Holistic Philosophy, Family Centered
We are a team of specialized Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Lactation Consultants. Our highly trained professionals provide gentle lactation care, breastfeeding support, infant feeding support, perinatal mental health care and fertility focused reproductive healthcare. Our services are sincere and personalized. We believe that families deserve quality care that supports each unique need.
We are In-Network with most major Insurance and WA State Medicaid Plans. Located in Everett, WA. Offering in-person and virtual appointments to meet your needs.
Lactation Support at
Pacific Wellness
Common concerns we see and treat include:
Sore nipples & nipple damage
Tongue-tie & Lip-tie
Slow infant weight gain
Mastitis & plugged ducts
Difficult latch
Low milk supply
Bottle feeding
Breastfeeding / Nursing after breast surgery
Transitioning from bottle to breast
Oversupply & engorgement
Pumping support & flange fitting
Our team of experienced lactation consultants and medical professionals provide you with personalized care that is science-based and realistic for your unique needs. In person and virtual appointments available. Our clinic is located in Everett, WA.
Services
Lactation Support
Nursing a baby can be a nurturing experience. But sometimes families need reassurance and clinical support to overcome challenges. Our team provides comprehensive care that is individualized to support our diverse community. We specialize in low milk supply, painful latching, pumping, and transition from bottle to breastfeeding. In person and virtual appointments available.
Infant Tongue Tie
Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, occurs when the tissue between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth, called the lingual frenulum, interferes with the normal movement of the tongue. If this is causing breastfeeding or infant feeding problems, our experienced Nurse Practitioners evaluate and treat, using laser frenectomy, in office. Learn More
Craniosacral Therapy
CST is a gentle, hands-on approach to healing that focuses on the craniosacral system and the connective tissue in the body. During a craniosacral therapy session, a trained practitioner uses light touch to release tension and improve the function in the body. This can be especially helpful for infants and young children. It has been shown to be helpful for both adults and infants for problems including torticollis, tongue tie, TMJ, pelvic pain and more.
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Family Sleep Support
A Sleep Consult is a virtual appointment that is highly individualized to help families find practical and successful solutions to healthful and safe sleep. Juliana Johnson ARNP, IBCLC is a Family Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with advanced training in newborn and child sleep support. She takes an individualized approach to each family, using holistic methods that are evidence and science based.
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Fertility Support
We take a holistic approach to fertility and reproductive healthcare. We recognize that every family's journey is different, and we strive to provide personalized care that is clinically thorough, respectful and affirming of each individual's unique needs. Our goal is to make high-quality, accessible fertility focused reproductive healthcare available to our clients so that they can achieve optimal health and well-being and reach their family goals.
*Not accepting new clients for fertility & reproductive healthcare at this time.
Perinatal Mood Support
Our Team is specialized in Perinatal Mental Health and offer knowledgeable, compassionate and timely care to prevent and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through medication management, somatic processing and wellness care planning.
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Our Approach
Family Centered
At our clinic, families are at the heart of everything we do. We create a welcoming, supportive environment where parents feel heard, respected, and empowered. Whether you're navigating breastfeeding challenges, infant feeding questions, or perinatal mental health concerns, our care is rooted in compassion and collaboration with the whole family.
Expert Care
Our team of highly trained Family Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants brings deep expertise to every visit. We specialize in complex lactation challenges, low milk supply, infant oral restriction (tongue & lip tie)—offering evidence-based care you can trust. With both in-person and virtual appointments available, we make it easy to access expert guidance when and where you need it.
Personalized Approach
We are committed to personalized care that honors your unique journey. No two families are the same, which is why we take the time to understand your specific needs, preferences, and goals. Our care plans are always tailored—never one-size-fits-all—because we believe every family deserves support that truly fits.
Client Feedback
"The team at Pacific Wellness was amazing. They helped me with my low milk supply, even drawing labs to really get to the bottom of why my supply was low. With their recommendations and support I have now nearly doubled my milk supply and wish I had seen them sooner!"
Sara
"Liz identified my baby's tongue tie right away. My baby's latch was so painful, leaving me cracked and bleeding. Liz was able to release the tongue tie that same day and the pain with breastfeeding instantly improved. The procedure was so quick, my baby didn't even cry and is now breastfeeding exclusively. I really couldn't be happier."
Lindsay
"Had such an incredible experience with the Team here, especially Juliana! My little one needed to have her tongue tie fixed, the process was easy and healing was fast and pain free."
Emily
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I feed my baby before my visit?
We recommend bringing your baby hungry. This way we can work on latching at breast or bottle while in our office and observe your baby feeding. That being said, we also understand that timing your baby's feeding for our visit is not always reasonable! If you need to feed your baby prior to your appointment, we recommend giving a "snack" feeding. This way your little one will still likely be willing to feed while in office.
What can I expect in a typical lactation visit?
In a typical new client lactation visit, one of our experienced Family Nurse Practitioner Lactation Consultants meets with you, getting a detailed history, completing a physical newborn exam and maternal breast exam if appropriate. She obtains an accurate weight of your baby and offers medical recommendations, including labwork (that can be done in our office!) herbs and medications as appropriate. Then, you and your baby meet with one of our Registered Nurse Lactation Consultants and review latch, positioning and other best practices to support your unique concerns or challenges. The visit is typically 60 to 90 minutes.
Can I use my health insurance for my visit?
Yes! Pacific Wellness is in-network with most major insurers and all WA State medicaid. Please contact your insurer for specific details on the benefits of your individual plan and to confirm the In-Network status of our clinic and providers. You are responsible to know your insurance coverage and benefits before your scheduled visit. Use of insurance does not guarantee full coverage of services. If your individual plan has a deductible that has not yet been met, copays or coinsurance required for services, you will receive a bill for those amounts due. Learn more about our billing practices and using your insurance at our clinic here!
What is tongue tie and how can it affect my baby?
Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, occurs when the tissue between the undersurface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth, called the lingual frenulum, interferes with the normal movement of the tongue. Tongue tie restricts normal range of motion of the tongue and can adversely affect breastfeeding. Tongue tie is associated with persistent pain with latch, slow or poor infant weight gain, reflux and low milk supply.
For more information, including current research on tongue tie, visit our Resources for Parents & Professionals.
When indicated, a procedure called frenectomy can be done to correct tongue tie. This is where a CO2 laser is used to remove the tie, releasing the restriction and allowing for more range of motion of the tongue. The procedure is done in our office and babies feed immediately afterwards. Parents and caregivers are instructed on how to perform aftercare tongue stretches and families follow up with a lactation consultant.
What is laser frenectomy for infant tongue and lip tie?
Laser frenectomy is a highly focused CO2 laser beam used to release infant oral restriction (tongue & lip tie). This laser vaporizes, cleanly and precisely, while sealing blood vessels at the same time. This procedure removes the restricted infant oral frenulum.The laser frenectomy takes between 5 and 15 seconds to perform, babies and parents are in our laser room for 5 to 10 minutes.
In the hands of our experienced providers, the CO2 cold laser provides a safe, precise and often bloodless procedure to release tongue and lip ties and babies feed immediately after. We provide comfort measures in office to reduce pain and make the experience positive for everyone involved. A Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant stays with you and your baby after the procedure to help with latch and develop a feeding plan if needed.
In addition to this advanced technique, we incorporate lactation, breastfeeding support and infant feeding support in every visit. We also provide evaluation and same day procedures as we know that appointments with a new baby can be challenging. We have close follow up with lactation support and infant feeding support in the days and weeks following the procedure. For more information, check our our Resources for Parents & Professionals.
What can I expect during a visit for laser frenectomy?
If your family has been referred to us for tongue tie you can expect a thorough and gentle evaluation of your infant's mouth and how they are feeding. If your baby is breastfeeding or nursing, this means looking at how your baby is latching. If your baby is bottle feeding, this means looking at how your baby is latching to the bottle. In addition to this thorough exam and because all of our clinical staff members are specialized in complex lactation support, we also have the opportunity to address issues like low milk supply, painful latch, persistent sore nipples, slow infant weight gain and other common concerns surrounding breastfeeding, nursing, pumping and infant feeding.
After we have completed the exam, we discuss the recommendations and options for you and your infant. This might include a recommendation for frenectomy. This also usually includes working on latch and positioning, care strategies for sore nipples and breasts, bottle feeding and pumping support and a plan to support a healthy milk supply and your infant's weight gain.
If a frenectomy is indicated, we usually have the availability to do it within the appointment that same day. A family member is often welcome to accompany their infant for every part of the procedure, including into the laser room. After the frenectomy a Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant remains with you and your family and helps your baby latch to breast or bottle and makes sure that you and your baby are comfortable, recovered and confident with your plan of care.
You and your baby follow up usually within a few days to a week and sometimes sooner, depending on your care plan. We provide you with our after hours and on call number should you need any urgent concerns addressed. For more information, check our our Resources for Parents & Professionals.
What is involved in aftercare for laser frenectomy?
Frenectomy aftercare includes gentle infant oral exercises that promote lots of tongue movement during the healing process. We demonstrate how to do this before the procedure, and encourage families to record the exercises performed with their infant to refer back to. When we see you for your follow up we recheck how your baby's mouth is healing. These aftercare exercises should not be painful or make your baby cry! For more information, check our our Resources for Parents & Professionals.