Honeycomb Midwives
Cassie, Erin & Emi (team)
Cassie Evans - Registered Midwife/Owner
I first became interested in midwifery during the mid-90s because of the positive experiences of a family friend. I was fascinated and started researching midwives. I came to believe that midwifery is the best way to provide care to pregnant women. About a year later I entered the Bachelor of Nursing program at the University of Alberta and graduated in 1998. I worked as an obstetrical nurse for nine years in Alberta and Arizona. While in Arizona, I witnessed midwives in a hospital environment for the first time. Their approach was woman-centred, non-interventive, gentle and safe. I completed my Master’s degree in Nurse-Midwifery in 2005. Since then I have been blessed to have had two children of my own, and have been practicing midwifery in Calgary in 2008.
Pronouns: she/ her
Erin Harvey-Moon - Registered Midwife
Meet Erin, who completed her placement with us as a final-year midwifery student at Mount Royal University and has now joined Honeycomb as a registered midwife. With a passion for providing patient-centered care, Erin is dedicated to supporting families throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. As a born and raised Calgarian, Erin is looking forward to serving her community by working with populations who are LGBTQ2S+ and under-resourced individuals. In her spare time, Erin enjoys spending time outside with family and friends. Erin is excited to begin her career as a midwife and make a positive impact on the lives of families in her community.
Emi Koleva RM
I have always been fascinated with pregnancy and childbirth but I never imagined that this fascination had the potential to turn into a career. My post-secondary journey began with a degree in business but it didn't take me long to realize that the business world wasn't for me. After working in marketing for a few years I decided to take some time off to start my own family and was blessed with three amazing kids. It was during this time that my passion for pregnancy and birth was reignited and I began to reevaluate my career options and pursue a degree in Midwifery. After graduating from the Midwifery program at Mount Royal University in my home city of Calgary, I spent a few years working in the Edmonton area but I always knew that Calgary was where my heart belonged. Not only do I get to work in the city that I love, but I get to return to Honeycomb, the clinic that I did my first placement at as a student.
When I'm not busy catching babies I enjoy taking part in outdoor activities including skiing, hiking and golfing, while evenings are reserved for Latin dancing, karaoke, or just relaxing at home with a good Netflix series.
The road to parenthood is one of the most memorable times in a person's life and I feel truly honored for the opportunity to be part of your journey.
Tiffany Woodland RM(Solo)
Tiffany Woodland - Registered Midwife
While attempting to find my place in the helping professions for over a decade, I discovered midwifery when my sister recommended midwifery care to me with my first pregnancy. The midwifery model of care aligned completely with my birth philosophies, but mostly what sealed the deal was that I could have my baby at home.
The care I received was absolutely second to none and since then I have had 2 beautiful children with the wisdom and guidance of midwives, including a successful vaginal breech delivery. The care I was provided by my midwives inspired me to become immersed in birth work. I became a birth doula in 2014 and was trained in placenta encapsulation. After supporting only a few births, I knew it wasn’t enough. I needed to become a midwife.
I graduated from the Bachelors of Midwifery program at Mount Royal University in 2019. My favourite thing about midwifery is that I get to form close connections with families and hold space for them in the precious moments on their journey through pregnancy, birth, and becoming parents. I revel in what a privilege it is to witness that journey. Every birth brings new learning and midwifery continues to teach me the importance of advocacy, empowerment, informed decision making, and woman-centred care.
Christy LeBlanc - Registered Midwife/Owner ON LEAVE
My midwifery journey began in 1996 when I had the pleasure of attending my first birth of a beautiful little girl. It was a life altering experience! I received my Midwifery Degree from Ryerson University in 2003 and had had the privilege of helping bring new life into the world in both Ontario and Calgary. I returned to Calgary in 2007 to be closer to my family and have the opportunity to watch my niece Aliya grow up. Midwifery makes my heart sing – it is an honour to help women and their families bring new life into the world. I am fortunate to work with a fantastic partner, and I look forward to meeting you on your journey.
Tessi Schier RM (Solo)
Tessi Schier - Registered Midwife
I came to Calgary from Germany in 1995 and have been in love with the city ever since. It is here that I can connect to nature, find myself at peace, and rejuvenate. I earned my B.Sc. in Midwifery at Ryerson University, Toronto. Before that, my background was in Pediatric Nursing and Neonatal Intensive Care. My journey as a Midwife began in Rocky Mountain House, where I served women from the Sunchild and O’Chiese First Nations. My work with indigenous peoples continued through a pilot program at The Elbow River Healing Lodge. Supporting mothers in these communities has had a profound impact on me and the way that I practice Midwifery. I am also a passionate advocate of water birthing and look forward to sharing its soothing and healing powers with you. Though my own childbirth experiences (the first, an emergency Cesarean section followed by an empowering vaginal delivery) I lost, then rediscovered my inner strength and self-acceptance. As a midwife, my ideal is to empower women to find their strength and wonderment in natural childbirth; pregnancy and birth require women’s innate wisdom. I am excited to be able to offer my experience and expertise to help empower our clients throughout their pregnancy and birth experiences.
Morgan Bernard - Student Midwife 4th Year
Working with Cassie Evans RM
I am a fourth-year midwifery student at Mount Royal University. I discovered midwifery while traveling in Australia, where I learned that most deliveries there are completed by midwives rather than physicians. This sparked a passion in me for wanting to improve pregnancy and labour experiences in Canada, so I decided to pursue it as a career. After returning home to the East Coast, I completed a year in a Bachelor of Nursing program and was then accepted into the midwifery program in Calgary. Since then, I have developed a passion for midwifery and have enjoyed getting to know each individual in our care. I love knowing that I have made a positive impact on the experiences of my clients during such an important part of their lives. When I have free time, I love to travel and explore the outdoors. I am thrilled to be placed at Honeycomb Midwives and am eager to meet you!