In 2007 Kari became a DONA (Doulas of North America) certified doula. From 2007-2014 Kari had 4 children of her own and supported women during 80+ births as a Doula. Wanting to expand her skills, she became certified through ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) as a Childbirth Educator. She taught classes both in people's homes and in the hospital. In 2014 she enrolled in the Midwives College of Utah where she earned her degree in Midwifery. During her time of schooling and training she attended another 70+ births as a midwifery student.

She has had the opportunity to work in home, hospital, and birth center settings under the supervision of many highly experienced and respectable Certified Professional Midwives and Certified Nurse Midwives in Oregon. She graduated from the Midwives College of Utah and has earned the credential of Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through a National Organization called the National Registry of Midwives (NARM). She is also a Licensed Direct-Entry Midwife (LDM) through the state of Oregon and a Licensed Midwife (LM) in Washington.

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After receiving her certification and licensure, she started a steady practice in Central Oregon. Portland, however, never stopped being her home and so her practice was born here. Connection with the families she serves is one of the greatest joys in her work. She considers it a privilege to watch families grow. Protecting and holding that space for people is a huge part of her midwifery practice.