Meet Kat Ryan

I’m Kat Ryan, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, Certified Birth Doula, and mama of two. I began my chiropractic journey in a fast-paced office serving a wide range of patients and complex conditions. While I was learning a great deal and working harder than ever, I knew deep down that my true passion lay in prenatal and pediatric care.

Driven by that calling, I began immersing myself in the prenatal and pediatric community — learning, growing, and refining my skills. After a few years of focused study, and through the transformative experience of having my own baby, my path into birthwork became clear and deeply personal.

I’ve always based my practice on the belief that health comes from within, and that our bodies thrive only when our nervous systems are well-connected and functioning optimally — especially throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. This means well-adjusted (chiropractically), properly moving spines, and consistent, effective brain-to-body communication.

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to blend my roles as a Prenatal Chiropractor and Birth Doula, bringing together the best of both worlds to provide more comprehensive support to growing families.

The journey to parenthood and beyond can be overwhelming and, at times, intimidating. I’ve designed my care to help ease that overwhelm and provide parents with a sense of calm and confidence during this special season of life.

Since stepping into the birth world, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the healthcare system often falls short in supporting mothers. It’s not just about trusting the body’s natural ability to give birth — it’s about recognizing the widespread lack of patience, kindness, informed consent, and genuine empathy. These experiences have deeply fueled my passion to support families, with my top priority being to ensure they feel heard, valued, and safe.

I believe strongly that: “Birth is a natural, physiological event that occasionally needs medical attention — not a medical event that occasionally happens naturally.”

Alongside chiropractic, birthwork has become a deep passion of mine. As a doula, I’m especially committed to educating, empowering, and advocating for my clients while honoring the remarkable design of physiological birth.

Kat Ryan

Current location: Oceanside, CA 

Doula Website: aligneddoulacollective.com

Instagram: dr.katryan_dc