MIDWIVES


    dr. lori

Dr. Lori Kimata,
Naturopathic Physician, Homebirth Midwife
EMAIL sacredhealingarts@gmail.com
PHONE 808-783-0361
WEBSITE www.sacredhealingarts.info

Dr. Lori Kimata was born and raised in Hawaii, received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from UCLA and her medical degree from National College in 1988. As a Naturopathic Physician, Midwife, Yoga Instructor, Author, Guest Lecturer, and Sexual and Spiritual Counselor, Musician, and Nature Lover, Dr. Lori has traveled the world extensively, calling herself a "Life Artist". Since 1985, Dr. Lori has been assisting mothers birthing naturally in Oregon, Arizona, and Hawaii. In addition, she continues to teach creative childbirth and women's health and sexuality classes on Oahu. It is an honor for her to have supported over 600 families in their amazing birthing journey. Each child born brings new inspiration, as she continues sharing her passion for nature's wisdom.


miriam

Miriam Abrin, RN, OB-Gyn Nurse Practitioner,
Homebirth Midwife
EMAIL Midwife@Hawaii.rr.com
PHONE 988-2727 or 255-4393

Miriam has been assisting women during childbirth for over 30 years. She was first inspired to become a midwife by a mother of 7 who supported her during one of her own homebirths. Miriam has helped several families with two generations of children born at home. Her own mother was born at home in Brooklyn, New York. Miriam takes a balanced approach to pregnancy care and childbirth. Miriam also offers the option of waterbirth. Through years of experience, she assists women in making safe and satisfying choices in childbirth. Miriam follows a set of written protocols in her practice. She is certified by the state of Hawaii to register home births with the Department of Vital Statistics. She is also the liaison between The Midwife Alliance of Hawaii and the state for newborn metabolic screening and hearing screening for the babies who are born at home. Miriam can be seen in the documentary film 'And Baby Makes Two' which appeared on PBS. You can read more about Miriam in the "Homebirth and Testimonials" section at  www.drthauna.com.


    

Dr. Madeleine Portuondo,
Naturopathic Physician, Homebirth Midwife
EMAIL sacredhealingarts@gmail.com
PHONE 808-783-0361 or 808-989-4293
WEBSITE www.sacredhealingarts.info

Dr. Madeleine Portuondo is a Naturopathic Physician and Homebirth Midwife. She specializes in Women's Health, Natural Childbirth, Fertility, Gynecology, Pediatrics and Holistic Family Medicine. She was born in Miami, Florida and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Medicine at California State University. She graduated from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In addition to her practice, she teaches medical classes and gives lectures, and is a member of the Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Physicians. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, gardening, creating art, and cooking whole foods.