About Us
We are an eclectic group of professionals dedicated to the health of the primal period of life (preconception through the first years of life. We serve adults, families, mothers, fathers and babies with a variety of programs, including work with adults, families, children and the mother-baby dyad, training of professionals, education of families and individuals, research projects that support the health of this vital period, and communication tools for educators, organizations, and lay people.
Research and experience tell us that babies are conscious, moral and intelligent. Experience and the environment help shape the nervous system starting in utero. This Center provides a place for parents, the public and professionals to get information, classes, therapy, and products that support health from preconception, pregnancy, birth and the first 18 months of life. Practice and pedagogy weave together bodywork, trauma healing, neuroscience, epigenetics, attachment, and more. Please read our pages, and come down and meet our staff:
Research and experience tell us that babies are conscious, moral and intelligent. Experience and the environment help shape the nervous system starting in utero. This Center provides a place for parents, the public and professionals to get information, classes, therapy, and products that support health from preconception, pregnancy, birth and the first 18 months of life. Practice and pedagogy weave together bodywork, trauma healing, neuroscience, epigenetics, attachment, and more. Please read our pages, and come down and meet our staff:
Kate White, MA, LMT, RCST ®, CEIM, SEP, PPNE, PLC
I have been involved with pre- and perinatal health for over 25 years, starting with maternal and child health, family planning, and health education as an international professional, to a practitioner of the healing arts as a bodyworker working with pregnant mothers, families and babies. In 1995, I was certified to massage pregnant mothers and instruct parents in infant massage. Since then, I have taken thousands of hours in advanced education to support the childbearing year. My training includes: massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing® and trauma resolution therapy, infant mental health, breastfeeding support, and specific course work with osteopaths and advanced bodyworkers supporting nervous system development and trauma resolution. You see a complete list of my trainings and education here. My teachers include: Claire Dolby, Michael Shea, Myrna Martin, John and Anna Chitty, Cherionna Menzam Sills, Franklyn Sills, William Emerson, Karlton Terry, Bob Oliver, Ray Castellino, Mary Jackson, Tara Blasco, Frank Carbone, Lois Trezise, Ariel Giaretto, Berns Galloway, Brigit Viksnins, and many families and babies.
I have been involved with pre- and perinatal health for over 25 years, starting with maternal and child health, family planning, and health education as an international professional, to a practitioner of the healing arts as a bodyworker working with pregnant mothers, families and babies. In 1995, I was certified to massage pregnant mothers and instruct parents in infant massage. Since then, I have taken thousands of hours in advanced education to support the childbearing year. My training includes: massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing® and trauma resolution therapy, infant mental health, breastfeeding support, and specific course work with osteopaths and advanced bodyworkers supporting nervous system development and trauma resolution. You see a complete list of my trainings and education here. My teachers include: Claire Dolby, Michael Shea, Myrna Martin, John and Anna Chitty, Cherionna Menzam Sills, Franklyn Sills, William Emerson, Karlton Terry, Bob Oliver, Ray Castellino, Mary Jackson, Tara Blasco, Frank Carbone, Lois Trezise, Ariel Giaretto, Berns Galloway, Brigit Viksnins, and many families and babies.
Shatia M.Owsley, MS, PPNE, CEIM, CYT
Shatia Owsley is a holistic psychosocial and trauma practitioner who has worked in the maternal health and social services field for over 18 years. Her professional journey has allowed her to work closely with teen moms, infants and children with complex medical conditions, as well as women and families with varying life transformations. In 2010, Shatia began shifting her approach to incorporate more eastern and holistic health practices to empower her clients. She earned a masters in Health Education and Promotion, focusing her studies on educating BIPOC women on the benefits of a healthy mind, body and spirit connection during pregnancy. Shatia has continued to advance her studies by pursuing various trainings and certifications in the following areas: maternal social justice, pre and perinatal psychology, birth trauma processing, trauma informed yoga, breathwork, Calm Birth Meditation, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), indigenous postpartum care practices, ecological breastfeeding, infant massage, and various forms of energy healing (reiki, quantum healing, sound bath therapy, etc.).
Shatia's goal when working with families is to listen, empower, coach and support them as they re-discover that they are the experts of their lives. She serves as a supportive presence as they face the many adventures of life on their own terms. Shatia is a part of a growing community of holistic and spiritual healers, as well as medical and mental health professionals dedicated to the connection of the mind, body and spirit. www.indigowomb.com [email protected]
Shatia Owsley is a holistic psychosocial and trauma practitioner who has worked in the maternal health and social services field for over 18 years. Her professional journey has allowed her to work closely with teen moms, infants and children with complex medical conditions, as well as women and families with varying life transformations. In 2010, Shatia began shifting her approach to incorporate more eastern and holistic health practices to empower her clients. She earned a masters in Health Education and Promotion, focusing her studies on educating BIPOC women on the benefits of a healthy mind, body and spirit connection during pregnancy. Shatia has continued to advance her studies by pursuing various trainings and certifications in the following areas: maternal social justice, pre and perinatal psychology, birth trauma processing, trauma informed yoga, breathwork, Calm Birth Meditation, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), indigenous postpartum care practices, ecological breastfeeding, infant massage, and various forms of energy healing (reiki, quantum healing, sound bath therapy, etc.).
Shatia's goal when working with families is to listen, empower, coach and support them as they re-discover that they are the experts of their lives. She serves as a supportive presence as they face the many adventures of life on their own terms. Shatia is a part of a growing community of holistic and spiritual healers, as well as medical and mental health professionals dedicated to the connection of the mind, body and spirit. www.indigowomb.com [email protected]
