Gerri Ryan
Gerri L. Ryan has been practicing as a licensed midwife since 2003 and is dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care to expectant families. With extensive experience in home birth, well-woman care, and lactation assistance, Gerri combines her deep knowledge of midwifery with a personalized approach to meet the needs of each family she serves.
Vanessa Isiaka
Dr. Isiaka is an OB/GYN specializing in high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focus on managing fibroids and endometriosis. She earned her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed her residency at the University of Southern California, offering compassionate care to women of all ages.
Semara Thomas
Dr. Semara Thomas is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. With advanced training from the University of Virginia and USC, Dr. Thomas is passionate about helping patients achieve their family-building goals, with expertise in egg freezing, fertility preservation, and care for PCOS, obesity, and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Shanee Finley
Shanee Finley offers full-spectrum doula services, along with yoga, massage, and other healing arts to support individuals throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. With a holistic approach, Shanee is dedicated to fostering physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for families.
Shavonne Hunt
Shelia Feldman
Shelia began her career in the birth world after the empowering births of her sons in 2000 and 2001, becoming a birth doula and certified Bradley Method® instructor. Following her passion for midwifery, she became a licensed home birth midwife in California and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Tamara Robertson
Tamara Robertson (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated professional, known for her loving support, advocacy, and commitment to healing. She excels in building strong communities and offers unmatched care to each of her clients and their families.
Tamesha Valverde
Tamesha Valverde is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at Delta Health Care, where she provides direct lactation support, education, and information to WIC clients and the community. Working closely with prenatal and postpartum providers, Tamesha helps new families achieve their breastfeeding goals.
Taylor Digby
Taylor Digby is a dedicated doula at Dance of Dawn, offering physical, emotional, and informational support to families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. With a commitment to inclusivity and empowerment, Taylor ensures that every family feels supported and confident in their parenting journey, creating a transformative and empowering birth experience.
Tenáj Ikner
Tenaj is a certified birth and postpartum doula, postpartum nutrition specialist, and naturopathic practitioner with over a decade of experience guiding women through birth and beyond. She founded Elevate Maternity to bridge the gaps in maternal care and provide continuous, personalized support for women to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally through birth and postpartum.
Yasmin Dera
Yasmin Dera guides mothers and families through the journey of childbirth, offering support during pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. She uses her Womb Restorative Therapy Methods, combining wisdom, compassion, and skill to nurture and honor mothers through their journey from prenatal to postpartum.
Tia Thompson
Tia Thompson is a certified nurse-midwife with over 15 years of experience in community-based maternal and child health, currently providing care at Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento. She is passionate about offering culturally-sensitive, empowering, and traditional midwifery care, inspired by her ancestors and mentors.
