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Your professionalism, expertise and overall care was much more than we could've ever hoped for. Any chance I get I sing your praises and generally the experience of entering motherhood with a team of midwives. It is invaluable. I will never forget how much you advocated for me to have that immediate skin time after my c-section birth. I hope other mother's have benefitted from that experience. I know Rivky was going to push for it. The reassurance you gave in those early days was so very appreciated and really helped us feel confident on this path of parenthood. Thank you so much for all that you do! Sean, Tamara & Zoe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1586460345459-TVGGTDPDD5R4R8IE6987/Alison+and+Caleb.jpg Testimonials - Baby Caleb and Alison - Uptown kids! To the wonderful Christi and all the fabulous ladies who played a part in little Caleb's journey: Anne, Sojourner, Rivky, Carla, Pina and Teri -- THANK YOU for delivering such outstanding care throughout the entire pregnancy to a smooth delivery and beyond. We were in such good hands all the way through. I'm so thankful both my kids were delivered by Uptown midwives! Sorry I don't plan on having any more children to be a client again but will be sure to visit on the wellness side! Warm hugs – Gladys & David, with Alison and little Caleb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1587739177447-OJFZKRCAE3RGHEKV3PZN/IMG_20200404_211654.jpg Testimonials - Newborn Lucas Your clinic and all your midwives are absolutely amazing, both me and my husband are incredibly pleased with your care and professionalism. Once I have more time I will be leaving your clinic a 5-star review on google. If there is anything else I can do to promote you please let me know. Ildiko and Aynsley delivered my baby April 4th 2020. We are so proud and so happy that we were in your care. Kind Regards, Ania https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/faqs daily 0.75 2020-03-10 https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/links daily 0.75 2023-08-04 https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/wellnesspartners daily 0.75 2025-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1600703424872-EP0LG9GDNW8AMTQAVV1F/shelly.jpg Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DR. SHELLY ORDON, NATUROPATH Dr. Shelly Ordon is a Naturopathic Doctor, Naturopathic Birth Doula and Mom. She has always been passionate about fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and children's health. Dr. Shelly believes that optimal health is more than the absence of disease. We are all a work in progress! Nutrition, nutritional supplements, botanical herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy and lifestyle counselling can help the body restore balance, function more efficiently, and treat both underlying and obvious conditions. Every patient she sees receives a comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan. She believes that working integratively with Medical Doctors, Midwives, OB-GYNs and other Health Care Providers allows for the best possible patient outcomes. Dr. Shelly graduated from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2010. She has been working as a Birth Doula since 2018. She is also an Evidence Based Birth Professional member. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1545856671725-ZHW81UU0WIJJ8V82JX17/Diana+Melnick+Headshot_MSI0529.jpg Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DIANA MELNICK, PSYCHOTHERAPIST Diana Melnick is a Registered Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to effectively allow couples to create secure, lasting connections. Specializing in treating women's sexual pain issues, Diana works closely with pelvic physical therapists to help clients transition to pain-free, pleasurable intimacy. Diana has completed a maternal mental health training program through Postpartum Support International, and has experience supporting new mothers throughout the postpartum period. Diana provides individual counselling and also runs a group courses on premarital and sexual education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1546472339567-SHJBIHILSDEUXNCL8GT8/IMG_0365.jpg Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners SARA KLEIN, PELVIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST Sara Klein is a registered Physiotherapist with more than a decade of experience. She specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction including pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Sara is passionate about treating people with pain and also serves as a researcher, educator and staff physiotherapist in the Chronic Pain Program at the Hospital for Sick Children assessing and treating teens and children with persistent pain conditions. Sara believes in a multidisciplinary approach and will work closely with the team at Uptown Midwives to provide the optimal patient-centred care experience. When she isn’t working Sara can be found running after her 4 children, reading or training for a half marathon. To book an appointment or learn more send Sara an email. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1547058617596-DJHRRE79CDCL5XAUNIMO/TonyaLuby.jpg Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DR. TONYA LUBY, CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Tonya Luby was born and raised in Tors Cove, Newfoundland. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Francis Xavier University and then graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2001. Since graduating, Dr. Tonya has built a family focused practice where her passion is natural family living and caring for expectant women, infants and kids. She has completed diplomas and certificates in Pediatric Chiropractic care, the Webster Technique, cranial adjusting, spinning babies and functional neurology. Dr. Tonya is married to her best friend and has three amazing, healthy and very active children who were all assisted into this world by the Uptown Midwives! Being a chiropractor is not only a career but a lifestyle that she chooses to follow. Her children experienced their first chiropractic checkups and adjustments within hours of their birth. To book an appointment or learn more send Dr. Tonya an email. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/c6caa767-959e-4ee8-983f-d87c6cb9653c/debby+2022.jpg Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DEBBY NOAR, LACTATION CONSULTANT & REGISTERED NURSE With over 27 years of nursing experience and 15 years as a Re-certified Lactation Consultant, Debby is trained to focus on the needs and concerns of breastfeeding and chest-feeding families. Debby has worked with thousands of families and their newborns in hospitals, clinics and in their homes and has acquired vast clinical experience to perfect her skills in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and counselling, as well as education for new families and communities. Currently working in Equity Deserving Communities, Debby is expanding her practice on a full-time basis to provide pro-bono support for new families and piloting a project to provide education and skills to participants to provide peer-to-peer prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support within their own communities. In her spare time Debby spends time as an urban gardener, an artist and practices daily yoga. To book an appointment or learn more: https://maternallyyours.ca/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/6e069897-e739-42f4-acf1-3ecbcf724442/BLANK.png Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/new-page daily 0.75 2019-02-14 https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2019-02-14 https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/birth-package-downloads daily 0.75 2019-04-02 https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/our-wellness-team daily 0.75 2019-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1546481296082-2KEU0XLNP43BYPMS2S7T/Headshot%2B1.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DR. JULIA SEGAL, ND Julia Segal is a Naturopathic Doctor with an interest in women’s health, digestion and the immune system. She supports patients with their fertility and pregnancy, menstrual concerns, hormonal health, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, IBS, Crohn’s, Colitis and other conditions. Since becoming a mother, she also trained as a postpartum professional and works with pregnant and new moms to support their healing and adjustment to motherhood, both one-on-one and in group classes. Julia’s approach synergizes botanical medicine, nutrition, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, homeopathy, Bowen Therapy and counselling. Treatment is based upon an integrative health assessment that blends Western and Eastern medicine and allows her clients’ voice to be heard as they work towards their health goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1545856638724-TAVM4LX8WQXS0CQ1G1I0/Deborah_Noar_20170720-8030.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DEBORAH NOAR, IBCLC, RN Debby is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse and Canadian Red Cross Instructor in Toronto, Canada. With over 22 years of nursing experience, Debby is trained to focus on the needs and concerns of breastfeeding families. As a Re-certified Lactation Consultant, Debby has worked with thousands of mothers and their newborns in hospitals, clinics and in their homes and has acquired vast clinical experience to perfect her skills in breastfeeding and counselling, as well as education for new families. In her spare time Debby spends time as an urban gardener, an artist and trains in Kyokushin Karate with her two teens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1545856671725-ZHW81UU0WIJJ8V82JX17/Diana+Melnick+Headshot_MSI0529.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DIANA MELNICK, MACP, RP Diana Melnick is a Registered Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to effectively allow couples to create secure, lasting connections. Specializing in treating women's sexual pain issues, Diana works closely with pelvic physical therapists to help clients transition to pain-free, pleasurable intimacy. Diana has completed a maternal mental health training program through Postpartum Support International, and has experience supporting new mothers throughout the postpartum period. Diana provides individual counselling and also runs a group courses on premarital and sexual education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1546472339567-SHJBIHILSDEUXNCL8GT8/IMG_0365.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners SARA KLEIN, PT Sara Klein is a registered Physiotherapist with more than a decade of experience. She specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction including pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Sara is passionate about treating people with pain and also serves as a researcher, educator and staff physiotherapist in the Chronic Pain Program at the Hospital for Sick Children assessing and treating teens and children with persistent pain conditions. Sara believes in a multidisciplinary approach and will work closely with the team at Uptown Midwives to provide the optimal patient-centred care experience. When she isn’t working Sara can be found running after her 4 children, reading or training for a half marathon. To book an appointment or learn more send Sara an email. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1547058617596-DJHRRE79CDCL5XAUNIMO/TonyaLuby.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners DR. TONYA LUBY, CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Tonya Luby was born and raised in Tors Cove, Newfoundland. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Francis Xavier University and then graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2001. Since graduating, Dr. Tonya has built a family focused practice where her passion is natural family living and caring for expectant women, infants and kids. She has completed diplomas and certificates in Pediatric Chiropractic care, the Webster Technique, cranial adjusting, spinning babies and functional neurology. Dr. Tonya is married to her best friend and has three amazing, healthy and very active children who were all assisted into this world by the Uptown Midwives! Being a chiropractor is not only a career but a lifestyle that she chooses to follow. Her children experienced their first chiropractic checkups and adjustments within hours of their birth. To book an appointment or learn more send Dr. Tonya an email. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1547341809491-3EALQ071IXA1WI93U2WC/Anna%252Bportrait.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners ANNA SHERMAN, PSYCHOTHERAPIST Compassionate, straight-forward and down-to-earth, Anna Sherman is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples and families. With a strong passion for self-help and wellness, Anna offers a client-centered and collaborative approach, helping clients find the root of their challenges, build on their strengths and ultimately gain the skills to help themselves. Anna holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and uses a variety of therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of her clients. She is specially trained and has experience in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, Family Systems, Bowen Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation. Her treatment specializations include anxiety/depression, dating and relationships, couples counselling, family counselling, parenting support, perinatal support, separation and divorce, work and career issues, stress management and conflict resolution. She lives in midtown Toronto with her husband and twin girls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1547333643676-7MQYWDYN7MNWYDMA6AXJ/IMG-20190109-WA0019.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners ROCHELLE LEAH, NURSE PRACTITIONER Rochelle worked as a registered nurse in a variety of settings since graduating in 1986 from George Brown College. When her children were all in school, Rochelle received her Bachelors in Nursing (2010) and Masters of Nurse Practitioner (2014) from Athabasca University. Currently, Rochelle is studying at D’Youville College’s Doctorate Of Nursing Practice (DNP) program; her doctoral study will focus on optimizing provision of care at the midwife clinic. Rochelle has worked in a wide range of specialities throughout her nursing career most recently specializing in women’s health care. Rochelle was a Faculty Adviser in the nursing program at Trent University in 2017. Rochelle’s goal is to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with the team at Uptown Midwives & Family Wellness that will enhance the provision of holistic care for all clinic patients. She is available for clinic appointments or for secure video appointment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1552262901418-0VJM6D7YEL0P5KFMA9TK/nadia.jpg Copy of Uptown Midwives - Wellness Partners NADIA BONALDI, RMT I have been fond of the world of wellness for as long as I can remember. This passion to help others led me to enrol myself in the Massage Therapy Program at Kikkawa College. In 1999, I became a Registered Massage Therapist through the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. In 2012, I completed my teacher training as a Hatha Yoga instructor in Rome, Italy. I am skilled in Relaxation techniques, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal and Postpartum massage, Facial Lymph Drainage, Aromatherapy and Subtle-Energy Therapy. I am able to provide clients a therapeutic touch, getting deeper into the muscle tissue, as needed, but also giving them a strong sense of relaxation. I believe we all contain the innate ability to heal. I use an intuitive, yet clinical approach to address both physical and energetic issues, gently ushering clients toward a healthy state of balance. During my time off I enjoy organizing outings in the city with my husband and two children, practicing Yoga and unwinding with a good book. https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/coronavirus daily 0.75 2021-05-05 https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/new-page-3 daily 0.75 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/04e446de-842b-4c3d-9169-8ecd4a4e1462/image001.png NEWS https://www.uptownmidwives.ca/our-team daily 0.75 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1521054191427-O51OBDMIG8E2EWUXD9ER/Aynsley.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 AYNSLEY DONOHUE, RM Aynsley Donohue was born and raised in North Toronto and has been a practicing midwife since 2006. She is proud to be a founding member of Uptown Midwives and Family Wellness, located blocks from her childhood home. Aynsley completed an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Guelph before graduating from McMaster’s Midwifery Education Program. Aynsley also holds a Masters degree in Public Policy, Administration and Law from York University, where she focused how perception of risk impacts healthcare in both practice and policy. Aynsley is a compassionate clinician and advocate for increased access to evidenced based, patient-centred midwifery care for all parents and babies. She is also a mom to four adorable kids and wife to an extraordinarily patient man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1546480612804-1T724HJT3UZHU812XQAX/Christi.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 CHRISTI JOHNSTON, RM Christi Johnston was born and raised in Toronto. Following an undergrad in Anthropology she worked as an educator in corporate and community organizations and completed a Masters degree in Adult Education and Community Development. After the birth of her children (with midwives!), and with her love of teaching, women’s health and birth, Christi was inspired to become a midwife. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science in Midwifery in 2006. Having worked in a number of Toronto midwifery practices, Christi is excited to be a founding partner of Uptown Midwives & Family Wellness with her colleagues. In her personal life, Christi is the mother of a boy and a girl, and enjoys cooking, reading, yoga and travelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1521054346252-8RZFFUZCRS46RRTW1LAU/Gemma.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 GEMMA GREENBERG, RM Gemma Greenberg was born and raised in London, England, where midwives are the lead healthcare professionals and care for women throughout pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Immersed in this particular structure, Gemma was exposed to Midwifery at an early age and developed a strong admiration for midwives and the individualized care they provide. Gemma began her midwifery studies in England and moved to Canada after completing her Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences Hons. Midwifery in 2012. Gemma is mother to four wonderful sons who were brought into this world with the help of midwives. She credits the special care and support provided by her midwives for an entirely positive childbearing experience. As a midwife, she actively works to recreate that environment for her clients. Gemma is thrilled to be a founding member of Uptown Midwives & Family Wellness and can’t wait to see the amazing outcomes born of this endeavour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1521054395955-GDBO8FPQZSA3BMFADDU1/Rivky.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 RIVKY MELDUNG, RM Rivky Meldung was born and raised in London, England. Rivky worked for three years as a midwife in the UK after graduating with a BSc in Midwifery, Hons. in 2003. After immigrating to Canada, Rivky completed the International Midwifery Pre-registration Program and has been working as a midwife in Toronto since 2009. Rivky loves the opportunity midwives have to form meaningful relationships with families throughout the childbearing years. She also believes that the midwifery model of care plays a large role in securing empowering birth experiences. She is excited to be launching Uptown Midwives and Family Wellness with her fellow midwife partners. In her personal life, Rivky enjoys spending time with her six children, baking, reading and walking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/1546480810278-KQSBI47PGUXFOA1Y3ATL/Carla.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 CARLA SORBARA, RM Carla has worked as a registered midwife since 2006 at North York General Hospital. Before completing the Midwifery Education Program (MEP) at Ryerson University, Carla obtained an undergraduate degree in medical anthropology at McGill University. In 2014, Carla completed a Masters in Public Policy at UofT’s School for Public Policy and Governance, and is currently a PhD candidate at UofT focusing on caesarean section prevention. Carla is member of the Provincial Council for Maternal Child Health and an adjunct professor in the MEP at Ryerson University. When Carla is not studying or delivering babies, she is usually travelling, doing yoga or cooking gourmet meals. Carla is excited to be a founding member of the Uptown Midwives & Family Wellness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/9398a457-3646-4246-9283-71c747741c3f/UMW_Anne+Curtis+%281%29.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 ANNE CURTIS, RM Anne was born and raised in Guelph, Ontario. She graduated from Ryerson’s Midwifery Education program in 2019. Shortly after that she began working at Uptown Midwives & Family Wellness. She also works for the Midwifery Care Clinic at North York General Hospital. Here she provides care to newborns and newly postpartum parents in a hospital setting. Anne has a passion for helping families navigate the prenatal and postpartum world. She is so grateful to have the opportunity to be a guide and helping hand through this process for families. Before pursuing midwifery she graduated from Emily Carr University in Vancouver, BC with a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement. She loves to bring her art practice into her midwifery practice whenever she has the opportunity! When she is not providing care to families Anne can be found spending time with her family and chasing after her two little ones. Both of her kids were born at home into the hands of her skilled midwifery team. An experience that solidified her love and passion for this field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/9796468e-e149-443a-b452-275874dd3628/JLI_1914-2.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 JANAYA LETKEMAN, RM Janaya was born and raised in southern Manitoba. Before becoming a midwife, Janaya completed an undergraduate degree in philosophy and theology, and worked for many years in non-governmental organizations with a focus on social justice both at home, in Winnipeg, and on a global level. Both of Janaya’s children were born into the skilled hands of midwives, an experience which solidified her belief that well-being encompasses much more than than one's physical state of health. Janaya is passionate about interprofessional health care and has participated in and co-authored midwifery-led clinical research. She is eager to continue to integrate this level of research and scholarship throughout her midwifery practice. In addition to midwifery, she enjoys spending time with her two children and partner, yoga, cycling, reading, painting, and traveling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/e651d17f-2248-4bdf-8c7b-470997102a42/Ildiko.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 ILDIKO KASZAS, RM Ildiko was born in Budapest, Hungary, and raised in the United States and Canada. As an immigrant herself, Ildiko is passionate about improving access to high-quality, evidence-based perinatal care to all newcomers and refugees - regardless of status or where they came from. Prior to graduating from Ryerson's Midwifery Program, Ildiko worked for many years in science writing and documentary film for Discovery Channel and CBC - Radio Canada. She brings that storytelling experience to Midwifery by expanding its reach so that all families can make fully informed decisions around their options for care. Ildiko is thrilled to be part of a team of committed, compassionate midwives and is pleased to offer her services in English, French and Hungarian. When she's not midwifing, Ildiko is likely playing Lego with her kids! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/9f425df2-05a8-410b-ab2f-ecd9d56299b0/Trudy%2C+Uptown+Midwives_.jpeg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out TRUDY PENNY, RM Trudy was born on the beautiful island of Grenada and raised in Toronto and Ajax. She is committed to providing exceptional midwifery care to all clients, particularly those from racialized and immigrant communities. She is passionate about increasing the accessibility, approachability, and utilization of midwifery services in underserved communities. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University. She then completed her Medical Doctorate at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. During her medical training, she learned about midwifery and found that the midwifery model of care perfectly aligned with her goals of educating, empowering, and advocating for pregnant and postpartum clients. She transitioned to midwifery and completed her Bachelor of Health Science in Midwifery from Toronto Metropolitan University. Trudy is a wife and mother of two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, serving her church community, playing board games, and reading psychological thrillers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/3781d2df-75bf-466d-a658-69bbafb97fbc/UM_Codie.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out CODIE TREDWAY, RM Codie was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area. Her interests in physiology and health sciences were first sparked in 2003 when she began her Bachelor of Science degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Before discovering Midwifery, Codie pursued other passions. She earned a certificate in Landscape Design from University of Guelph and travelled extensively. She Taught English in China and South Korea and volunteered at a Centre for homeless youth in Ghana. Upon discovering Midwifery, Codie knew she had found a career to be passionate about and entered the program at McMaster University. Providing accessible, and individualized care based on informed choice motivates Codie in her daily work. The important role of Midwifery was solidified in Codie’s mind with the safe and peaceful arrival of her two daughters and one son, each at home and into the arms of Midwives. Codie is thrilled to be part of the incredible team at Uptown Midwives and to serve this wonderful community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/7ef121dd-1a0c-431d-bb09-c2f9f1af26ab/UM_blank.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/0f2972cf-a804-48c5-81a7-09c66093f957/UM_blank.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/0f2972cf-a804-48c5-81a7-09c66093f957/UM_blank.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/f0cfded7-ce2a-4681-8978-6605d8410f41/TS_photo.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out TERI STEEVES, ADMIN Teri is Uptown’s lead administrator. When Uptown opened its doors, Teri moved with us after spending 10 years in as our administrator at our North site. Teri is the mother to two incredible daughters. Her second daughter was born into the hands of midwives and although a true advocate for the profession before that, Teri then felt the connection that so many of our clients feel to their team of midwives. Her passion for midwifery and making it accessible only grew after that. Teri understands the ins and outs of midwifery and the complexities of the health care system. She balances those nuances with her firsthand understanding of what it is like to be a midwifery consumer. Teri appreciates the juggling act of our midwives’ schedules with those of our clients. She strives to always be receptive and approachable. Whether you are newly pregnant and looking for a midwife, a returning client, or a current client looking for information, Teri welcomes hearing from you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/f3df493b-ba79-40b1-bb94-fb9378724d84/Liza.jpg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out LIZA CIAMPINI, ADMIN (on leave) Liza was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area. Prior to joining Uptown Midwives, she worked as a freelance makeup artist while hosting focus groups for a market research firm. Liza first learned of midwifery care from a close family member, and has since been fascinated and affected by this important work. Liza developed her passion for writing and communication as an English major at the University of Toronto. She is always striving to be responsive and warm, and is dedicated to providing exceptional administrative support for our incredible midwives and Uptown families. Liza lives in Toronto with her partner and two cats. You can usually find her in the kitchen, at the gym, on the beach, or in the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a3c61a76957da607d855abe/c32d78ec-9e4d-4bda-b3a5-609746c47760/Rebecca%2C+Uptown+Midwives_.jpeg Our Midwifery & Admin Team 2024 - Make it stand out REBECCA DUVAL, ADMIN Originally from Toronto and raised in Thornhill, Rebecca comes from a large family with deep roots in Haiti, thanks to her parents' immigration. Growing up, surrounded by children and family, has instilled in her a strong passion for maternal and infant health. Witnessing the invaluable work of midwives through her family members has shown her how beautiful and transformative the birthing process can be. As an administrative assistant at Uptown Midwives, Rebecca is dedicated to supporting the exceptional team of midwives and ensuring that operations run smoothly. Through her calm and caring nature, she strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for clients and their families. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys doing hair and working out, which allows her to maintain a balanced perspective on life and work.