Meet Our Experts
It Takes a Village of Experts
Meet our village of accredited experts. Our shared mission is to educate, empower, and encourage you to and through all stages of motherhood. From trying to conceive through veteran mama, you will find value here in this space. Together, we provide evidence-based resources, live events, actionable strategies, and tangible coping tools focused on complete maternal mental health and wellness. You can access all of these resources and book appointments with our Village by downloading our free app and visiting the Care Hub!
THE MATRESCENCE RESIDENT EXPERTS
Lauren Hays
PMHNP + Cofounder The Matrescence
Mama of three precious little men and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who turned her pain into purpose by using personal and professional recognition of the void in mental health care for mamas into a career shift and the "why" behind The Matrescence.
Amber Lucas
PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHP
The Matrescence Resident Consultant - available in the app to answer all of your questions regarding medication during pregnancy + lactation.
Amber Korbel
MEd, EdS, NCSP
New mama, school psychologist (MEd, EdS, NCSP), and researcher focused on providing mental health support for youth and adolescents. Research specialization in school bullying, adolescent suicide, and building resilience among children who have experienced traumatic experiences. Expertise in childhood anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, behavioral management, autism, and academic and intellectual disabilities.
Abby Erker
Pregnancy + Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Guided Mindfulness for Mama - guided meditations and breath work with mama in mind to bring you back to a state of calm? Members also receive a discount to Materra Method's virtual workouts that take you from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Download the app and find Abby in the Care Hub to learn more about her services.
Olivia Wagner
RDN, IFNCP
Providing support for balancing hormones and lifestyle changes to implement while navigating fertility. Don't miss our workshop recording "Diet + Lifestyle Changes to Support Stress Resiliency"
CONTRIBUTING EXPERTS
Anna Allmann
PhD
Anxiety in Motherhood - Workshop + Coping Techniques
Lauren Hughes
MD, IBCLC
Workshop: Maternal Mental Health + Impact on Your Child's Socioemotional Development
Renee Bullis
PT, DPT
Guide: Preparing and Recovering From Your Cesarean Section
Amy Moran
LCPC, CST, PMH-C
Workshop: Relational + Sexual Wellness
Centimano Counseling
KC Perinatal Mental Health Specialists
Trauma in the Reproductive Years + Guide to Setting Boundaries in Motherhood
Tiffany Lebano
RN, BSN, Breastfeeding Counselor
Supporting the Weaning Process
John Humphrey Jr.
D.D.S.
Understanding Newborn Lip + Tongue Ties
Jenna Overbaugh
LPC, CPT
Workshop: Postpartum OCD
Town Plaza Women's Health
OBGYN
Caroline Weeks
RDN,LD
Workshop: Pediatric Nutrition
Shanna Hutcheson
RD, LD
Workshop: Intuitive Eating
Ali Schermer
DPT
Pelvic Floor Guides
Lindsey Murray
M.A. - LCP
Workshop: Combatting Pediatric Worries + Anxiety in a High Stress World
Tara Westerhouse
LCPC, PMH-C
Workshop: Navigating Relationships After Kids
Morgan Jackson
BSN, RN, IBCLC
Breastfeeding Basics
Bethany Peterson
PT, DPT
Pelvic Dysfunction Screening Protocol
Mikayla Helsper
DC
Chiropractic Support: Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Infant Care
Sarah Hartenberger
IBCLC
Breastfeeding Support
Kelsey Sniegowski
RD, LD
Video Resource: How to Spot Burnout + The Role Nutrition Plays
