Ilona DeSantis, CNM
I consider it a great joy and privilege to serve and guide my gynecological and obstetric clients alongside Drs. Craig Bissinger and Vanessa Valarezo
As a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Morristown Medical Center for 11 years, I learned the art and science of supporting women and their partners through childbirth.
Prior to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, I was called to this wonderful work by the birth of my first child, Rune. My first birth experience was indeed a transformative, empowering and even self-concept changing event in my life. I have been devoted to empowering, informing and supporting women and their partners as they transition to parenthood and grow their families. I believe that the childbearing years are pivotal and a sacred time in a women's life.
In practice as a CNM for close to 6 years, I strive to offer an integrative approach in pregnancy, weaving the mind/body/ spirit connection with prenatal care at each of our visits. Our practice offers my Prepared Childbirth Class monthly in which I will share my insights and techniques for you to create your Best Birth Intention and approach your birth experience with excitement and wonder! I hope to see you there!
I also have a busy and growing gynecology practice among teen and young adults. I love working with this population. Each visit is an opportunity to foster crucial concepts of self-care, safety, and self-advocacy among our young clients. My approach is straight-forward and encouraging. I think that mothers entrust their daughters to me because I have mastered the art of serious light-heartedness. Young women's safety and health IS important! I cherish each opportunity to help a young woman make good choices for herself and enjoy watching each one flourish with good health and self-concept. I appreciate diversity in life and in practice. I am honored to work with LBGHT clients offering sensitive and individualized gynecologic care guidance.
When I am not at 50 Cherry Hill Road, I devote my time to studying Integrative Medicine Energy Healing. I am an avid reader and lover of the fine arts. My cup runneth over with the blessings of my family; Richard, my husband, and our four wonderful children : Rune, Julia, Jessamy, and Lilah, as well as, our furry children, Schultz, Sire Gawain, Rowena and Zsu Zsi.