Christine Tindal
MS, LM, CPM
Christine (she/her) is a Washington State licensed midwife, certified professional midwife, and co-founder of In Tandem Midwifery and resident midwife. She earned her BS in Cellular Molecular and Developmental Biology from the University of Washington in 2006 followed by her Master of Science in Midwifery at Bastyr University in 2011. She is committed to helping pregnant people and their families navigate and thrive during pregnancy and birth, and to supporting them through the transitions inherent in welcoming a new baby into the family.
Christine’s hobbies include crocheting hats and baby blankets, though most of these never seem to get finished; traveling the world one place at a time; and every once in a while, reading a book for fun. Christine can often be found playing with her favorite kids, experimenting with cookie recipes, or attempting to wear out her sweet and energetic Border Collie-German Sheperd-something mix, Henrietta, by throwing balls at the dog park.
Sarah Kleefeld
MS, LM, CPM
Sarah (she/they) was born at home, where a midwife helped her mother bring them into the world. At 12 years old, they were checking out books on herbology from the library, and after high school she started working towards a nursing degree. However, nursing was not her calling, and she took a break from higher education.
They entered the Masters of Science in Midwifery program at Bastyr University in 2019. For her Masters track, she studied herbs used in pregnancy and childbirth, bringing their childhood curiosity full circle.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, she is familiar with the gaps in our healthcare system. They are passionate about creating safe spaces and about providing evidence-based care to all birthing people. To Sarah, midwifery is compassionate informed care that builds relationships and trust, supporting and strengthening birthing people and families through one of their biggest life transitions.
Sarah currently lives on a farm in unincorporated King County with a herd of dogs and cats. I love meditating in nature, hiking, reading books, and cooking food…because food is a love language! They are also an avid knitter, sewing enthusiast, actress, and stage combat performer.