Prior to founding Initiating Lactation, Sarah's clinical background was in Pediatric Home Nursing, Critical Care, Labor and Delivery and lactation consultation in a hospital setting.

 

Her years of experience as a registered nurse combined with over twenty-five years of practicing massage therapy bring a unique combination of compassion and dedication to clinical excellence with a foundation in evidence based practice. 

 

As the mother of two children, she has learned that parenting requires great flexibility and can lead us down unexpected paths.  

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After the birth of her first child in 2006, she was disappointed with the gap in care for families during early postpartum.  Becoming a parent led her on a path toward becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. Her career has been dedicated to improving lactation support and early postpartum care for families in the South Puget Sound.

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On days away from the clinic, Sarah can be found adventuring with her two children and dog or in her flower gardens.  Sarah is nearly as passionate about dance as she is about lactation and loves west coast swing.