Madi Nolan Grimes, Director, MidwifeMadi was inspired to become a midwife after witnessing her mother have four children at home, with midwives. She is NRP and CPR certified and graduated from the National College of Midwifery and is licensed by the state of Alaska.
Madi enjoys dance, gardening, and tending to her small flock of chickens in her free time. |
Johanna Crosset, MidwifeJohanna graduated from the National College of Midwifery and is licensed by the state of Alaska. Johanna appreciates the natural rhythm of birth that unfolds when a woman and family are given space and privacy to welcome their child into the world.
She gave birth to two beautiful children herself, at home, with the help of her husband, mother, and midwives. |
Ali de Zagottis, MidwifeWhen Ali first learned about midwifery care, she had one foot in her undergraduate studies and another in Alaska’s maritime industry. She saw the care midwives provide as an integral part of community well-being by empowering families through access to quality health care, education and support. Soon after years of catching fish as a commercial fisherman, Ali made a steadfast commitment to catching babies as a midwife in pursuit of her passion for community health. She holds a master's degree in midwifery and botanical medicine training from Bastyr University. In addition to her time as a doula, her clinical experience includes working with families in the home, birth center and hospital settings throughout Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
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Andrea Duncan, Massage TherapistAndrea was born in Seattle, WA and raised in Unalaska, AK. She attended college at the University of Oregon, where she received her B.S. in Early Childhood Education. Andrea lived in Juneau for three years before moving to Seattle in October of 2013 to attend Bellevue Massage School and Bastyr University. She just moved back to Juneau as a Certified Massage Practitioner in Swedish Massage and a Certified Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapist. Andrea is also a Certified Yoga Instructor trained at Inner Power Yoga in Vail, CO. She loves to teach yoga, in particular, she loves to teach kids yoga.
The Juneau Family Health and Birth Center is the perfect fit for Andrea, where she can offer massage therapy and teach yoga. When Andrea is not working (or going to school) she is outside doing many different activities with her loved ones and friends. She loves to travel and find ways to always learn and grow. |
Silvana Jordan, Massage Therapist
Silvana was born and raised in Ecuador South America. She moved to the United States in 1999 to New Jersey where she lived with her husband Sam. She graduated from Helma Institute of Massage Therapy in New Jersey in 2004.
Her massage training includes Swedish, Trigger Point, Sports, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Reflexology massage modalities. She continues taking education courses, in many different disciplines and techniques in massage and other bodywork therapies. In her practice she integrates myofascial release, trigger point, mobilization and stretching. She believes that the benefits of massage and bodywork enhance general health. She enjoys working with expectant mothers and hopes that with massage, she can help them through those days or weeks of pregnancy that are uncomfortable. She and her family relocated to Juneau, AK in 2011. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, taking walks and participating in different community activities. She loves being a mom and enjoys living in beautiful Juneau. Silvana also holds degrees in Tourism/Hotel Administration and Business administration. |
David Ham, Structural IntegrationDavid Ham, a Certified Advanced Rolfer, is offering his services to self-pay clients at JFHBC.
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Shandra Comas, Office ManagerBorn and raised in Spokane, WA, Shandra moved to northern California shortly after graduating high school. There she met her husband, Caleb, and together they have lived in Denver, CO and Sitka, AK before finally settling in Juneau in 2015.
Shandra’s interest in natural child birth first began in 2009, after watching The Business of Being Born documentary. She continued to expand her knowledge through books, documentaries, and listening to personal stories. Valentine’s Day 2019, Shandra and Caleb welcomed there first baby into the world with the help of the midwives at the Juneau Family Birth Center. While not at work, Shandra can be found traveling, hiking, camping, and spending time with Caleb, Nell, and their dog, Aspen. |
Paige Eddy, ReceptionistPaige began working at the Juneau Family Health and Birth Center in August of 2016 when her and her husband moved back to Alaska. She is a supporter of natural birth and believes every woman should have the chance to be informed and make their own decision about their birth choices. She says the best part of her job is getting to visit with the women and hear their birth stories when they come in for their appointments.
Outside the birth center Paige and her husband enjoy hiking, beach walks, and skiff rides with their daughter, Luna and pup Stikine, |
Jess Dean, Midwifery StudentJess, who was born and raised in Juneau, began her apprenticeship in September 2014. After experiencing first-hand the maternal health crisis which exists in developing countries, she felt led to pursue midwifery as a means to support midwives who are dedicated to preserving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable women and families. Jess is happy to be given the opportunity to apprentice under the wise and talented midwives here at JFHBC and feels blessed to do so in her hometown.
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Joelle Newport, Midwifery StudentJoelle started her journey on the midwifery path 15 years ago. When she had my first child with midwives it was very clear to her that midwifery was the model of care she wanted be involved with beyond having my own babies. She has 4 children, 2 birth center births and 2 home births, ages 15, 13, 10, and 7. She has also has a passion for teaching (currently teaching special education for the JSD) and is in the process of transitioning from the classroom to the birth room. She feel strongly that education on nutrition and birth is key to healthy moms and healthy babies. Joelle looks forward to completing her training so she can continue the great work and care the midwives at the center currently give to Juneau and its surrounding communities.
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