STAFF
Founder/Executive Director/
Instructor/Preceptor

Kristin Schuchmann, CPM, LM, a second-generation midwife, a graduate of Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery, and a practicing home birth midwife in southwest Florida, is the founder of Heritage School of Midwifery and Natural Health Sciences. Kristin is also fulfilling a dream to see maternity care and birth outcomes improve globally as the founder and executive director of Charis Childbirth, Inc., an international school that trains childbirth professionals. Having benefitted from close relationships with respected, skilled midwives, including her own mother, Kristin finds great satisfaction in mentoring and passing along the knowledge, skill, and wisdom she has attained over the years. When she is not “working”, Kristin enjoys sitting on the beach, hiking in the mountains, singing, gardening, and preparing “gourmet” healthy meals. Kristin’s greatest passion and love are for her family and she is thoroughly enjoying grandmotherhood.
Founder
Todd Schuchmann, the son of a chiropractor and great-great-grandson of a midwife, graduate of Thomas Edison State College with Bachelors of Applied Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology, and successful sales professional is the wind beneath Kristin Schuchmann’s wings. He has provided immeasurable support and behind-the-scenes help as the operations manager of Charis Childbirth, Inc. and LifeSong Midwifery, Inc. His skill and experience in business and finances, coupled with his natural ability to encourage people and his passion for seeing people succeed, make him the perfect fit as the business director in an educational institution. In his spare time, Todd enjoys doing kung fu and tai chi, reading, golfing, singing, playing guitar, and taking on whatever new projects his wife envisions. Todd considers his greatest accomplishments to be in his family life as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Academic Director

Clinical Director

Administrative Director/Admissions Representative

Clinical Coordinator

Faculty
For a list of the teaching staff please see the current handbook.