Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Womans' University and started my career working in a local Labor & Delivery Unit. I then married a Yankee (don't hold it against me) and he moved me to Detroit, Michigan, then to Miami, Florida and then to Chicago, Illinois - all for his exciting career.

It was at the University of Illinois at Chicago that I received my Masters in Nursing with a Midwifery designation and a deep desire to move back to the Lone Star State. I was tired of being cold! During that time away, I had two children (that have my heart completely), worked in some incredible hospitals as a Labor Nurse and really developed a desire to serve women.

Birth has always been my passion. I love every part of it! From the first positive pregnancy test, to watching a mother hear her baby's heartbeat for the first time, to hearing that same baby cry at birth. I find all of it exciting and am in constant awe of how perfect we are made to carry and birth a baby. I am a complete geek at the physiology of human development and can't help but talk about developmental milestones because they are interesting, and why wouldn't you want to know everything about your baby?!? I never tire of it. And I never tire of a woman's need to feel validated, heard and respected. You deserve that, you are a woman for goodness sake!

It is my great pleasure to serve women such as yourself at this time of your life. I want to give you the very best care I can provide, and I would be honored for the opportunity.

Hello!  My name is Annika and I have been with BirthPointe since February 2023.  I have completely fallen in love with helping women as they grow their families. 

My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family and friends, and soon I will be starting my next adventure!  This fall I am starting my aviation studies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.  I am already looking forward to flying down and coming to the clinic to help out!  So if you see me around, say "Hello" or "Go Storm"!

My name is Michael!  You may see me from time to time at the front desk if someone is out for the day, or you may see me working around the clinic hanging things on the wall, moving furniture around or even troubleshooting the technology in the building. 

I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, friends and family.  My goal is to own my own business someday.

My name is Raeley Crosley and I am a student midwife here at BirthPointe.  I am studying with The Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Program. 

I was drawn to midwifery thanks to my mother who is a natural birth doula.  She would come home with these amazing stories about women bringing life into the world and they inspired me to find a way to help women and families. 

I have been training under the amazing Traci Santangelo since I started clinicals and she has taught and guided me through so much.  I am assisting her and taking my own primary clients as well!  I hope to continue to grow my midwifery skills set and knowledge alongside Traci as I have been since 2001.