Bio
Barbara has been a midwife for more than 20 years. Initially earning her certification at the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, she first spent 15 years working at a community health center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, followed by four years in Portland before joining the team at Salem Health. She is passionate about supporting women, building trust and helping them find their strengths. She views each woman and their family as unique and deserving of personalized, evidence-based care in all stages of life, and she is pursuing certification as a menopause practitioner. Away from work, enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, bird-watching and baking.
Interests
Along with providing full scope midwifery care, Barbara has special clinical interest in providing care in a group setting, and supporting women throughout their lives, including the transition through menopause.
Certifications
American Midwifery Certification Board
Hospital Affiliations
Salem Hospital
Education
Medical School: Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing