Dana, at home with her own family.
Meet Summit to Sea Lactation
My passion is helping families feel supported, informed, and confident from pregnancy through weaning. With training in both lactation and postpartum care, I meet you where you are — physically and emotionally — with practical help and compassionate guidance.
I offer in-home care designed to ease your recovery and build your confidence, whether that's newborn care, lactation support, emotional reassurance, or simply being a steady, nonjudgmental presence in those tender early weeks.
After years of doing this work, I've built my practice around one idea: care that continues. You get me, start to finish, watching how things unfold and adjusting the plan as we go.
Every family's journey is unique, and feeding is never just about feeding. I'm honored to walk alongside you with care that's grounded in knowledge, kindness, and respect.
Dana, with her own two kids.
Why I do this work
My own path into this work started with real feeding challenges of my own — a baby who struggled to latch, and more pain than I expected feeding to involve. Piecing together the right support took longer than it should have, and that's part of what pushed me toward this work.
I also bring a whole-body lens to feeding support, drawing on body-led breastfeeding techniques and the infant fascia work I trained in with Lori Hendrickson — because feeding challenges are rarely just about the latch. My goal is to give you tools you can use at home, so you're not stuck chasing down a different specialist for every piece of it. When something's beyond my scope, I'll always refer you out — but I want to hand you as much as I can myself first.
My care is grounded in that clinical training first: evidence-based, hands-on, specific to you. I also understand, firsthand, how much the early days can ask of a family — expertise you can trust, from someone who's been there too.
That's the care I wish I'd had from day one, and it's the model I built this practice around: not a single visit and goodbye, but a real relationship that holds every moving piece — the baby's side and yours — until feeding actually works.
Credentials and training
Certified Lactation Support Provider (CLSP)
95+ hours through GOLD Lactation Academy, certified since 2024 — the foundational training that led into my IBCLC certification.
Board certified IBCLC
500+ clinical hours — board exam passed April 2026. Trained in a private practice focused on oral rehabilitation and bottle refusal.
Infant bodywork
Trained in craniosacral therapy (CST) and fascia release with Lori Hendrickson.
Postpartum nutrition
Coursework completed through the Women's Health Academy.
Professional experience
Over a decade of hands-on postpartum care for new parents and infants.
Background in education
A Master's in Education shapes how I teach — clear, patient explanations tailored to how you learn, not a one-size-fits-all script.
What people are saying
Working with Dana was a total game changer for my return to work journey. She helped me create a realistic and manageable pumping and feeding plan that fit both my work schedule and my baby's needs. What truly made a difference though, was her support in finding the correct flange size — I had no idea how much discomfort I was tolerating until she helped me get it right. Pumping became so much more comfortable, and I felt confident and empowered going back to work.
I truly don't know how I would have made it through those early postpartum days without Dana. Her care was incredibly compassionate and centered on both me and my baby — something that felt so rare and so needed. She answered all of my questions with patience and knowledge, never making me feel rushed or judged. On top of that, she helped prepare the most delicious, nutrient-dense snacks that kept me nourished and grounded during a time when it was hard to even think about feeding myself. Her presence brought calm, reassurance, and real support into our home when we needed it most. I'm beyond grateful for her care.
Ready to talk?
Whether you're planning ahead or in the thick of it, I'd love to hear what's going on and help you find the right next step.