CEO &
Co-Founder of The HG & Morning Sickness Clinic

Emergency Medicine Physician since 2009 in both large academic centers and community hospitals around the US, serving in various roles including quality committee and EMS director. He served in the United States Air Force, where he deployed with SOCCENT on a mobile surgical team. Driven by a mission to improve access to research informed HG care, Dr. Housholder established the first HG pilot clinic in 2022 providing, insurance-covered treatment for patients suffering from severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

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CSO of The HG & Morning Sickness Clinic

Dr. Marlena Fejzo is the world’s leading HG researcher. She is an HG survivor, TIME 2024’s Woman of the Year, and faculty researcher in the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Southern California. Marlena is also the Research Director and Board member at the HER Foundation.

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View Dr. Fejzo’s press & research accolades on The HER Foundation Website >

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CMO &
Co Founder of The HG & Morning Sickness Clinic

Kelly has 18 years experience in marketing, advertising, and customer & patient acquisition. She’s the President of The HG Relief Fund and sits on the Advisory Council for the HER Foundation. She and Dr. H opened this first HG pilot clinic, taking out patient HG care from an unknown concept to a thriving clinic in under a year. By year two the clinic had treated over 1300 HG patients.

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Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in HG

Grayson is a relentless champion for HG patients and a leader in advancing research and treatment. She is deeply committed to believing patients—especially those dismissed in previous pregnancies—and tirelessly works to find the most effective medication combinations to reduce their suffering. With a sharp, research-driven approach, Grayson stays at the forefront of the latest HG treatment protocols, ensuring patients receive cutting-edge, evidence-based care. Grayson has 6+ cumulative years of nursing experience in the ICU, family medicine and HG care.

Office Manager

Elizabeth oversees clinic operations with efficiency and compassion, ensuring that every patient receives the support they need. As a dedicated advocate for those experiencing HG, she is the first point of contact for new patients, guiding them through the onboarding process with care and urgency to ensure they receive timely treatment.

HG Nurse

Rachael has 8 years of experience in Labor & Delivery and OB Emergency medicine, bringing specialized expertise to patients suffering from HG. She understands the challenges this condition presents and is committed to delivering attentive, personalized treatment, ensuring patients feel heard, supported, and properly managed throughout their journey.

HG Nurse

With 12 years of experience in Labor & Delivery and OB Emergency care, Whitney brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to our clinic. As a former charge nurse, she is highly skilled in guiding perinatal mothers through the treatment and management of HG, offering both expertise and empathy to those facing this debilitating condition.