Ashton Lupton, DNP, CNM Kootenai Clinic OB-GYN, Coeur d’Alene Tell us a bit about you and your family. I grew up in southern Idaho and am the proud daughter of two teachers. I moved here with my husband and two dogs. We have family all over the Northwest, and we’re excited to place roots here. Why did you pick your specialty? I believe practicing midwifery is exactly what I’m supposed to be doing with my life. A culmination of my life experiences led me to realize midwifery was my calling. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? It’s always my goal for people to feel heard and supported when they meet with me. I want our patients to know I’m on their team and that they are the leaders in their care. It’s my job to provide them with the most up-to-date research and evidencebased medicine, then to allow them to make the decision of what works best for them. My goal is for people to feel empowered with the information and medical research I provide—so they can make the best, educated decision for themselves. What are some of your hobbies? I wish I was adventurous, but honestly, my ideal weekend involves binge watching a TV show, cuddling with my dogs and baking something yummy. It will not take much time with me before you hear about my dogs—I think they are the sun and moon. What drew you to Kootenai Health? I was drawn to the group of midwives I would get to learn from and work with. They are an amazing group of women who care deeply about our patients. What is your favorite healthy tip? Health doesn’t just include making sure you are eating enough greens and being physically active. Health is also learning your power and advocating for it. My healthy tip is to find something that makes you feel emotionally and mentally strong and practice that. Schedule an appointment: Call (208) 625-4970. Ashley Manning, PA Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services, Sandpoint Tell us a bit about you and your family. My husband and I moved from Portland to northern Idaho in the summer of 2021. We have a 17-month-old baby boy named Taylor. He is the absolute sweetest thing and keeps us quite busy. Why did you pick your specialty? I started in oncology as a nursing assistant while I was in college. I quickly learned that oncology patients are a special patient population with a unique perspective on life. Working in this field has been such a rewarding experience, and I’m so grateful to help people who are dealing with the biggest challenges of their lives. While I was in physician assistant school, I also developed a love for the science and ever-changing landscape of cancer. This specialty is definitely my calling, and I’m so happy to have found it early in my career. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? I think it’s very important to develop rapport with patients early in their treatment, so I always sit down and spend a little time getting to know patients and their caregivers. What are some of your hobbies? Most of my time is spent playing with my little one, but we also enjoy spending time outdoors. I am so excited to be in a place that offers so much of what nature has to offer. We also enjoy live music, so we are very much 12
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