About me

Hi, I’m April and I am so glad you are here! I am a lactation provider, infant bodyworker, and perinatal supporter with a background in psychology. Above all, I am a Mommy to two wild sons and one sweet daughter. I have dedicated my career to empowering and informing women alike on how to utilize their innate abilities to achieve optimal well-being for themselves and their babies. With a holistic approach, I provide comprehensive support and address concerns and challenges. I promote a positive and nurturing environment through active and empathetic listening. Understanding the importance of personalized care, I tailor my guidance to families’ unique needs, applying evidence-based practices and drawing from my extensive knowledge. I aim to educate and encourage mothers while offering solutions to common problems and ensuring a fulfilling transformation into motherhood. Whether addressing latch issues, correcting torticollis, or recognizing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, I have a genuine desire to help mothers succeed and obtain their goals. My commitment extends beyond our initial interaction, as I strive to build lasting connections with mothers as they confidently grow their families. It is an honor to get to work with the mother/baby DYAD and a privilege to witness each relationship thrive while navigating new norms and creating a beautiful, rewarding story.

Education

Bachelor of Science Psychology (2021)

Certification and training

Certified Lactation Counselor, ALPP (2021)

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, LER (2019)

Infant Craniosacral Therapist, Beames (2020)

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

Lactation Support Experience with: Prenatal/Preparation Education and Counseling Newborn Care Breastfeeding Positions and Techniques Latch Technique/ Non-Latching Babies Nipple Damage or Pain Breast Refusal Bottle Feeding and/or Bottle Refusal Poor Infant Weight Gain Oral Restrictions (tongue, lip, buccal ties) Pumping Low Milk Supply Supplementation (triple feeding plan) Back To Work Preparation Allergies/Intolerances Transitioning to Solid Foods Weaning What to expect during a consultation: Assessment of mother and baby Observe and assess breastfeeding session Assess baby’s feeding pattern Tackle breastfeeding challenges Review or initiation of pumping when needed Encouragement and emotional support Development of a continuous care plan to meet goals Provide you with appropriate resources and materials Craniosacral Therapy What to expect during a session: Babies can rest fully clothed on a massage table or alike, or in my lap or their parent’s lap. It is not necessary for the baby to hold still. We discuss birth story, I access and treat, and conclude with home care. I personalize my care to each family’s circumstances and needs of the baby while monitoring the craniosacral rhythm with my hands. While assessing, I treat the sources of pain and dysfunction using manipulative techniques. Some releases of emotions will result in crying, but rest assured the techniques do not cause pain. The pressure of the techniques does not exceed 5 grams. CST creates this foundation for the body to most efficiently use its innate ability to heal. Babies are often deeply relaxed during their treatment. The following infant conditions and more can benefit from treatment: Feeding issues: Difficulty nursing, sucking, swallowing, tongue function or lack of, coordination with breathing and pre/post-Frenectomy. Digestion: Colic and other vagus nerve dysfunctions, vomiting, agitation, constipation, elimination: creates mobility and enhances normal circulation and function. Delivery issues: Compression, shock, trauma that occurred during pregnancy or delivery: i.e. vacuum extraction, forceps, breech birth, c-section, cord trauma, long labor. Critical after birth trauma to realign bones and release trauma in the tissues. Plagiocephaly: Skull asymmetry, overriding of bones at sutures, synostosis: enhances movement between the bones, and will optimally influence fluid, membranes, and often eliminates the need for orthosis (helmet). Recurring ear infections, blocked tear duct: Clears specific pathways for fluids. Erbs Palsy, torticollis, asymmetrical motor problems, cranial nerve involvement: Relieves body of deep asymmetries and restrictions in the membranes and tissues and will optimize progress/decrease need for long course of rehabilitation. Trauma to the brain or body (any accidents, all surgery): Helps the head regain normal pressures and fluids, creates mobility in tissues and organs, relieves the body of trauma memory.

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