

About Lori Pearson Kramer
I fell in with the feminists as an undergraduate at SUNY Albany in the early 90's, where Women's Studies led to the goal of becoming a midwife. You see, early on I recognized that childbirth was an empowerment tool accessible to most women regardless of race, class, or social status. If women could birth babies with trust in themselves, they could know their power. That knowing would reverberate through their lives.
My path has been winding. First as a social worker in rural South Dakota, then a labor and delivery nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, and eventually a Master's from the University of New Mexico in Nursing- Nurse-Midwifery. I went on to support the women of NM, mostly in out-of-hospital birth until my life circumstances made a more sustainable schedule and lifestyle necessary.
For the last 10+ years I have practiced in clinic settings providing comprehensive women's health and primary care- first at Southwest Care Center, and most recently at Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine.

A few years ago, in a quest to discover treatments more enduring than accumulating pharmaceuticals I wanted to learn about therapies that address root causes and made lasting health possible. I completed Aviva Romm's rigorous and excellent Women’s Integrative and Functional Medicine Professional Training Program. I love seeing my patients benefit from the lifestyle-based approaches I learned in that course along with the herbal knowledge I have self-taught over my lifetime.
I am thrilled to get back to work after a much needed year-long sabbatical, and to be starting my own practice which I hope will allow me more time and flexibility with you!!
My own healing journey started around age 50 when menopause challenged me to change patterns, generate new meaning in relationships, examine addictions, and nurture new interests and connections. I can speak knowledgeably about the challenges of becoming a more conscious, responsible, grounded human.

I enjoy entering into conversations on these topics and offering my tools, suggestions, experiences and insights.
I share my life with my husband of 30 years, Chris, my three children and their partners, and my three year old granddaughter, two dogs, one cat and eight chickens.I love reading and researching, gardening, hiking, music, meditation, dancing, painting, having fun with good people, and watching the incredible NM sunsets...
I'm looking forward to caring for you! Call today or fill out the form to schedule for an appointment in early 2026.Why a Midwife?
Beyond Birth: The benefits of midwifery care explained.
What is a midwife?
A midwife is a provider whose passion and training is to support, believe and trust women and work in partnership with them to achieve their health goals. Midwives have traditionally assisted women in prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum care, and certain license types (Certified Nurse-Midwives) allow for an expansion of their scope of practice to include general women's healthcare like pap smears, annual exams, contraception etc. and other services like primary care- which is management of common health problems such as blood pressure, thyroid, headaches etc.
I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife which means I am an Registered Nurse with a Master's Degree in Midwifery. This type of training includes managing childbirth and basic women's health including lab interpretation, the ability to write prescriptions, order imaging and assisting with all things related to "boobs and pubes".
Out of frustration with the limitations of traditional western medical approaches, lack of easy access to specialists in our state, and a natural curiosity and trust in the body's wisdom, I have expanded on this scope to include expertise in primary care, hormone balancing, HPV management, nutrition as medicine, functional medicine (the use of food and supplements to balance body systems), and herbal medicine (the use of medicinal plants to support body systems).
I am not currently offering birthing services but can discuss these needs and concerns with you, make provider recommendations and offer general support for your motherhood journey!
What services does Santa Fe Women's Health offer?
Women's Health
- Annual Exams
- Paps and Abnormal Pap management
- Contraception: IUD's, Nexplanon, Pills, Patches, Tracking
- Menstrual issues including PMS, PMDD, Irregularity, Pain, Tracking for fertility and contraception, Amenorrhea, Ovulation issues, Fibrocystic Breasts,
- Hormone Balancing including Bioidentical HRT, Testing, Estrogen Excess, Perimenopause, Breast pain, Libido, Vaginal dryness, Insomnia, Brain Fog, Hair Loss, Fibroids, Restless Legs,
- Boobs: Pain, lumps, Imaging, Health
- Pubes: Painful sex, Dryness, HPV, Infections, Imbalances, Discharge, Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophy, Herpes, Warts, Rashes, Folliculitis, Proplapse, Pessary Fitting and Care.
- Urinary: Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections,
- Mental Health: Premenstrual, Depression, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Stress, Overwhelm, Addictions
- Pre-conception counseling, Fertility concerns, postpartum support, postpartum depression.
Primary Care
- Allergies, Asthma
- Insulin Resistance, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes
- Hypothyroid, Hashimotos
- Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure
- Metabolic Balancing of body systems
- Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Weight Loss,
- Headaches, Migraine
- Upper Respiratory Infections, Flu, Colds, Bronchitis, Sinusitis,
- Anemia, Nutritional Deficiencies,
- Hemorrhoids, Ulcers, Canker Sores,
- Warts, Rashes, Circulation issues, Pain (non-pharmaceutical)
Chronic Problems
- Adrenal Fatigue, Fatty Liver, Inflammation, Histamine Intolerance, Nutrition, Gut Health, Trauma, Addictions,
Assistance with Spirit
- Menopause, Transitions, Identity, New Motherhood, Sobriety, Relationships, Grief... all of your pressing issues are welcome here!
If you don't see your concern listed here, that does not mean I can't help. Please contact me and we can discuss your needs.
I am not currently offering birthing services but can discuss these needs and concerns with you, make provider recommendations and offer general support for your motherhood journey!
lori@santafemidwife.com 505-660-6603



