April is the Assistant Practice Administrator in our office and generally responsible for the day-to-day workings of the practice. She was born and raised in the small town of Ney, Ohio. She moved to Fort Wayne in 2006 to attend the University of Saint Francis and graduated in May 2010 as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

April has worked in OB/GYN since 2008 and joined Dr. Stroud in August of 2013 while working at Parkview Physicians Group. She was the first employee of the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center and has played an important role in the practice since its inception.

April and her significant other live in Defiance, Ohio with April’s daughter, Kaylnn, age 6. April spends her free time with family, including her Mom, Stepfather, Grandmother, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. She will tell you that her family is the love of her life, followed by her work.

“I'm very dedicated to my work and love helping patients. I feel blessed to work with so many people at the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center who share my passion for helping others.”

Carolyn works as a medical assistant on Dr. Stroud’s team and came to us from the Parkview Physicians Group, where she had also worked as a medical assistant.

Carolyn is a self-proclaimed outdoorswoman. No matter what the situation calls for, she describes herself as a woman who's not afraid of a challenge. Whether it's taking the four-wheeler out for a spin, snowboarding down a mountain, or going fishing on the lake, she’s always ready for the next outdoor adventure. She says that she’s married to her best friend and love of her life, and no matter where she ventures, he's always by her side. They currently have no children, yet they’re eager to begin that next chapter in life.

Cassidy is an important part of our front office team, joining us in 2016. She grew up in New Haven, Indiana as the youngest of three, and is a graduate of North Side High School. Cassidy and her spouse Marcus married in August 2017 and recently purchased their first home together. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with her pets Gizmo, Gram, and Graycie.

“Working at FMCC has been such a great experience and a learning opportunity. Everyone was so welcoming and made me feel a part of the team right away.”

Courtney Rinehold is a Registered & Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist & Certified LEAP Therapist working in private practice (RINEHOLD Nutrition Services LLC) and the Fertility & Midwifery Care Center LLC. As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, she combines her traditional medical background with a holistic approach, using real food, to help heal the whole person. As a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT), she’s trained to help clients suffering from non-IgE food sensitivities, often seen in hard to treat inflammatory symptom/diseases.

Courtney received her Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in 2005 with a double major in Dietetics and Nutrition/Fitness/Health. Courtney has been working professionally since 2007. She worked in renal dialysis for 6 years and has been working in private practice nutrition therapy since 2009. In September 2014, Courtney became a part of the Fertility & Midwifery Care Center, LLC helping patients with gestational diabetes, PCOS, & fertility issues.

As a member of the Nutrition Entrepreneurs & Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine practice groups, she stays current with nutrition research to provide reliable information using evidence-based practice, with a holistic approach. What does nutrition therapy have to offer you? A Registered Integrative Nutrition Expert”, like Courtney, will help you “HOLD on to your HEALTH!” Courtney’s loves spending the time to help her clients approach their health in a very individualized way…not one thing works well for everyone! Many symptoms, issues, & chronic diseases are linked to inflammation- Courtney has the tools & knowledge to help you reduce this through proper nutrition. Weight management, prenatal care, ports nutrition, adrenal/thyroid/autoimmune disorders, food allergies/sensitivities, IBS, fibromyalgia, migraines, PCOS, chronic fatigue syndrome, are just a few of the areas Courtney offers help with.

Many inflammatory conditions are improved or resolved through LEAP-MRT food sensitivity testing and an individualized nutrition protocol Courtney uses as a Certified LEAP Therapist. Courtney and her husband, Dameon, have a on, Corbin, who was born in Oct 2012. They enjoy being outdoors, running, triathlons, camping with family & friends, DIY projects, cooking from scratch, and anything creative! Courtney is sure to offer you many different recipes & helpful meal tips she has “concocted” in her kitchen.

Contact the office to get started with an initial consultation/counseling session to see how nutrition and “real food” can impact you in an amazing way!

Lea is our Fertility Care Practitioner, having worked with Dr. Stroud since 2013, and a vital part of the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center team. Lea grew up here in Fort Wayne, graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School, and then Purdue University. She married her high school sweet heart Nick in 2010, and started a family shortly thereafter. Lea and Nick have two children, Joey (3) and Lily (18mo). They love spending time together as a family, going to the zoo, watching Cardinal’s baseball, and supporting Komet Hockey!

Lea earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Purdue and decided she wanted to take her love of science and apply it to women’s health by becoming Certified Creighton Model FertilityCareTM Practitioner. “I was interested in teaching the Creighton Model because my mother-in-law taught it and it was a good way to work while raising a new family. Little did I know that it would open so many opportunities for me. When Dr Stroud became a Medical Consultant for NaProTECHNOLOGY, we quickly got to know each other and I was eager to work with him to provide quality patient care and spread the word about the Creighton Model FertilityCareTM and NaProTECHNOLOGY.”

Lea is passionate about sharing the Creighton Model and all it has to offer women including those struggling with infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, breastfeeding, recurrent pregnancy loss, and other hormonal abnormalities.

Lori and her husband of 38 years love to go for walks and play Frisbee with their standard poodle. They have two married daughters who have blessed them with nine grandchildren!

Though her grandson may not believe her, she crossed skydiving off her bucket list before his mother was born! She has also taken several bike adventures; the best of which was a weeklong trip through Ontario, Canada.

Lori leads our front office and will always greet you with her warm smile. Lori was one of the first employees who made the decision follow us in this adventure that is the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center, joining us after working several years for Parkview Physicians Group.

Melanie joined the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center after several years with the Parkview Physicians Group, OB/GYN and works mainly with the Nurse-midwives. After graduating from Wright State University and getting married, she and her husband moved to Columbus, Ohio where she worked with a Cardiology group at Grant Hospital. Her husband’s military career took them to Fort Sill, Oklahoma where they began their family with the birth of twins.

After fifteen years of active military duty, Melanie and her husband moved to Fort Wayne to be closer to their family. They have three children ages 19, 23 and 23. We are so fortunate to have Melanie as part of our team.

Nicole was born in Fort Wayne and currently lives in New Haven along with her children and significant other. She is the mother of two amazing children and one on the way in January, 2015. She has a 5 year old son, Mahki, and a 2 year old daughter, Miyah. In her spare time, what little there is, she loves going to the zoo, spending time at the lake with family and friends, and cheering on Mahki in his new ventures in football and wrestling.

Nicole graduated in 2011 with her Medical assisting degree. She started with Dr. Stroud at the Parkview Physicians Group in February 2011 and has been with him since. She is excited to be one of the first employees of the Fertility and Midwifery Care and feels very fortunate to be a part of it.