Initiating Lactation
Initiating Lactation was established in 2016 in an effort to provide families the resources to find health and happiness with infant feeding and care. Over the years, the practice has grown to include a lactation full-time clinic accepting most insurance plans. The practice continues to offer home visits and virtual lactation services in addition to clinic visits. We are excited to get back to offering in-person education for families soon, but until then all of the classes are available in an online format. Founded by Sarah Cassidy, a local mother, RN and second generation lactation advocate, Initiating Lactation offers a safe and supportive place to families as they start their parenting journey no matter how they are feeding their baby.
Meet the Initiating Lactation Team
Sarah Cassidy, RN, BSN, IBCLC, LMT
Prior to founding Initiating Lactation, Sarah's clinical background was in Pediatric Home Nursing, Labor and Delivery and lactation consultation in a hospital setting. In addition, Sarah had the unique privilege to train in a variety of emotional health and family support models through the Nurse Family Partnership.
Sarah's years of experience as a registered nurse, combined with over twenty years of practicing massage therapy bring a unique combination of compassion and dedication to clinical excellence with a foundation in evidence based practice. As the mother of two children, she has learned that parenting requires great flexibility and can lead us down unexpected paths.
After the birth of her first child in 2006, she was disappointed by the gap in care for mothers and infants during early postpartum. Becoming a parent led her on a path toward becoming a nurse and lactation consultant. Her career has been dedicated to improving lactation support and early postpartum care for families in the South Puget Sound.
Kenzie Olson, IBCLC, NBC-HCW
Kenzie graduated from Saint Martin's University with degrees in both Business Management and English. Kenzie is currently completing her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing at Saint Martin's University.
Attending the Dr. Sears' Wellness Institute, Kenzie received her Health Coaching certification, specializing in Prenatal and Children's Health. In 2020, she became a Nationally Board Certified Wellness Coach as well as an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Additionally, Kenzie is a Children & Family Yoga Instructor.
When Kenzie isn't assisting families or spending time with her own family, she is furthering her education by taking courses to become a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Kenzie has always been interested in how the body responds to what it is given, with through nourishment and physical activity. Though she loves to work with clients of all ages and seasons of life, she specializes in consulting with soon-to-be caregivers, new parents and their babies.