Meet Your Doula Team

 I’m Krystal, your chronically pregnant (by choice and by calling) doula, herbalist, kitchen witch, and placenta alchemist. As a mama of 7, I am guided by lineage, lived experience, and deep trust in the body. I am a fourth-generation teen mother, raised and shaped by Arawak and Jamaican and Cuban ancestry, and inspired by my great-grandmother, a midwife in Jamaica who delivered her own grandchildren and community members with steady hands and an open heart.

I come to you with birth experiences that include homebirth, hospital birth, twins, and everything in between. My work is grounded, intuitive, and trauma-informed, shaped as much by real life as by training. I weave herbal medicine, astrology, body wisdom, and presence into my care, honoring birth as a sacred through the human experience. 

I’m Doreen, and caring for families has been the heart of my life’s work.

For more than three decades, I’ve walked alongside children, parents, and caregivers during some of life’s most tender and challenging moments—as an educator, advocate, massage therapist, doula, and holistic caregiver. My path has included many years in public education and leadership, including serving as an assistant superintendent, where I worked closely with families navigating complex systems with care, clarity, and compassion.

In addition to my work in education and birth support, I have served as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem and investigator, advocating for the safety, well-being, and best interests of children and families. I am also a Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) advocate and work closely with families experiencing high-risk pregnancies. These roles have deepened my respect for confidentiality, ethical care, and steady presence, and they have strengthened my ability to support families through uncertainty, vulnerability, and high-stress moments with calm and discernment.

My doula and body-based work is grounded in the belief that the body holds wisdom and that healing begins with feeling safe. As a licensed massage therapist and trauma-informed caregiver, I bring a gentle, grounding approach to birth and postpartum care—one that supports the nervous system, honors boundaries, and recognizes touch as a powerful form of medicine. Whether through hands-on support, quiet presence, or thoughtful guidance, my goal is to help families feel supported, seen, and grounded.

As a DCF placement parent, I understand firsthand how essential consistency, trust, and dignity are during times of transition. I am committed to meeting families exactly where they are—without judgment, pressure, or expectation.

Sacred Start was created as a place where families can slow down, feel held, and begin this new chapter with care that is both practical and deeply human. It is an honor to be invited into such meaningful moments, and I approach each family with humility, warmth, and respect.