Home birth
Wellness, preventative visits
Gyn concerns
In or sub/fertility
Preconceptual planning
Contraception
Hyperemesis gravidarum HG
VBAC and HBAC
Pelvic pain
Basic primary care
Lactation support
PCOS
Virtual and in person care
Depression and anxiety
Certified nurse-midwives provide comprehensive care to people (assigned female at birth) from adolescence through menopause. We are university trained, nationally certified, and state licensed to provide care and can attend births in all settings: hospital, birth center, and home. Kari offers evidence based, integrative care, with extensive knowledge on using supplements, herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle to support health and address health concerns. Your care plan is personalized, holistic, and innovative. If indicated and desired, she orders/draw labs, refers for imaging, and prescribes medications for your health needs. Thrive exists in this perfect in-between space of nurturing and science, where you decide what your care looks like, whilst maintaining access to a highly trained clinician.
Thrive Midwives is out-of-network (OON) with all major insurances. Visits are typically 30-60 minutes long, resulting in more comprehensive care than folks typically experience in conventional care settings. You also have ready access to Kari, via in-chart messaging, and by phone. We bill insurance per client request. It is the responsibility of each person to be familiar with their OON benefits prior to receiving care. Please call me if you want an estimate on how much visits typically cost with and without insurance.
Virtual visits are a fabulous way to receive efficient and affordable care, while avoiding the hassles of a clinic visit. Convenient scheduling. No childcare, no problem. This model of care is appropriate for health concerns that DO NOT require a physical exam. If labs or imaging are recommended, orders can be sent to in-network facilities. Many Thrive clients have virtual visits to get medication refills, trouble shoot fertility concerns, for preconceptual planning, switch contraceptive methods, or discuss support of their mental health. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please inquire about the cost of virtual care.
One of the goals at Thrive is to create a modern care environment with heart, excellent outcomes, a place where you feel known and seen, and receive guidance based on evolving scientific knowledge. We are here to fill the gap where “big healthcare” misses the mark. An example of this: care for people with HG or hyperemesis gravidarum. Prior to pregnancy, we create a care plan that is set into motion as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test, with prescriptions for nausea/vomiting, referrals for IV home care, and weekly check-ins for emotional support. This starts well before a traditional first prenatal visit at 10 weeks. It follows the science about how to prevent severe HG, keeping you out of the ER for dehydration, saving families money and time. Again, compassionate care rooted in science, tailored for you.
I loved the ease and convenience of using Thrive’s telehealth option. My daughter and I had developed a nasty case of thrush and with three kids and a busy schedule, I had no time to travel to an appointment to get it taken care of. Not to mention, it was a Saturday! In about 10 minutes, Kari had asked me the necessary questions, diagnosed the problem and had a prescription sent to my local pharmacy. It could not possibly have been easier. Thrive definitely has a patient for life!
As a doula practicing for 20 years, I can attest that the physical, emotional, informational and midwifery care that Kari provides is truly phenomenal. She cares so deeply about the families that she serves, which is evident in the countless births I have attended with her. From the moment you meet Kari, her knowledge about and trust in normal birth is infectious. On top of all of that she has an amazing sense of humor! As a doula, it is a joy to watch her hold space for all of the fortunate families that have entrusted her with their care.
When I think about who I trust to deliver my baby, my mind automatically says, Kari. In 2015 I delivered my first son in a local hospital, and the tender care and attention I received from Kari during labor, delivery and post postpartum, I knew I wouldn’t be able to find in anyone else. The amount of respect you have between the boundaries of culture and medicine manifests itself in your practice, as I witnessed it during my first delivery. You place your patients wants and needs before yours. You are there any time of the day or night via phone, email or text message. During the hard times of struggle and when my life caused me stress, I turned to you to help me get back on track to improve or maintain my health. When I was going through my miscarriage, I trusted in your expertise and wisdom. Even though I was far away from home when it occurred, you made me feel comforted as I knew you were just one call away. When I think of you Kari, it brings tears to my eyes to have known such a wonderful person and knowing my family trust you whole heartily. What I can say about you is endless. Thank you for all you do.
I have known and practiced with Kari for a long time, and trust her implicitly to provide top-notch care for her patients. She stays current in evolving research regarding women’s health and demonstrates a growing knowledge base regarding use of supplements and herbal therapies. Kari is also really innovative in providing care in low resource settings, such as international health.
Kari’s care is exceptional! Not only does she provide stellar whole woman care, she listens and truly forms a bond with each of her clients. Never feel like a number or meet an impersonal provider again. Kari takes the time to get to know you and your family’s health needs and provides you with the tools and knowledge to make well-informed and practical health choices. Thank you, Kari, for being my advocate!
Kari provides a one-of-a-kind blend of compassion, attention to detail and well researched medical knowledge. She believes strongly that pregnancy and birth is a natural process for most women, recommending both natural remedies and evidence-based Western medicine when it was indicated.
I am so impressed by how Kari keeps up with current research. You can rest assured that the care you get at Thrive will be rooted in the latest evidence and tailored to your needs. Kari is a strong communicator and will be your advocate. I will gladly refer families seeking home birth, gynecological care, and intrauterine insemination to Thrive Midwives.
Kari is extremely knowledgeable, her clinical judgment and decision making are spot on, she is easy to talk to, and has a comforting and peaceful presence.
Kari offers the perfect balance of medical knowledge and personal care, while also trusting a woman’s body and addressing overall wellbeing. She believes that women’s bodies know what they’re doing. She helps you believe that, too.