TERAH, LM, CPM, IBCLC
BIRTH MIDWIFE
My journey into midwifery began with the birth of my first daughter when I was just 16 years old. Looking back, I realize how fortunate I was to receive care that honored me with dignity, respect, and trust. That experience changed the course of my life and showed me the profound impact compassionate healthcare can have during one of life's most transformative seasons. More than 20 years later, I have dedicated my life to maternal and newborn care and have attended over 1,000 births. I am the mother of five children, all born with the support of midwives, and I am proud to identify as both Latina and Diné (Navajo). These experiences have shaped my understanding of family, community, and the importance of culturally respectful care. In addition to serving families as a licensed and certified professional midwife, I am a board-certified lactation consultant, educator, and a legislative advocate for maternal and newborn health. I have taught at several midwifery schools, and am currently completing my education through the University of Washington MEDEX Physician Assistant Program. I also serve on the boards of the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and the Midwives' Association of Washington State (MAWS).
TINNECA, LM, CPM
HOME VISITS
Tinneca has been a midwife for over a decade and has worked closely with midwife Terah throughout their midwifery careers. While Tinneca no longer attends birth, she is still immersed in the birth community by offering somatic therapy services, craniosacral therapy to infants and adults and runs an outdoor nature school (in addition to doing our home visits!)
BROOKE, CNM
WELLNESS PROVIDER
Brooke is our wellness provider. She provides health needs to clients beyond the 6-8 week postpartum period and to other community members who are looking for care for an array of healthcare needs. "The spark that ignited my passion for midwifery began 26 years ago sitting in a sacred women’s circle where a midwife shared the magic of assisting new life onto this planet. This was soon after my son was born and the midwife’s words of empowerment spoke to me. Although I did not have a challenging birth experience, it was not what I wanted and I did not feel empowered. I clearly knew, listening to the midwife that night, that I had found my vocation to support others during this great transition. I lived in Maryland at the time, where nurse-midwifery was much more prevalent than certified professional midwifery, and so I began my journey to become a nurse. In 1999, I became a RN and also became a single mom. I worked many years as a labor nurse, going to school part time, and finally graduated in 2011 with my Master’s Degree from Shenandoah University/Johns Hopkins University and became a Certified Nurse-Midwife. My training included both in and out of hospital birth. After graduation, I began a midwifery practice within a OB group in a rural part of MD which quickly grew to have 3 midwives and 25-30 births per month. It was very difficult to move on from my Maryland birthing community, but I was feeling the call to move west and to work with the First Peoples of the US. I was offered a position on the great Navajo Nation, where it has been a privilege to provide midwifery services for the last 6 years. I have attended over 1000 births in my 11 years, caring for both high and low risk clients. I am now heeding the call to the Pacific Northwest and am grateful for the opportunity to get back to my roots of out of hospital birth. I am honored to join the Foothills Midwifery group and support your family during your journey. " "Outside of my part time work at Foothills Midwifery, I am launching my Energy Healing Business called Journey with Brooke, offering spiritual and energetic support for all your reproductive needs, including conception, pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond, as well as offering support to those experiencing transition in their lives. The work is offered in person or virtually. I am so appreciative of you perusing the site and feel free to take advantage of the FREE 30 min consultation."
MADISON
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Madison is our amazing office assistant and the friendly face that greets you when you arrive! She also answers our phones and helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We’re so grateful for her constant presence and all the ways she supports Foothills Midwifery. A proud northwest native, Madison lives in Buckley with her husband and their two children. When she’s not at the office, you’ll likely find her homeschooling her kids or shuttling them to various activities.