Who you’ll see
A small team, one building on Ironwood Circle. Our team gets to know you, and your provider will have read your specific health history before you sit down. That is most of what this practice is for.
Founder & Nurse-Midwife
Claire Walker, MSN, CNM (she/her) ventured into the field of midwifery in order to empower those assigned female at birth to take an active role in their own healthcare experience. Being fully aware that encapsulated within wellness are mental, physical, emotional & spiritual health, Claire approaches time with clients taking all aspects of a person’s wellness into consideration in development of treatment and wellness plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Margaret Gerwels is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals and families across the lifespan. With a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, Margaret ensures that every treatment plan is grounded in the latest clinical research and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Margaret earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and went on to earn her Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University. This diverse educational background has equipped Margaret with a broad perspective and a deep understanding of holistic care.
Margaret believes that effective healthcare begins with truly listening to her patients. She takes time to understand their concerns, values, and goals, fostering a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and respected. Through open communication and shared decision-making, Margaret partners with her patients to develop personalized care plans that empower them to take an active role in their health and wellness.
Margaret is passionate about preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and health education. She is dedicated to building trusting relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of her patients and their families. Outside of the clinical setting, Margaret enjoys reading, crocheting, photography, traveling and spending time with her husband and 7 children.
Candescent was founded to work differently from the rushed, assembly-line appointments frequently experienced in today’s health practices. In our practice that means three things.
Appointments have time in them. Most of what we treat — hormones, weight, intimate health, sexual function — cannot be reached in the time a standard slot allows. So the slots are longer.
Care is trauma-informed. Every exam is explained before it happens, you can pause or stop at any point, and nothing proceeds without you saying so. If exams are difficult for you, tell us and we will work around it.
We will tell you when something will not work. If the treatment you asked about is not the right one for your goal, you will hear that at the consultation rather than after six sessions.
Tell us what is going on, or call (574) 334-7444 and we’ll find you the right person.
Appointments longer than you are probably used to, with people who will remember you next time.
