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I moved to Alaska from the midwest in my early 20s and fell in love with the astounding beauty, openness of spirit, and independence of thought in Alaska. I found a home in Palmer, where my midwest farming roots met the mountains I love. I am so grateful to be raising my three delightful children here.

I am a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Medicine. My first decade in healthcare was spent as a nurse in and out of the hospital, primarily working in an intensive care setting. I was happy fixing acute problems but wanted to understand better and solve the underlying upstream causes. I believe in the complex interplay of our bodies, minds, and spirits and that healthcare should likewise be holistic and multifaceted. In my practice, I endeavor to blend western and functional medicine using commonsense and creative solutions to support the whole person’s health best.

I was born and raised in Montana and have served in healthcare since I was 16 years old. Helping people and making a difference in people’s lives has always been my goal. I started as a certified nursing assistant, then became an emergency medical technician. While working as an EMT, I graduated from the College of Southern Idaho with my associate’s degree in nursing. I worked in the NICU and completed my bachelor’s degree in nursing through Grand Canyon University. As I was working, I knew I wanted to deepen my knowledge and serve patients in a different capacity. I had seen firsthand the difference a great provider could make in a patient’s life, and I decided to return to school again to become a nurse practitioner. I graduated with my master’s degree in nursing at Purdue University Global and became a Family Nurse practitioner.

I am thrilled to call Mat-Su Midwifery and Family Health home. I am honored to provide continuity of care across the lifespan. I look forward to caring for families through episodic visits and wellness exams in all spectrums of life. Each person is unique and should be treated with a holistic and individualized approach. Outside of work, I am a wife and homeschooling mom of three. We enjoy the outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing.

My specialty is functional women’s health from puberty through menopause and beyond. My experience as a certified nurse-midwife has revealed the incredible and intricate nature of women’s health and vitality amid childbearing. I am certified in functional medicine, which focuses on treating the cause of illness instead of treating only the symptoms. I partner with women to find relief from conditions such as PMS, abnormal periods, pelvic pain, vulvar conditions, bladder problems, PCOS, infertility, and menopausal symptoms. I also help treat other primary care concerns such as thyroid disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and depression.

My goal is to help women be fully alive in body, soul, and spirit so they can fulfill their purpose to the people around them. I live for the outdoors and love Alaskan adventures with my husband and children.

Mat-Su Midwifery has been my “second home” since 2002. I trained as an apprentice here for 3 years and became a certified direct-entry midwife in Oct. 2005. I really enjoy working with our wonderful moms and babies, and with the other great midwives and staff. My husband and I have 4 children (born 1995-2003).

My own birth experiences, ranging from induced labor in a military hospital overseas to a home birth attended by midwives, have convinced me of the importance of midwifery and out-of-hospital birth. I believe that in most cases this setting provides the most comfortable environment for mom as well as the gentlest and safest welcome for baby. I look forward to serving you during this special time!

The first time I witnessed a birth as a new nursing student, l knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I trained as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital and worked at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage before pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing, specializing in midwifery, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice.

I am beyond elated to join the team at Mat-Su Midwifery and Family Health Clinic. My goal is to empower mothers with the experience of a personalized birth and the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their health.

When not at work, you will find me hiking Flat Top with our pups or in some part of the world experiencing a new culture and cuisine!

I was born and raised in Alaska. I love everything about it, except the mosquitoes! I have been involved in midwifery since 1983. I have always believed in the strength of women to give birth and that my role as midwife is to encourage them to believe that they can. I love the families that I work with and am privileged to be a part of.

I have a large extended family of 5 sisters and 3 brothers! With that, comes many nieces, nephews and many great nieces and nephews! I have been privileged to help some of them into the world.

I enjoy the snow, reading and cooking when I am not busy.

I became interested in midwifery after the birth of my first child in 2010. I was deeply impressed by how stable, competent and encouraging my midwives were during that process. I trained for 3 years as an apprentice at Mat-Su Midwifery, earned my Direct Entry Midwife license, and practiced for 4 years.

In 2019, I changed my focus to more of a administrative role (you would not believe all that goes in to running a birth center) and birth assisting. I continue to be impressed by how stable, competent and encouraging my co-workers are!

In my downtime, I enjoy skiing, horseback riding, cooking and reading. I help my husband run a small air taxi (you would not believe all that goes in to running a small air taxi)! We are parents of two spunky girls(8 and 6).

I am a lifelong Matanuska Susitna Valley resident. I am a wife and the mother of four little blessings. My passion for evidence-based care began with my first pregnancy and birth. After a less-than-desirable experience I knew I wanted to help other mothers advocate for themselves and their babies. Teaching nutrition and birth classes is a natural fit for me as cooking and eating are hobbies of mine, and birth is a miracle that I can’t get enough of. I eagerly anticipate each new group of mamas! Finally as an aspiring midwife my goal is this: “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.”- Mother Teresa.

I moved from Idaho to Alaska to pursue training as a midwife and fell in love with all the similarities to home and the stark differences. I graduated from Mercy In Action College of Midwifery and became a Certified Professional Midwife in 2017. From there, I have worked overseas and in both Idaho and Alaska as a midwife. 

I grew up in a family where midwives attended birth at home, which was a normal life process. I became genuinely invested in midwifery care when I learned about the global disparities pregnant, and birthing women face. It has been my greatest privilege to serve families of all socioeconomic statuses and walks of life. 

In my spare time, I can be found teaching midwifery classes for my alma mater, fly fishing, hiking, playing with my dog, and cooking.

I was born and raised in Iowa and was named after my parents’ initials. My grandmother sent them a postcard addressed to their initials, L&D Faucett. Not only did it give me my name, but I think that it sealed my fate! I have spent many hours in L&D (Labor and Delivery) and have enjoyed every minute of it. I went to Iowa State University, with a major in Zoology and a minor in Chemistry. After graduation, I attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. I did my internship at Mt. Clemens General Hospital from 1980-1981. I worked as an ER Physician for a year and a half. I then returned to Mt Clemens General Hospital in 1983 to do my OB/GYN residency. I graduated in 1987 and practiced in Detroit for 4 years.

Alaska became my home over 30 years ago. I have been challenged, enlightened, and blessed by Alaska and Alaskans. One of my hobbies is photography, and I never have to look far to find something to photograph. I also enjoy traveling abroad and fencing.

I am looking forward to my new adventure, working with Mat-Su Midwifery & Family Health. I am excited to learn new things and possibly pass on some of the things that I have learned. I really like the holistic community of providers, and I hope to contribute to that.

I’m a military brat that ended up in Anchorage for high school. I Graduated from West Anchorage High School, stayed to get my BS at UAA, then went to Tulane University School of Medicine and stayed to specialize in OBGYN.
I came back to Anchorage to be near family. I’ve worked in Anchorage for 30 years and have recently moved to the Valley where I have found my Medical “family “ at Mat-Su Midwifery & Family Health.

Their philosophy of complete personal wellness complements my own. While I no longer deliver babies, I listen to women and treat their women’s problems either medically or surgically, or help them to live their life through healthier options. I’m one of the most experienced minimally invasive surgeons in Alaska.

In my free time, I enjoy Dog Agility sports and compete locally and nationally with My husband and daughter.