For the past 20 years, Alicia has been dedicated to educating and supporting parents and families in preparing for labor and birth. As a Certified Childbirth Educator and doula, she expanded her expertise by becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Alicia specializes in lactation support, including breastfeeding, infant feeding, and addressing issues such as tongue tie, lip tie, and buccal tie.
Her training includes advanced skills in evaluating and managing "Tethered Oral Tissues," and she is uniquely qualified in the Sacramento area, being the only practitioner trained in The Gillespie Approach Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT).
Alicia’s compassionate, non-judgmental approach ensures that families feel supported and empowered during the early months of parenting and beyond. She provides comprehensive clinical assessments and custom treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. Drawing on evidence-based research, Alicia applies her clinical skills to address your specific feeding concerns.
In addition, Alicia collaborates closely with your healthcare team and has strong working relationships with local professionals, including chiropractors, pediatric dentists, and bodyworkers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care when referrals are needed.
Alicia has three children and a young granddaughter and strives to balance life with a busy family and her dedication to local families in need of help with feeding their babies. Alicia has also been a certified group fitness and yoga instructor for 24 years. When she takes time for herself, she likes to travel and practice yoga.
