Erica graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2009. She has specialized in pediatric feeding for 8 years, working at a nationally recognized feeding program.  She has held a certification as a lactation counselor for 6 years and is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) through Infant Massage USA and loves to teach parents and caregivers how to incorporate such a beneficial activity into their daily routine and beyond. Erica most recently became DMI Level A certified and is incorporating this specialized therapy into treatment. 
 

Erica has completed specialty training in Beckman Oral Motor, pediatric feeding disorders, lactation, and tethered oral tissues (tongue, lip, and buccal ties). She has holds great value in collaboration with other professionals in order to provide the best care including doctors, lactation nurses, orofacial myofunctional therapists, pediatric dentists, psychologists, speech therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, doulas, and chiropractors. Erica is passionate in helping families reach their goals and is continuously learning new techniques to best serve each family and their particular needs.

When not working, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, friends, and family. She enjoys coffee, nature, art, music, binge watching a good series, and fostering dogs for local shelters.