Speaker Interviews 2024
We are thrilled to offer such a diverse group of Researchers and Clinicians our 2024 GOLD Tongue-Tie Conference. We had a chance to sit down with some of the Speakers before the conference begins and learn a little bit more about them and what they will be presenting this year.
Please note, these are NOT presentations and do not count towards educational hours

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Identifying and Addressing Compensations and Inefficient Movement Patterns in the Tongue-Tied Baby Allyson Wessells PT, IBCLC |
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Craniosacral Therapy: A Complementary Tool to Relieve Tension in the Tongue-Tied Baby Annette Leary RN, BSN, IBCLC |
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From Feeding Tube to Fully Breastfeeding: A Case Study of Delayed Frenotomy Asti Praborini MD, Pediatrician, IBCLC, FABM |
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Unraveling Tongue-Tie: Surgical Insights and Lifelong Health Implications Justin Roche MB ChB, FRCPCH, FRCPI |
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Neuromuscular Re-Education and Tension Release as Tools to Optimize Feeding Post Frenotomy Kate Roche BSc, MISCP, IBCLC |
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Cutting Through the Challenges: Unveiling the Cesarean-Breastfeeding Connection Leslie R. Kowalski PhD, IBCLC |
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What About Mom? Maternal Considerations When Assessing & Treating Tongue Tie in a Breastfeeding Dyad Lisa Paladino MS, RN, CNM, IBCLC | ![]() |
A Mindful Approach to Infant Tongue-Tie Care Melissa Cole MS, IBCLC |
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Functional Assessment and Differential Diagnosis of Tongue-Tie Sarah Oakley BA (Hons) RN SCPHN IBCLC |
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Strengthening Bonds After Frenotomy: Infant Massage As A Recovery Strategy Sejal Fichadia IBCLC, B.Sc. (Microbiology), B.S. in Clinical Lab Sciences |
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The Role of Breastfeeding and Frenotomy in the Prevention of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Shifa Shamsudeen MDS, D.ABDSM |
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The ABCs of Ankyloglossia and Perinatal Mental Health Trish Wierenga APRN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C | ![]() |
Navigating Challenges in the Care of Tongue-Tied BabiesAdd-on Lecture Pack Speakers: | |
Therapeutic Considerations and Care Plans for Tethered Oral Tissues and Frenotomy During the NICU Stay Jacklynn Adele Knotts OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC |
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Exploring the Impact of Ankyloglossia On Swallowing and Complementary Feeding Lillian Scott M.S., CCC-SLP, IBCLC |
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The Clinical and Diagnostic Challenges of Tongue-Tie Luis Ruiz-Guzman Paediatrician. MSc Mother and Child Health, Senology |
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Game Changers in a Tongue Tie Clinical Protocol Patricia Díaz Lorenzo MD, Pediatrician, IBCLC, Doula |
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Evaluating For Tongue Tie Virtually or When Scope is Limited Renee Beebe M.Ed., IBCLC |
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Research Review: Evaluating Current Evidence on Tongue-Tie in Breastfeeding Infants Wilaiporn Rojjanasrirat PhD, RN, IBCLC, FILCA, FAAN |
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