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Choosing Your Health Care Team
An article by Kay Batt
Postpartum Mood Disorders: Why does it matter if mother is upset?
An article by Dana Blue
What’s the Difference Between Cranial Osteopathy and Cranio-Sacral Therapy?
An article by Margaret Sorrel, DO, FCA
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The following names have been recommended by people who are pleased with their Health Care Providers and the support they received for breastfeeding.
Because your choice of appropriate health care provider/s for yourself and your family needs to take many factors into consideration, the following listings do not constitute any specific endorsement by "Breast-Friends".
Physician Specialists in Lactation Medicine
Physicians in this category specialize in seeing mother-baby pairs that need to be seen by a physician with expertise in breastfeeding. A Physician Specialist in Lactation Medince does not compete with but rather is a back up to Lactation Consultants. These physicians consult for other MDs when there is a need to get a knowledgeable physician involved with regard to medical concerns with the breastfeeding mother and/or baby.
O'Hara, Mary Ann, M.D., M.P.H, M.St
(Family Physician/Public Health/Social Anthropology)
Family Medicine University of Washington
Phone: 206-595-6643
E-mail: maryanno@u.washington.edu
Special interests: lactation, maternal-child health, dermatology, community health
Breastfeeding-Related Activities: patient care, teaching, research, health policy
Organizations: Co-Chair, Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. Board Member, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Representative, US Breastfeeding Committee.
Training: Family Medicine, Public Health, Social Anthropology
Family Practice Physicians
Gelgisser, Jeffrey MD
Group Health Eastside Primary Care Center
2701 156th Ave NE Redmond, Washington 98052
Phone: 425-883-5020
Philosophy of care: My goal is to help patients achieve optimum health by being their advisor, partner, educator, and friend. I especially value patients who enjoy sharing responsibility for their healthcare by practicing preventive medicine and self-care. I believe in inte grating the best of both conventional and natural therapies.
Grote, Peter, MD
Community Birth Center of Seattle
2200 24th Ave. East Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-328-0910
Hemmen, Gia, MD (pediatrics only)
16850 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253-395-1960
Knowles, Jennifer MD
4033 Talbot Rd. S. #570, Renton, WA 98055
Phone: 425-656-5400
Maplethorpe, Samantha MD
3707 Providence Point Drive SE Suite G, Issaquah, WA 98029
Phone: 425-369-1342
E-mail: myhealthcare@lakeside-family-physicians.com
Web Site: www.lakeside-family-physicians.com
Ross, Martin, MD Family Practice
Holistic Health West
6957 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136
Phone: 206-932-0880
Services: Conventional and alternative medicine and acupuncture.
Obstetrics
Hamilton, Karen, MD
Center For Women’s Health At Evergreen
12203 NE 130th Lane #500 Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-899-4455
Lutz, Pamela, MD
16259 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 301 Burien, WA 98166-3059
Phone: 206-246-0790
Pediatrics
Danielson, Ben, MD
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic
2101 East Yessler Way, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-987-7226
Danoff, Nancy, MD, MPH
1450 SE Eastgate Wa Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 206-205-8966
Services: Peadiatrician, East King County Public Health Department
Doroshow, Carol, MD, FAAP
The Kids Clinic in Seattle
12317 15th Ave NE #103 Seattle, 98133
Phone: 206-957-1881
Dudas, Michael, MD
Redmond Pediatrics
8301 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-881-5437
Web site: www.redmondpediatrics.yourmd.com
Hineline, Teresa, MD
SW Pediatrics Clinic
14212 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Ste. 202 Burien, WA 98166
Phone: 206-243-4811
Keller, Cynthia, MD
Redmond Pediatrics
8301 161st Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-881-5437
Web site: http://www.redmondpediatrics.yourmd.com
Krober, Marvin, MD. Pediatrician
Group Health Capitol Hill Family Health Center
125 16th Ave E, CSB4, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-326-3530, 206-326-4972
FAX: 206-326-2873
Web site: www.ghc.org
Services: Full service pediatrician, special interests in lactation.
Jinguji, Tom, MD
The Kent/Des Moines UW Physicians
23213 Pacific Hy. So. Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 206-870-8880
Services: Pediatrics, Sports Medicine. As a doctor, I am trained in pediatrics. This is a wonderful job. I get to see babies born, toddlers learn to walk, and adolescents mature into adulthood. I also specialize in sports medicine focusing on musculo-skeletal and medical problems for all active people, adults or children.
Liu, Lenna, MD
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic
2101 East Yessler Way, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-987-7226
O'Niell, Tracie, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatric Associates - Pine Lake
22717 S.E. 29th Sammamish, WA 98075
Phone: 425-391-7337
FAX: 425-391-3915
Web site: www.mypediatricassociates.com
Oriel, Bruce, MD
Auburn Valley Pediatrics
202 North Division Street, Plaza 2, Suite 202 Auburn, WA, 98001
Phone: 253-876-0760
Quinn, Hal MD
Mercer Island Pediatrics
2553 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA. 98040
Phone: 206-275-2122
Rao, Gayathri, MD
Covington MultiCare
16850 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253-639-8255
Stanley, Maria, MD
The Kent/Des Moines UW Physicians
23213 Pacific Hy. So. Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 206-870-8880
Zubair, Kaisera, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatric Associates - Pine Lake
22717 S.E. 29th Sammamish, WA 98075
Phone: 425-391-7337
FAX…: 425-391-3915
WEBSITE: www.mypediatricassociates.com
Services: Pediatric care.
Languages Spoken: Urdu and Hindi
Endocrinology
Davies, Matthew D., M.D., Ph.D.
Nordstrom Medical Building
1229 Madison Street, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-386-9500
FAX: 206-292-8029
Web site: www.davies-endocrinology.medem.com/Davies
Specialty: Endocrinology
Pediatric Dentistry
Liu, John R, DDS
175 NE Gilman Blvd Ste 101, Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: 425-392-4048
Roberson, Michael D, DDS
12303 NE 130th Lane, Ste. #340 Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-814-3196
Online information on breastfeeding and oral health can be found at the Brian Palmer, D.D.S. web site.
Certified Nurse Midwives
Baskin, Diane, CNM
Group Health Eastside Women's Center
2700 152nd Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-883-5577
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Brown, Cynthia, PNP
Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
2101 East Yessler Way, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-987-7226
Montgomery, Jo, PNP
Odessa Brown Chilren's Clinic
2101 East Yessler Way, Suite 100
Phone: 206-987-7226
Physicians Assistants - Women's Healthcare
Riedesel, Deborah, PA
Group Health Cooperative - Physician Assistant-Certified
Group Health Eastside Primary Care Center
2701 156th Ave NE Redmond, Washington 98052
Phone: 425-883-5020
Occupational Therapists for Suck Training
Bonato, Gayle, PT, IBCLC
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-987-2000
Services: Need health care providers prescription
Glass, Robin, MSOTR, IBCLC
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-987-2000
Services: Need health care providers prescription
Mason, Jane, PT
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-987-2000
Services: Need health care providers prescription
Wolf, Lynn OTR, IBCLC
Children's Hospital and Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-987-2000
Services: Need health care providers prescription
Naturopaths
Aasan, Candace, ND, LM
Located at Puget Sound Midwives and Birth Center
13128 Totem Lake Blvd, Suite 101 Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-269-7822
E-mail: dr.candace@comcast.net
Baker, Michael ND, MS
2661 Bel Red Rd., Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: 425-881-8929
Bellevue Homeopathic Clinic
1299 156th Ave NE Ste 123 Bellevue, WA 98007
PHONE: 425-869-2500, 425-881-8929
Kelly, Kim ND, RN, LM
Family Practice Naturopathic Physician at Puget Sound Birth Center, (Tues., Thur.)
13128 Totem Lake Blvd. NE #101, Kirkland WA 98034
14326 Greenwood Ave. No, (Mon, Wed, Fri) Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-361-0346
Services: Family Practice Naturopathic Physician
Dunn-Merritt, Sheila ND
2025 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-452-9366, 425-881-8929
Heron, Krista ND, DHANP
Board certified in homeopathy
5502 34th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-522-0488
Johnson, Dorothy Laura ND
Crossroads Family Health
5611 119th Ave SE Suite 4, Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: 425-562-9355
Services: Family Medicine
Kingsbury, Sheila, ND, CD
Woodinville Wellness Center
16818 140th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: 425-486-2729, 425-591-5310
Fax 425-486-8603
E-mail: sheilalk@yahoo.com
Services: Naturopathic services specializing in pediatrics, doula care, and lactation consulting.
Riggin, Christine M. N.D.
375 118th Ave SE, Suite 100, Bellevue 98005
Phone: 425-452-3288
Services: Family Medicine
Chiropractors
Bolton, Brett D, DC.
Bellevue Way Chiropractic Clinic
410 Bellevue Way SE Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-454-2311
Davis, Bruce, DC.
Specializes in Craniopathy
Center For Structural Medicine
110 Main St Ste 101, Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425-774-2804
Hanson Chiropractic
17530 NE Union Hill Rd Ste 270 Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-558-1266
Ledesma, Vivian, DC.
Alliance Chiropractic
2505 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-632-5500
McElheran, Laurin, DC.
14575 Bel-Red Rd. Ste #100, Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 425-641-8052
Taggart, Michael, DC.
Lake Washington Chiropractic
13501 100th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-821-1101
Home Phototherapy
Evergreen Home Phototherapy Program
Neilson, Dianne, RN, IBCLC
12040 NE 128th St , MS #36 Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-899-3588
FAX: 425-899-3583
E-mail: DENeilson@evergreenhealthcare.org
Web site: www.evergreenhealthcare.org
Services: In-home family-friendly phototherapy for infants with newborn jaundice. Services provided by experienced professional RNs backed by extensive staff including neonatologists, pediatricians, SCN, laboratory services and the Home Health Dept at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. Daily visits include breastfeeding support and assistance. Physician referrals accepted throughout the Puget Sound area from 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week including holidays by calling 425-899-5555. All insurances accepted.
Infant Home Therapy
Gentry-Hayward, Donna, RN,BSN, MBA/HCA
PO Box 6742 Lynnwood, WA 98056
Phone: 888-310-8580 or Bus. Office: 425-355-0957
FAX: 425-513-8394
E-mail: maltygrrl@aol.com
Services: Phototherapy for the jaundiced infant. Initial infant assessment and equipment set-up. Initial and daily blood draws, delivery to lab and reports to physicians. Certified lactation specialists providing breastfeeding assistance, Electric breast pump availability (no charge). Approved insurance provider. 24-hour-on-call services. Patient referrals: 7am – 9pm, 7 days a week including holidays.
Cranio-Sacral Therapists
Arvizu, Loretta RN, LMP
Practices in Woodinville
Phone: 425-485-9007
E-mail: babyla4256@aol.com
Services: Cranio-Sacral Therapy Infants to Adults. Keeping families in touch.
Christman, Lauren M. LMP
Wallingford office - Monday thru Thursday
Puget Sound Midwives and Birth Center
13128 Totem Lake Boulevard, Suite 101, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 206-633-4537 ext. 1
E-mail: lmchristman@comcast.net
Services: Craniosacral Therapy & Myofascial Release. Regence Provider, will bill other plans as well
Cranial Osteopaths
Lindsay, Cathy, DO
Adults and Children
914 E Miller St, Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 206-325-5430
Sorrel, Margaret, DO, FCA
Cavanaugh, Stephen, DO
521 19th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-325-7435
Services: Traditional osteopathy including cranial osteopathy. Addressing such clinical problems as infant feeding and sleeping difficulties, digestive distress, irritability, torticollis, and head shape abnormalities resulting from a difficult birth, chronic illnesses, and developmental disabilities.
Steinecker, Devorah G., DO
Holistic Pediatrics and Family Medicine
5125 - 25th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105-4120
Phone: 206-523-KIDS [5437], 206-523-5437
FAX: 206-523-5450
E-mail: mindofone@msn.com
Web site: www.drdevorah.com
Office Hours: Tuesday 11:30am-6pm, Wednesday 11:30am-6pm, Friday 11:30am-6pm, Saturday 11:30am-6pm
SERVICES: Specialize in the holistic approach to health care for the developing infant and child. She believes the combination of her training in Neurology and Psychiatry has amplified her appreciation of Cranial Osteopathy.
Infant Massage Therapists
Greene, Shana
Certified Infant Massage Instructor and Developmental Therapist
1001 26th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-709-1404
E-mail: shana@foxinternet.net
Services: $70 /4 weeks, notebook of articles given, know importance of crawling, teach games for baby and mom.
In Classes: talk about crying, tips to calm baby, support groups for mothers, share trials of motherhood, teach infant massage and infant movement, class where mothers and babies are there, enhances sleep, teaches how massage helps relieve colic and gas.
Psychological Support - Family Counseling
 Knowles, Deirdre MA, LMHC
6000 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 16 Tukwila, WA 98188
Also in Auburn
Phone: 425-228-0107
E-mail: dknowles@dknowles.net
Web site: www.dknowles.net
Services: Works with individuals, couples and families, pre-natal and postpartum adjustment and parenting issues, sexual issues, especially trauma memories which may be triggered during this challenging time. Also attachment parenting, healing after traumatic birth experiences.
Levine, Hollie, ND
6957 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Phone: 206-932-0880
Psychological Support - Postpartum Mood Disorder Therapy
Beyond the Baby Blues: A Program of Family Services
Contact: Jane Soderberg, ARNP or Veronique Burke, LICSW
11911 NE 1st St, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: 425-450-0332
Web site: www.Family-Services.org
Services: Treatment for prenatal and postpartum mood disorder and adjustment to parenthood.
Services provided: Individual and couple therapy, consultation, medication evaluation and
referral, free drop-in support groups (call for location and time).
Blue, Dana MSW LICSW
116 E. Edgar St. Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 206-709-9044
Dana Blue is a psychotherapist in private practice, where she has a special interest in issues relating to early life. An instructor for the Seattle Midwifery School, a Fellow of the American Psychoanalytic Association and a Candidate in psychoanalytic training in Seattle, Dana credits her fifteen years' experience as a doula with helping her understand the unique mixture of joy and pain in early family life.
Burke, Veronique, LICSW
12221 NE 8th, Bellevue, WA, 98005
2033 Minor East, Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 206-748-1347
E-mail: vburke@family-services.org
Services: sees moms and families during pregnancy, provides psychotherapy for postpartum depression, works with mother-baby attachment, talks about child development, works with couples interaction, services billed to insurance
Butterfield, Leslie, Ph.D., Psychologist
2200 24th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98112
Phone: 206-328-0910
FAX: 206-328-2310
SERVICES: Reproductive Health Specialist, Prenatal and Postpartum Adjustment, High risk Pregnancy, Deals with Prenatal and Perinatal Loss, Works with people having traumatic birth experiences. 24 hour Crisis Line: 206-461-3222
Gentry, Rex, M.D.
1300 114th Ave SE, Suite 102, Bellevue, WA, 98004
Phone: 425-454-0255
FAX: 425-454-3066
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Director of Psychiatry, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, 1984-1999, Private Practice 1999-present
Services: Either evaluation and treatment with follow up, or "second opinion" consultations are provided. works with women who develop active psychiatric symptoms during pregnancv or postpartum; assists "at risk" women, who are considering another pregnancy, to prevent recurrence of psychiatric complications in pregnancy and postpartum.
Myers, Abby, MN, ARNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
4026 NE 55th, Suite E, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-522-3543
E-mail: abbymyers@hotmail.com
Services: adult mental health, postpartum mental health support of mothers experiencing postpartum depression.
Other Health Facilities
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
1307 N. 45th St. Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-834-4101 (Naturopathic Medicine, Counseling, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Physical Medicine)
Phone: 206-834-4102 (Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine)
Web site: www.bastyrcenter.org
Services: At Bastyr Center for Natural Health, we offer a variety of health care services, including naturopathic medicine visits, nutrition consultations, counseling, acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbal medicine services.
Seattle Holistic Center
7700 Aurora Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-525-9035
E-mail: holisticcenter@attbi.com
Web site: www.seattleholisticcenter.com
Services: Prenatal and postpartum yoga classes, prenatal classes, conscious birthing, birth choices classes.
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