Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht, Frederick

Nancy Retter, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife practicing at the Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht Ob-Gyn office in Frederick, MD, an Advantia Health practice. Nancy cares for women of all ages and life stages. Her services include pregnancy care, midwifery care, gynecology, birth control, long-term birth control such as IUDs, and contraception counseling.

Amy Olsson, MSN, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife practicing at Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht Ob-Gyn, in Frederick, MD. She is committed to educating and empowering her patients. Her services include pregnancy and midwifery care.

Karen Brindle, MSN, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife practicing at the Frederick, MD, Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht Ob-Gyn location. Karen supports women’s health at every life stage. Her services include pregnancy and midwifery care.

Karen is the proud mother of two daughters and grandmother of four. When not at work, she enjoys biking, crocheting, jewelry making and oiling.

Rachel Simpson, a dedicated Maryland native, has made Frederick County her home for over two decades. Her passion for healthcare began with a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Hood College, followed by a Bachelor's in Nursing at the University of Maryland. Subsequently, Rachel spent a decade as a compassionate labor & delivery nurse, witnessing the profound impact midwifery care can have on birthing experiences and lives. Driven by a desire to enhance maternal care, she pursued a Master’s in Nursing, specializing in midwifery.

With a focus on women's reproductive health and childbirth/post-partum care, Rachel holds certifications as an RN in obstetrics and electronic fetal monitoring. Her philosophy of care is grounded in providing evidence-based practices and ensuring informed consent. Central to her approach is patient education, respect, and the belief in bodily autonomy, fostering a shared decision-making process.

Rachel resides in Frederick with her husband and two young sons, embodying her commitment to serving and giving back to her community. She loves supporting expectant mothers and their families at the midwifery group in Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht, where she nurtures her passion for maternal care and community service.

Sherene Lynnell Broome, MSN, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife practicing at Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht Ob-Gyn. Her office is located in Frederick, MD. Sherene's services include pregnancy and midwifery care, and she is committed to supporting a woman through every stage of life.

Theresa D. Poepperling, MSN, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife practicing at the Frederick, MD, Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht Ob-Gyn location. With services that include pregnancy care, midwifery care, gynecology, birth control, long-term birth control such as IUDs, and contraception counseling, Theresa cares for women of throughout every stage of their healthcare journey.

Brianna is an experienced licensed clinical social worker with background in child welfare and community mental health services. Brianna specializes in depression, anxiety, parenting, attachment, perinatal mental health, relationship difficulties, and trauma, with a strong focus on trauma-responsive care. She uses various modalities to meet the individual needs of clients, families, and couples. Some of these modalities include CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR. Brianna believes in building strong therapeutic alliances and does so using compassion, empathy, and humor. She graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a specialization in children and families.

Eva is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience serving in a wide variety of clinical and healthcare settings and in private practice. She specializes in treating issues related to life transitions and helping people work through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and addictive behaviors. Eva uses different therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT, conflict management, communication skills development, mindfulness practices, and stress reduction.