MIDWIFE

I have been privileged to work as a midwife in urban centers and remote Indigenous villages in northern Ontario, Nunavik, Labrador, and the North West Territories. I am passionate about access to high quality, compassionate, nonjudgemental health care, ensuring that the process is holistic and empowering. My expertise lies in pregnancies complicated by mental health, addictions, birth trauma, bereavement and other social complexities. I maintain up-to-date certifications in neonatal resuscitation, CPR, and Emergency Skills. I have specialized training in addictions, perinatal mental health, and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Prior to midwifery, I dedicated over twenty years to community health, specifically advocating for LGBTQ+, newcomers, Indigenous, homeless, and substance using individuals to ensure equitable access to healthcare. I hold a Master's degree in health education with a focus on HIV+ women, spiritual health, and support.

I identify as Queer. I live with my partner and three young adult children and three dogs. When I’m not working locally, I can be found working in remote areas of Canada. I love to travel and eat great food.

MIDWIFE

My name is Krysta, and I come to you as a Northern Ontarian. I have had the privilege of practicing in the Northern and Eastern parts of Ontario (and bringing my partner and now two teenagers along for the ride). 

I was first introduced to midwifery as a teenager when my cousin became a midwife, and I swore I would only use a doctor and thought it was the silliest thing on the planet. Then I met my husband, who already had a child, and used midwives. HE was the their biggest advocate. 

Fast forward, a whole lot of life experience and I found myself specializing in families with substance use disorder, complex social needs and teenage parents. 

I am so excited to share my knowledge, and take on this journey with Chrysalis Midwives and the community. In my spare time, you might see me walking my Lab and French bulldog, at the gym, gravel biking between the counties or mountain biking with my family.

Kate completed medical school and residency training in obstetrics & gynecology at McMaster University before moving to Peterborough. She joined Evolve OBGYN and has a varied community practice which includes pregnancy care, family planning, gender-affirming care, and minimally-invasive surgery, among other things! She also has an administrative role, serving as chief of the department of OBGYN at Peterborough Regional Health Centre since spring 2024. She is passionate about teamwork in healthcare and respectful and accessible health care for all; as such, it is a joy to support the Chrysalis Outreach Midwifery team.