Heather was born and raised in Victoria and has worked here as a Registered Midwife since graduating from the UBC Midwifery program in 2008. She has had the privilege and pleasure of working with and learning from a diverse clientele over the past 15 years, including newcomers to Canada, Indigenous families, LGBTQ2S+ families and families affected by poverty. With respectful communication, curiosity, and solid clinical skills, Heather builds strong relationships with her clients and feels great joy in accompanying folks on their journey to parenthood. She is committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally safe midwifery care to clients.

Heather worked for 15 years at Access Midwifery, first as an Associate Midwife and then as a clinic owner. With Access closing in September 2023, Heather is excited to continue her midwifery work at The Midwives Collective, working with a dynamic and innovative group of colleagues.  Heather served as Division Head for Midwifery in Victoria from 2019-2022. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from the University of Guelph.

Heather and her family live near the Gorge Waterway, as uninvited guests on the traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt people. Heather’s two children were born at home, into the capable and caring hands of midwives. Spending time in her garden, on the water, and in the forest fills up her soul. She also can be found cheering on her kids on at sporting and music events, canning and juicing the bounty from her garden, and reading a good novel when time allows!

I’m Dr. Emma Noble, a family physician with a passion for helping families navigate early parenthood. I am a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). As a mama of three, I have personally experienced breastfeeding challenges, postpartum depression and many years of sleep deprivation so I understand how overwhelming it can feel at times to be a new parent. I am here to meet and support you exactly where you are on your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey. Together we will explore your infant feeding goals and develop a plan that feels enjoyable and nurturing for you and your baby.

Maha (she/her) was drawn to midwifery because of the client-centred model of care and emphasis on informed choice. Maha holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Toronto Metropolitan University (previously Ryerson), and a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science of Language from McMaster University. In addition to English, Maha offers care in Urdu/Hindi. After experiencing the benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy herself, Maha set out to make pelvic health care more accessible to the clients she feels privileged to care for through TMC. Maha has completed the following certifications in pelvic health: University of Alberta Introduction to Women’s Pelvic Health, PHS Level 1: The Physical Therapy Approach to Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence, PHS Level 2: The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Anyone Experiencing Pelvic Pain Through a Trauma Informed Lens, PHS Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and the Pelvic Floor, Embodia Academy: How to Structure a Birth Preparation Session in Clinic, and Embodia Academy: Treating Mothers in Hospital After Giving Birth. Maha is the author of the open-access Perinatal Pelvic Health Workbook, and as part of Team Dragonfly, pelvic health consultations with Maha are covered by MSP during pregnancy and postpartum. In addition to clinical work, Maha is currently involved in various midwifery-led research projects and is a founding member and core leader for the Canadian Alliance of Racialized Midwives (CARM). Maha has also previously served on the Canadian Association of Midwives’ Board of Directors, the Association of Ontario Midwives’ Racial Equity Committee, and the Health Network for Uninsured Clients in the Toronto area. When she’s not busy with midwifery work, Maha can be found in the library or outdoors with her family and their three dogs.

I am so excited to be joining the Sage team in Spring 2026!

I am a white settler of Scandinavian/Scottish descent. I was raised on the traditional territory and Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (Mississauga, Ont) and the traditional lands of the Anishinabek Nation and the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850 (Thunder Bay, Ont). I have been practicing in what is referred to as British Columbia since 2013, first in Abbotsford and Squamish before finally finding my midwifery home in Vancouver where I practiced for 10 years before very recently moving to the traditional, ancestral, unceded, traditional territories of Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt Nation) and WSÁNEĆ (Tsawout) people.

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be involved in birth. I grew up with my mother telling birth stories at the dinner table and always dreamed of supporting families through this transformative time. I was drawn to midwifery because its focus on pregnancy, birth and postpartum as a physiological life event, centering around birthers and their families. I am passionate about full spectrum reproductive health care and pursued my Masters of Public Health in 2019 with a specific focus on inequities in the Canadian healthcare system, and how midwives are best suited to provide care to equity deserving populations. In addition to catching babies, I have been involved in teaching with the UBC Midwifery Program since 2021, and I absolutely love spending time learning with and from our future midwives!

During my time off I can be found exploring the forest and sea with my partner and two kids. We love to camp, bike, swim and play frisbee whenever we have a chance.

It is a privilege to be working with and supporting birthing people and their families at The Midwives Collective. I am honoured to bear witness to these transformative family events, and look forward to building relationships within these interactions. I completed my midwifery training at UBC in 2018; I have worked with midwives and other maternity care providers in Victoria, Nelson, Richmond, Vancouver, and Mbale, Uganda. These opportunities have allowed me to deepen my compassion, skills, and support in my work with families, and to forge heartwarming connections. I am thrilled to be returning to Victoria to work with the lovely families in this community. Previous to Midwifery school, I completed a Bachelors Degree in Biomedicine and International Development at McGill University in Montreal, and worked in the field of Maternal Global Health and HIV. I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Epidemiology at UBC, and for my thesis am investigating reasons for elevated rates of postpartum hemorrhage in Canada’s Northern populations. I am passionate about public health (and statistics!), and intend to continue working towards improving maternity care experiences for families in our country and globally. I have a passion for serving birthing people of diverse needs in our local and global communities, and promoting equal access to respectful maternity care. Before becoming a midwife, I provided Doula services for clients with multiple social and economic barriers in Vancouver, and have worked as an educator in rural pregnancy health programs and women’s sexual health initiatives in diverse neighbourhoods in the Punjab, India and Uganda. These experiences, among others, have inspired me to become a care provider who facilitates pregnant people birthing their babies with power and dignity. When taking a break from catching cute babies, I enjoy exploring by bike, karaoke, collecting Star Wars memorabilia, and most of all, adventuring with my son Arakletes (Ari) and daughter Kalliope. I look forward to meeting you and providing your family with compassionate care and support on this incredible journey!

Hello! My name is Anya Olson (she/her) I am so deeply in awe of human bodies that grow babies, and always have been. I don’t think I will ever tire of the magic of birth work. I am continually struck with moments of gratitude and glee when I think about how large a privilege it is to bear witness to such a deep transition in people’s lives. I love
the way that midwifery care supports agency and choice for all birthing people and empowers people to make decisions about their healthcare. Working with birth has taught me so much about life, loss, and love, and I am a better human for it. It is truly an honour to be here.

Before midwifery, I have worked as a farmer in regenerative agriculture, a holistic nutritionist, a yoga teacher, and a tree planter among other things. Each of these experiences have exposed me to new ways of thinking and deepened my adoration of the human body. On my days off, you can find me enjoying the sunshine and identifying plants, fermenting something delicious or thrill-seeking in my climbing harness or surfboard. It is a pleasure to be here, and I can’t wait to meet you and your sweet family!

Hello Victoria families!

My draw to midwifery began growing up on a rural sheep farm in BC’s interior. Watching and helping lambs being born sparked a passion for birth. I knew I wanted to work with pregnant women and babies one day. After high school I moved to the Island and completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria in Anthropology and Environmental Studies. Following this, I spent 7 years working for several environmental non-profits in the Cowichan Valley.

Eventually the pull to become a midwife came too strong, and off to Ontario I moved to complete my midwifery training at Laurentian University. My favourite part of midwifery is the strong relationships that are built through the one on one care with clients and their families through pregnancy, labour, and motherhood. After several years several years supporting families in the Ottawa Valley region, my partner and I decided it was time to come back home to Victoria.

In my down time, I enjoy spending time in my garden or out on the trails hiking. You can also find me in the kitchen cooking up a storm or knitting to a good audiobook.

I look forward to working with you and your growing family!