A mother of three, Michelle believes there is nothing more powerful than family. She pursued midwifery training a decade ago after giving birth to her second child. Michelle is the first African-American Licensed Midwife in Washington State and is deeply committed to seeing that women of all races and ethnic backgrounds have access to midwifery care. Michelle’s training includes an internship in St. Lucia, West Indies. She is also a breast-feeding educator. Prior to midwifery, Michelle led a wholly different life climbing the corporate ladder. Today, she says nothing can compare to being a wife, mother and midwife. Michelle and her family are deeply committed to their faith and spending time with each other.
Calm
and confident, Tracy inspires women to believe in their ability to birth.
Since 1992, her work as a midwife, doula, educator, counselor, and women’s
health researcher have given her the tools to respect the diverse ideals
of women while providing excellent care. She is dedicated to ensuring
the availability of midwifery care to all women and serves on the board
of directors of Washington State’s midwifery professional organization
as well as teaches at Seattle Midwifery School. Tracy offers care in
both Spanish and English. She and her husband Matt have a young daughter,
Ruby, who was born at home. She loves good books, good food, and being
with her family.