About Me: Krista Kirkpatrick-Hatch

I am a mother of three: two step sons and a daughter that I gave birth to in 2021. Pregnancy and giving birth to a baby during the COVID19 pandemic was a difficult time for many, and my experience was no exception. My parents died earlier on in my life. The isolation and lack of support weighed quite heavily on me as I navigated through my pregnancy and postpartum period without their guidance and support. I found myself many times wondering what they would do, say, or suggest, especially in the difficult moments.

There were many areas where I struggled throughout my maternity leave, and about halfway through, I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and depression. I was very fortunate to have a supportive husband and resources to access to see me through those dark days.

Coming out of my postpartum period showed me that I didn't want other 'new' parents to feel the way I felt: alone, anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, to name but a few emotions... I wanted to help parents to feel supported, empowered, and confident in this next phase in their lives!

These experiences ultimately shaped the career path I’m on now. I became a postpartum doula in November 2022 and am a certifying Microdose Method Grief and Loss Coach. I feel that I finally found my ultimate calling with these teachings… I look forward to supporting folks using my knowledge and experience!

I can’t wait to meet you!

A woman with glasses smiling, wearing a black jacket over a pink top, with a silver infinity necklace, standing in front of a wall with a framed picture of white flowers.

We aren’t meant to do any of this alone— I learned this the hard way.

How I Will Support You

  • I am empathetic, an active listener, gentle, respectful, and observant support person. I walk with people— alongside, not ahead or behind. I am committed to a person’s unique journey, reading their unspoken words, boundaries, and comfort levels, and adjusting my approach to support that person accordingly.

    My goal for our relationship is to walk with you until you feel comfortable and confident to walk ahead without me.

  • I offer postpartum support to families in-person (within and around Calgary, AB) and virtually around the world! Here are some of the ways I support families:

    • Baby care education (diapering, dressing, bathing, sleep, fussiness, starting solids, tummy time, developmental milestones, babywearing)

    • Sleep support for parents and baby

    • Food and meal preparation

    • Light household tidying (laundry, dishes, sweeping)

    • Feeding support (breast/body/bottle, baby led weaning)

    • Sibling and pet adjustment

    • Communication (informal counselling, providing a listening ear, resources and connections with other supports)

    I currently support families Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm. Current availability can be found here or during our discovery call.

  • I can support you best through these experiences:

    • Loss of parent(s), friends, extended family, pets

    • Disenfranchised grief (loss of colleagues, clients, past friendships and relationships, etc.)

    • Loss of or shifts in identity

    • Loved ones with addictions

    • Life transitions (career, parenthood, blended families)

    • Estrangement

    • Health management (weight gain/loss, chronic illness, mental health)

    • Work stressors

    If into the start of our coaching relationship either of us finds that we are not an appropriate match for each other, I will happily direct you to another coach who may be a better fit for you.

More About Me

    • Bachelors of Arts, Psychology (Hons.), 2014

    • DONA International-Approved Postpartum Doula Training, 2021

    • 3-hour Breastfeeding Support Workshop, 2021

    • Circle of Security Workshop (Families Matter), 2022

    • AHS Food Safety Basics Training, 2026

    • Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (child and baby CPR included), renewal Sept 2026

    • AHS Trauma-Informed Care Training, 2025

    • Vecova Medication Administration Training, 2024

    • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 

    • ASL (American Sign Language) and Spanish known (not fluent)

    • Postpartum nutrition webinar training, 2022

    • Active member of the Calgary Doula Association (CDA) and the Calgary Creative Arts Guild (CCAG)

    • StillBirthday Birth and Bereavement doula certification, in progress

    • Seeds of Growth Microdose Method(TM) Grief and Loss Coach Certification, (certification in review)

    • Scope Society of Alberta (Formally Calgary SCOPE Society), 2013-2023

    • URSA (Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency), 2023-2024

    • CPLF (Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation), 2024-2025

    • Peer grief support volunteer with the Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association (AHPCA; 2021-2023)

    • BEE breastfeeding mentorship through NorthernStar Mother's Milk Bank (2022-2024)

    • In-Home Respite Volunteer (Breathing Space Program, Families Matter), 2025-current

    • Client and Member Connections Board Representative, CDA (Calgary Doula Association), current

  • I love creating and appreciating art! People will often ask me what medium I typically work in, which I feel is a tricky question to answer… I create whatever with whatever is inspiring me at the time! I suppose I’m best known for my acrylic and watercolour paintings!

    Subjects I love to paint:

    • Land and skyscapes

    • Animals and pets

    • Postpartum and parenthood

    If you’re interested in purchasing or commissioning art or mural work, please reach out to me directly.

To create safe, affirming, and inclusive spaces where individuals and families from all walks of life can feel seen, heard, and held, in whichever season of life they are presently navigating.

Mission

Liminal Wisdom strives to be a business that continues to support folks at all ages and stages of life. We will continue to learn, grow, and expand to reach and support more individuals and their families by providing more services without losing the integrity of those services. Our dream is to end stigma around the need for help and grieving in silence, and our hope is that we can help to empower the folks we serve to take this vision forward to help us achieve this dream.

Vision

  • Respect: we listen first, seek to understand, and do not judge or discriminate the folks we support.

  • Teamwork: we work together, leaning on each other’s strengths to ensure our clients have the most appropriate, holistic support for their individual needs.

  • Humility: we will recognize when we are wrong, continuing to learn and unlearn from the folks we support and each other.

  • Authenticity: we are heart-centered, always remembering and standing for our core values in all the work we do.

Values

Ready to Journey Together?

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Alternatively, you can book a discovery call now by clicking the button below!

Let’s see how where your journey takes you —thanks for reaching out!

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Land Acknowledgement

We at Liminal Wisdom wish to acknowledge that we are settlers on the ancestral lands of the Treaty 7 signatories: the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani, Kainai), Tsuut'ina, and Stoney Nakoda Nations, along with the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 & 6). We live, work, play, and grow on these lands, in Moh’kinstsis, or what is colonially known as Calgary, AB, Canada. We humbly and respectfully thank the original keepers of these lands for allowing us to continue to do so. We at Liminal Wisdom will continue to do all we can to honour and take care of these sacred lands, respecting the original caretakers, and working toward reconciliation. This work involves unlearning and relearning; we strive to do better and be better.

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