Ep 42 Dr Gary Myers

Katie The Traveling Lactation Consultant

Timing of release isn't just a catch phrase, it's the MOST important part of deciding when to have a tongue tie release. Katie Oshita and Dr Gary Myers discuss how he started doing releases (spoiler alert: he was pushed into this space by Jennifer Tow), how his practice grew (crunchy mom referrals at first then eventually got some Pediatrician referrals). Dr Gary talks about what he usually sees with clients, how different babies are from adults and how there isn't 1 right way for everyone. Dr Gary also focuses on what he calls the 3 T's:
Tethers- anatomy- his job
Tension- bodywork space
Technique- Lactation space
Listen here for all the details from Katie and Dr Gary.
Podcast Guest: Dr. Gary Myers is a pediatric dentist in the Jacksonville, FL area. He graduated residency in 2001 from MCV in Richmond, VA. He currently lives in Middleburg, FL with his wife, 5 kids, and 2 dogs. He was introduced, recruited, and educated to the world of helping babies achieve proper latch and functional breastfeeding in 2012 by one of the most wonderful IBCLC’s around, Jennifer Tow. This was back when the Tongue Tie Support Group on FB had less than 1000 members! He is holistic minded and always looking for novel ways to improve the oral and overall health of his patients and their families.
Podcast host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 22 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine. Katie is a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs. Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply. Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email [e-mail] or www.cuddlesandmilk.com