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Pura Vida Lactation & more, LLC
Passionate Certified Lactation Counselor & Speech-Language Pathologist
Meet Cristi
Cristi Garfield, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Owner, Certified Lactation Counselor, DC/MD Licensed and ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Member, Spanish proficient
Cristi is a pediatric speech therapist and certified lactation counselor who is committed to empowering breastfeeding dyads in a supportive, stress-free environment with adequate prenatal education and post-partum problem solving. She is dedicated to supporting families with ongoing care after they transition from the hospital to home. Her medical background in pediatric hospitals and NICU settings, expertise in oral-motor assessment, and treatment with feeding skills across all ages, sets her apart. Cristi's families can guarantee to be set up for success with both their breastfeeding journey as well as age-appropriate development to meet their baby's needs.
Billing/insurance:
As a private-pay provider, working outside of insurance allows me to provide longer sessions, flexible scheduling, prevention-focused care, and in-depth parent coaching without the visit caps, authorization delays, or diagnosis requirements often required by insurance companies.
To support access to care, I offer structured sliding-scale options, therapy bundles, and payment plans when appropriate. Superbills are also provided for insurance reimbursement.
Please reach out directly to discuss available options and determine the best fit for your family.
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