2016 Presenter Bios
Monica Basile, PhD, CPM, CD(DONA), CCE(BWI), LMT, RM
Mapleseed Birth & Bodywork, Mindful Birthing
Monica Basile is a Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master with 20 years of experience working with people and families in the childbearing year. She holds a PhD in gender, women's and sexuality studies from the University of Iowa and is the mother of an adult son.
She offers massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, Reiki (energy healing), and specializes in craniosacral therapy for infants. She also offers placenta encapsulation and teaches Mindful Birthing and prenatal yoga.
Monica believes that everyone deserves access to culturally appropriate care, and the opportunity to make informed choices. She is passionate about the transformative power of pregnancy and birth, and facilitating joyful embodiedness through compassionate, healing touch. As a bodyworker, she is committed to partnering with clients to facilitate peace, balance, and deep healing in mind, body, and spirit.
Natalie Benway, LISW
Seva Healing Arts
Since 2006, Natalie has created a safe and compassionate space for her clients to explore, heal and connect to themselves. Her psychotherapy practice is based on the belief that transformation, growth and joy are available to us all. With an emphasis on the whole individual, she works with clients to create an individualized treatment plan.
Natalie holds certifications in trauma informed yoga and currently works at the Veterans Association in the Women's Health department and with their MOVE program. She is also teaching trauma informed yoga with Survivors of Sexual Trauma with the Rape Victim Advocacy Center. Additionally, she holds a certification in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International.
Kristin Bergman, LPN, LMT, Doula, Director of Conscious Birth Iowa
Sacred Space Bodywork
Kristin shares touch and movement techniques along with patient advocacy for optimal labor, birth and recovery. She has 18 years of doula experience both in hospital and as a Sibling Doula for home births. Kristin has been a Pregnancy Massage Instructor at East West School of Integrative Healing Arts since 2007. She earned her LPN in 2016 and in addition to postpartum doula services, offers classes in Infant and Labor Support Massage Techniques for birthing couples. Her two teenagers were born at home. Kristin is available for private birth planning and healing consultation.
Jenn Bowen, Postpartum Doula, Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Friendship Yoga
Jenn Bowen of Monarch Birth Services is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. She teaches ongoing Iyengar Yoga classes at Friendship Yoga, including special workshops that focus on women’s health.
Alice Spitzner Claussen, LAc, Dipl. O.M.
Twig and Needle Chinese Medicine
Alice holds a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, as well as a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She moved to Iowa City from Ward, Colorado in September of 2003 to open my practice.
She chose to practice Eastern medicine over Western medicine because it treats the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. She also believe in the patient being an active participant in achieving and maintaining their own health. Alice is a general practitioner of Chinese Medicine though she has a special interest in women's health, digestive health, and Chinese herbal medicine.
Kathy Devine, CNM, ARNP
Mother and Child Midwifery
www.sevahealingarts.com
As a Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Kathy
Devine has special expertise in the integration of holistic and conventional medicine.
She provides care to women throughout their lifespan, with a special emphasis on the childbearing years.
Kathy worked for many years as a doula and home birth assistant before embarking on her path to midwifery. She was a direct-entry midwife in the Midwest prior to beginning her education and training as a Nurse Midwife, and continues to support the recognition of direct-entry midwifery in Iowa. Her 18 years of attending births at home and in the hospital have uniquely qualified her to meet the needs of her clients with skill, understanding and compassion.
Kathy has also provided mentorship to pregnant teens and young mothers, hosted educational events to raise awareness of healthcare access for women at risk, and supports the rights of women to choose the healthcare options that serve them best.
She is committed to culturally competent care, and enjoys working with a diverse range
of families.
Dr. Tanya English
Quantum Healing Chiropractic
With over 25 years experience in healing and bodywork, I help you discover your passions, reconnect with your true self and work on what's RIGHT with you to enhance your health, your life and in turn the lives of those around you. We do this by including spiritual self as part of your healing journey. I am a Master Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST) and also use Activator Methods Technique, Meridian therapy, Chakra balancing, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to neutralize negative patterns of physiology. Energy healing and spiritual healing are where we begin. We also address your physical healing needs directly by using whole food nutritional products to support the organs and functions so that you are nurtured inside and out.
Diana Fern, Traditional Midwife
[email protected]
Diana has served the multi-cultural homebirth community of Southeast Iowa for 22 years attending births, while encouraging natural process, respect for the newborn and personal empowerment. She lives with her family near Fairfield on their created homestead.
Chris Grier, DC
Bright Futures Chiropractic
Chris Grier is a Wellness Chiropractor and Educator who practices at Bright Futures Chiropractic in Kalona, IA. He is dedicated to pediatric and family chiropractic with a mission to help revitalize the lives of the families he serves. Formally trained in pediatric and prenatal Chiropractic by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Dr. Grier is dedicated to helping families Thrive. Dr. Grier and his wife, Christina, started Bright Futures Chiropractic in Kalona in 2007 and have one vibrantly healthy son, Will, who is nearing five years old.
Mandi Hardy Hillman, PhD, LPC, CD(DONA), ICCE,
Iowa Birth Organization, ImprovingBirth.org, Gentle Beginnings Birth Services
Mandi has a PhD in Human Development & Family Studies with a focus on childbirth and parent-child relationships and a master’s degree in psychological counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor). Mandi has been a birth doula (DONA, Intl.) since 2008 and a childbirth educator (ICEA) since 2010. Mandi is the owner of Gentle Beginnings Birth Services in Ames, a faculty member in HDFS at ISU, and the founder and president of Iowa Birth Organization. She also serves on the board of directors with Improving Birth.
Kimberly Hendricks, CLC, Birth Doula
Beloved Bonds Womb to World and Encompass Lactation
Kimberly's passion and mission is to empower, educate and honor all women throughout pregnancy, birth, lactation and the mothering journey.
Kimberly is a Professional Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor. Kimberly is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Maternal Child Health with emphasis in Birth and Lactation through Union Institute and University. Kimberly is on Pathway to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Kimberly holds certifications in Prenatal Yoga Instruction, Hypnosis for Childbirth, Breastfeeding Education, Reiki I and Rebozo. Kimberly has been doing birth and breastfeeding work for three years.
Kimberly facilitates the Beloved Bonds Breastfeeding Mommas Group. This group is a weekly in person and online support network for all lactating mommas. Kimberly believes that pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and mothering is individual to each woman and that every woman deserves support, and compassion along her journey.
Lynne Himmelreich, ARNP, CNM, MPH, FACNM
University of Iowa Women's Health Nurse Midwife Service
Lynne Himmelreich is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Iowa Department of OB/GYN and University of Iowa Women's Health Nurse-Midwife Service Director. Lynne has spent her 40-year career in maternity care listening to women and making hospitals family friendly. For the last 19 years as a midwife at the University of Iowa, she has promoted normal physiologic birth for women in a hospital setting and taught our future physicians to listen to women and have faith in normal birth.
Stephany R. Hoffelt BA HAS
www.naturallysimple.org
After beginning her herbals studies when she had children in the late 90’s, Stephany obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Health Arts and Science from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont where she studied clinical herbalism and ethnobotany.Today, she is the event manager for the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference and has taught at conferences across the country, including the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, The American Herbalist Guild Symposium, the Midwest Herbfest and TWHC. She is a contributing teacher to The Herbal Academy of New England’s Entrepreneur Course and their Advanced Herbalism Course. Locally, she offers classes through many venues including Kirkwood Community College and Public Space One.
She maintains her own informational website and writes for various herbal publications including The Essential Herbal Magazine, Plant Healer Magazine and Natural Herbal Living Magazine.
Dr. Jordan Long, DC
Robinson Family Wellness
Dr. Jordan Long is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where she received her doctorate degree in chiropractic as well as a bachelors degree in general science. While at PCC she received an education focusing on the science, art, and philosophy of chiropractic, also learning multiple techniques focusing on caring for families. During her time at Palmer she was also an active member of the womens rugby team, as well as other on campus clubs. Jordan takes a particular interest in children and prenatal care. Dr. Jordan takes great pride in committing herself to helping others on their journey to wellness through chiropractic care.
Jen Pitkin, IBCLC
Encompass Lactation
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2013. Jen gained 1000 clinical hours as a WIC peer counselor and as a volunteer for La Leche League International. She has 90 hours of lactation specific education, She took courses online through Health e-Learning. Previously (and while nursing two little ones) she pursued a BS in psychology from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Her interests in the lactation field are oral function and suck training, low supply and alternative methods to increase, and nursing in public breastfeeding policy.
Betsy Rippentrop, PhD
Heartland Yoga
Betsy Rippentrop, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and certified yoga teacher whose passion is teaching the power of the mind-body connection. She owns Heartland Yoga, where she offers regular classes and workshops on yoga for the mind, and has a private practice that provides mind-body psychotherapy, a holistic blend of western psychology and the eastern healing tradition of yoga. She helped found the Mindful Birthing Program, a holistic childbirth class that has served hundreds of families in the area. Her expertise in hypnosis and techniques for managing pain and anxiety make her a perfect coach for women interested in natural childbirth. She has published on the relationship between spirituality and health, women’s health, and chronic pain management and is co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Chakras.
Dr. Terry Wahls, MD
www.terrywahls.com
Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic, and conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine and the paperback The Wahls Protocol A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles. You can learn more about her work from her website.
Dr. Kari Ward, DNP/ARNP/CNM,
Clinical Coordinator/Willowsong Midwife, Healing Passages Birth and Wellness Center
I have been in women’s healthcare for 22 years. I began my nursing career in mental health and then switched to Labor & Delivery and Nursery nursing. I have been a Certified Nurse-Midwife for 11 years. I have experience both in- and out-of-hospital. My core philosophy about health care is rooted in education, teamwork, and individualization. All people need to be educated about their health and included as a crucial member on their own health team. Prenatal care provides a wonderful opportunity to bring this philosophy to fruition. Pregnancy is a unique time in any family’s life; a time that women are more motivated and thoughtful than ever before about what is going on with their body and what it needs to thrive and grow. I love being on this journey with families, as they learn and discover. Both well-woman/annual exam and prenatal health care are focused on wellness and prevention. These are my passions!
Shannon Wilson, LMHC, CRC, CADC
Murray, Wilson, and Rose Counseling
Shannon is licensed by the State of Iowa as a Mental Health Counselor. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work and earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development in 2010 from the University of Iowa. Shannon has extensive experience treating individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. She has experience working with grief and bereavement, aging issues, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Shannon provides counseling to all ages and populations, including couple and family issues. Her professional interests include, but are not limited to anxiety disorders, self-esteem, women’s issues, binge eating disorder, and postpartum depression and anxiety. She is also available for public speaking about a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues. Shannon is currently a member of the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association, Iowa Mental Health Counselor’s Association, and Postpartum Support International.
Mapleseed Birth & Bodywork, Mindful Birthing
Monica Basile is a Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master with 20 years of experience working with people and families in the childbearing year. She holds a PhD in gender, women's and sexuality studies from the University of Iowa and is the mother of an adult son.
She offers massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, Reiki (energy healing), and specializes in craniosacral therapy for infants. She also offers placenta encapsulation and teaches Mindful Birthing and prenatal yoga.
Monica believes that everyone deserves access to culturally appropriate care, and the opportunity to make informed choices. She is passionate about the transformative power of pregnancy and birth, and facilitating joyful embodiedness through compassionate, healing touch. As a bodyworker, she is committed to partnering with clients to facilitate peace, balance, and deep healing in mind, body, and spirit.
Natalie Benway, LISW
Seva Healing Arts
Since 2006, Natalie has created a safe and compassionate space for her clients to explore, heal and connect to themselves. Her psychotherapy practice is based on the belief that transformation, growth and joy are available to us all. With an emphasis on the whole individual, she works with clients to create an individualized treatment plan.
Natalie holds certifications in trauma informed yoga and currently works at the Veterans Association in the Women's Health department and with their MOVE program. She is also teaching trauma informed yoga with Survivors of Sexual Trauma with the Rape Victim Advocacy Center. Additionally, she holds a certification in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from Postpartum Support International.
Kristin Bergman, LPN, LMT, Doula, Director of Conscious Birth Iowa
Sacred Space Bodywork
Kristin shares touch and movement techniques along with patient advocacy for optimal labor, birth and recovery. She has 18 years of doula experience both in hospital and as a Sibling Doula for home births. Kristin has been a Pregnancy Massage Instructor at East West School of Integrative Healing Arts since 2007. She earned her LPN in 2016 and in addition to postpartum doula services, offers classes in Infant and Labor Support Massage Techniques for birthing couples. Her two teenagers were born at home. Kristin is available for private birth planning and healing consultation.
Jenn Bowen, Postpartum Doula, Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor
Friendship Yoga
Jenn Bowen of Monarch Birth Services is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. She teaches ongoing Iyengar Yoga classes at Friendship Yoga, including special workshops that focus on women’s health.
Alice Spitzner Claussen, LAc, Dipl. O.M.
Twig and Needle Chinese Medicine
Alice holds a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado, as well as a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She moved to Iowa City from Ward, Colorado in September of 2003 to open my practice.
She chose to practice Eastern medicine over Western medicine because it treats the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. She also believe in the patient being an active participant in achieving and maintaining their own health. Alice is a general practitioner of Chinese Medicine though she has a special interest in women's health, digestive health, and Chinese herbal medicine.
Kathy Devine, CNM, ARNP
Mother and Child Midwifery
www.sevahealingarts.com
As a Certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Kathy
Devine has special expertise in the integration of holistic and conventional medicine.
She provides care to women throughout their lifespan, with a special emphasis on the childbearing years.
Kathy worked for many years as a doula and home birth assistant before embarking on her path to midwifery. She was a direct-entry midwife in the Midwest prior to beginning her education and training as a Nurse Midwife, and continues to support the recognition of direct-entry midwifery in Iowa. Her 18 years of attending births at home and in the hospital have uniquely qualified her to meet the needs of her clients with skill, understanding and compassion.
Kathy has also provided mentorship to pregnant teens and young mothers, hosted educational events to raise awareness of healthcare access for women at risk, and supports the rights of women to choose the healthcare options that serve them best.
She is committed to culturally competent care, and enjoys working with a diverse range
of families.
Dr. Tanya English
Quantum Healing Chiropractic
With over 25 years experience in healing and bodywork, I help you discover your passions, reconnect with your true self and work on what's RIGHT with you to enhance your health, your life and in turn the lives of those around you. We do this by including spiritual self as part of your healing journey. I am a Master Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST) and also use Activator Methods Technique, Meridian therapy, Chakra balancing, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to neutralize negative patterns of physiology. Energy healing and spiritual healing are where we begin. We also address your physical healing needs directly by using whole food nutritional products to support the organs and functions so that you are nurtured inside and out.
Diana Fern, Traditional Midwife
[email protected]
Diana has served the multi-cultural homebirth community of Southeast Iowa for 22 years attending births, while encouraging natural process, respect for the newborn and personal empowerment. She lives with her family near Fairfield on their created homestead.
Chris Grier, DC
Bright Futures Chiropractic
Chris Grier is a Wellness Chiropractor and Educator who practices at Bright Futures Chiropractic in Kalona, IA. He is dedicated to pediatric and family chiropractic with a mission to help revitalize the lives of the families he serves. Formally trained in pediatric and prenatal Chiropractic by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Dr. Grier is dedicated to helping families Thrive. Dr. Grier and his wife, Christina, started Bright Futures Chiropractic in Kalona in 2007 and have one vibrantly healthy son, Will, who is nearing five years old.
Mandi Hardy Hillman, PhD, LPC, CD(DONA), ICCE,
Iowa Birth Organization, ImprovingBirth.org, Gentle Beginnings Birth Services
Mandi has a PhD in Human Development & Family Studies with a focus on childbirth and parent-child relationships and a master’s degree in psychological counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor). Mandi has been a birth doula (DONA, Intl.) since 2008 and a childbirth educator (ICEA) since 2010. Mandi is the owner of Gentle Beginnings Birth Services in Ames, a faculty member in HDFS at ISU, and the founder and president of Iowa Birth Organization. She also serves on the board of directors with Improving Birth.
Kimberly Hendricks, CLC, Birth Doula
Beloved Bonds Womb to World and Encompass Lactation
Kimberly's passion and mission is to empower, educate and honor all women throughout pregnancy, birth, lactation and the mothering journey.
Kimberly is a Professional Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor. Kimberly is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Maternal Child Health with emphasis in Birth and Lactation through Union Institute and University. Kimberly is on Pathway to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Kimberly holds certifications in Prenatal Yoga Instruction, Hypnosis for Childbirth, Breastfeeding Education, Reiki I and Rebozo. Kimberly has been doing birth and breastfeeding work for three years.
Kimberly facilitates the Beloved Bonds Breastfeeding Mommas Group. This group is a weekly in person and online support network for all lactating mommas. Kimberly believes that pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and mothering is individual to each woman and that every woman deserves support, and compassion along her journey.
Lynne Himmelreich, ARNP, CNM, MPH, FACNM
University of Iowa Women's Health Nurse Midwife Service
Lynne Himmelreich is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Iowa Department of OB/GYN and University of Iowa Women's Health Nurse-Midwife Service Director. Lynne has spent her 40-year career in maternity care listening to women and making hospitals family friendly. For the last 19 years as a midwife at the University of Iowa, she has promoted normal physiologic birth for women in a hospital setting and taught our future physicians to listen to women and have faith in normal birth.
Stephany R. Hoffelt BA HAS
www.naturallysimple.org
After beginning her herbals studies when she had children in the late 90’s, Stephany obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Health Arts and Science from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont where she studied clinical herbalism and ethnobotany.Today, she is the event manager for the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference and has taught at conferences across the country, including the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, The American Herbalist Guild Symposium, the Midwest Herbfest and TWHC. She is a contributing teacher to The Herbal Academy of New England’s Entrepreneur Course and their Advanced Herbalism Course. Locally, she offers classes through many venues including Kirkwood Community College and Public Space One.
She maintains her own informational website and writes for various herbal publications including The Essential Herbal Magazine, Plant Healer Magazine and Natural Herbal Living Magazine.
Dr. Jordan Long, DC
Robinson Family Wellness
Dr. Jordan Long is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where she received her doctorate degree in chiropractic as well as a bachelors degree in general science. While at PCC she received an education focusing on the science, art, and philosophy of chiropractic, also learning multiple techniques focusing on caring for families. During her time at Palmer she was also an active member of the womens rugby team, as well as other on campus clubs. Jordan takes a particular interest in children and prenatal care. Dr. Jordan takes great pride in committing herself to helping others on their journey to wellness through chiropractic care.
Jen Pitkin, IBCLC
Encompass Lactation
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2013. Jen gained 1000 clinical hours as a WIC peer counselor and as a volunteer for La Leche League International. She has 90 hours of lactation specific education, She took courses online through Health e-Learning. Previously (and while nursing two little ones) she pursued a BS in psychology from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Her interests in the lactation field are oral function and suck training, low supply and alternative methods to increase, and nursing in public breastfeeding policy.
Betsy Rippentrop, PhD
Heartland Yoga
Betsy Rippentrop, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and certified yoga teacher whose passion is teaching the power of the mind-body connection. She owns Heartland Yoga, where she offers regular classes and workshops on yoga for the mind, and has a private practice that provides mind-body psychotherapy, a holistic blend of western psychology and the eastern healing tradition of yoga. She helped found the Mindful Birthing Program, a holistic childbirth class that has served hundreds of families in the area. Her expertise in hypnosis and techniques for managing pain and anxiety make her a perfect coach for women interested in natural childbirth. She has published on the relationship between spirituality and health, women’s health, and chronic pain management and is co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Chakras.
Dr. Terry Wahls, MD
www.terrywahls.com
Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she teaches internal medicine residents, sees patients in a traumatic brain injury clinic, and conducts clinical trials. She is also a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine and the paperback The Wahls Protocol A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles. You can learn more about her work from her website.
Dr. Kari Ward, DNP/ARNP/CNM,
Clinical Coordinator/Willowsong Midwife, Healing Passages Birth and Wellness Center
I have been in women’s healthcare for 22 years. I began my nursing career in mental health and then switched to Labor & Delivery and Nursery nursing. I have been a Certified Nurse-Midwife for 11 years. I have experience both in- and out-of-hospital. My core philosophy about health care is rooted in education, teamwork, and individualization. All people need to be educated about their health and included as a crucial member on their own health team. Prenatal care provides a wonderful opportunity to bring this philosophy to fruition. Pregnancy is a unique time in any family’s life; a time that women are more motivated and thoughtful than ever before about what is going on with their body and what it needs to thrive and grow. I love being on this journey with families, as they learn and discover. Both well-woman/annual exam and prenatal health care are focused on wellness and prevention. These are my passions!
Shannon Wilson, LMHC, CRC, CADC
Murray, Wilson, and Rose Counseling
Shannon is licensed by the State of Iowa as a Mental Health Counselor. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work and earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development in 2010 from the University of Iowa. Shannon has extensive experience treating individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. She has experience working with grief and bereavement, aging issues, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Shannon provides counseling to all ages and populations, including couple and family issues. Her professional interests include, but are not limited to anxiety disorders, self-esteem, women’s issues, binge eating disorder, and postpartum depression and anxiety. She is also available for public speaking about a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues. Shannon is currently a member of the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association, Iowa Mental Health Counselor’s Association, and Postpartum Support International.
