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Biography: Charissa Newton, DNP, CNM earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2007, and Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2016. Prior to joining the Center for Women's Health and Wellness, she served as a registered nurse in labor and delivery at Atrium Medical Center. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Fetal Monitoring.

Care Philosophy: I am a christian and God is center in my life. I practice midwifery with the same principals I use to live my life. I have a call on my life to help women through each stage in their life from adolescence to menopause. I especially enjoy working with families during pregnancy and childbirth, and helping to make their experience as positive and memorable as possible.

Biography: Rhonda Washington, MD graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Washington is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Biography: Amy Renshaw, MD graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Renshaw is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Biography: Melissa Burkhardt, CNM, MSN earned a BS in Nursing at Wright State University, as well as a certificate in Midwifery and a Master's Degree in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. "Missy" has worked in labor and delivery since 2005, and joined our practice in 2011. She enjoys supporting women of all ages and has a passion for empowering women during childbirth. Melissa is accepting new patients. She is now trained and certified in Nexplanon insertion.

Biography: Michele Carlson, CNM, MS serves as a certified nurse midwife with Women's Health Specialists and Midwives of Dayton. She earned a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. She earned a certification in midwifery from the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health and a master of science in midwifery from Philadelphia University. She has more than 20 years of experience in labor and delivery of babies. Michele is accepting new patients.

Biography: Elyse Weber, PA graduated from Kettering College in 2014 with her Masters of Physician Assistant studies. Elyse received her Bachelor of Health and Sports Science in Exercise Physiology form the University of Dayton in 2011.