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Meet Michelle Fassell MA, IBCLC
Learn how Michelle balances work, life, and her career as
a lactation consultant.
Michelle Fassell she/her
MA, IBCLC, CEIMI strongly believe that everyone has a unique infant-feeding journey that is empowered by personal values and life experience. I am not going to convince you to breastfeed/chestfeed exclusively if that is not your goal. I want you to feel good about your feeding choices and succeed. I am here with you at every step along the way with encouragement and evidenced-based feeding support!
My beliefs in personal autonomy and creating a strong family attachment are deeply rooted in my parenting philosophy. I love sharing in the community that develops with every new family, including my own. My husband and I are raising two sons, 20 and 17 years old. They are both emotionally grounded individuals who care deeply about their family and friends. They trust us to share their deepest hopes and fears.
These strong bonds and attachments were not created overnight. In fact, breastfeeding and parenting were hard for me with both children. My first had severe reflux and vomiting with slow weight gain. It took months of frequent weight checks, constant breastfeeding, and lots of worrying to get to the point where he began to gain weight. Through it all, I held him close, practiced infant massage I learned in a class, and reassured us both that all would be ok. With my second son, I had bleeding nipples due to his high tone and a shallow latch. A lactation consultant helped us achieve a deep pain-free latch in a new position. I was so proud that we reached our breastfeeding goal of 2 years each!
I was inspired by my own lactation journey and made a career switch as a Geologist to La Leche League leader and aspiring IBCLC in 2018. Since then, I’ve provided over 1000 hours of peer lactation support for LLL families, took many health science courses, completed a certified breastfeeding specialist training, and passed a board certifying exam to become a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Recently, I became a Certified Educator of Infant Massage with Infant Massage USA.
I look forward to helping your new family grow together and succeed with your milk story!
Nicole Weathers she/her
MS, RN, IBCLC, 200hr RYTWith over 11 years of experience as a registered nurse, I’ve had the privilege of working in various healthcare settings, supporting patients through all stages of life. My educational journey led me to earn a Master’s in Community/Public Health Nursing from Bellevue School of Nursing in NYC, and I later became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). My professional path has always been driven by my deep desire to make a positive, lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families.
My passion for lactation consulting was sparked during my time as a Public Health Nurse with the New York City Department of Health, where I worked with the Nurse-Family Partnership program. This program, which supports new parents in their transition to parenthood, opened my eyes to how much more breastfeeding is than just providing nutrition. I began to understand how breastfeeding can be a deeply emotional experience—one that fosters bonding, nurtures attachment, and provides a sense of security for both parent and child. This realization truly shaped my approach to lactation consulting, as I believe that breastfeeding is as much about emotional connection and empowerment as it is about nourishment.
I’m passionate about meeting each family where they are and helping them achieve their own breastfeeding goals, whether that’s exclusively breastfeeding, combination feeding, or transitioning away from breastfeeding. My approach is always rooted in respect for the individual family’s unique needs and preferences. I work to build a strong partnership with the families I support, empowering them to make informed decisions and feel confident in their abilities. Together, we’ll work as a team to navigate the challenges of breastfeeding, celebrate the successes, and ensure that you feel supported every step of the way.
I believe that every family deserves personalized, compassionate care that honors their own parenting journey. It’s an honor to be a part of that process and to walk alongside families in their pursuit of a fulfilling breastfeeding experience.
Kiara Aponte she/her
OTR, CBS, CEIMOccupational Therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and Lactation Consultant Intern at Your Milk Story
Kiara Aponte is an occupational therapist (OT) and certified breastfeeding specialist (CBS) based in Houston, Texas. While completing her undergraduate studies in Anthropology and Women’s Studies, Kiara developed a special appreciation for the vast diversity of the human experience. This led her to pursue a career in healthcare which could both celebrate people’s differences and support their independence in ways that are most meaningful to them. Through her eyes, occupational therapy represents the combination of many of her favorite things: creativity, community, autonomy, movement, and holistic mental and physical health care. These are the values she holds dearly as a healthcare provider, with goals to help her clients learn, grow, and adapt to change through collaborative and fun intervention.
With her special interest in early childhood development, primitive reflexes, and infant feeding, Kiara chose to further her OT career with 100+ hours of lactation-specific education and recently completed her Pathway 3 Lactation Internship in pursuit of becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She’s had an amazing experience interning with Michelle in 2024! Michelle encouraged her to become a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) and she has taught several courses at Your Milk Story. Kiara currently works at Lactation and Development Resources at their new Houston location. Kiara will continue to teach Infant Massage classes at Your Milk Story and participate in Story Time Socials.
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