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Meet Our Team

Midwives and Nurse Practitioners

Advah Shani, CNM

Midwife

Amy McKeever, PhD, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Autumn Nelson, CNM

Midwife

Elsa Waldman, CNM

Midwife

Emily Green, CNM

Midwife

Fiona Stuart, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Heather Cates, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Jamesina Harrick, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Julie Cristol, CNM

Midwife

Kim Martino, CNM

Midwife

Kinsco Borgyös, CNM

Midwife

Linnea Phillips, CNM

Midwife

Lisa Falcone, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Molly McShane

Midwife Fellow

Ruth Murray, CNM

Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Appleby-Wineberg, CNM

Midwife

Shosh Ruskin, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Zoë “Zee” Marcus, CNM

Midwife

Staff Nurses

Aila Brown

Staff Nurse

Erin Downing

Staff Nurse

Jessica Richardson

Staff Nurse

Jill Pinover

Staff Nurse

Katherine Smith

Staff Nurse

Megan King

Staff Nurse

Sabrina Kowalchuk

Staff Nurse

Mental Health Specialist

Stef Poulos-Hopkins, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Leadership Team

Chakia Brown

Office Manager

Heather Daniel

Lead Clinical Nurse

Jessi Schwarz, CNM, MSN, MBA

Clinical Director

Kate McHugh

Interim Executive Director and Director of Special Projects

Nikki Graham, CMT, CLE, C-FSD (BADT)

Director of Programs and Community Engagement

Pam Brechbiel

Director of Finance

Selena Shuman

Operations Manager

Lactation Specialists

Cara Puff, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Elizabeth Larkin, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant and Childbirth Educator

Patty Siegrist, RN, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Childbirth Educators

Cali Machen

Childbirth Educator

Cecelia Osowski

Childbirth Educator

Hana Lehmann

Childbirth Educator

Jen Hinds

Childbirth Educator

Kia Livingston

Childbirth Educator

MaryNissi Lemon

Childbirth Educator

Paloma Irizarry

Childbirth Educator

Tekara Gainey

Childbirth Educator

Administration, Billing, and Facilities

Belinda Wright

Client Information Specialist

Gretchen Lalonde

Client Information Specialist

Karen Fulton

Reimbursement Coordinator

Kelly Martianou

Medical Billing Specialist

Lorna Smack-Roberts

Clinical Technician

Mallory Evans

Clinical Care Coordinator

Markita Garnett-Glenn

Client Information Specialist

Nafeesah Daniels

Lead Clinical Technician

Rasheeda Murphy

Client Information Specialist

Rita Reyes

Medical Billing Specialist

Shay Hopkins

Client Information Specialist

Wadeeha Robinson

Clinical Technician

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Lifecycle is an independent non-profit providing empowering gynecology and birth oriented health care.

Day 2: Empowering Lifelong Care 👩‍⚕️ From

Day 2: Empowering Lifelong Care
👩‍⚕️ From your first gynecologic visit to post-menopause care, we’re here for every step. Lifecycle is proud to provide tailored care for every stage of life. Your generosity ensures that people in our community have access to the respect and support they deserve.
💡 Make your gift today to double your support of care that lasts a lifetime.
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DAY 1: 🌟 Celebrating a Lifetime of Care: 10 Day

DAY 1: 🌟 Celebrating a Lifetime of Care: 10 Days of Gratitude 🌟
At Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center, we’ve spent decades delivering more than just babies—we’ve delivered hope, health, and a lifetime of care to individuals and families across the Philadelphia area. Now, as the longest-running birth center, we invite you to join us in celebrating our legacy and fueling our future.
🎯 Our Goal: Raise $24,000 by the end of 2024 to continue our vital work and expand our impact.
💝 Your Opportunity: Every dollar you give during this campaign will be doubled—thanks to an incredible $12,000 matching gift!
Celebrate our past. Empower our future. Join us in this journey of gratitude and generosity.
📅 Mark your calendar and make your gift today!
👉 Click on the link in our bio to donate.
#10DaysOfGiving #DoubleYourImpact #MatchedGiving #GiveToLifecycle #SupportBirthCenters #MatchTheMission #BirthCenterLegacy #GivingForWellness #GivingTuesday

Musical Monday with our talented client Ruthie! Do

Musical Monday with our talented client Ruthie! Do you have a jingle to share? Message us with your performance 🙃🎶🎤#lifecyclewellness #prenataltesting #pregnancy #birthcenter #wetesttoo #partnersincare #lwbc

Getting born is exhausting and baby Freddy is napp

Getting born is exhausting and baby Freddy is napping in the perfect place. Welcome Freddy! #lifecyclewellness

Heading home with Edie Eloise. Remember that first

Heading home with Edie Eloise. Remember that first car ride with a new baby! Congratulations and welcome baby Edie! #newbaby #birthcenter #earlydischarge #midwivesmakeadifference #lifecyclewellness

Early morning sign out at the birth center 💜 #m

Early morning sign out at the birth center 💜 #midwives #nightshift #birthcenter #lifecyclewellness

The midwives took a few hours Thursday morning to

The midwives took a few hours Thursday morning to learn a new technique we can offer to make routine office procedures more comfortable. Ask about your options at your next visit💜 #LifecycleWellness #PainRelief #ComfortInCare #midwivesmakeadifference

Baby Kai wasn’t our first waterbirth baby, but h

Baby Kai wasn’t our first waterbirth baby, but he’s the first to be featured on Instagram! Welcome Baby Kai ❤️ #waterbirth #birthcenter #lifecyclewellness #midwivesmakeadifference

Welcome baby Storm!! #birthcenterbaby #babystorm #

Welcome baby Storm!! #birthcenterbaby #babystorm #lifecyclewellness #yellowroom

A postpartum home visit by a registered nurse is a

A postpartum home visit by a registered nurse is an important part of birth center care. Lifecycle nurses assess both parent and baby 24-48 hours after birth. Everyone deserves this type of care and we are grateful to be able to provide it. #midwivesmakeadifference #birthcenter #homevisit #lifecyclewellness

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