Marian E. Acquistapace, CNM

Special Clinical Interests: Supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and family planning. I also have a passion for reproductive health education and helping people to better understand their body systems from puberty to menopause. Why I Became a Medical Provider:  After volunteering at the Berkeley Free clinic for many years I realized the gap in access to health care for marginalized people. I also realized the empowering possibility in providing healthcare. I was inspired to be trained as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner to advocate and collaborate with patients to better meet their needs.Personal Interests and Hobbies: Community, family, my dog, cooking, eating meals with friends, health care, plants, sewing projects.  I love the outdoors and being in nature. I am firmly dedicated to creating safe, competent, non-judgmental access to health care to everyone. With a background rooted in reproductive justice, harm …reduction and caring, it is an honor to be a health care provider.