Kathleen (Kate) M. White
Chapel Hill, NC,NC
Summary
Over 30 years of experience in maternity, prenatal, and perinatal health, with expertise in developing and instructing educational programs in these fields. Board Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, specializing in trauma resolution and somatic healing for pregnancy and postpartum care. Proven skills in communication, research, technical writing, and grant writing, complemented by advanced education in trauma resolution. Proficient in computer applications, including word processing and database management, with a strong background in community outreach and public health response.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board member, USABP
Self
01.2025 - Current
- Team member with somatic, movement and psychological professionals to chart the course of the US Association for Body Psychotherapy
Founder and Director
Prenatal and Perinatal Somatics Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Created dynamic multi-level training organization for prenatal and perinatal somatics for professionals on a continuum from global to local, from primary care to family care to individuals with perinatal trauma.
- Developed strategic business plans to enhance growth and market positioning.
- Cultivated partnerships with stakeholders to support operational goals and initiatives.
- Managed financial resources to optimize budget allocation and investment opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure alignment with long-term objectives and vision.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project execution and streamline processes.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization to foster talent development and succession planning.
- Organized events such as webinars, conferences, trade shows or other promotional activities.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding products or services.
- Provided leadership support during times of organizational change or uncertainty.
Founder, Lead Instructor, Director
Prenatal and Perinatal Healing Online
09.2019 - Current
- Established an online learning community for prenatal and perinatal somatics and therapies.
- Developed training programs aimed at preventing and treating birth trauma, enhancing global practitioner skills.
- Established vision and mission to guide company direction and culture.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance business opportunities and market presence.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Created marketing strategies to promote brand awareness and customer engagement.
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
01.2016 - Current
- Developed expertise in somatic trauma resolution techniques
Director
Center for Prenatal and Perinatal Programs
10.2013 - Current
- Developed comprehensive three-tiered educational program on somatic trauma healing for professionals.
- Designed Leading Edge Somatic Skills course (27 hours) to enhance practitioner expertise.
- Created Integrated Prenatal and Perinatal Dynamics program for the prevention and treatment of birth trauma that includes the baby's experience, including introduction and ten modules.
- Delivered intensive four-day Baby Dynamics course focusing on infant trauma resolution.
- Implemented MotherCare sessions to support pregnant and new mothers' well-being.
- Provided educational classes on prenatal and perinatal experiences, emphasizing trauma prevention and treatment.
- Facilitated workshops for families and individuals, enhancing understanding of early trauma effects.
- Promoted somatic wholeness through bodywork approaches addressing earliest trauma.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist
Self
01.1999 - Current
- Company Overview: Registered with the Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America.
- Registered with the Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America.
Board Certified Massage Therapist
Self Employed
01.1995 - Current
- Specialized in resolving shock and trauma through targeted manual therapy techniques.
- Utilized advanced bodywork training to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Employed somatic and herbal therapies to support holistic wellness.
- Focused on nervous system treatments to promote recovery and resilience.
Owner/Therapist/Health Educator
Belvedere Integrated Healing Arts
03.2008 - 03.2025
- Delivered educational and therapeutic support to families facing prenatal and postpartum challenges.
- Provided advanced massage and craniosacral therapy to enhance attachment and wellbeing.
Director of Education, Founder of the Department of Education
Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
11.2013 - 12.2019
- Creation, administration and instruction of online courses: Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Educator Certification Program, an eleven-module online course.
- Responsible for the design of outreach and instruction of experiential trainers in pre and perinatal psychology education.
Associate Editor
Journal of the Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Editing and formatting of a quarterly, peer review journal.
Owner/Therapist/Instructor
Dummerston Healing Arts
03.2002 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Offering massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and educational programs integrating nature, healing arts, attachment and bonding, specializing in integrating brain development, play, perinatal psychology, and attachment in small classes for parents and children.
- Offering massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, and educational programs integrating nature, healing arts, attachment and bonding, specializing in integrating brain development, play, perinatal psychology, and attachment in small classes for parents and children.
Contractor, Communication/Information Specialist
National Institutes of Health
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Company Overview: Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM).
- Provided assistance in the implementation and maintenance of a national public information program in complementary and alternative medicine, especially the development of expert response mechanisms to information requests, technical writing, and information management.
- Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM).
Communications Officer and International Population Fellowship
United States Agency for International Development
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Company Overview: To provide technical assistance to the Population Council in West Africa.
- To provide technical assistance to the Population Council in West Africa.
Communications Intern
USAID
01.1992 - 12.1992
- Company Overview: Office of Women and Development.
- Office of Women and Development.
Owner/Therapist
Kate White PPN
03.2025 - Current
- Advanced bodywork practice to support prenatal and perinatal trauma integration
- Advanced family practitioner to support integration of perinatal trauma
- Somatic trauma resolution specialist
- Baby bodyworker
- Birth and prenatal and perinatal somatic group process
- Intensives for families and individuals
Education
MA - communication
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05-1990
BA - communication
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill05-1986
Skills
- Organizational strategy
- Program development
- Educational leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- See more about writing and training at katewhiteppncom
Certification
- Massage Therapy licensed in Virginia and North Carolina
- Prenatal and Perinatal Bodywork
- Somatic Experiencing
- Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Timeline
Owner/Therapist
Kate White PPN
03.2025 - Current
Board member, USABP
Self
01.2025 - Current
Founder and Director
Prenatal and Perinatal Somatics Institute
01.2024 - Current
Founder, Lead Instructor, Director
Prenatal and Perinatal Healing Online
09.2019 - Current
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
01.2016 - Current
Director of Education, Founder of the Department of Education
Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
11.2013 - 12.2019
Director
Center for Prenatal and Perinatal Programs
10.2013 - Current
Associate Editor
Journal of the Association of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health
03.2013 - 12.2016
Owner/Therapist/Health Educator
Belvedere Integrated Healing Arts
03.2008 - 03.2025
Owner/Therapist/Instructor
Dummerston Healing Arts
03.2002 - 12.2007
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist
Self
01.1999 - Current
Contractor, Communication/Information Specialist
National Institutes of Health
01.1996 - 12.1996
Board Certified Massage Therapist
Self Employed
01.1995 - Current
Communications Officer and International Population Fellowship
United States Agency for International Development
01.1992 - 12.1993
Communications Intern
USAID
01.1992 - 12.1992
MA - communication
Northwestern University
BA - communication
University of North Carolina
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