Our Founder & CEO:

Owner/Founder & CEO, Feeding Therapy Center LLC

Owner/Founder & CEO, TickTalk Therapy, LLC

CCC-SLP (Certified Speech-Language Pathologist)

IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)

IAOM trained Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist

Certified TummyTime!™ Method Instructor

CEIM (Certified Educator of Infant Massage)

Member, ASHA (American Speech-Language and Hearing Association)

Member, IAOM (International Association of Orofacial Myology)

Member, IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage)

Trained in PROMPT

Trained in Beckman Oral Motor

Trained in Tethered Oral Tissues Assessment & Treatment

Trained Level 3 TalkTools OPT Specialist

 Lana has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for over 20 years. She specializes in pediatric feeding and infant feeding disorders. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and provides lactation support as well as breast and bottle feeding support to families. She has worked in a variety of home, clinical, and educational settings.  Lana has extensive experience working with a wide range of ages and delays/disorders.  She has specialized training and experience with infant feeding, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, TalkTools (Oral Placement Therapy & sensory-motor approach to speech and feeding), PROMPT, Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue/lip tie diagnosis and treatment), and Myofunctional Therapy. Lana is passionate about optimizing oral function as early as possible to set children and their families up for feeding success throughout the lifespan.  Lana is a certified TummyTime!™ Method instructor and a Certified Instructor of Infant Massage. Lana is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Pace University (New York, NY) and her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Long Island University (Brooklyn, NY).  Lana is dedicated to empowering and educating parents to maximize the child's progress and success. In her free time, she is probably out on her next hiking adventure with her two children. 

Occupational Therapist

 Taylar earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language studies in 2018, then went on to earn her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2023. She has always loved working with children and has experience with a wide range of ages and diagnoses/disorders. She has a passion for working with infants and supporting their development.  Her favorite part about pediatrics is seeing children grow and learn new skills. Her brother has a rare chromosomal disorder and has given her so much joy. Working with him and his therapists has provided her with invaluable insight into the world of therapy and the impact of including families. She is excited to continue to grow her skills in infant feeding, sensory integration, reflex integration, and all things occupation! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading a good book, and traveling.