I discovered a passion for Lactation Counseling and New Parent Coaching many years before I had my own children. While trying out different majors in college and nothing sparking any long term joy, I decided to take break from school and figure out my next move. That meant I taking a job managing patient care for my dad at his chiropractic office. What was supposed to be an interim job turned out to be the thing that showed my destined path.

While my perspective on what motherhood looks like has changed a bit (a lot!) since having my own children, my foundation of care has always remained the same.  I believe it is my calling to support women in whatever it is they want their journey to motherhood to look like.  There is no set expectation from me as to how you feed your baby.  I believe that I need to read your energy and support you or you alone or you and your partner with whatever feels right.  I am hear to give you support tools, information and a judgement free feeding and parenting space.  It is my hope I always give the space you need while offering love and support throughout.

Most women (for good reason) focus on the plan for pregnancy and childbirth and feel that breastfeeding will come naturally once baby is born.  This is definitely the case for some but for many, some form of support is needed.  Sometimes its just a few simple questions and other times it's a matter of helping a baby thrive.  Breastfeeding is an amazing, powerful and often emotional part of motherhood.  My own breastfeeding journey has looked very different with each of my children but we were able to do it on our own terms.  Breastfeeding or feeding in general is something that should be normalized and respected in all its forms.  I will forever be in awe that I am welcomed into such a sacred and special time and space in peoples lives and that is forever my favorite part of this career.

Education

For the past 13 years, I have had the honor of being present as women have allowed me in their birthing and breastfeeding space.  My training with Child Birth International is known to be one of the most rigorous and comprehensive programs out there.  I will never stop learning and look forward to all the things I can add to my services in the future.  I’ve been a proud member of Sage Birth and Wellness for over 7 years offering a wide variety of services provided by amazing women.

I am a proud member of the Sage Birth & Wellness Collective.