She earned a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a master's of nursing from Frontier Nursing University.Michele provides family-centered, evidence-based care that respects her patient's choices. Her clinical interests include water birth, CenteringPregnancy, breastfeeding, nutrition & fitness.Michele and her husband Ed live in Portland with their five children, all births attended by midwives. Her hobbies include permaculture gardening, camping, and running.