Bio

Our founder Joy brings a passion for the benefits of breastfeeding that has grown since she breast fed her son. The pure joy of the bond formed during that experience led her to time volunteering with a mothers’ milk bank. Joy went on to successfully complete her international board certification in lactation consultation. She has more than 16 years as an IBCLC. Professionally, she has been an RN in an ICU setting for greater than 25 years, first in a pediatric & then a neonatal setting.

Joy has complimented her Western nursing training with a lifetime of holistic study. For example, she studied Body Talk with Gilly Adkins, one of the most revered experts in that innovative healing modality in Portland Oregon. Joy annually retreats to Costa Rica to continue her yoga study with Ken Sudhakar McRae, a master of Kripalu yoga.
Joy’s strengths are her intuition, her healing touch, and the infectious passion she brings to her practice. She cites as resources the peace of mind she gains from meditation, a commitment to being present, and the love & support she receives from her friends & family.

Location

1004 Grove St. Charlottesville Virginia 22903

Languages

English

Home visits

Yes

Lactation Expertise

Breast augmentation or reduction

Infants with anatomical challenges

Infancts with neurological disorders

Multiples

Extended breastfeeding

Inverted and flat nipples

Latch issues

Low milk supply

Oversupply

Milk banking

Postpartum depression

Preemies

Relactation

Returning to work

Teens

Tongue tie