I’m Kelli- the Placenta Specialist
I’m Kelli Stone — 38 years old, mother of three, follower of Yeshua, and an advocate for homeschooling, medical freedom, informed choice, and transparency in medicine, especially fetal and maternal care. I live in the mountains of northcentral Arkansas with the love of my life and our two youngest children. Together (mostly my partner Samuel, if I’m honest) we’re working to turn our land into a sanctuary for deer, turkey, quail, and native Arkansas flora.
I am the proud owner of Sacred Seasons Birth, with 5 years’ experience in this space. I learned the practice from my midwife, Mercy, after she delivered my son in 2017. She mentored me for about two years before I purchased the encapsulation portion of her practice, Dallas Placenta Encapsulation. Beginning in January 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and with no prior business experience—only a deep reliance on God’s grace—Dallas Placenta Encapsulation grew from my midwife’s side-hustle into one of the most respected encapsulation providers in the DFW metroplex.
By recognizing the clear gaps in the encapsulation field, and changing my practice to meet those needs, the business expanded rapidly through word of mouth. A few thoughtful adjustments to my approach made DPE stand out markedly from the competition.
I only offer placenta encapsulation and birth art services
I serve all birthing women (regardless of where they gave birth). Many encapsulation specialists are doulas, or student midwives, who only work for their own clients.
My clients reach me directly every time they call or text. I do not contract out with an answering service.
I do everything from start to finish. This guarantees the chain of custody, and clients know exactly who is serving them throughout the entire process.
In July 2022, just four months after making the decision to move, my family and I relocated from Fort Worth, TX to Mountain View, Arkansas. I made the difficult decision to sell Dallas Placenta Encapsulation and embark on a new journey in our new community.
Within my first 2.5 years here, I recognized that few Arkansas women had a reliable, affordable, and local placenta encapsulation provider available to them. So, I started Sacred Seasons Birth, offering placenta encapsulation services and birth art keepsakes, in order to serve women located in northcentral Arkansas and southcentral Missouri. As of May 2025, I began offering a nationwide shipping program, so birthing women all over the U.S. are eligible to use my services. It is very important to me that Sacred Seasons Birth follows the same core principles I developed early in my practice with DPE.
In short, these are my principles, practices, and values.
I do everything myself—no answering services, couriers, or outside staff. Clients reach me directly any time, day or night. I alone pick up and transport placentas, keeping the chain of custody intact and giving clients peace of mind. Furthermore, I personally process, package, and ship all final products.
Many placenta encapsulation services do not advocate for clients. Laws in some states (like Texas HB1670) protect a woman's right to her placenta, but some facilities, or providers, still pressure clients to give up their placenta, or simply take it without permission. I created a clear protocol for my clients to use in order to protect their placenta. If a client faces resistance, they can contact me anytime—I will advocate for them respectfully and without hesitation.
I stay connected with clients throughout the entire process — and continue offering support after they’ve received their capsules. I’m naturally curious, so I collect feedback from as many clients as possible to keep the information and care I provide current and reliable.
Transparency matters deeply to me. Here are a few things most companies won't tell you.
Placenta encapsulation is a folk practice, so there is NO centralized governing board or universal certification required to call oneself a “placenta encapsulation specialist”. When you see the term “certified encapsulation specialist,” understand that it’s a professional credential used for marketing, rather than evidence of a standardized, industry-wide accreditation.
I follow OSHA sanitation and PPE standards and keep current Bloodborne Pathogens and food handler certifications—voluntarily—as an added layer of safety and reassurance for my clients.
Few providers have a dedicated commercial facility, so many encapsulation specialists prepare placentas in their own kitchens or in clients’ homes. That’s perfectly acceptable — just make sure you feel confident that the person handling your placenta is experienced and competent.
I maintain a dedicated kitchen solely for placenta encapsulation in a bungalow 15 yards from my family’s home. Children, pets, and smoking are never permitted inside or around the bungalow.
I encapsulate only one placenta at a time to guarantee zero risk of cross-contamination and (again) maintain the proper chain of custody.
Each placenta—and the refrigerator shelf, dehydrator, encapsulation equipment, and packaging—are labeled with the client’s name, date, and preparation method to ensure the correct placenta is returned to its owner.
Client satisfaction is of utmost importance to me. Should a situation arise that requires me to make a change to your order (for example, the umbilical cord is too short to make the word “love”), I will reach out to you immediately to go over your options. At the end of your service, once you have had your capsules returned to you, you will receive a link to the Sacred Seasons Birth google review page. As a small business owner, 5-star reviews are critical to my ability to provide this invaluable service to more women in our communities. I thank you in advance for taking the time to leave me a detailed review of your experience.
What began as a change in career, has turned into a full-blown passion project for me. I am truly blessed beyond measure to serve some of the most incredible families during such a precious time in their lives. Many of clients have become some of my dearest friends. It would be an honor to be invited into your postpartum journey too!