Empowered Health

09/30/2025

Last week, we had the unique opportunity to participate in a photojournalism project showcasing the midwifery model of care. Out of 400 photos taken, these made the cut for the exhibit. Thank you to Maya for choosing us to spend your week with and to our patients that consented to participation! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos and sharing them! Additionally, I'm excited to say that Maya enjoyed her time with us so much that she wants to continue the project in an effort to bring light to this model of care...where patients are an active role in their Healthcare...a principle that we, at Empowered Health, are dedicated to.

MPW.77 - Maya Bell

Maya Bell Team Luster

09/28/2025

“Happening today in Washington!!!

Hannah Byers is local Psych Nurse Practitioner Student. She is opening a practice up in January in town! She is hosting an event tomorrow about postpartum mental health! See information below!👇👇👇👇👇

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complications of pregnancy and postpartum, but the good news is support and healing are possible.

Join us on Sunday, September 28 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the KC Hall for the Climb for Postpartum Support International (PSI).

This special event is a chance to:

Connect with others who understand

Access local mental health and wellness resources

Learn about midwifery care, pelvic floor PT, ShowMe Therapy, and lactation support

Build community and raise awareness for parents everywhere

This is a family-friendly gathering—because mental health matters and no one should struggle alone.

Let’s climb together. Let’s shine light on the journey!”

09/12/2025

Wow! One full year as a CNM under my belt. It's been a busy year that has blown my expectations out of the water. Thank you to my family that continues to support me, my patients that continue to trust in me, and my colleagues that have walked the last year with me. To the hospital based providers that make co-care possible (widening the reach of midwifery care in an otherwise underserved area) and transfers safe, thank you! I'm looking forward to the coming year and look forward to serving you!

09/04/2025

There are many very special things happening in these photos. Many years ago, when I was a young high school student and in-love, my grandfather was giving me his end of life talk and his desires for me. He told me "I know you love Brian and you're going to marry him, but promise me you'll finish nursing school." He passed away less than a week later and this is his memorial flag in a beautiful case my husband made.

Below that, you'll see a name plate. Erna Mae was my dear Granny that I was so very close with my entire life until her death a few years ago. She worked at the school district I attended and I frequently walked to her work after school. I spent many many years looking at her name plate on her desk. It was one of two things I asked for when she passed.

When I graduated midwifery school last year, my sweet husband took her name plate and had a local shop engrave my name and all my credentials (those that know me best know I don't typically write all those out) that I've acquired over the years on the back. It's such a thoughtful, special gift that was completely unexpected.

Oh yeah...a couple months ago I did a thing and sat for my exam to become a CPM as well (which helps provide some stability if I ever lose my collaborating physician). I am very superstitious, so I wouldn't let Brian turn the plate around until I finished my final midwifery credential. (Needless to say...I finished nursing school).

So grateful for all the people mentioned in this post that have served as role models in my life.

08/29/2025

📢📢FREE 1-Hour Class on Nutrition in Pregnancy
📣📣Join us Thursday September 11th at 6pm

RSVP: eha.birth@gmail.com

08/27/2025

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Our Annual Baby Shower is coming soon !! All pregnant moms and moms with babies 6 months and younger are welcome!

08/27/2025

4 Babies
6 Days
3 Boys (7lbs-9lbs6oz)
1 Girl (10lbs)
1 Punctual Due Date Baby
3 Daytime Labors & Births
3 Waterbirths

Now 2 weeks off-call until the Fall babies start showing up! 💙💙🩷💙

08/18/2025

So excited to have Ava on our team!

Some of you may have noticed a new face in clinic the past couple weeks 💕!

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to our new front desk administrator, Ava 💗!

After wrapping up orientation, Ava will be joining us in clinic M/W/F. We are so thrilled to have her on board!

08/02/2025

Babywearing Class at Mind Body Birth Clinic Open to community! Cost: $10 Co-Taught by Pelvic Floor PT, Jennifer Stone Topics Covered: - Babywearing 101 and basic babywearing safety review - Brief review of benefits of babywearing - Safety considerations for back carries - Pros/cons of back carries

07/26/2025

Today's the day! Grab a ticket, come and see us!

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Join us July 26th at The Natural Parents Co. Expo, a groundbreaking event dedicated to faith, health, family, and wealth!

07/23/2025

A video worth watching to demonstrate what co-management of patients can and should look like when necessary. Shout out to Chiropractor Alicia Bolzenius, Mercy Hospital Washington, and Mercy Hospital St. Louis for helping us take really solid care of this patient! We appreciate you! 👇👇