About Rachel - Your Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Rachel’s passion for families and children began at age 12 when she started babysitting in her neighborhood. By sixteen, she was professionally nannying children while attending college. After graduating from nursing school, she immediately transitioned into pediatric nursing. Rachel has extensive experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) wor
Rachel’s passion for families and children began at age 12 when she started babysitting in her neighborhood. By sixteen, she was professionally nannying children while attending college. After graduating from nursing school, she immediately transitioned into pediatric nursing. Rachel has extensive experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) working with special needs infants, post-partum care, special care nurseries, and research. In these environments, the family was always the central unit for care, and developing a tailored plan around their needs was her top priority. After having her first child, she discovered her love for lactation and recognized that breastfeeding support goes well beyond just nutrition. At the hospital, she served on the Breastfeeding Advisory Board, helping to create policies for high-risk infants to receive mother’s or donor milk and promoting essential practices like skin-to-skin contact. While working as an RN, Rachel became a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a La Leche Leader, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between the hospital and community for long-term breastfeeding success. She opened a private practice while still employed at the hospital, offering lactation care in various settings, including outpatient services, in-patient NICU, post-partum, and pediatrics, as well as teaching classes. Rachel integrates alternative therapies into her practice for a holistic approach, utilizing her training in craniosacral therapy and bodywork to identify complex issues and help resolve any physical restrictions that may exist. She also possesses a strong knowledge base in homeopathics, herbals, and alternative medicines beneficial for both you and your baby. By partnering with other practitioners, Rachel enhances your journey and provides a diverse range of options. She genuinely believes that breastfeeding is an art, unique to each individual, and feels privileged to support families through their breastfeeding journey, navigating the various challenges with an open heart and mind.