Meet Our Team

She has a vast resource of knowledge which she uses to support her team and the families she serves, including in-depth training

Through her wonderful care, Chelsey reduces stress in her clients, helping them transition through all the stages of motherhood…

After supporting a mother during the birth of her two children and through her postpartum journey, she discovered her natural ability to provide a calming presence and soothe newborns.…

I have a love to educate expectant parents on what their options and rights are as well as helping them to feel empowered and in control of their children's birth while having a positive and nurturing experience…

Caroline began advocating for maternal and infant care after struggling with her own perinatal mental health. These experiences helped her recognize a significant gap in the support system available to birthing people, new parents and infants, especially in rural North Carolina communities. Through her relatable and compassionate presence, Caroline has become a trusted ally for individuals and families navigating the transformative journey of pregnancy, childbirth & parenthood.

While on her own journey through motherhood she found herself not only researching for her own pregnancies and births, but for friends and family as well. Chauntay soon became a source of knowledge, support, and reassurance for many families. This fueled her desire to provide support and guidance to those parents' own journey as a doula

April believes that women have been created for this great task of childbirth, and she is committed to continuing to serve women and families as they embark upon this incredible, transformative journey to becoming a parent.

Jessica is a mother to a sweet, little rambunctious boy. She has been supporting parents as a breastfeeding specialist for the last 3 years and have added certifications as a labor doula, postpartum doula, and placenta encapsulation specialist to provide clients with a full spectrum of support.

Michaela feels like her life has been moving toward birthwork since she was young. Connecting with, educating, and empowering people to find their voice and their truest path is what fulfills her. She’s been told many times that she is a calm presence and someone who can simplify difficult concepts to help others understand and learn. 

Shivonne is so excited and honored to bring all of her wonderful qualities to be with you on your birthing journey.

Brittany is a certified labor doula and a postpartum placenta specialist. She finds joy and zeal in working alongside women and their partners during this exciting season with their little ones. 

Lis began supporting families to hold sacred this great transition through doula work, placenta encapsulation, and prenatal yoga.  Lis lends a willing hand, non-judgemental ear, and open heart to all families post-birth.  She is passionate about pre and postnatal mental health, and continuously studying this field to best serve women in the childbearing years.   

Brooke has been in love with all things, High Country ever since she graduated from App State in 2020.  After receiving her Bachelor's in Social Work, she realized that she had a strong passion for helping women and children. 

Nellie’s passion for pregnancy, labor, and family began when she was a little girl. She has always loved nuturing new life through gardening, caring for animals, and supporting families. Birth work is her calling and she couldn’t imagine life without it. Nellie is ProDoula certified as a Labor and Postpartum Doula. She is also C.P.R. trained through The American Heart Association.

Birthwork first sparked her interest when she was a support person for a childhood friend whose experience taught me a lot of good, and bad things. Mattie enjoys educating and empowering mothers and families during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond, because the more we all know - the better we can all do.

As a Doula she aims to empower women to find their voice and make choices that honor their individual pregnancy and birth experience. She enjoy being a sounding board for others and an avenue to help women during their journey into motherhood. 

As a mother of three, she believes every birth experience is a special moment in time, in which, each minute counts. She values that every birth story includes support and awareness.

Ryleigh first became interested in all things pregnancy, labor, and birth at a young age and it has grown into her passion. Ryleigh loves to support families in their pregnancy and birth journeys! She says her best skill as far as comfort measures go is massage. She also is great at being a calming presence in parents journey’s. Ryleigh also works as an Office Assistant for High Country Doulas, so you might’ve had an email or two from her!

Parker is passionate about supporting and empowering women (and their partners) through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Along with working as a doula, she is a Pilates instructor with special interest and extensive training in pre and postnatal Pilates. She loves using movement and exercise to help women ease pregnancy discomfort, reconnect with their body after birth, and feel empowered in their own skin at any stage of life. She strives to meet families where they are, with a particular focus on promoting perinatal mental health. She offers judgement-free support and encouragement for clients based on their unique family circumstance, preferences, birth plan, and parenting choices.

Nellie is a mom of a daughter and has a decade of experience as a nanny and preschool teacher.Nellie is a ProDoula trained and certified Labor Doula. She is certified in both adult and infant CPR. She is happy to support nearby families throughout their pregnancies.

Her goals are to serve families in a way that will make them know that they can do this, help them to make informed decisions by sharing evidence based information about their concerns, assist them to adjust to life with a newborn and to have the best postpartum experience possible.