GOLD Speakers

Shana Quarrie, MSOT, OTR/L, IBCLC, C/NDT

Annette Leary, RN, BSN, IBCLC

• Speaker Type: GOLD Learning Tongue-Tie Symposium 2023 Lecture Pack
• Country: USA

Biography:

Shana Quarrie is an Occupational Therapist for over 11 years and a Certified Lactation Counselor for 5 years. She has worked in the pediatric setting for over a decade and in one of the largest Level 4 NICUs in the United States. Shana is one of the Co-Founders of Baby B.L.I.S.S. Feeding Collaborative of Central Florida a private practice formed with two RN, IBCLC's. They help families prenatally, antepartum and post party navigate growth development and feeding journey. Shana specializes in the medically complex infant such as 23 week premies, brachial plexus injuries and any neurodevelopmental delays. Shana finds great improvement when combining neurodevelopmental techniques into her practice for optimal feeding and development outcomes. Her mantra is to help families thrive not just in her clinic during their sessions but in their natural environment.

Annette Leary is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience working in Maternal Child Health (pediatrics, postpartum, home health care and level 2 nicu). She became an IBCLC in 1995. Annette owns a private practice providing home,office, and virtual visits: Orlando Lactation and Wellness Services. She formed a collaboration company Baby B.L.I.S.S. Central Florida Feeding Collaborative, with an occupational therapist and IBCLC. They help families prenatally, antepartum and post partum navigate the growth, development and feeding journey of their children. Annette began her Upledger Craniosacral therapy training in 2015, taking advanced maternal and pediatric specialty classes. She finds great improvement incorporating craniosacral therapy techniques with lactation consulting. Helping Families Latch onto Parenting has always been Annette's mantra.