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Chelsey Taylor

I have 15 years dedicated to supporting maternal and newborn care to families living in Northeast TN and beyond through both peer to peer support groups and professional services. I’m a childbirth educator, labor and postpartum doula, student midwife, and postpartum placenta specialist. Through her wonderful care, Chelsey reduces stress in her clients, helping them transition through all the stages of motherhood…

I'm Chelsey Taylor, the beloved daughter of the Most High King. I’m a devoted wife and proud mama of four children from teens to toddler.

I have 15 years dedicated to supporting maternal and newborn care to families living in Northeast TN through both peer to peer support groups and professional services. I’m a childbirth educator, labor and postpartum doula, student midwife, and postpartum placenta specialist.

I was trained through ProDoula and joined the High Country Doulas team in 2017. Since 2021, I’ve been apprenticing with local Certified Professional Midwives to learn the traditional practice of midwifery in our community. I hold certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), CPR, and first aid. I also have skills in Spinning Babies techniques, birth emergencies, belly binding, perinatal mood support, and lactation.

I view this birth work as my God-given ministry and higher calling. Nothing else I can ever imagine doing than walking alongside families as they welcome their new babies.

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Shivonne Tessa Quintero

Shivonne is so excited and honored to bring all of her wonderful qualities to be with you on your birthing journey.

Shivonne is known for her soothing, grounding, genuine presence, as well as her playful expressiveness.

She’s had a daily mindfulness practice for nearly 20 years, been practicing yoga for 20+ and is also deeply involved with ecstatic dance and contact improv. In general, she’s totally taken with and dedicated to experiencing the subtleties of the moment through mindful, embodied curiosity and presence. She’s passionate about, and in constant practice with, embracing everything that shows up.

She is so excited and honored to bring any and all of these qualities to be with you on your birthing journey.

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Hope Brawley

In 2011 Hope completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Neighborhood Yoga. She studied prenatal and postnatal yoga at the Asheville Yoga Center. She believes yoga calms the busy mind, preparing it to be free from fluctuations so that our intentions are from an open heart and open mind. Her calling is to offer movement that sustains the body, mind and spirit.

Hope graduated from Appalachian State University in 2001 and made the high country her home. She has two beautiful sons and loves supporting expectant mothers through pregnancy. She created a support group during the pandemic called Pregnancy Connects. This group was for expectant parents to have a place to share what they were experiencing and find community. Currently she works for Family Connects Northwest supporting postpartum moms.

In this way she believes you can experience the metaphysical realm within a physical practice. In her free time Hope likes to cook, hike, make medicine from locally harvested medicinal herbs, dance and spend time in her garden.

“I will forever be grateful for the help from my amazing doula Nellie Hensley-Ahrens.

Being able to birth how I wanted with the support from Nellie and my husband made this experience unforgettable. I think that all women should have access to doulas for their babies, because the knowledge and support you get from these women is truly life changing.”

-Sabrina S. Third-time mom, Mountain City, TN

“I thought I would feel uneasy having someone I didn’t know very well in the room with us in such an emotional situation. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Chelsey made us feel at ease, laugh, and felt so cared for.”

Madison Idell - Greeneville TN

“Having a doula was such an amazing experience. They were there for me throughout my pregnancy answering any questions or concerns that came up, no matter what time of day. They talked me and my husband through every stage and step of labor, helping us ease our worries.”

M.P. — 1st time parent

"High Country Doulas proved to be an excellent resource to turn to when approaching the many unknown situations we would encounter during our first pregnancy. I am glad we made the decision to work with them and continue to be thankful for their help."

– Tim S. First-time dad

"It just made me feel good to know that they were there for us. Everyone was so nice, helpful & empowering. All the visits we had were extremely helpful & encouraging. I would highly recommend them!"

– Roslyn. First-time mom

"Having someone there who could help us weigh our options and make informed decisions was crucial. I am so glad I chose to work with High Country Doulas and highly recommend them!"

– Parker C. First-time mom

"From the first trimester through early postpartum, our doula team was a source of wisdom and compassion. Thanks to their support, I felt like an active participant in my care, and I came away with only happy memories of my birth experience."

– Ariel S. First-time mom

"Their experience speaks volumes…they listen to the needs of mothers and meet them where they are…I would highly recommend them to any mom looking for someone to guide them on their pregnancy journey and postpartum!”

– Lisa Vance, Certified Nurse Midwife and Mother of four

"My doula was such a source of support for me and my husband. I immediately felt connected with this stranger and was able to place my complete trust in them. She believed I could do it so I did. I now would never consider giving birth without a doula!

– Meredith M. First-time mom

"Everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile to answer questions and help with anything we needed. Thank you all for such an affirming experience!”

– Angela S, Virtual Assistant and First-time mom

"We could not have asked for a more positive birth experience and know that much of this is because of High Country Doulas. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us bring our daughter into the world!"

– Ashley P. Professor, ASU & First time mom

“Her calm and comforting presence in our lives has restored me as a mother and wife to my family all while helping me regain my identity. She is a gift I wish I could give to every mother. "

– Rachel - first time mom

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"These ladies create such a genuinely loving atmosphere in all that they do. You are an exceptional group of women!"

"I can honestly say I would not have survived those subsequent weeks of motherhood physically and mentally without their help. They are simply incredible!”

"I made a last-minute decision to hire a doula and my husband and I are so glad we did. We highly recommend High Country Doulas. If you're on the fence---go for it!"

"High Country Doulas proved to be an excellent resource to turn to when approaching the many unknown situations we would encounter during our first pregnancy. I am glad we made the decision to work with them and continue to be thankful for their help."

"It just made me feel good to know that they were there for us. Everyone was so nice, helpful & empowering. All the visits we had were extremely helpful & encouraging. I would highly recommend them!"

"Having someone there who could help us weigh our options and make informed decisions was crucial. I am so glad I chose to work with High Country Doulas and highly recommend them!"

"From the first trimester through early postpartum, our doula team was a source of wisdom and compassion. Thanks to their support, I felt like an active participant in my care, and I came away with only happy memories of my birth experience."

"Their experience speaks volumes…they listen to the needs of mothers and meet them where they are…I would highly recommend them to any mom looking for someone to guide them on their pregnancy journey and postpartum!”

"My doula was such a source of support for me and my husband. I immediately felt connected with this stranger and was able to place my complete trust in them. She believed I could do it so I did. I now would never consider giving birth without a doula!

"Everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile to answer questions and help with anything we needed. Thank you all for such an affirming experience!”

"Every aspect of our doula experience was helpful, from prenatal classes to postpartum care!”

"We could not have asked for a more positive birth experience and know that much of this is because of High Country Doulas. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us bring our daughter into the world!"

"The staff was extremely professional and flexible...The service is 5 stars!"

“I’m so glad we hired HCD to support us before, during, and after the birth — it was money well spent and provided great peace of mind!"

"Our doula listened to every want and need...she even knew what I needed before I did!"

"High Country Doulas is so thorough and comprehensive in their care!"

"Our doula helped my husband feel deeply connected to every aspect of the experience"

“Her calm and comforting presence in our lives has restored me as a mother and wife to my family all while helping me regain my identity. She is a gift I wish I could give to every mother. "