MEET THE TEAM
At Vines Midwifery, we are dedicated to providing excellent care and creating the best possible birth experience for every family. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and family-focused care, working to promote the idea that every birth story regardless of religion, orientation, race or background deserves the best in doula and midwifery care.
It’s YOUR birth. We support YOU.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience than we had with Vines Midwifery. Everyone on my birth team took great care of me and made my birth such a wonderful experience.”
Vines Midwifery was born out of a desire to simply EMPOWER people. Having a baby is an important, powerful yet vulnerable event that greatly impacts you for life. Pregnancy and birth should be empowering to the people experiencing this life changing event.
The providers at Vines Midwifery share the value of providing inclusive, collaborative, individualized and holistic care to our families. It’s YOUR birth. We support you.
Jennifer R. Vines CPM-TN
JENNIFER VINES Certified Professional Midwife, Founder of Vines Midwifery
I love being a midwife. I love my job and truly enjoy this work. I began the journey into midwifery with the simple desire of assisting families to have normal, family centered birth experiences that were empowering. That single, simple thought has brought me into the lives of many wonderful families. I have had the privilege to witness amazing and strong people become mothers, fathers and parents and couples become families.
After years of providing care throughout the childbearing cycle as a doula, through midwifery and nursing training, at home births and hospital births and even once an elevator birth…
In 2013, I embarked on a new journey and Vines Midwifery was born.I have had the pleasure of serving some of the most wonderful families in Nashville and the surrounding area. Each of the births I attend is a true honor. I am thankful to each and every family that allows me to share this life changing event with them.
On a personal note - I am the mother of two grown children and grandmother to three grandsons. I live in East Nashville. When not attending births, I enjoy vegetable and flower gardening, backyard chicken raising, herbalism and attempting to train my dogs Betty and Charlotte. I am also interested in the international midwifery community and volunteer with several global organizations to provide midwifery care to refugees internationally.
Lindsey Nelson Office Assistant, Birth Assistant, Doula and Midwifery Student
My name is Lindsey Nelson, and I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, one girl and two boys! I’m a BIG animal person, and they always seem to find me when they are in need. Due to this power of mine, I have 4 dogs! Two females and two males…Ebony (11), Brutus (9), Lola (4), and Boomer (1)!!!
For the last decade, I have been employed as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. I’ve always known that I belonged in healthcare, but for a long time, I didn’t know in what capacity. From a young age, I had an “obsession” with pregnant women. I always wanted to know every detail about their journey, even if I was too shy to ask anyone. My obsession became passion between the birth of our first child and conception of our second. I knew, without a doubt, after I had our first child that I never wanted to go through the process of induction again. When I began to research and learn how many different ways a person could birth, it blew my mind, and my whole world was clear. I could finally see my path in life. With that being said, I made it my goal to aid as many women as possible on their journey to birth with complete bodily autonomy. Ultimately, I wish to obtain my Certified Professional Midwifery license to assist women in home birth.
Fun Fact: I’ve played rugby for 14 years, minus the times when I was growing a human.
KIMBERLY COLEMAN Certified Doula
CD, ACSM-C-EP, LMT
Kimberly C. Coleman, born and raised in Nashville, TN, is a dedicated professional committed to nurturing and supporting her clients through their health and wellness journeys. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kimberly held an ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM-C-EP). Her pursuit of holistic healing led her to the Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies, where she received her massage therapy training, and B.A.B.Y. INC, where she completed her Doula Training.
As a woman of Christian faith, Kimberly integrates her spiritual values into her practice, bringing a compassionate and nurturing approach to her work. She specializes in prenatal massage therapy and focuses on assisting female clients who suffer from acute or chronic pain or illnesses. Kimberly is experienced in various modalities, including Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, Acupressure, Sports Massage, Fascia Release, and Prenatal Massage.
Kimberly's passion for helping others is evident in her holistic approach to health and wellness. She believes in the power of natural healing and alternative medicine and advocates for a holistic lifestyle. She promotes active lifestyles, healthy eating habits, and regular self-care to all her clients.
In addition to her hands-on practice, Kimberly teaches a massage doula training program for massage therapists, sharing her expertise and passion for prenatal care. Her unique combination of health and wellness knowledge, coupled with her exceptional massage skills, allows Kimberly to provide unparalleled comfort and support to her clients during labor. Through her nurturing touch and holistic approach, she helps her clients achieve a sense of balance and well-being, making their journey through pregnancy and beyond a positive and empowering experience.
Sharon Ragan LMT, CD
Sharon Ragan has worked in the massage therapy realm since 2011. One of the first continued education classes Sharon participated in was prenatal massage. As a mother she felt it was important to help other moms on their prenatal and postnatal journey. After spending years working with moms on the massage table, becoming a massage doula was a natural transition for Sharon and she would be honored to work with you during your labor and delivery.