Doulas

Jessica Greene

Jessica is the owner of Kooshlie Care Doula Services, in Western North Carolina. She has been a practicing doula for ten years, and is a certified Lamaze instructor, and birth doula.

Growing up in a large family in the mountains had an enormous impact on how Jessica supports growing families now. Going with the flow, and finding ease and stability within the unpredictability of the on-call doula lifestyle comes naturally to her. She is an expert at communicating with and mediating between parties, helping families to build trust with one another and with their care providers, and at working within hospital systems to improve outcomes and relationships there. Jessica is especially adept at supporting clients who have a history of anxiety, fear or trauma.

Jessica's first love is her family: her husband Stuart, their two children, Naomi and Bruce, and their gentle giant of a dog, Thor. Her faith in Jesus, and the belief that women are designed and created with the innate ability to give birth, is the bedrock of Jessica's work, and helps her to support her clients from a perspective of humility and joyful expectation. Her vision for both personal work and agency reach this year is to help her clients step into their God-given roles: to support women in becoming mothers, men in becoming fathers, and couples in becoming families.

Chai Masala Canaglia

Chai provides personalized support through active listening, compassionate communication, and Integrative Family Systems (IFS) language. Her empathetic and patient nature allows her to connect deeply with her clients, guiding them through a crucial moment in their lives with unwavering presence.

While Chai doesn't have children of her own, this offers her a unique perspective, free from preconceived notions. It enables her to offer unbiased, compassionate support that's completely focused on the individual needs of the mothers she works with.

In addition to her doula services, Chai specializes in placenta encapsulation—an ancient practice known to aid in the recovery process by boosting energy, strength, and immunity during the postpartum period.

Jessica and Chai

Meet Jessica and Chai, your dedicated doula duo, guiding you through every step of your birth journey! Jessica brings expertise in physiologic birth, education, and trauma-informed care, creating a calm and confident space for parents navigating anxiety or past trauma. Chai complements this with her intuitive approach; she helps women reconnect with their bodies and trust their intuition, providing comfort, offering nurturing support during labor and beyond, with specialized skills in placenta work and postpartum care. Together, their combined experience and heartfelt passion provide holistic, empowering support. Book your consultation with Jessica and Chai today to start your journey with confidence!

~ Your journey, Our Support, Doula Duo Jessica and Chai

Consultation with Jessica and Chai

Shelby Boyd

Hey there! I am a happy wife, happy mama and Bible-believing Christian who has a passion for caring for women through the early years of motherhood. I was born and raised in WNC, where I met and married my best friend, Josh. Josh is a local pastor, and we spend much time with our church family. Together, we have a passion for the past, a love for learning, and a desire for the simpler things of life. We strive to live like the good ole days with our two children.

I fell in love with the idea of helping women birth their babies when I had my own natural birth. It was an experience that left me feeling empowered and confident in God's design for welcoming new lives into the world. I realized so many women lack the support they need during their journey to motherhood and my hope is that I can provide that support while helping you achieve a positive birth experience. My goal as a doula is to ensure you feel supported and empowered throughout your pregnancy, up to the day you give birth and during the immediate postpartum period.

I look forward to building a relationship with you and your family!

Denise Mills

I am an RN, and Certified Birth Doula, and offer both birth and postpartum Doula support. I also work as a nurse assistant to midwives in homebirth practice in this area. I am currently training to be an infant sleep consultant.

With 8 years of experience as a doula, I am pleased to support first-time and repeat birthing families, during vaginal and Cesarean births, VBAC, surrogate, and multiple births. I also have much experience supporting families through high-risk births and pregnancy loss.

I spent the first half of my working life as a park ranger, camp director, and environmental educator. Then I became a nurse and worked for many years in end-of-life care and as a hospice nurse, and also as a psychiatric nurse. Upon retirement, I came at last to my long-held passion of birth work, as the best "retirement career" ever possible! I waited a long time to make birth work a priority in my life, and the wait was definitely worthwhile.

I have given birth to two children of my own. One of those births was a hospital birth which ended in a cesarean delivery. The second was an unmedicated birth at home. They were both amazing and transformative experiences that definitely inform my support as a birth doula.

I believe that in the world of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, just as in the world of nature, education and knowledge leads to greater understanding. And understanding leads to more trust, acceptance and appreciation of the process.

In addition to providing support on the physical, emotional, spiritual, and informational levels, an equal and essential aspect of my support involves being a part of your safety net, should it become necessary for you to step off the cliff of control and into the freefall of the unknown and unplanned. My goal for you both is to feel safe and strong and supported, no matter what becomes necessary during your pregnancy and birth. Ultimately, every birth can be a beautiful experience, even if it is not the one you envisioned originally. But having solid support and guidance as you step beyond your plan is essential. I will be strong with you and for you. I realize that I am being invited to share one of the most intimate experiences of your life together as a couple. I do not take that invitation lightly, but consider it an honor and a privilege.

Beverly Moore

Beverly is a Medical Laboratory Scientist and has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. She became a birth and postpartum doula in 2023 after being inspired by her own doula. She has one daughter and has been a gestational surrogate for two other families. During her third pregnancy, she hired a doula and realized just how important this support can be.

Beverly is a self-proclaimed birth nerd and enjoys learning new skills, evidence-based recommendations, and fun facts about pregnancy and birth. She is passionate about helping all birthing people feel empowered to make informed decisions and tap into their intuitive power. She brings a warm, calming presence to every space she enters and excels especially at listening to and validating the vulnerable experiences of parenthood.

Lacey

Hi, I'm Lacey! I've been captivated by the beauty of childbirth for as long as I can remember. That early spark turned into a lifelong calling to support women through one of life's most transformative journeys. As a mother of four—ranging from teenagers to little ones—I've experienced both hospital births and birth center births firsthand. Each experience deepened my respect for the incredible strength, intuition, and grace that women bring to birth.

I'm currently a nursing student, always eager to expand my knowledge and better serve families in every stage of their journey. My approach as a doula is gentle, grounded, and compassionate. I believe birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world, but about nurturing confidence, connection, and empowerment in every mother I work with.

Outside of birth work, I'm an animal lover, a bit of a tree hugger, and happiest when I'm growing plants or cooking something comforting in the kitchen. I'm passionate about inclusivity—creating a safe, welcoming space for every woman and family I serve, no matter their background or birth choices.

My goal is simple: to walk alongside women with warmth, understanding, and unwavering support—helping them feel empowered, seen, and deeply cared for as they welcome new life into the world.