Katerina Ryan

Birth Doula

Licensed Chiropractor

katarinafpayne@gmail.com
(919) 480-7027

Bio

I am Katerina “Kat” Ryan, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and Matrona Certified Birth Doula. I specialize in prenatal, postpartum and pediatric Chiropractic Care, and currently practice in Pacific Beach, CA.

I have an extensive background in holistic and full spectrum pregnancy and pediatric health care as well as birthwork. I pursued a career as a birth doula shortly after being transformed by the natural birth of my first child.

I believe strongly that: “birth is a natural, physiological event that occasionally needs medical attention; not a medical event that occasionally happens naturally.”

Birth has become a strong passion of mine, and as a Doula, I especially strive to educate, empower and be an advocate for my clients, reminding them that they have full control of their birth plan and putting them as my number one priority.

Birth Support

  • Two in-home prenatal visits, virtual upon request.

  • Unlimited email and phone support upon hire until birth

  • Assistance with creating your optimal birth plan

  • Labor support from early labor until birth 

  • Chiropractic care throughout labor and birth (applicable only with prenatal care patients)

  • Support into the Golden Hour, this includes breastfeeding and assistance with latching if desired. (1-2 hrs following birth) 

  • 4 weeks of postpartum support that includes 2 in home visits 

  • Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy and for up to 4 weeks postpartum.

  • Nervous system and palate assessment for baby

  • Newborn Care basics

  • Nutritional support and guidance for Postpartum

  • Recommendations to any specialized providers (IBCLC, Pediatric Dentists, Pediatricians etc.)

Additional Services

In addition to very specific Doula birthwork, I also offer prenatal + postpartum Chiropractic care to each of my clients.

I believe wholeheartedly, that Chiropractic care is an essential tool during pregnancy, labor and postpartum, so I harmoniously integrate it to my birthwork.

Additional Certifications

  • Holistic Doula trained through The Matrona

  • Trained in Spinning Babies Birth Practices

  • Trained in the Webster Technique

  • Licensed Chiropractor specializing in Family, Prenatal + Pediatric Care

  • "Kat was an absolute gift and blessing to our family. She was there for us every step of the way. As our doula, chiropractor and now friend, she made us feel so loved, supported and cared for. Before my baby arrived, Kat was there to answer any questions we had and was intentional to check in often to see how we were doing. During the birth, she was everything I needed and more - peaceful, strong, encouraging and discerning. She knew just what to do when and helped guide me through each stage of labor. She’s someone I could trust and allow in to the most vulnerable and special moment of my life. After the birth, her compassion and love didn’t stop. She continued to reach out and visit postpartum, which meant the world to my husband and I. In closing, Kat is humble, gentle and kind hearted. She’s a professional and expert in her field. Kat is experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her clients. She has your best interest in mind. I am beyond grateful for her and I can’t imagine going through my first birth without her. "

    SS

  • "Thank you so much for everything you did to help make Zane's birth a beautiful one. You were there for my emotional break downs, sacrum pain, emergency room care and more. I totally couldn't have done it without you. I am blessed to have had you as my doula and still be able to have you as a mama friend."

    SV