Meet Our Team
Lynn Hendrick
Midwife
Lynn Hendrick is a registered midwife, who graduated from McMaster University in 2013.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and Promotion (1988) from Dalhousie University, Lynn and her family moved to Singapore where she gave birth to her third son. Returning to Canada a few years later their family grew again with the arrival of their daughter.
Prior to pursuing midwifery, Lynn worked for the Ontario Lung Association, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and UNICEF in health education and promotion. As part of Lynn’s Midwifery training, she spent a month in Ghana, Africa working as a midwife in a community hospital.
Lynn’s education, work and international experience have had an important impact on her desire to contribute to women’s health in her community.
She live’s by the word’s shared with her by her father, “If you love what you do, you will never work another day of your life”!!
Faiza Abdullah
Midwife
Hi, I am Faiza Abdullah!
I am a Registered Midwife, and I have completed the International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program (IMPP) at Ryerson University 2019.
I was born and raised in Syria; after graduating with a Medical Degree from Damascus University in 2006, I started to work as OB/GYN in the Syrian Health Ministry until I left my country Syria as refugee to Jordan 2013, where I worked as an OB/GYN for 3 years until I moved to Canada in 2016.
Midwifery is a passion I hold due to the profound impact it leaves on my feelings and thinking. It has shaped me as a person and enhanced my life individually as well as professionally. Having the opportunity to be a part of numerous families through such an important episode of their lives is a privilege I honor daily. For this, I am grateful that I am a member of the Hawthorne Midwives group here in Milton.
When I’m not attending to clients, I love spending and enjoying time with my family, cooking, and reading!
Sonya Daljeet
Midwife
Alyssa McMurray
Midwife
Hello! My name is Alyssa (she/her).
I completed the Midwifery Education Program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Prior to Midwifery, I completed an honours Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and a minor in Psychology at the University of Guelph. I have always had a passion for client-centred care and studying human health. I believe in the midwifery model of care that allows for informed choice and supportive care to clients and their families. I am excited to be a part of Hawthorne Midwives and the Milton community! I am grateful to join birthing people and their families during this special time in their lives.
In my spare time I love to read books, play games, create digital art, go camping and swing in my hammock. I look forward to meeting you!
Eden Rojas
Midwife
I graduated from the McMaster University Midwifery Education Program in 2023. Since my graduation, I have worked as a midwife in Hamilton, Ontario. I am excited to join the Milton community as a member of the Hawthorne Midwives in November 2024.
Prior to my midwifery career, I completed an undergraduate degree in Biology at McMaster University and worked in wildlife ecology before entering the birth world; a world that I have always been deeply passionate about.
I believe in a holistic approach to prenatal care and birthing. It is important to me that all people have the chance to be actively involved in their health and make informed, individualized choices that support their needs. I am committed to supporting my clients through all types of pregnancy and birth experiences and I am particularly passionate about physiological birth and home birth.
Maryam Shaikh
Midwife
Hi everyone!
I am so excited to join the team at Hawthorne Midwives and honoured to be a part of your pregnancy and delivery journeys!
I was born in Mississauga and spent my first eight years there before my family relocated abroad, first to Syria and later to Jordan, for the next twelve years. I first learned of midwifery during that time when my mom had homebirths for my brothers under midwifery care, but my genuine interest was sparked when I was 15. For the next two years, I looked into midwifery, watching birth videos, talking to midwives, and participating in a childbirth education class, all of which fascinated me more and more, especially the continuity of care and informed choice aspects. After attending my first birth at 17 years old as a support person for a family friend, I was determined to pursue this path. I went on to graduate from McMaster’s Midwifery program with a strong interest and commitment to providing culturally and religiously sensitive care.
During my spare time, you can find me reading, journaling, browsing the Dollarama craft aisles, making something in the kitchen, or spending time with family and friends. I look forward to meeting you!
Meekee Lam
Midwife
Hello everyone!
My name is Meekee (she/her), and I’m thrilled to officially join the Hawthorne Midwives team as a Registered Midwife!
I graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University in May 2025, completing placements in Hamilton and London, along with my clerkship with the Hawthorne Midwives in Milton. Before pursuing midwifery, I earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from McMaster in 2021.
I’m passionate about improving access to perinatal care for vulnerable communities and supporting families through their chest/breastfeeding journeys. I believe midwifery is vital in bridging gaps in reproductive healthcare and education. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that respects informed choice and client autonomy.
While I’ve always loved babies, my true passion lies in supporting pregnant individuals through labour, birth, and postpartum. Hearing about negative pregnancy experiences motivates me to help create more positive, empowering journeys for every client. Witnessing parents and newborns grow and thrive inspires me daily.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, exploring new cuisines, card making, and learning new languages. After graduation, I took time to travel before starting with the Hawthorne team in September 2025.
I’m honoured to be part of the Milton community and look forward to supporting you during this meaningful time.
Pamini "Pam" Rasalingam
Lactation Consultant and Pediatrician
Dr. Rasalingam has been helping families with breastfeeding for the last 2 years at the International BreastFeeding Centre and Millcreek Breastfeeding Centre. She has received her certification for Breastfeeding Courses for Health Professionals from the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative and Mohawk College. She is a candidate for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation. Further, she is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.
She is a Halton Healthcare Pediatrician with privileges at Milton Hospital, Oakville Hospital, and Georgetown Hospital. Dr. Rasalingam had previously served as Program Director for Pediatrics at Georgetown Hospital and as a staff Pediatrician at Belleville General Hospital. She is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University. She has completed training in psychotherapy and will see patients for Postpartum Depression on a consultation basis.
Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, volleyball, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Find out more about her and what she can offer you in your breastfeeding journey here: PainFREE BreastFeeding Clinic.
Priyanka Gulati
Physiotherapist
Priyanka is a Registered Physiotherapist and holds a Master’s degree in Women’s Health & Pediatric Physiotherapy. She believes in providing a safe and confidential space to truly listen and understand her client’s needs and concerns.
Her training in pelvic floor dysfunction has included courses to assess and treat urinary incontinence, complex pelvic pain, sexual pain, prolapse, pre and postnatal discomforts, preparation for labour and delivery, diastasis recti, post-surgical and post-menopausal care.
Priyanka enjoys teaching Lamaze Childbirth Education classes over the weekend. She has been trained in Spinning Babies and is also a DONA certified Birth Doula attending over 100 births.
Find out more about her and what she can offer you in your journey here: Mula Wellness.
Uzma Javaid
Clinic Administrator
Uzma is a mother of three boys and is passionate about giving back to the community especially in the area of the wellbeing of young children. After a successful career with ADP Canada, at the time of her first child’s birth, she decided to become a stay home mother. She fulfilled her compassion of helping others by affiliating herself with non-profit organizations. Working with one non-profit organization, she is an active youth counsellor and mentor for girls between the ages of 7 and 15 since 2016. In addition, she has been assisting Milton District Hospital Foundation since 2017 in a volunteer capacity, has been volunteering at Chris Hadfield Public School since 2010 and occasionally volunteers at women’s shelter and old age homes.
In her spare time Uzma loves to do artwork like painting on canvases, making wall décor, designing personalized gifts and everyday use items. She loves spending time with her children.
