Katie Farnsworth

portrait of Katie Farnsworth

About Provider
Katie Farnsworth, CNM

CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIFE


Biography

Katie grew up in rural Northern New York state.  She received a bachelors degree in American studies from Hamilton College with the intention of pursuing women’s advocacy law. Katie’s path changed when she discovered midwifery during a semester abroad in Holland. Katie attended Oregon Health Sciences University for both her undergraduate nursing degree and Master’s in Nurse-Midwifery. 

Katie practiced as a midwife in Portland for nine years prior to relocating to Bend. She is honored to care for women as their lives evolve. Katie loves forming longstanding relationships and believes deeply women should feel comfortable and respected throughout gynecological, pregnancy, and labor care. Katie also feels a good laugh here and there makes it all a little easier. Katie is passionate about trauma-informed care, a sex-positive approach, exceptionally gentle exams, supporting teenagers, and helping women find a birth control they love. Katie is currently adding a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credential to better serve her patient's needs. 

You will run into Katie skiing, at the book shop, on mountain bikes, and laughing with friends. She’ll likely be with her husband, school-aged kids, or old mutt Lola.

Education
Oregon Health Sciences University - Portland, Oregon
Certifications
Certified Nurse-Midwife