Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Science and Compassionate Care.
Our Why: A Whole-Body Perspective
At Milk & Motion, we believe that infant feeding is about far more than just "mechanics." It is a delicate intersection of oral function, body tension, and nervous system regulation. Our practice was founded to provide Spokane families with a higher level of care that treats the whole baby, not just the symptom.
Why an Integrated Approach Matters
Most families navigating feeding challenges in the Inland Northwest find themselves caught in a fragmented healthcare loop, moving between separate specialists for medical checkups, lactation help, and bodywork. We believe that your care should be as connected as the systems in your baby's body. At Milk & Motion, we bridge these gaps by providing clinician-led care that addresses the root of the issue—not just the symptoms. By seamlessly blending the clinical expertise of a Family Nurse Practitioner with the specialized skill of an IBCLC, we can provide medical assessments, care coordination, and feeding support in one unhurried environment. We don’t just look at the latch; we look at the whole child, ensuring that both Milk and Motion are working in harmony to help your family thrive.
Supporting the Inland Northwest
We are dedicated to the Spokane community because we live here, too. We believe our local families deserve care that is unhurried, relationship-based, and grounded in the latest evidence-based science.
Meet Jennifer
The Heart Behind the Practice
Jennifer has been a dedicated member of the Spokane community since 2006, where she is proudly raising her family alongside her husband, a Spokane native. As a mother herself, she understands that the early days of parenthood are a profound, often overwhelming transition. This personal perspective fuels her commitment to providing families in the Inland Northwest with care that is not only grounded in rigorous science but is also unhurried, compassionate, and deeply respectful of each family's unique journey.
A Specialized Clinical Lens
With a background spanning pediatric gastroenterology and adult endocrinology, Jennifer brings a uniquely broad clinical perspective to maternal and infant wellness. As an APRN and Family Nurse Practitioner, her expertise goes beyond standard lactation support to include comprehensive medical assessments and care coordination. Since 2021, she has focused her practice on the intersection of evidence-based lactation care and infant bodywork, ensuring that every baby she sees is supported through a whole-body clinical lens.
Dedicated to Milk & Motion
Jennifer’s true passion lies in bridging the gap between clinical mechanics and the restorative power of movement. She holds advanced training in pre- and post-frenectomy care, working closely with families to navigate tongue-tie concerns while prioritizing the infant's comfort and nervous system regulation. At Milk & Motion, Jennifer’s goal is to empower parents with clear education and collaborative care plans, helping both mother and baby feel confident, informed, and physically at ease during their most formative days.
What to Expect
Clinical Expertise
In a world of rushed medical appointments, we offer a deep-dive clinical perspective. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and IBCLC, Jennifer integrates years of pediatric experience with specialized lactation science. Every visit includes a thorough assessment of your baby’s health, growth, and feeding mechanics, ensuring your care plan is rooted in clinical safety and the latest evidence-based research available to Inland Northwest families.
Whole-Body Support
We believe that feeding is a full-body experience, not just a mechanical one. Our care extends beyond the latch to address the physical tension and nervous system regulation that often impact an infant's comfort. By incorporating gentle bodywork and structural support, we help babies find the ease they need to feed efficiently and settle deeply—providing a vital bridge for families navigating birth trauma or frenectomy recovery.
Empowered Parenting
Your intuition is the most vital part of our care team. We prioritize an unhurried, relationship-based environment in our Spokane clinic where your questions are heard and your family's goals are honored. You will leave our office not just with a clinical plan, but with the confidence and clarity needed to support your baby’s development at home, backed by a provider who truly understands your unique journey.