Empowering You to Feed, Communicate, and Thrive
JULEE "Jules" PORTNER
MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, LMT, MCHC, RYT
Whole-family care that makes feeding, eating, and communication easier—for you and your baby.
As a mom of four and an expert in feeding and communication dynamics, Julee understands how challenging it can be to navigate the feeding journey. With over 30 years of experience, Julee has supported thousands of families through breastfeeding struggles, developmental differences, and more. Her holistic approach integrates evidence-based solutions with functional, hands-on care, ensuring that your baby thrives, and you find peace and balance in parenthood.
How Julee Can Help Your Family
• Prevent Feeding Struggles Before They Begin: Work with Julee before your baby is born to create a care plan that promotes healthy feeding, sleep, and development right from the start.
• Solutions for Feeding Differences and Disorders: Whether your baby is facing difficulties with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, tongue ties, or swallowing, Julee provides compassionate, customized care that fits your family’s needs.
• Blending Traditional and Holistic Therapies: From lactation consulting to therapeutic touch and craniosacral therapy, Julee blends various techniques to support the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of your family.
Why Choose Julee for Your Baby’s Care?
Julee’s approach focuses on more than just the mechanics of feeding. She looks at how your baby communicates through body language, subtle cues, and behaviors—helping you tune into your child’s needs.
With her expert guidance, you’ll feel confident in managing feeding challenges and fostering your baby’s healthy development.
Ready to find solutions that work for your baby?
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with Julee to discuss your concerns and create a personalized care plan.
Professional Qualifications
MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, LMT, MCHC, RYT
Explore the professional designations following Julee's name.
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Enhance and optimize your family's well-being!
MS, CCC-SLP (Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology) : 30 years
Julee has a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, which means she is highly trained to help with any challenges your child may face in feeding, swallowing, oral motor development and communication.
Whether you’re struggling with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, tongue ties or helping your baby meet developmental milestones, Julee’s expertise will guide you through every step
Check out ASHA for more information about the work, scope and care of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
And CLEC: Certified Lactation Counselor and Educator:
12 years.
Julee is a certified expert in breastfeeding and milk production. She calls this “milk making and milk taking” she knows that lactation means milk and isn’t always coming from the breast.
She specializes in helping moms and babies who may be dealing with issues like tongue ties, latch problems, bottle refusals, low milk supply.
Julee’s deep knowledge of both breastfeeding and speech therapy makes her uniquely qualified to solve even the toughest feeding challenges.
LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
Julee is also a licensed massage therapist, she uses evidence based techniques to help relax you and your baby to improve feeding.
This can be especially helpful for babies who are tense, have difficulty sucking, or are recovering from tongue or lip tie procedures.
For moms, in can include therapeutic breast massage for lactation and other supports to help ease tension and body misalignment with long baby feedings or difficult birth experiences.
The massage therapy Julee provides is safe, gentle, and can make a big difference in you and your baby’s comfort and feeding success.
Julee continues her education of bodywork. (See teachers section)
Blending modalities and developing unique protocols for take home techniques.
MCHC (Master Certified Health Coach)
As a multi credential and certified health coach, Julee helps families find easy, practical ways to stay healthy and balanced.
She works with you to create feeding and wellness plans that fit into your daily life, helping both you and your baby thrive.
Julee’s wellbeing coaching focuses on both physical and emotional wellbeing, giving you the tools to support your baby’s growth while staying balanced as a parent.
RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) Mind Body Medicine Professional
Julee’s training in mind + body transformation helps her teach parents and babies calming techniques and how to put them into real life, in real ways, through each step and stage.
These practices help reduce stress, improve digestion, and encourage restful sleep, which are all important for a healthy feeding routine.
Julee’s approach is gentle and accessible, making it easy for you to use these techniques at home.
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