Meet The Team
Meet our team members and learn about their expertise areas as we want to ensure you select a doula best suited for your needs. Don’t forget you can book a free initial consultation to connect with one of our team members below to get you set for your childbirth journey.
Kayla Wolfe
Owner, Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula - CD-L/CD-P - Pro Doula & DSA Badge & Prenatal Educator - VBAC Specialist - CPST (Certified Car Seat Tech)
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Kayla has always been captivated by the process of birth—the perfect blend of vulnerability and strength. One of her favorite quotes perfectly sums it up: “Labour is when women are at their most vulnerable and their strongest.” (Author unknown.)
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A proud mom of two and wife to her husband, Kayla knows firsthand how life-changing the journey to parenthood can be. Her family is her greatest inspiration, driving her passion to support others through one of the most transformative times in their lives.
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With a deep commitment to helping families embrace their culture and traditions during birth, Kayla is dedicated to making each family’s journey uniquely theirs. Whether it’s a hospital birth or a home birth, she offers comfort, care, and a little humour to lighten the load (because sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine).
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Kayla is trained and certified as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, DSA Badge holder, Prenatal Educator, VBAC Specialist, Certified Car Seat Technician (CPST), and has completed four Perinatal Mental Health Courses through Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings.She believes the beauty of birth lies in its endless complexity—there’s always more to learn, and she’s here for all of it.
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Whether guiding you through a class or standing by your side during labor and postpartum, Kayla is honoured to be part of your journey.
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Kayla is also a big fan of outdoor adventures—camping, hiking, and traveling are some of her favorite ways to recharge. On Wednesday nights (fall/winter), she trades her doula gear for a curling broom and joins her team on the ice (her hip-squeezing skills make her a champion sweeper!). But don’t be fooled—one of her absolute favourite places is curled up in bed with fresh sheets and a good night’s rest.
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For Kayla, being a doula isn’t just a job—it’s a calling to empower families and celebrate the strength that comes with bringing new life into the world.
Vanessa Mack
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula - CD-L/CD-P ~ Pro Doula & DSA Badge ~ VBAC Specialist ~ Infant Educator ~ CPST (Certified Car Seat Tech)
Vanessa is a passionate Birth & Postpartum Doula and Infant Educator serving families in Kamloops. Born and raised in the small community of 100 Mile House, her journey eventually led her to Kamloops after completing her college education - where she married her childhood crush and they began building a life together. Fast forward to more than a decade later, they are proud parents to three incredible children.
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With a background in Early Childhood Education, supporting families has always been close to Vanessa’s heart. Her own birth and postpartum experiences - each very different - sparked a deep calling to birth work and strengthened her desire to walk alongside families during these life-changing moments.
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Vanessa is a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula through ProDoula and has completed her Master Doula Certification, earning the title of VBAC Specialist. She also holds a DSA badge, is a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, and has completed four Perinatal Mental Health courses through Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings.
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At the heart of Vanessa’s work is compassionate, personalized support tailored to each family’s unique journey. Whether you’re preparing for birth, adjusting to postpartum life, or navigating the early days of parenthood, she is honoured to support you every step of the way. Her favourite part of birth is witnessing the confidence and empowerment that can unfold - and helping turn uncertainty into clarity along the way.
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When she’s not supporting families (or playing chauffeur for her kids), Vanessa can be found enjoying daily walks with a coffee in hand, camping, hosting family gatherings, unwinding with reality TV, or getting lost in a good audiobook.
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Kristin Rhynolds
Postpartum Doula - CD-P ~ Pro Doula
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Kristin’s passion for postpartum and perinatal support is deeply rooted in both her professional training and her own lived experience. After moving to Kamloops from Alberta 15 years ago to complete her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, she never expected to stay, but she quickly fell in love with the beauty of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land, the community, and (as it turns out) her now husband of 10 years.
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Kristin is currently completing her Master of Counselling and hopes to continue working in the fertility and perinatal mental health field. Her own fertility and perinatal mental health journey profoundly shaped her path, sparking a deep commitment to walking alongside families during one of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of life.
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With a warm, client-centred approach, Kristin is passionate about creating inclusive, welcoming, and emotionally safe spaces for all families. She values genuine connection and believes every individual’s story, background, and experience deserves to be heard and honoured. Her work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect by meeting families exactly where they are at.
Kristin is also currently working as a substance use counsellor supporting youth in the community, a role that has further strengthened her dedication to mental health advocacy and inclusive care. She is nurturing by nature and finds joy in the small, meaningful acts of care such as dropping off meals, helping out with household tasks, babysitting, or simply sitting together with a warm cup of coffee and a listening ear.
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Kristin and her husband have built their life in Kamloops and are raising their energetic four-year-old son alongside a very enthusiastic (and slightly chaotic) dog. When she’s not working, studying, or spending time with her family, you’ll most likely find her curled up with a good suspense/ psychological thriller novel with a cup of coffee in hand.
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For Kristin, postpartum work is more than support—it’s about presence, connection, and gently walking beside families as they navigate this tender and significant transition.
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Shayla Stanley
RN, BSCN, IBCLC
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Shayla lives in Kamloops with her partner, toddler and two bonus daughters.
Shayla has a passion for supporting families in their labour and birth journeys into postpartum and infancy through to childhood. Since having her daughter she has recognized there is a need for education and support for breastfeeding families, which kindled her interest for improving prenatal education specifically surrounding lactation and breastfeeding care.
Shayla received her BScN in 2018, and since then she has pursued a career following her passion for maternal and child health. Working mostly in pediatrics, labour and delivery and postpartum as a Registered Nurse. She received her IBCLC certification in 2023 and is now servicing our community and beyond with her private practice lactation consulting services, Modern Mama Lactation.
Get in touch with Shayla.
Caity Barrett, PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Special Interest and Training in Pediatrics and Pelvic Health
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Caity is a community, family and health minded physiotherapist, with a passion for helping individuals return to or discover new activities they love. Whether she is helping a client with pelvic organ prolapse return to hiking, guiding a pregnant client through birth preparation, or encouraging a child to explore their environment in a new way, Caity will provide compassionate and accessible support.
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Caity completed her Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science degrees at UBC in Vancouver and the Okanagan. She has post graduate training in pediatrics, pregnancy, pelvic health and lactation, and continues to pursue coursework and research in these areas. ​
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Before becoming a physio, Caity worked with children in various capacities coaching, mentoring, and tutoring. It was natural to start her physiotherapy career in pediatrics. She loves working with children, creatively hiding therapeutic exercises in play based activities. During her own matrescence she also discovered the importance of comprehensive birth preparation, and perinatal support. She became passionate about empowering pregnant people to take control of and better understand their choices and their bodies in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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Exercise prescription, mindfulness, education, neurodevelopmental treatment, trigger point dry needling and manual therapy techniques are all part of Caity’s physiotherapy approach. Caity strives to build trusting and therapeutic relationships with her clients while helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. She is happy to collaborate with other professionals to best serve her clients.
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In the community, Caity can be found enjoying nature with her hubby, three children and pup. You might see her on the trails biking, hiking or skiing!
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Get in touch with Caity.