Alan Schapker, MD
Dr. Alan Schapker has been in private practice in the Phoenix, Arizona area since 1979, with a special interest in a collaborative practice of obstetrics and gynecology with certified nurse-midwives. He is cofounder and CEO of BWHC. Dr. Schapker has focused his practice to gynecology, infertility, and women's health issues with a special interest in operative laparoscopy.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Schapker is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He previously served as a commissioned officer for the United States Public Health Service in the capacity of chief of obstetrics and gynecology of Indian Health Service in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Dr. Schapker earned his medical degree from Indiana University and performed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned his bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Indiana's University of Evansville.

The father of five children, Dr. Schapker has spent much of his free time coaching numerous youth soccer and little league baseball teams over the past twenty years. His community-service interests include being the medical director for Life Choices Women's Clinic, serving on the board of directors for Crisis Pregnancy Center, and volunteering his time at the St. Vincent de Paul Medical Clinic. The delights of his life are his three grandchildren.


Rafael Martin, MD
Dr. Rafael Martin's private practice was in New Mexico from 1981 to 1984. He was the staff obstetrician and gynecologist at Kino Community Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, from 1991 until he joined BWHC in 2000. Dr. Martin is an official Spanish/English translator, and is also fluent in Portuguese.

Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Martin served in the general medical office, United States Army Medical Corps in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and performed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. He completed his bachelor of science degree while studying at the University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dr. Martin is the father of three children and thoroughly enjoys computers and jet skiing. Now a grandfather, his granddaughter brings him great joy.


Scott Schapker, MD
Dr. Scott Schapker earned his medical degree from Indiana University and performed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He received his bachelor of arts degree in biology science education from Benedictine College.

A native Phoenician, Dr. Schapker attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School and Brophy College Prep. He left for twelve years to pursue his education and medical training, and is excited to finally be back in the Valley working in a family-oriented practice. Dr. Schapker is also fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Schapker is an avid mountain-biker and novice triathlete. When not on a bicycle, he spends much of his free time with his golden retriever, Jesse.


Claudia Chambers, MD
Dr. Claudia Chambers originates from Toronto, Canada, where she received her bachelor of science degree from McMaster University. She was awarded her medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical College in Upstate New York after which she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a certified Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Chambers is a wife, mother, and runner.


Lynnette Casey CNM, MS
Lynnette Casey has been working as a midwife wince 1997. Before joining BWHC in 2000, she worked at a freestanding birth center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Lynnette's interest and love for midwifery is very personal, dating to prenatal care provided by a CNM while she was pregnant with her first child. Her goal as a midwife is to make birth a personal rather than technical experience for women and their families.

Lynnette's professional experience includes eight years as a labor and delivery RN and perinatal educator. She earned her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a masters of science degree in nursing from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lynnette was born in central Minnesota and grew up on a family dairy farm, one of seven children. She has three children of her own, ages thirty, twenty-six, and seventeen, and has been married for thirty years to a handsome journalist. His many job changes and transfers have kept the family on the move with stops in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Dayton, Raleigh, and now Phoenix, where she plans to stay. She loves to cook, hike with her three dogs, garden, and read.


Lylaine Gavette CNM, MS
Lylaine Gavette is a native Phoenician and cofounder of BWHC. She graduated from Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Grand Canyon University College of Nursing, and the University of Colorado with a midwifery education. She has been in the field of obstetrics her entire career. Lylaine has mentored numerous midwifery students and taught childbirth classes for many years.

Lylaine has learned more about birth from women she has had the privilege of assisting in labor than she ever did from textbooks. She believes birth is a sacred event, unique each time. Rather than a medical procedure, birth is a normal physiologic process and women are powerful negotiators of that process when supported with freedom and encouragement. She has spent time in Alaska, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, working in a variety of settings, learning from mothers in other cultures. She tells women she knows she has done her job well when they come to their labor with confidence in their ability to labor and birth successfully. Her role is to be there as protector of the process and celebrator in the birthday party!

Lylaine is the proud mother of three sons, two daughters-in-law, and one beautiful granddaughter. She enjoys hiking, swimming, yoga, and traveling to remote spots on the planet.


Tiffany Jackson CNM, MS
Tiffany Jackson has been working as a midwife since 2007. Prior to joining BWHC, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse and a nursing instructor here in the Phoenix area, and previously in South Carolina.

Tiffany started out with an interest in obstetrics, but it wasn't until working on her associate degree in nursing that she discovered midwifery. After reading and learning more about midwives, she decided that midwifery was the career for her. She obtained a bachelor degree in nursing through Clemson University and a master's through Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. Her training in midwifery was done primarily at Phoenix Indian Medical Center.

Her philosophy of care centers on the belief that women should be equals in the healthcare partnership. Tiffany feels it is her role to assist and guide women in obtaining the birth experience they desire most. Childbirth is a special time, and she feels it is a privilege to be part of that experience.

Tiffany was born in Florida and has lived in many states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York. She is an only child. She has been married for thirteen years and has three children, ages fourteen, eight, and five. She is an avid reader, enjoys playing with computers, music, and body art.


Lisa Sherwood CNM, MS
Lisa Sherwood is a graduate of the University of Southern California Nurse Midwifery program. A native Californian, she recently relocated to Phoenix to continue practicing midwifery in a holistic manner with dignity and respect for women as individuals. Prior to becoming a midwife, she practiced as an RN in labor and delivery for twenty years, providing a rich backdrop for her midwifery career.

Working with women, their partners, and families brings her great professional satisfaction and reward. Lisa recognizes pregnancy and childbirth as normal life events. She encourages women to actively participate in preparing for their births, making possible an experience of birth without fear, one of empowerment in the process, and one that enhances the important lifelong attachment to their children. Lisa counts it a privilege and honor to provide support and encouragement to women during this exciting life transition.

Lisa is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has been married for twenty-five years to her best friend and has two college-aged children, a twenty-two-year-old son and an eighteen-year-old daughter who are truly the loves of her life. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys working out, painting, and spending time with family.


Jeanene Traynor WHNP-BC
Jeanene Traynor is a women's health nurse-practitioner-board-certified, earning her certification from the University of Phoenix, and nationally certified through the National Certification Corporation. She worked as an RN from 1980 to 1995 in labor and delivery, postpartum, and operating suites. Since that time, she has worked as a certified women's health nurse-practitioner performing obstetrics exams, well woman exams (including endometrial biopsies, skin biopsies, STD screening, urinary tract infections, and all other gynecologic-related evaluations). She has also worked as a high-risk OB case manager.

In her spare time, Jeanene enjoys camping with her husband, traveling, and reading. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her grandchildren, a herd of Shih Tzus, and geriatric cats.


Trish Kendig, RN, RDMS
Trish Kendig has been capturing images of babies for more than thirty years. She is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer as well as a registered nurse, and one of the most knowledgeable sonographers in the Valley. Trish strives to make your ultrasound experience as pleasurable and informative as possible. She is a native New Yorker and enjoys spending leisure time with her three grown sons and five dogs.


Sharon Olson BS, IBCLC
Sharon Olson has been assisting breastfeeding families since 1992 as a La Leche League leader. In 2002, she became an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Sharon grew up in Wisconsin, received her education at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville, and moved to Arizona two days after getting married. She is married with four daughters who have taught her much about breastfeeding. She credits breastfeeding with giving her an intuitive understanding of each individual child as well as giving her time to grow into motherhood while laying a solid foundation for the enjoyment of parenting.

A homebody at heart, her other interests include developing the BWHC curriculum and coordinating the annual professionals day sponsored by La Leche League of Arizona, reading, sewing, enjoying chocolate, keeping up with her long-distance extended family, and driving the daily carpool during the school year.


Diane Ortega
Diane's journey into midwifery began after the birth of her second daughter with a midwife. With her own nurse-midwife as a mentor, she became passionate about pregnancy and women's health and dedicated to pursing a career in this field. Her goals are to empower and educate women and their families in their healthcare and childbearing experiences. She believes that a healthy pregnancy, a powerful birth experience and the early initiation of bonding and breastfeeding can contribute to strong and loving family ties.

Diane's professional experience includes four years as a Labor & Delivery nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Northern Illinois University. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago Nurse-Midwifery program. Diane recently relocated to Phoenix from Illinois to join Bethany Womens Healthcare.

Diane has been married for twelve years. She is the proud mother of four children, three daughters ages 11, 8 and 10 months and a 6 year old son. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, reading and traveling.