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About Me

Empowering Women with HypnoBirthing Birth Education & Holistic Women's Health Support​

 

As a Women's Health and Gender-Related Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), my career is devoted to providing unwavering support to women and their families. With a decade of experience spanning emergency care to specialist women's healthcare, I’ve seen firsthand that many women need more than just routine care; they need a space where their voices are heard, their choices are honored, and their health is viewed through a feminist, holistic lens.​

 

At Willful Women, my mission is to bridge the gaps in traditional healthcare by offering:

✨ Hypnobirthing Birth Education – Equipping you with evidence-based, empowering techniques to cultivate confidence, calm, and connection during birth.

✨ Holistic 1:1 Women’s Health Support – Providing personalized program for PCOS.

 

The fast pace of clinical care often leaves little room for meaningful conversations, thorough education, and truly sustainable health plans. That’s where I come in—acting as your trusted women’s health educator, partner, and advocate. My approach combines science-backed knowledge with a deep understanding of the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of women’s health.​

 

With my background as a Registered Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Academic, and Researcher, I bring a wealth of expertise to support you in a way that feels intentional and empowering. Think of me as your women’s health gal pal, here to provide expert guidance, compassionate care, and the tools to help you take control of your health and birthing journey.​

 

🌸 Want to learn more? Get free weekly women's health education on Instagram via @thewillfulwomen.

🌸 Ready for personalized support? Reach out to schedule a 1:1 session for women's health or register for a Hypnobirthing course, and let's work together to nurture your well-being, facilitate healing, and empower you on your journey.​

 

You are the expert of your own life. I’m here to ensure you feel valued, heard, and fully supported every step of the way.

About Willful Women

Willful ~ autonomous, intentional, purposeful, conscious

 

Woman ~ a person who identifies as an independent woman or person​

 

Willful has a history of negative connotations, particularly when in reference to women. Willful is defined as someone who may be considered determined, intentional, or purposeful to do as one wants. If you are considered full of will, meaning you have a strong desire, purpose or inclination to do something that what you want and know is right for you... isn’t that a good thing?​

 

So, in my eyes, being intentional, strong, independent, purposeful, and conscious are all wonderful qualities that women can possess! As a result, Willful Women was born to provide a new feminist perspective on women’s health, education, and the health and wellness space that aligns with the idea of modern women and and their modern needs.​

 

Head over to @thewillfulwomen on instagram to get weekly empowering women's health education. Want to learn more then feel free to schedule a free consultation call. 

Hey there!

My name is Maddy

As a passionate Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), I empower women to take charge of their health! With a strong focus on compassionate care, I provide personalized support for every unique journey.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine)

Queensland University of Technology
(Australia)
2014

Master of Science in Nursing (Generalist)

DePaul University
(USA)
2021

Master of Women's Health Medicine

University of New South Wales
(Australia)
2021

Post Master's Women's Health/ Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner

Loyola University
(USA)
2023

Registrations & Certificates

California Board of Registered Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

The National Certification Corporation (NCC)

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified

California Board of Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

HypnoBirthing International

Certified HypnoBirthing Educator

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Australian Registered Nurse

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Australian Registered Paramedic

Health and Care Professions Council

UK Registered Paramedic

California Association for Nurse Practitioners

Member

DONA International

Trained Doula

Australian College of Nurse Practitioners

Associate Member

Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee Member

DePaul University Chicago

Fatima Patel Clinical Excellence Award

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