Joanie Messner, MSN, CNM

Joanie has been a practicing nurse-midwife or over 25 years. Originally from Ohio, she earned a BA in Psychology with a minor in French from Oberlin College. Her time working at Planned Parenthood sparked a deep interest in women's health and inspired her to purse midwifery. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Midwifery Certification at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, graduating in 1996.

In 2000, Joanie relocated to the New Haven area with her family and has been practicing full scope midwifery ever since. She provides compassionate, inclusive care to individuals with uteruses from adolescence through menopause. Her clinical interests include prenatal and postpartum care, contraception, routine gynecologic care, and LGBTQ health. She finds great joy in supporting people through labor and birth.

Joanie lives in Hamden with her husband, Dan, and their two cats, Teddy and B. She is also the proud parent of two young children, Adele and Henry, who keep life interesting! Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, reading, singing in her local choir, attempting to grow vegetables, and plotting a musical theater project.