MN Women's Care Provider Profile
Shawn Johnson,
Certified Nurse Midwife
Shawn’s work in women’s health began more than 20 years ago when she volunteered at a birth center and home birth practice in California. Profoundly moved by the strength and transformation she witnessed in birthing women, she discovered her lifelong calling in midwifery. That experience began a career devoted to caring for women across the lifespan.
In addition to providing GYN and prenatal care, Shawn has now expanded her practice to focus on hormone replacement therapy and menopause care — an area she is deeply passionate about. She no longer attends deliveries, allowing her to dedicate more time to supporting women through prenatal care, hormonal health and midlife wellness. She is committed to helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity, evidence-based care, and individualized treatment plans. Drawing on her decades of experience in reproductive and hormonal health, she partners with women to optimize vitality, sleep, mood, sexual health, and long-term wellbeing during this important life transition.
Her philosophy of care is rooted in partnership and presence.
Shawn strives to create a compassionate, calming, and approachable environment where women feel confident, informed, and supported. Whether guiding someone through pregnancy, supporting reproductive decisions, or helping them move through hormonal changes in midlife, she believes her role is to be a trusted partner in care.
She believes both birth and midlife are powerful, transformative seasons — and she is honored to walk alongside women in each of them.
About her philosophy of care, Shawn says:
"I center my practice on maintaining a compassionate, calming and approachable presence where women are empowered to feel confident, strong and safe. It is important to me that the women and families I work with feel heard, informed and supported.
My role as a midwife is to be your partner in healthcare whether it be family planning, pregnancy, or hormonal health and wellness visits. I will guide you through the decision-making process and make sure you have the knowledge you need to make informed decision about your healthcare."
What her patients say
One of Shawn's patients summarized so perfectly how her care made a difference:
“There are not enough thank yous in the world to express how truly grateful we are for you. Your care and compassion from the very beginning to the very end of my pregnancy was so evident. Your gentle ways of calming our anxieties and cheering us on during the difficult moments were so appreciated. Your passion for your career is palpable. You are truly one of a kind and such a gem in our eyes! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!” -KB
In real life
Shawn grew up in Northern MN and is married to her high school sweetheart, Kurt. Together they have had many adventures, including living in California and Colorado (twice) before returning home to Minnesota. They have three amazing kids who keep them laughing and busy. When she's not watching her kids play hockey, you’ll find her hanging out with her family, thrifting, using power tools on home renovation projects, paddle boarding, or enjoying the outdoors.
Background and Education
AA in Nursing | Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA
Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery | Frontier Nursing University | Hyden, Kentucky
