WomanPlace . . .

 The Professional Staff of WomanPlace:

Angel J. Miller, MSN, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife who has been practicing since 1997. She received her nursing degree in 1986 and her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. After many years of working as a labor and delivery nurse, Ms. Miller was certified in nurse-midwifery by the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in Hyden, Kentucky.

She fulfilled her dreams in 2002 when she opened her own independent nurse-midwifery practice in Wadsworth, Ohio which provided both obstetrical and gynecological care for women throughout their lifetime. She was CEO and co-owner, servicing many women in the Midwest with exceptional support and care. In 2006, the successful practice was sold to Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital and today, "The Women's Center" continues to flourish with her original partner at the helm!  

After relocating to Northeastern Virginia, Ms. Miller decided to continue her support for women and has brought WomanPlace to the Mid Atlantic with many new and innovative services. She continues to provide excellent midwifery care at the Physician and Midwife Collaborative Practice located in the greater Washington, D.C. area, including 4 locations in Alexandria VA.

Ms. Miller continues to be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and also the Northern Ohio Chapter of the ACNM.

Shelia L. Kirkbride, MS, NC,VE, is a strong advocate of health and wellness in women’s health and places emphasis on the prevention factors that can lead to disease, rather than the mere treatment of disease. She is a successful clinical psychologist who provides her clients with exceptional professional skills by supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of women.
 
Ms.Kirkbride started her career in the mental health field after she received her B.S. in Psychology from Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC with focus on substance abuse, psychological testing, and dual diagnosis.  She then obtained her Master’s Degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she discovered ways to view disease from different models instead of the traditional treatment model. According to Ms. Kirkbride there is not a “one size fits all” approach to overall health. She has continued with this belief and has incorporated the use of DNA testing in her private practice. DNA analysis is one of the cornerstones Ms. Kirkbride continues to use successfully with her clients. By assessing risk for disease, she is able to recommend the right lifestyle choices and the most beneficial diet/supplementation regimen to reduce risk. Ms.Kirkbride advocates it is possible to pinpoint the personal susceptibility of an individual BEFORE any disease process occurs and customize the steps needed to help support the body’s processes and minimize the risk of future health challenges!
 
Ms. Kirkbride is trained as a Transitions Lifestyle Coach and is also a Nutrametrix Consultant. The Transitions Lifestyle System integrates eating habits, exercise and supplementation into a flexible, step-by-step program that helps individuals go from overweight to fit while building healthy habits that last a lifetime.