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.
Monique Dupuy
I was born on the west coast and raised on the east coast, and have somehow put down roots in between. Following the birth of my son, I developed a passion for postpartum care which eventually led me to study Midwifery at Toronto Metropolitan University. I was fortunate to spend my final year of study with the team at East Mississauga Midwives, and I am thrilled to be returning!
Prior to becoming a Midwife, I worked as a counsellor for many years. I believe an intrinsic part of Midwifery care is the trust fostered between clients and their care team, and I look forward to supporting your family through the unique transitions of parenthood.
I spend most of my time off with my kid: indulging each other in various passion projects, enjoying this part of the world, trying to see the rest of it, and getting back to the ocean just as often as possible.
I was born on the west coast and raised on the east coast, and have somehow put down roots in between. Following the birth of my son, I developed a passion for postpartum care which eventually led me to study Midwifery at Toronto Metropolitan University. I was fortunate to spend my final year of study with the team at East Mississauga Midwives, and I am thrilled to be returning!
Prior to becoming a Midwife, I worked as a counsellor for many years. I believe an intrinsic part of Midwifery care is the trust fostered between clients and their care team, and I look forward to supporting your family through the unique transitions of parenthood.
I spend most of my time off with my kid: indulging each other in various passion projects, enjoying this part of the world, trying to see the rest of it, and getting back to the ocean just as often as possible.
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!
Molly Hockin
I was introduced to midwifery as a child with the homebirths of my brothers. I came to midwifery as a life path through passion for holistic health, activism, and community care. As an American, I pursued my midwifery education in the United States, and later completed the International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program (IMPP) at Ryerson University in 2017 to work in Ontario. I am passionate about informed choice, homebirth, health equity, and community support for pregnant people and their families. I have lived and worked as a midwife in the United States, Mali, Guinea, and Canada. I have made the GTA my home with my loving family for the past 8 years. In my free time, I like to hike with my family and dog, and work on way too many projects on my computer.
I was introduced to midwifery as a child with the homebirths of my brothers. I came to midwifery as a life path through passion for holistic health, activism, and community care. As an American, I pursued my midwifery education in the United States, and later completed the International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program (IMPP) at Ryerson University in 2017 to work in Ontario. I am passionate about informed choice, homebirth, health equity, and community support for pregnant people and their families. I have lived and worked as a midwife in the United States, Mali, Guinea, and Canada. I have made the GTA my home with my loving family for the past 8 years. In my free time, I like to hike with my family and dog, and work on way too many projects on my computer.
Anna Meuser
I've been a member of the East Mississauga Midwives team since graduating from Ryerson University's Midwifery Education Program. I have 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, cooking, and spending time with my partner and our very spoiled dog. I look forward to meeting you and your baby!
I've been a member of the East Mississauga Midwives team since graduating from Ryerson University's Midwifery Education Program. I have 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, cooking, and spending time with my partner and our very spoiled dog. I look forward to meeting you and your baby!
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.
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.
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!