About me

Hello! My name is Kiara, and I'm an Occupational Therapist (OT), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM). My professional interest in early childhood development, primitive reflexes, and infant feeding inspired me to pursue my IBCLC as well as specialized training in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) and Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI). I am the lead clinician at Lactation and Development Resources in Houston, where I utilize a specialized perinatal care model that brings together occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and lactation consultation. Through this integrated approach, I aim to offer a holistic solution to common, interconnected challenges faced by new mothers and infants (e.g. pain, feeding difficulties, delayed milestones), with the goal of promoting shorter episodes of care, improved maternal-infant health outcomes, and reduced overall costs for families.

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) (2021)

Certification and training

Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) (2022)

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) (2023)

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Languages

English

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Service introduction

At Lactation & Development Resources, we utilize a specialized perinatal care model that brings together occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and lactation consultation. This integrated approach is designed to holistically address common, interconnected challenges faced by new mothers and infants, such as pain, feeding difficulties, and delayed milestones, stemming from a variety of environmental or developmental issues. By offering comprehensive evaluation and early intervention, our services promote improved maternal-infant health outcomes, shorter episodes of care, and reduced overall costs for families.

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