A devoted Maternal Newborn Registered Nurse, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) provider, I am also the founder of Made of Gold Lactation. With over 24 years of experience supporting families during one of the most meaningful transitions in life—welcoming a new baby—I bring both clinical expertise and compassionate, trauma-informed care to every family I serve. From the earliest days of my nursing career, I have been deeply drawn to the powerful bond between parents and their newborns, and to supporting not only feeding, but the emotional well-being of the entire family.
I worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, where I gained extensive experience caring for premature and medically complex infants. This work deepened my understanding of how birth trauma, early medical interventions, and separation can impact both feedings and emotional regulation – for babies and parents.
As a trauma-informed clinician, I offer care that is not only clinical but also deeply attuned to the emotion needs of families. I support parents who are recovering from stressful, unexpected, or traumatic birth experiences, and babies who carry that imprint in their bodies and feeding patterns. My goal is to bring safety, connection, and confidence back into the feeding relationship.
In my consultations, I integrate evidence-based practices with holistic approaches, including infant massage and rhythmic movement. These gentle, nurturing techniques support not only feeding and digestion, but also bonding, regulation, and development – especially important for families recovering from early challenges.
Outside of my work, I’ve been married for twenty-one years and am the proud mom of two teenage boys who keep life fun and busy. When I’m not working with families, you can find me walking, listening to audiobooks, or dancing — I have a special love for ballroom dancing that brings me joy and balance.
I believe that with the right support, every family can feel empowered and connected in their parenting journey. I’m honored to walk alongside you as you care for your little one – especially when the road has been anything by easy.
