Liv by Advantia Health

Dr. Kressel is a general OBGYN who loves learning her patient’s stories, counseling them to help them understand any aspect of women’s health, and fine-tuning the patient experience to bring healthcare to the next level.

Fun facts about Dr. Kressel: She was briefly in the “two under two” club with two boys, born in 2018 and 2020. She felt so passionate about the Liv opportunity that she flew to DC for the day and interviewed for her position when she was almost 36 weeks pregnant (and went on to deliver in the 37th week)!

Katherine is a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. She received her master’s degree in nursing from Georgetown University. Katherine is passionate about providing kind, compassionate, and quality patient care. She is most looking forward to working alongside strong, intelligent women in the practice!

Fun facts about Katherine: She is a big Disney fan and has been with her family more than 15 times! She enjoys playing pickleball, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Marie Peters is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) who brings over a decade of healthcare experience to her role at Liv by Advantia. Known for a compassionate, patient-centered approach developed through roles in diverse women’s health organizations, Marie is deeply committed to providing personalized care that meets each individual’s unique needs and goals.

In addition to her clinical background caring for obstetric and gynecologic patients, Marie has also served as an educator and mentor for medical students and WHNP trainees, helping to shape the next generation of women’s health providers.

Marie has specialized training and experience with family planning, including early pregnancy complications and loss, and contraception management. Passionate about supporting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, Marie empowers individuals to make informed, autonomous decisions about their well-being. She also provides supportive care for a range of sexual health concerns, including sexual dysfunction, and has hosted peer training sessions on the topic.

Her comprehensive services include preventive well-woman care, gender-affirming care, complex gynecological care, prenatal and postpartum support, and in-office procedures such as endometrial biopsy and IUD and Nexplanon removal and replacement. Through every interaction, Marie strives to create a welcoming, respectful space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healthcare journey.

Outside of work, Marie is an avid traveler who has visited 26 countries so far – with many more on the bucket list! She lives with her husband and rescue dog, Toby.

Marie joins the Liv by Advantia team August 12.