Our Team

Allyson completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Ohio University in 1997, and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University in 1999. After welcoming her first child in 2007, she became a La Leche League leader. Through this role she discovered how much she loves working with new families as they learn about breastfeeding, and that a gap in lactation care exists within our healthcare system. She pursued specialist certification, becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2014. As a physical therapist and a lactation consultant, she values helping others understand how our bodies move for optimal health. Her specialties include reflex assessment, developmental assessment, gentle manual therapy and craniosacral therapy (CST). Allyson can also be found advocating for families, and educating lactation and medical professionals throughout the city. She served as President for the Ohio Lactation Consultant Association from 2019-2021, and continues to be an active member of OLCA as well as the Ohio and American Physical Therapy Associations.

Allyson lives in Upper Arlington with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys hiking and traveling. Special interests include assessing and treating conditions such as torticollis and tongue tie, as well as identifying and improving infant developmental challenges that can impact breastfeeding. Learn more about Allyson here!

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After earning her nursing degree in Illinois in 2010, Joanne was introduced to the joys of helping families learn how to breastfeed while working in an Obstetrics and Gynecology office. She quickly realized her passion for helping mothers and babies and decided to pursue a career as a lactation consultant. She became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2014, and transitioned to working on the postpartum and NICU units at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois, where she was able to grow her expertise in skilled lactation care.

In 2015 Joanne and her husband returned to Ohio to be closer to family. In addition to contracting with Nurture, Joanne is employed as a Lactation Consultant in the NICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She also consults with new mothers throughout the hospital and supports patients in the out-patient lactation clinic. Joanne’s wealth of experience in a wide range of settings – physician’s office, birthing and children’s hospitals, NICU, and out-patient clinic – have prepared her to assist with any lactation challenges. She is skilled in preparing mothers for breastfeeding, assisting with initial breastfeeding techniques, and supporting infants as they come home from the NICU.

Joanne lives with her husband in Westerville, Ohio, and is the proud mother of two adult children. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and relaxing on their pontoon.

Prior to providing in-home care with Nurture Columbus, Angela spent 11 years with Columbus Public Health and the Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) program as a Certified Lactation Specialist and Peer Breastfeeding Counselor. Since joining Nurture Columbus as an Internal Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2022, Angela’s understanding and appreciation for every aspect of the infant feeding journey has multiplied. From teaching prenatal classes, to providing in-home care, to attending professional conferences with my team, she feels confident in sharing inclusive, updated, and evidenced-based information with every family she works with. Angela takes pride in meeting parents where they are in the moment, while working towards goals that feel sustainable to the whole family.

Some of the continuing education conferences and training Angela has enjoyed in recent years include the GOLD Learning Tongue Tie Symposium, Flange Fitting Workshop, Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies training, along with attending the annual Ohio Lactation Consultant Association Conferences. Along with her background in human lactation, Angela also have taken a doula course and a childbirth educator training to further understand the nuances of what people experience during this important time in their lives.

Angela is originally from Columbus, Ohio where she continues to reside with her daughter and two cats. In her free time, you Angela enjoys reading, making art, hiking, practicing breathwork and meditation, listening to music, and watching movies.

Gina discovered her passion for breastfeeding during her WIC rotation of her dietetic internship. After learning about the biological advantages of breastfeeding for both the parent and baby, and seeing the unique bond it created, she knew she wanted to pursue the infant feeding world further. After obtaining her Registered Dietitian License in 2020, she began working at Franklin County WIC as a Health Professional. Here she was able to work with a diverse group of parents to expand her knowledge and counsel on a wide range of infant feeding topics, including starting solids and baby-led weaning. Working with the breastfeeding team continued to fuel her interest and she became a certified lactation specialist (CLS) in 2022.

Gina has since moved on to be the Director and Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Madison County WIC Program. In this role, she provides one-on-one support for parents, tailoring education to their unique feeding goals and ensuring everyone receives the care and attention they deserve. Her growing passion led her to obtain her IBCLC in 2024; she is excited to join the Nurture team!

In her free time, Gina enjoys camping, cooking, and spending time with her husband, two cats, and dog.

June started her journey supporting breastfeeding families in 2005 as a peer helper at WIC. She worked closely with her local LLL group and became a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2007. This training and certification inspired more learning and growth in the lactation field. From 2008-2019 she worked at a community hospital helping thousands of new families on their lactation journey. During the bulk of those years she hosted the weekly breastfeeding support group and conducted outpatient consultations, including hosting the Big Latch-on for a number of years.

In 2019, she relocated to Lima and began working at a larger hospital system. She has worked with the Appalachian Breastfeeding Network hotline and is President-elect of the Ohio Lactation Consultant Association (OLCA). In 2010, June achieved the gold standard of lactation care and became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Mental health and breast care are of special interest to June and she strives to continue learning, applying motivational interviewing, and good communication skills during her consultations. She has volunteered with a local breastfeeding coalition and is working to start a community support group at a center nearby in Lima. June is the owner of Mom To Mom Lactation Services offering in-home (and virtual) prenatal education and lactation consultations.

June lives in Allen County with her dog and two kitties. She loves to plant flowers, visit her children and grandchildren regularly, drink coffee in the sun, and rest in a soft breeze. June’s passion includes continuing to learn new things, attending a variety of trainings, and networking with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Candice Myers, NDTR, IBCLC, serves as the WIC Director for Champaign County and works as a lactation consultant with Nurture Columbus. With degrees in culinary arts and dietetics, along with a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and Wellness, she brings a strong foundation in nutrition, public health, and family support to her work.

Candice has spent more than a decade serving families through the WIC program. In 2023, she stepped into the role of director in Champaign County, where she continues to expand community partnerships and strengthen services for parents and young children. She founded the county’s breastfeeding coalition to unite local partners around breastfeeding promotion and support — an initiative that has since grown to include two neighboring counties.

Her path to becoming a lactation professional was shaped by her own challenging birth and breastfeeding experiences. Those early struggles gave her deep empathy for the families she serves and continue to guide her approach to compassionate, evidence‑based care.

Candice lives in Union County with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, she enjoys reading — especially psychology and anything by Jodi Picoult — savoring good coffee, roller skating, and spending time near the water.

Delaney is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her background is in pediatric and neonatal care and maternal-infant health. Delaney is passionate about root-cause, whole-body approaches to wellness and is experienced in collaborating with healthcare teams to promote optimal growth, development, and family well-being. Delaney is passionate about helping families feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey. She believes mothers deserve better support, better education, and better care during the early months of motherhood. Delaney brings a calm, encouraging presence to every visit and is dedicated to meeting families where they are while helping them reach their feeding goals in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.

Delaney lives in Granville with her husband and kids. She enjoys camping, weight lifting, baking, and reading maternal and infant research.

Brittney received her Associate of Arts degree in 2005 with an emphasis in psychology. As she and her husband began their family she became a homeschool mom to their three beautiful children. It was through her breastfeeding experiences that she developed a passion for encouraging others about how breastfeeding is a gift to both mom and baby. In 2019 Brittney took on the role as the Breastfeeding Peer in her local county to utilize her passion for breastfeeding. Once there she immediately began to seek further education and training thus earning her the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification by 2022. In August of 2022 she launched her private practice in NW Ohio in hopes of offering education, encouragement, and support to breastfeeding families as they begin this journey. Brittney enjoys serving within the lactation field on a state level by having served as the North West Representative and now as the Treasurer for the state lactation organization. Brittney also utilizes her time working for the Appalachian Breastfeeding Hotline to offer lactation support nationwide.

Currently Brittney lives in Defiance Ohio with her husband and three children. When Brittney is not working with breastfeeding families she enjoys time with her kiddos, reading, adventures with her family, and watching documentaries.

Melissa joined Nurture in 2022 as a Virtual Administrative Assistant. Her areas of expertise include: bookkeeping, customer service, administrative support, business management, marketing, and social media. Melissa supports Nurture with billing and claim submission and reconciliation, administrative support, and customer service. Her organizational skills and ability to make processes more efficient are invaluable to Nurture in providing high quality services and continued growth.

Melissa lives in Dublin, Ohio with her husband. She has three daughters and two spoiled pups. When not working, she can often be found being a dance mom following her dancers around the country or watching true crime documentaries/podcasts.