Meet the Team!
Liz Wolfe, NTP
Meghanne Reburn, BScH RM
Also known as Meg the Midwife, or just - Meg! She is co-founder of Baby Making & Beyond, a Registered Midwife, and Women's Wellness Coach.
Meg holds a BScH in Midwifery (Hons) and has extensive additional education and training in functional nutrition.
She has been a full time midwife since 2009 and literally delivered hundreds of babies. Meg has also worked as a midwifery and family medicine clinical instructor, as well as a backcountry chef.
Her clients continually inspire her to keep learning and help others to make positive changes in their lives. Teaching others to listen to the inner wisdom and guidance of their bodies is something she loves to share.
Oh, and she has an insatiable taste for adventure! You can reach her on her website and follow her on Instagram.
Amanda Torres, M.S.
Amanda is a scientist by training, with both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in neuroscience from Tulane University. As lead researcher for Baby Making & Beyond she understands how to dissect scientific journal articles and examine evidence with a critical mind.
Amanda shares her journey of reversing or drastically improving her chronic illnesses on her blog, The Curious Coconut. Amanda is passionate about the power of food and lifestyle to heal, and Chinese Medicine.
She also creates Paleo and AIP friendly recipes which you can find offline in her book Latin American Paleo Cooking.
Amanda lives in The Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll (aka Memphis, TN!) with her husband Andy and their fur kids Rufus, Dexter, Bubo, and Loki.
Helen Cooper, PhD.
Helen is a science superhero, using her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to solve issues facing the health of both humans, and our planet.
When she struggled to get pregnant, Helen researched everything she could about fertility and prenatal nutrition. Now she joins Baby Making & Beyond to help share this valuable information with others.
Helen shares her ocean adventures and writes about marine conservation, wellness, and sustainable living on her website Seajiggy.
Offline she is an ambassador for Adventure Mamas Initiative, where she encourages other mamas to pursue adventure and maternal wellness. Helen and her husband also own Portside Paddle Company with her husband in Santa Cruz, California.
Denise Humble, M.S.
A valued member of our research team, Denise holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Psychology from Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany where she is currently a Research Associate and working towards her PhD. Offline Denise enjoys baking all kinds of gluten-free cakes and cookies as well as spending time outdoors and track & field. Follow her on Instagram at @humblemindedbody.
Vanessa Gengler
Vanessa is a Restorative Exercise Specialist, Movement Coach, Hypopressives Level 1 Instructor, creator of Move Well Mama, and the pro behind our Exercise & Movement module in Baby Making & Beyond!
She specializes in movement for all stages of mamahood, with a focus on whole body function and pelvic floor and core wellness through a holistic, supportive approach. Vanessa's experience as a movement coach, Restorative Exercise Specialist and mama of 2 have led her to center her work on empowering women to become more functional, gain body awareness, and connect to their own strength and resilience. You can find her on her website, Instagram, or Facebook.
Offline you’re most likely to find her walking, reading, squatting, or wrangling her kiddos in the green and snowy fairyland of Northeastern Vermont.
Jessica Gaertner
Jess is a blogger, recipe creator, and podcast host with a passion for real food, real connection, and sharing herself – flaws and all. A recovering perfectionist, Jess now focuses on supporting women in finding their truth, nourishing their minds and bodies intuitively, and creating joy in their lives as they navigate the motherhood transition. She pours her heart and soul into the weekly podcast she co-hosts, The Modern Mamas Podcast, which is a safe space to share her authentic experience of motherhood, and where expert guests educate and empower women to take charge of their health.
You can find her recipes, lifestyle posts, and podcast episodes at Hold the Space Wellness, and connect on Instagram @jess.holdthespace.
When not working, Jess loves to spend time with her husband Tim, two kiddos Bear and Camille, and two large Great Pyrenees rescues. They are her greatest accomplishment!
Meghan Dorman, NTP
Meghan is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and fitness trainer focused on empowering others to walk in their full purpose by taking control of their health. She co-hosts the Nourish Joy podcast with her sister, a mental health therapist, where they explore the connections between the body and mind.
Meghan also runs a monthly group coaching program through her website.
She lives with her husband, two human kids, a spoiled dog, and three backyard chickens in St. Petersburg, FL. You can follow her adventures in natural living on Instagram and Facebook.
