Kristen Kaessler, Whole Soul Doula

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Hi, Iā€™m Kristen!

Lifelong entrepreneur, birth and postpartum doula and coach, dog mom, dancer, yogi, outdoor enthusiast, armature chef and former corporate HR participant. I officially incorporated my business (Doula Kristen LLC) and started my deep-dive into birth and postpartum doula work and lactation in early 2020. I am certified through Nourish, Manhattan Birth and DONA. I love all things birth/babies, caring for others, and offering genuine support.

I work with birthing people who seek additional support before, during, and after the longest marathon of their lives ā€“ giving birth. In my practice as a birth and postpartum doula & Lactation specialist, I provide my clients with empathy when they are searching for a non-judgmental sounding board. I offer my helping hands when my clients are too tired to carry out daily living activities in their home during the postpartum period, and I use my Doula intuition to pick up on non-verbal cues to encourage and elevate on the hardest of days. I seek to genuinely support, respect, comfort, and inform my clients so they feel prepared, informed, heard, and empowered.

 Education & Training

Certified Postpartum Chef, Nourish (January 2023 - May 2023)

Manhattan Birth: Mentor Program Year One & Integrative Lactation & Feeding Specialist Program (Oct 2020 - Oct 2021), Masters Level (Oct 2021 - Oct 2022)

Business Council of Westchester, Member (February 2022 - present)

Pre/Postnatal Performance Training Specialist, PRONatal Fitness
(Aug 2020 - Oct 2020)

Intro To Childbirth (Jun 2020) & DONA International Approved Doula Workshop
(Jun 2020) via Doula Rina

Reiki - Levels 1 & 2 - Holistic Learning Center of White Plains & Maui
(2013 & 2014 respectively)

MS, Human Resource Development, Villanova University

BA, Manhattanville College