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Pura Vida Lactation & more, LLC

Passionate Certified Lactation Counselor & Speech-Language Pathologist
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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.

Services 

Lactation Counseling and Feeding Therapy with a Focus on Oral-Motor Development

Prenatal Breastfeeding
Support
Lactation Consultant
Bottle Feeding
Transition
Early Intervention
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Billing/insurance:

At this time, Pura Vida Lactation does not participate in or submit directly to any insurance plans. This allows us to provide a customized therapy plan that is in the child's best interest rather than having coverage determined by a third party. I can provide you with a Superbill for submission to your insurance for possible reimbursement

Client Testimonials

“Cristi provided me with the confidence I needed when I was trying to breastfeed my oldest after receiving little guidance from the hospital. Her wonderful, positive personality and incredible patience provided me with the skills needed to adjust positions and techniques to help best support my daughter’s feeds.  When my son was born, Cristi was an excellent resource while he was in the NICU. Answering all of my questions about transitioning
from tube feeds to bottle feeds to breastfeeding.  Cristi is extremely knowledgeable, kind, positive, patient, and an all-around amazing woman to work with.”

 “Katherine B.”

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