Barb Heathcote
I completed the Midwifery Education Programme at Ryerson Polytechnic University in 2006 and have been working in Mississauga and Etobicoke since then. Prior to becoming a midwife, I worked in social services after completing a Bachelor of Sociology degree at the University of Toronto in 1992. East Mississauga Midwives represents the best of both worlds to me -- the opportunity to be involved with women having babies while reducing access barriers to women in difficult life situations. I am grateful to be able to work with all the fabulous clients, midwives and administrators at this practice.
I completed the Midwifery Education Programme at Ryerson Polytechnic University in 2006 and have been working in Mississauga and Etobicoke since then. Prior to becoming a midwife, I worked in social services after completing a Bachelor of Sociology degree at the University of Toronto in 1992. East Mississauga Midwives represents the best of both worlds to me -- the opportunity to be involved with women having babies while reducing access barriers to women in difficult life situations. I am grateful to be able to work with all the fabulous clients, midwives and administrators at this practice.
Amy Taylor
I gratuated with a BA in Women's Studies from York University before completing my BHSc in Midwifery at McMaster University. I have practiced in London Ontario as well as downtown Toronto prior to joining East Mississauga Midwives. I graduated the Midwifery Education Program in 2007. I look forward to meeting with you and working with your family - it's an honour to be a part of your life at this special time!
I gratuated with a BA in Women's Studies from York University before completing my BHSc in Midwifery at McMaster University. I have practiced in London Ontario as well as downtown Toronto prior to joining East Mississauga Midwives. I graduated the Midwifery Education Program in 2007. I look forward to meeting with you and working with your family - it's an honour to be a part of your life at this special time!
Karen Hayhoe
My first encounter with midwifery was at age 17, when I witnessed the birth of my niece. She was born at home into the hands of midwives. I was so blown away by what a gentle and empowering experience it was, I knew I had found my calling! I graduated from the McMaster Midwifery Education Program in 2009. Since graduating, I have worked as a midwife in Hamilton and Mississauga. I love my job and I look forward to meeting and working with you and your family! Welcome to our clinic!
My first encounter with midwifery was at age 17, when I witnessed the birth of my niece. She was born at home into the hands of midwives. I was so blown away by what a gentle and empowering experience it was, I knew I had found my calling! I graduated from the McMaster Midwifery Education Program in 2009. Since graduating, I have worked as a midwife in Hamilton and Mississauga. I love my job and I look forward to meeting and working with you and your family! Welcome to our clinic!
Lisa Cristini
I am a Registered Midwife at East Mississauga Midwives. Prior to graduating from the Midwifery Education Program at Ryerson University in 2013, I studied International Development at Guelph and Trent University. I have travelled and volunteered throughout Europe, Thailand, Jamaica, and Central and South America. It is a privilege to be able to support women during this time, and I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know you and your family.
Kelly Smith
I have happily called the Greater Toronto Area home for the past 17 years. Prior to pursuing midwifery, I worked as a Registered Massage Therapist. My background in massage married well with my interest in pregnancy and birth and I began attending the births of my massage therapy clients. In 2008 I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University. I am passionate about midwifery and I truly love my work. I look forward to providing care for you and your family during this important time in your lives.
I have happily called the Greater Toronto Area home for the past 17 years. Prior to pursuing midwifery, I worked as a Registered Massage Therapist. My background in massage married well with my interest in pregnancy and birth and I began attending the births of my massage therapy clients. In 2008 I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University. I am passionate about midwifery and I truly love my work. I look forward to providing care for you and your family during this important time in your lives.
Emily Viets
I was born and raised in a small town outside of Ottawa and am the proud daughter of a midwife. From a young age I have been surrounded by positive ideas about pregnancy and childbirth and as a result, have developed a strong desire to promote birth as a natural and enriching event for women and their families. My journey towards Midwifery began in 2002 at Queen’s University where I completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology as well as a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. I went on to graduate from the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University in 2010. I worked at a midwifery clinic in downtown Toronto prior to joining East Mississauga Midwives in 2011. I feel very fortunate to be working with a group of amazing midwives in such a vibrant and diverse community. In addition to midwifery, I enjoy cooking, reading and exploring the many unique parks, restaurants and neighbourhoods that the city has to offer. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Daina Nestick
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My name is Daina Nestick and I am a registered midwife here at the clinic. I have been working with birthing moms for many years now and have been registered to practice in Ontario since 2008. I feel very privileged to safely guide families through a challenging part of their lives and I continue to learn everyday from the diversity of women and families that we care for. I was born and raised in Hamilton and received all my formal medical education at McMaster university. I now make Mississauga my home with my wonderful supportive husband and our daughters Aya and Miriam.
Ashley Park
I graduated from Ryerson University’s Midwifery Education Program in 2014. In addition to my degree in midwifery, I also have an undergraduate degree from McMaster University in nursing. I worked as a registered nurse for 4 years in both general surgery and labour & delivery before starting my midwifery training. I am originally from Niagara and have always had a keen interest in women’s reproductive health with an aspiration to one day become a midwife. I spent my final year as a midwifery student with East Mississauga Midwives and could not be happier to be joining their team. My personal interests outside of midwifery include: cooking, fitness/nutrition, crocheting, music, traveling and reading. I look forward to meeting many new families in my career and being a part of their pregnancies and births.
I graduated from Ryerson University’s Midwifery Education Program in 2014. In addition to my degree in midwifery, I also have an undergraduate degree from McMaster University in nursing. I worked as a registered nurse for 4 years in both general surgery and labour & delivery before starting my midwifery training. I am originally from Niagara and have always had a keen interest in women’s reproductive health with an aspiration to one day become a midwife. I spent my final year as a midwifery student with East Mississauga Midwives and could not be happier to be joining their team. My personal interests outside of midwifery include: cooking, fitness/nutrition, crocheting, music, traveling and reading. I look forward to meeting many new families in my career and being a part of their pregnancies and births.
Erin Beckett
I am exited to join the team at EMM and provide care to a diverse population while working alongside a strong and energetic group of midwives. I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at Ryerson University in 2012 and have been working for the last four years at the Midwives Collective of Toronto. I also have an honours degree in International Development with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Guelph. I enjoy traveling, reading, dancing, listening to live music and learning.
Stephanie Crouch
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am so excited to work with the amazing women at East Mississauga Midwives. I have been practicing in Mississauga since 2005 and have loved my work and the families that I have met. With the birth of my third child four years ago, I took a leave from midwifery practice and began working with a group of gynaecologists doing well-woman care. This allowed me more time at home with my young family. During this time I have learned, among many other things, the value of midwifery care. I am thrilled to be delivering babies again, and I am honoured to be invited to be with women and their families during this exceptional time in their lives.
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am so excited to work with the amazing women at East Mississauga Midwives. I have been practicing in Mississauga since 2005 and have loved my work and the families that I have met. With the birth of my third child four years ago, I took a leave from midwifery practice and began working with a group of gynaecologists doing well-woman care. This allowed me more time at home with my young family. During this time I have learned, among many other things, the value of midwifery care. I am thrilled to be delivering babies again, and I am honoured to be invited to be with women and their families during this exceptional time in their lives.
Anna Meuser
I am very excited to join East Mississauga Midwives after spending my last year of training at the clinic and getting to know the great midwives, administrators and clients here. Before I became a midwife I finished a master’s in public health and worked on cancer research and primary care and maternity care projects in Canada, the US and East Africa, and for many years I helped develop clinical practice guidelines and other resources for midwives and midwifery clients. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading and cooking. I look forward to meeting you and your baby!
I am very excited to join East Mississauga Midwives after spending my last year of training at the clinic and getting to know the great midwives, administrators and clients here. Before I became a midwife I finished a master’s in public health and worked on cancer research and primary care and maternity care projects in Canada, the US and East Africa, and for many years I helped develop clinical practice guidelines and other resources for midwives and midwifery clients. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading and cooking. I look forward to meeting you and your baby!