meet the midwives
DANIELA KORNIC LM
A graduate of The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, Daniela has attended births at several birth centers and in homes. Inspired by the making of mothers and families, she honors the diversity and sacredness of the birth experience. As a Childbirth Educator, Doula and Lactation Counselor she works with families in a variety of settings. Her commitment to strong families has led her to be a Guardian ad Litem for the State of Florida.
DONNA S. RAREY LM
Donna has worked in the field of nursing since 1981, with experience in pediatrics, psychiatry and emergent care. In 2001 she realized a lifelong dream and became a Licensed Midwife. Donna enjoys helping new & experienced parents, using her nursing, midwifery and life experiences. She and her husband have four grown children and three granddaughters - two of whom she has delivered.
D. LYNNE SALZBURG LM
A 1986 graduate of The North Florida School of Midwifery, Lynne attended home births in Gainesville and the surrounding areas for 6 years, then spent 12 years as a Midwife at The Birth Center of Gainesville. A change in ownership of the Center brought her back to her “first love” – helping families birth at home! Mother of four home-born children (now grown), she is happily spoiling two grandchildren.
JESSICA STEVENSON LM
Jessica received her midwifery degree from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery. She is also a nationally recognized certified professional Midwife (CPM) with experience in a variety of settings including home, birth center and hospital. Along with practicing as a midwife, she is a doula, childbirth educator and lactation counselor. With a deep commitment to midwifery originating from her own homebirth, she is inspired to give women and families the birth experience they desire.