Listen in as Katie Oshita and Dr Niki Boloorchi discuss tongue tie, training, timing, teams and all the things in this fields.  Dr Niki is one of the rare providers who actually practices what she preaches, and understands timing of release, encouraging parents to work with lactation and bodywork before and after a release.  Dr Niki doesn't even offer a release day of consultation unless referred by a preferred provider and prearranged!  Listen as they discuss why this is important and how it effects the outcome of release.

Podcast Guest: Dr. Niki Boloorchi is a dentist and dental anesthesiologist who also has advanced training in treating tethered oral tissues (functional

Dr. Boloorchi holds a BA in International Development and earned her Doctorsre of dental surgery with honors from USC. She further specialized at the Loma Linda Dental Anesthesiology Residency Program and received special airway training in laser dentistry under Dr Zaghi (The Breathe Institute) and Dr. Richard Baxter.  

Currently, she proudly is an affiliate of the Breathe Institute in Northern California. She is the owner of Tooth + Tongue in Walnut Creek , Ca.  Her practice focuses on dentistry under sedation, airway, and tongue/lip tie releases with a comprehensive team approach. 

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 [email protected] or www.cuddlesandmilk.com