Nourishing the Mind and Body — One Family at a Time.

Lactation Consulting (IBCLC) & CranioSacral Therapy in Columbia, Maryland and the Greater Howard County Area

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Lactation Consultant Services

Expert, non-judgmental feeding support from an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

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Pediatric/Infant CranioSacral Therapy

Gentle, hands-on therapy to help your baby release tension, improve latch, and settle their nervous system.

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Adult CranioSacral Therapy

Calm your nervous system, reduce pain, and restore balance with personalized CranioSacral Therapy for adults.

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Ronna (she/her)

Ronna Waddell is a Registered Nurse, CranioSacral Practitioner, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a Certified Babywearing Educator based in Columbia, Maryland. She specializes in supporting infants, children, and their families through breast/chestfeeding challenges related to oral restrictions, body tension, and nervous system dysregulation. Working collaboratively with both babies and parents, Ronna blends CranioSacral Therapy with evidence-based lactation care to help families feel confident and supported during one of life's most meaningful and sometimes most challenging transitions.

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What Families Are Saying

  • When my son was diagnosed with reflux, we tried medication and a hypoallergenic formula, when the formula didn't seem to be helping, I asked about a baby chiropractor. His Ped didn't want someone manipulating my son's spine, so she recommended us to Ronna and said if I wanted to we could switch to a German formula. We had our first appointment with Ronna and she was kind, very patient with my son and genuinely cared about his issues. I noticed a difference after his first visit, and even more after his second. He's eating better and starting to sleep better.

    Kati

  • Ronna has a calming demeanor and very skilled hands. I highly recommend her. Her skill sets are perfect for the new mother and baby.

    Kyle

  • Ronna truly has a natural gift for this work. Combining her biomedical background with her innate ability to read energy imbalances in the body makes her an unmatched craniosacral practitioner. Even if I'm not sure what area in my body is the cause of the pain or discomfort, she can scan my body in a session and identify where things are off to help restore the balance in my nervous system. She is also experienced working with kids and infants and has helped my 8 month old with his side-preferences as he has recovered from his quick and early arrival. I highly recommend booking a session with her to see and feel the difference for yourself!

    Amanda

  • My experience with Ronna was very positive. She has a very calm and compassionate presence which put me at ease. When our session was over I felt like I was floating as I left the building. It really does relax your nervous system which is great if you're high strung. I highly recommend.

    Tim

  • Ronna has been a wonderful and integral part of our care for our new baby boy. Between sessions of body work with Ronna and the information and exercises she provides us to do at home, he has come so far in such a short period of time. We have, thus far, been able to avoid more invasive procedures thanks to Ronna's treatment, for which we are so grateful. Ronna is a warm, kind, and knowledgeable practitioner and we would eagerly recommend her to anyone considering CST.

    Leanna

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