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.  She is currently attending Frontier Nursing University in pursuit of her ARNP in Family Practice. 

Her fifteen years of experience as a registered nurse combined with thirty 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.  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.  

On days away from the clinic, Sarah can be found adventuring with her two children and dog, kayaking, dancing or or in her flower gardens.   

 Gigi is a Craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and has attended over a thousand births as a doula.  She has served families in Minnesota, working in an inpatient and outpatient setting.  

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She believes that understanding the individual and familial stories are paramount to provide support with healing mind, body and soul.  

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Gigi's  holistic approach acknowledges hormones, muscle tension, mental health and lifestyle.  She brings a unique perspective, compassionate postpartum care and offers extraordinarily intuitive bodywork.  

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On her days off, you can find Gigi on her paddle board or exploring the PNW. 

Jessie has been a Licensed Practical Nurse since ____ and spent ___ years in outpatient pediatric clinic care.  

She has been studying with Sarah and Gigi and completed the Evergreen Perinatal Lactation Program.  She anticipates sitting for the Lactation Boards in April 2027.  

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When home, Jessie spends time ______. 

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Annie joined our team in 2026 as a Patient Care Coordinator.  She plays an important role in supporting both our patients and practitioners. With a background in office management, she brings valuable organizational experience and a passion for helping others.

Annie is excited to be part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, thoughtful care and support to new moms throughout their postpartum and breastfeeding journeys.

New to the Olympia area, Annie enjoys exploring the community and discovering all it has to offer. From thrifting and trying new restaurants to browsing the unique boutiques downtown, she loves finding new local favorites. As a boy mom to one spirited toddler, she also appreciates all things caffeine and enjoys checking out the many coffee shops and stands in the area.

Hailey joined Initiating Lactation as a Patient Care Coordinator in 2026. As a local birth and postpartum doula, she brings a deep reverence for the perinatal journey.  As she supports the clinic and community, she is working to deepen her clinical lactation knowledge, and weave those insights directly into her birth work offerings.

Hailey is passionate about expanding access to care and improving birth outcomes for BIPOC families through education, advocacy, and unbiased support that honors each family’s unique story.

At home, Hailey is navigating her own motherhood journey; raising a sweet, curious, and silly toddler. She enjoys cooking, being creative, attending local community events, and connecting with her neighbors.
 

Dr. Ash grew up in the Olympia area and graduated from the Evergreen State College with a bachelors of science degree concentrating in chemistry and pre-medical studies.

She then completed a course at the Seattle Midwifery School to become a doula.

Dr Ash graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR with a degree in naturopathic medicine in 2005, completing training with many different doctors. She spent extra time studying pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, homeopathy and women's health. 

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Dr Ash added IBCLC to her list of certifications and is committed to providing families with compassionate care.  

Dr Ash owns Vibrant Health, an amazing medical facility in Olympia, Washington that offers well rounded holistic healthcare to our area.

Jasmine joined the Initiating Lactation team in 2020 and has helped us to serve families while using their insurance benefits.  Jasmine is a mother of three with a background in medical billing for a variety of medical specialties.  Thanks to her compassionate approach and attention to detail, Jasmine allows us to do the work we love while providing for our families.  

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You can reach Jasmine with billing related questions at billing@inlactation.com

We are proud to be part of a collective of wellness providers at the Vibrant Health Clinic.  We are a collective of Naturopathic and chiropractic physicians, lactation consultants, nutritionists, massage therapists and mental health providers.

Visit www.vibranthealtholympia.com for 

information about our providers.