guidance, and care during pregnancy and birth. Families describe Mahshid as having a calm, gentle, and warm presence in their care while providing family-centered and evidence-based care to support their goals.

Mahshid Aghasadeghi, a midwife with black hair and a grey sweater, smiles at the camera.

Steffany found it difficult to obtain a position as a Labor and Delivery nurse as a new graduate. She spent a couple of years as the clinic nurse for a busy Family Practice office. The clinic was a start up and she loved being able to have a hand in developing the nursing role there, but still longed to find a position in the field she was passionate about. Eventually, she was able to join Providence Holy Family on Family Maternity Center and dedicated over 18 years of her career there in a LDRP setting. She absolutely loved her job and cherished the opportunity to care for people during what often was a very vulnerable time in their lives. Nearly all of that time was spent working night shift and she came to a point in her life where she knew she was ready for a change.When she saw the posting for Perinatal Care Coordinator at Quilted Health, she felt like it was a sign. It was an opportunity to combine her clinic experience with her obstetrical expertise in a role that was a better fit for her family and life. She feels blessed to be joining Quilted Health and the Spokane team and looks forward to collaborating with the midwives in order to provide care in a way that is meaningful and meets the client where they are.

Steffany Rasmussen is the perinatal care coordinator at Quilted Health's Spokane location.

Farrah attended and completed her Masters in Midwifery at Bastyr University and has experienced the different birthing environments in Southern California, Hawai’i, and Washington. It was during this time, her family shared with her that her great grandmother Salome, great grandfather Francis, and great aunt Magdalena Mendoza also delivered babies in their province of Abra, on the island of Luzon.&nbsp; This generational connection fuels her interest in culturally responsive perinatal care for BIPOC communities. Farrah is the founder of the Pacific Islander Healthboard in Washington and supports efforts to encourage indigenous skills sharing and storytelling with the Center for Indigenous Midwifery. Families who have worked with Farrah have expressed she is warm and listens well to understand their needs.&nbsp;Want to schedule a virtual appointment with Farrah? Call us at (888)743-7384 and we can help you get booked.

Farrah Ka'Healani Rivera, a midwife with dark brown hair, smiles at the camera.

After completing a BA in English Literature from Colorado State University, Tracy came to the Pacific NW to attend Seattle Midwifery School. Since 1998, she has been a Licensed Midwife in Washington and has attended over 1,500 births in homes, birthing centers, and hospitals. She trains student midwives, doulas, and birth assistants, and she mentors new midwives. She is a member of Midwives of Washington State (MAWS) and has been the board president of MAWS and of the first non-profit birth center in Seattle. She has also worked in education, research, abortion care, and Queer Family Building.Tracy believes health care should be joyful, trauma-informed, inclusive, and respectful. She feels lucky to have found work she loves that also aligns with her mission to end systemic inequities through relationship-based care and service to others. Her favorite part of midwifery work is building trusting relationships, and connecting with people through listening to their stories. People describe her as calming and confidence-inspiring. When not at work Tracy can be found with her family and cats, enjoying something good to eat.

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