Kristen Walles

About me

Hi! I'm Kristen. I am a graduate of Chamberlain University, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. My nursing degree has taken me down a path I was destined to be on. I always knew I wanted to work with mothers and babies, and after graduation, I began working as a private nurse for postpartum families. I would be their support system during their personal postpartum journey while educating their entire family on how to navigate the new territory of bringing their baby (or babies!) home. It was during this time I learned how motherhood is such a beautiful experience, yet also one of the most difficult without the proper support system. I began to specialize in infant sleep and obtained my Pediatric Sleep Consultant certification through the Family Sleep Institute. I have worked with countless families in Chicago, as well as virtually, to help them find the rest their whole family needs in a way that works for them. I had a baby of my own last year, and being a mother myself has brought even more empathy and compassion into my work.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2015)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula, DONA (2020)

Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Family Sleep Institute (2019)

Yoga Teacher Training, Marianne Wells Yoga School (2015)

Yoga Teacher Training, Amala School of Yoga (2018)

Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition Consultant (2021)

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer both in-home and virtual postpartum doula support to fit the needs of all families both near and far. I have a modern approach to traditional postpartum healing traditions. I offer virtual sleep consulting for infants ages 0-24 months. I meet families where they are at in terms of their sleep goals and create a plan that works for your entire family.

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