NOURISH
Expert Support for Feeding, Lactation, Tongue Ties, and Infant Development.
Nourish Therapy specialize in a holistic and whole body approach that address the root cause of challenges in order to help littles feel well, feed well, breathe, sleep, and thrive.
Services
Breastfeeding &
Bottle Feeding
At Nourish, we do more than lactation. We blend hands-on feeding therapy, with movement therapy, & bodywork techniques in order to fully support littles. Think it's a tongue tie? That is our specialty. We provide comprehensive pre/post frenectomy care that yields the best release outcomes. Why therapy for a tongue tie? Because surgery only gives range of motion. Therapy restores function. Read more about signs and symptoms of oral dysfunction here.
Starting Solids &
Picky Eating
We develop individualized, playful therapy programs based on your child's needs and family goals. Assessment considers where littles are at with milestones, sensory development, reflex integration, posture and strength-- because it's all connected! We pride ourselves in offering the kind of care that we want for our own family. Read about what a feeding evaluation and treatment session looks like here.
Tongue Ties &
Myofunctional Disorders
A myofunctional disorder is characterize by oral and facial muscle dysfunction that can affect sleep, breathing, chewing, swallowing speech, and facial growth. This can be due to a tongue tie, but not always. Therapy strengthens muscles to achieve a closed mouth posture with the tongue up, correct feeding patterns, train nasal breathing, support posture and belly breathing. We work as part of your team to see littles achieve the best outcome. Learn more about myofunctional disorders here.
Prenatal Lactation Consult
High risk pregnancy? You don't have to wait for lactation or breastfeeding challenges to get help. Our prenatal consults are customized to mom's health history, pregnancy circumstances, and anticipated birth. We will develop an individualized plan that gives you confidence going into delivery, and support your feeding goals from the start. Even better, you have immediate access to a feeding specialist once baby arrives. Read about red flags for at-risk feeding and lactation situations on the blog.
Supporting Families Through:
Tongue/Lip Tie Diagnosis
Weight Gain Struggles
Poor Latch
Leaking Milk
Clicking or Squeaking
Coughing/Choking
Chompy
Lip Blisters
White Coated Tongue
Gagging
Falling Asleep Eating
Feeds >30 min
Air Swallowing/Gulping
Always hungry
Fussy Feeding
Breast/Bottle Refusal
Gassy
Infrequent Stooling
Reflux
Colic
Head turn preference
Body Tension
Arching
Tummy Time Challenges
Suspected Food Allergy
Open Mouth Posture
Small/Recessed Jaw
High Palate
Chronic Ear Infections
Enlarged adenoids/tonsils
Frequent Night Waking
Nipple Damage
Recurrent Plugged Ducts
Low Milk Supply
Pump Challenges
Concerns for Solids
Food Refusal
Gagging/Coughing/Choking on Food
Difficulty with Cups/Straws
Poor Chewing Skills/Spitting Out
Low Volume of Foods
Limited Repertoire of Foods
Texture Difficulties
Nutrition Concerns
Picky Eating
Orofacial Development Concerns
Meet Carissa
M.S., CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Hi, I’m Carissa—a Washington native, Speech-Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) specializing in infant feeding. I support families navigating feeding challenges, tongue ties, and oral development concerns from a whole-body, developmental approach.
With a background in nutrition and advanced training in feeding, lactation, myofunctional disorders, bodywork, and reflex integration, my work blends clinical expertise with lived experience. As both a feeding specialist and a parent who has walked a complex feeding journey, I understand how overwhelming this season can feel—and how meaningful the right support is.
I’d be honored to support your family.
