Education

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Seattle University, 2016

Postgraduate Certificate in Nurse Midwifery, Seattle University, 2017

Certifications

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 2016- present

Certified Nurse Midwife, 2017-2022

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), 2020-2025

Autism Assessment and Neurodivergence training*

Center of Excellence in Washington state

Autism Identification and Collaborative Care, American Academy of Pediatrics

University of Washington Project ECHO (year long mentorship/work group for primary care providers assessing autism)

Migdas-2 Level 1

STAT (Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children), Vanderbilt

Child Development

Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level (reflex integration and innate rhythmic movements)

DIR Floortime 101

Safe and Sound Protocol

Child Development and Mental Health certificate, Stanford Medicine

Autism Identification and Collaborative Care, American Academy of Pediatrics

Craniosacral Therapy and Massage

Introduction to Breast Care and Breast Massage for Lactation, Breast Remedy

Manual Therapy for Breastfeeding Problems, Herman & Wallace

Craniosacral Therapy for Breastfeeding Problems, Dr Alison Hazelbaker (Columbus Ohio)

Courses with Lauren Christman:

Intro to Craniosacral Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy Core Program (2021-2022)

Electives: Unwinding the Birth Pattern, Cranial and Fascial Balancing for Newborns, Visceral Listening, and Cranial Nerve Mobilization

Courses with Carol Gray:

Subtle Hands-On Listening (intro to CST) and CST for Infants

Infant Development

Tummy Time Method, Michelle Emanuel, OTL

Lactation

Mentorship with MaryAnne O’Hara, Seattle Breastfeeding Medicine

Tongue and Lip Tie: a Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care, Luna Lactation

Untying Ankyloglossia: The Impact on Infants, Children and Adults, Bobby Ghaheri

Using the Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function, Allison Hazelbaker (ATLFF)

Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Mood Disorders Components of Care, Postpartum Support International

Advanced Psychopharmacology (for Perinatal Mood Disorders), PSI

Gynecology (select/relevant trainings)

Comprehensive Colposcopy Course, ASCCP

Past Employment includes:

CHC Snohomish County, Prenatal, Pediatric and Primary Care. 2 years

Swedish Medical Center, Lytle Center for Pregnancy and Newborns (postpartum and breastfeeding clinic) 5 years

CHC Medical Outreach: medical and developmental care in preschool setting

Planned Parenthood 2 years

Seattle Children’s and Swedish (clinical research projects)