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LISA PRELLER

MS, CNM, RN, LM

Founder, Empowered Midwifery Care PLLC & Evolve Integrative Health

From an early age, Lisa Preller felt a deep calling toward advocacy, particularly in reproductive justice and healthcare equity. Her career path has not been a straight line but rather a beautifully evolving spiral—each turn building upon the last, shaping her into the midwife, entrepreneur, and community leader she is today.

Lisa began her journey as a college athlete, channeling her leadership skills into coaching as a high school teacher and varsity basketball coach. It was through these formative years that she discovered her passion for mentorship, education, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. But it was motherhood that profoundly shifted her perspective, igniting a deep curiosity about pregnancy, birth, and the systems surrounding them.

Balancing nursing school with raising her children, Lisa took on the challenge of working night shifts as an RN while caring for her family during the day—an experience that solidified her dedication to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. This unwavering commitment led her to midwifery school, where she trained as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Licensed Midwife, dedicated to offering personalized, holistic, and evidence-based care to individuals throughout their reproductive journeys.

In 2021, Lisa founded Empowered Midwifery Care PLLC (EMC), a practice rooted in inclusivity, autonomy, and reimagining healthcare beyond traditional models. Seeing a greater need for integrative, whole-person health solutions, she expanded her vision with the launch of Evolve Integrative Health (EIH) in February 2025—a space where functional and integrative medicine intersect with midwifery, creating an innovative, patient-first approach to wellness.

Through EMC and EIH, Lisa is disrupting the standard healthcare model, ensuring that reproductive and hormonal health care is accessible, empowering, and inclusive. She remains committed to building community, advocating for patient autonomy, and leading with heart and purpose.

Lisa’s journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of transformation—from athlete to educator, from nurse to midwife, and now, as an entrepreneur redefining healthcare for the next generation.


Education, Training, and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Arts – University at Albany

  • Master of Arts – Northeastern University

  • Associate of Nursing – Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

  • Certificate of Midwifery & Master of Science in Midwifery – Thomas Jefferson University

  • Women's Functional and Integrative Medicine Certified Practitioner

  • A4M Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine – Pending Completion December 2025

  • North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Practitioner – Pending June 2025

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GISELLE GINSBERG

MS, RD

Giselle Ginsberg is a Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience and a true passion for Nutrition and Optimal Health. She loves helping individuals reach their wellness goals and improve their lives! Over the years, Giselle has helped people reduce and reverse risk factors for disease, manage various conditions, and achieve sustainable behavior and lifestyle changes.

Giselle’s areas of expertise include weight management, disease prevention, emotional eating, healthy aging and optimized living. When working with her patients, she applies a holistic approach centered around intuitive eating, creating healthy relationships with food, exercise, and functional medicine.

Giselle focuses on meeting individuals where they are while tactfully challenging them using science and evidence-based information. To elicit change, she uses a Motivational Interviewing Approach which is patient-centered and provides a supportive environment that highlights empathy, self-efficacy, and optimism. When working with Giselle, her patients experience a friendly, supportive, nonjudgemental, positive environment where they feel heard and seen.

Giselle is a native Spanish speaker. She holds a Masters’ Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She was featured in a podcast, a sports nutrition radio show, and presented on various occasions on nutrition, health and well-being-related topics.

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ZOE BARRETT

Executive Assistant

Zoe Barrett joined Empowered Midwifery Care as Executive Assistant after experiencing exceptional care during her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Frankie. Inspired by this experience, she is passionate about contributing to the mission of providing personalized, compassionate care to families in the Capital Region. 

Zoe plays a crucial role in supporting Lisa Preller across both Empowered Midwifery Care and Evolve Integrative Health, ensuring that each practice runs smoothly. She assists patients, manages special projects, and handles essential administrative tasks that allow Lisa to focus on client care. 

Outside of work, Zoe enjoys walking her dogs, cooking with her family, playing cards, and, most importantly, being a mother to her energetic toddler.

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CHRISSY PIRIANO

RN, MS, CRNA, Botox Specialist

With 28 years of experience as a registered nurse and 17 years as a nurse anesthetist, Chrissy Piraino has dedicated her career to patient care. For the past 15 years, she worked alongside Lisa in labor and delivery, helping women manage their pain and supporting them through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives.

Now, at Evolve, she is excited to specialize in aesthetics, continuing her passion for helping women feel and look their best. Her approach focuses on enhancing natural beauty in a way that boosts confidence and feels authentic.

Outside of work, she is a proud mother to three beautiful daughters. She looks forward to being part of each client’s aesthetic journey!

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MAGGIE PRELLER

Social and Engagement Coordinator

As the Social & Engagement Coordinator at Evolve Integrative Health, Maggie cultivates community connection and brand identity through thoughtful design and engagement. From crafting artwork and marketing materials to enhancing Evolve’s online presence, she ensures accessibility and visibility remain at the heart of the mission.

Maggie is excited to help Evolve stay engaged with the community, listening to the needs of clients to create meaningful and exciting content through newsletters, social media, and more. With a lifelong passion for reproductive healthcare and community care, she brings creativity and intention to her work.

Outside of Evolve, she is a mural artist, doula, and plant caretaker, integrating art, care, and nature into everything she does.