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.
Ashley Jagga
I started in theater, film and health studies in the heart of Mississauga and McMaster. My passion for women's health and reproductive education led her to the Midwifery Education Program. In 2017, I graduated McMaster and through my placements and previous work experience I have had the opportunity to support diverse families around the GTA.
In my spare time, if I'm not longboarding the streets of Mississauga, you can catch me traveling to a new part of the world.
I am very excited to be working with new families in Mississauga -- the city I have always called home!
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!