
Meet the Midwife
Midwife is derived from the Middle English word “midwif” meaning “with woman.” This term is usually associated with pregnancy and childbirth but Midwives are trained to provide care throughout the entire lifespan of women. It is my philosophy and aim to be with women as they transition through different phases of their life: adolescence, sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and ultimately menopause. I believe providing education, support, and empowerment are keys to cultivating women-centered care that promotes body autonomy and subsequently healing from prior trauma and grief. It is my intention to facilitate spiritual exploration and soul healing to fully integrate our spiritual bodies with our physical ones.
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I have devoted the last fifteen years as a women’s healthcare provider in the form of a massage therapist, nurse, and midwife. I have become disillusioned with the modern medical model and have found there to be too much emphasis on disease, disorders, and dysfunctions of the human body rather than focusing on the person as a complete individual. The healthcare system has evolved to focus on increased productivity and therefore increased profitability. My frustrations and disgruntlement pushed me to create a space where I could provide individualized care that centered on the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of wellness.
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The Mystic Nest was built to provide you with compassionate care, evidence-based education, anticipatory guidance, and unconditional support as you navigate through the feminine life cycle. This space has been designed for all women seeking solace, understanding, and exploring their own divinity. May it be a source of comfort and encouragement - whether this is your first step or if your feet have grown weary from your travels.
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Love and Light,
Megan
Megan Jacklin, MSN, CNM, ARNP
Education, Certifications, and Contributions
Education:
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- Master's of Science in Nursing: Nurse Midwifery Specialty; Frontier Nursing University, 2021
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- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Science; University of California: Irvine, 2009
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Certifications:
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- Certified Nurse Midwife; American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), 2021
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- Massage Therapy Certification; California Academy for the Healing Arts, 2008
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- Reiki Master Certification; California Academy for the Healing Arts, 2008
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- Perinatal Massage Specialist; Healing Hands, 2009
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- ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) Certified Childbirth Educator, 2020
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- Perinatal Mental Health Certification,Postpartum Support International 2021
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Licenses:
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Washington Registered Nursing License
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Washington ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner): Nurse Midwife
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Contributions to Community
- Founded Chrysalis Healing, a therapeutic massage, energy healing, and Reiki education studio in Lake Forest, CA (2010-2014)
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- Co-creator of Newborn Transition program at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV in order to keep mothers and babies from being separated after birth (2015)
- Created "After the Stork Leaves..." a community-based postpartum support group in Reno, NV (2017-2019)
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- Creator of The Story of a Stork, an online blog to document the inner narrative and process of becoming a surrogate (2016-2017)
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- Keynote speaker for A Walk for Remembrance: National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (2018)
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- Nominee for Girl Scout's TRIUMPHANT award for Inspiring Women in Health Care Leadership (2018)
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"A midwife must possess the hands of a lady, the eyes of a hawk, and the heart of a lion."