Willa, Nutrition & Lactation Services

Fantastic experience: Erica was a huge help to me with breastfeeding my second daughter! Not only was Erica knowledgeable but she also took plenty of time with us at each appointment to hear our concerns and help us reach the feeding experience we wanted. She was supportive of my desire to transition to combo feeding and exclusively pumping as the mental toll became too much, and that meant the world to me as a postpartum mom! Having a lactation consultant who was not only able to guide me on how to nurse my daughter, but who was also willing to help me transition into something that was better for my mental health and our families wellbeing was exactly what I needed. She never pushed anything on me, just listened and offered the information I needed as the needs of our family changed! When we first came to see Erica my daughter was not gaining enough weight, hadn’t pooped in a week, and was nonstop crying - never content. Now she is gaining weight, pooping regularly, and the best thing is she is a very happy baby! I’m so grateful for Erica’s help and can’t recommend her enough.

Fantastic experience: Working with Erica has been an absolute game changer for me on my breastfeeding journey. While I had some support for my first child, it compared in no way to the support she has given me for my second baby. I worked with her before delivery and felt much more equipped to go on this journey, but having her support post partum has made all the difference. She has worked tirelessly to find solutions for me as we tried to change my experience for my second baby. With her help, I’ve increased my supply significantly. She has come to my house to coach me, texted me to guide me through clogged ducts, and shared multiple pumps to help me find the right one. There aren’t enough words to describe my gratitude for her and her efforts. She has never pressured me or made me feel ashamed, only encouraged and capable. I’ll be forever grateful for working with her.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely cannot say enough good things about Erica. She helped me so much when my supply dipped significantly at 3 months postpartum. And it didn’t stop there, she helped me with supplements for myself and baby, she was totally okay with me choosing to exclusively pump. But understood when I said I would like to at least have baby latch for at least one feed a day, and she guided me and baby on how to successfully do that. And it happened, at 14 weeks postpartum, with my sweet baby that just had a lip and tongue tie release and had never previously latched. If you’re in need of a lactation consultant Erica is the answer!

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about Erica and our experience with her! She gave me the confidence to try breastfeeding with my second, after a failed attempt with my first child. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for support in lactation. She educated me prior to giving birth and gave me the confidence and support I needed to successfully breastfeed this time around. So thankful for her!!

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing experience!! Erica at Willa Nutrition has been such a lifesaver! She helped me to latch my baby! Did weighted feeds to make sure my baby was getting enough milk! She also helped me learn to pump with my new pump and made sure i was prepared for back to work! 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: Erica was highly recommended to me as the best lactation consultant around! She is very professional. She takes time to slow down and listen to you. We work together and come up with game plans. She has a perspective and experience like no other. I started seeing her while I was pregnant to learn about breastfeeding. When my son was born, she helped me when I was in the hospital. She’s helped me with my breast pumps too. Erica has continued to help my son and I successfully breastfeed. I’m so grateful for her. She’s seriously the best! I would not have a successful breastfeeding journey without her help. I recommend her to all my pregnant and nursing friends. She’s a wonderful person to have on your side!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Erica, my nutritionist and breastfeeding consultant. From day one, she has been incredibly helpful, kind, and so easy to connect with. She listens without judgment and truly takes the time to understand my goals and concerns. Her advice is always thoughtful, practical, and tailored to my needs, which has made such a difference in my journey. What I love most is how collaborative she is—Erica doesn’t just tell me what to do, she works with me to make choices that feel right and sustainable. I always leave our sessions feeling supported, empowered, and confident. If you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your well-being, I can’t recommend Erica enough!

Fantastic experience: I prepared for breast feeding and pumping before my baby was born with Erica. I’m so happy I did because my baby went to the NICU and wasn’t able to feed for a few days. During this time I knew what I needed to do to get my milk in and prep for bottle feeding as well as getting baby to breast. So far the journey has been amazing and I have had so much less stress because of the information I got from Erica! Forever grateful for her!!

Fantastic experience: Erica was a blessing to our family!! She helped us navigate our breastfeeding journey in an incredible way! Very grateful!!

Fantastic experience: Erica is the best! She has helped me and my little one so much. She has taught me so much and she goes over and beyond for her patients. We would be completely lost without her.

Fantastic experience: Erica is absolutely excellent! She's extremely professional and knowledgeable while being personable and easy to talk to. She helped me with my nutrition and supported me during my pregnancy and continues to help and support during my breastfeeding journey with my little one. I highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Erica is the best lactation consultant I have worked with! Others at the hospital during my stay post-partum unfortunately were not helpful, and I never thought I would be able to breastfeed my twins. I had given up on the idea and was exclusively pumping, but struggling with this too. She helped me with my breast pump, as well as spent so much time with me one on one helping me practice latching my twin girls. I was able to start latching my twins and feeding after 6 weeks! The other lactation consultants had told me if you can’t latch after birth, then it will likely never work. Come see Erica if you are struggling with any form of breastfeeding! Really, I recommend coming to see her before birth and create a plan for a successful breastfeeding journey. By doing this, you can start as early as possible working towards best milk supply that you can!

Fantastic experience: Erica is the best there is for lactation. She is great with my son and she makes everything easy to understand. She takes her time and does not rush because she truly cares about making breastfeeding achievable for moms. Her office is clean and comfortable and she is super easy to talk to. We are incredibly grateful for her and cannot recommend her highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Erica is a life changer! I decided to see a registered dietician after many attempts (and failures) at weight loss. I thought I had a pretty solid understanding of nutrition, but I couldn’t hack it. Erica met me where I was, didn’t ask me to completely alter my life, and worked closely with me to make small changes for the better. I am losing weight and I don’t feel deprived. I don’t think about food all day. I don’t have guilt for eating foods I love. I could not recommend her more!

Fantastic experience: Erica is such a kind person, and she’s incredibly knowledgeable! She was always so supportive and cheered me on at every appointment and kept in touch with me in between visits. I am recommending her to all my pregnant friends. She’s a wonderful person to have on your team!

Fantastic experience: If you have good health insurance, there’s no reason not to engage a dietician. Blue Cross covers Erica 100%. Why Erica Rhorer? Erica listens to you, your goals, and your habits before making recommendations. She gauges progress and adjusts as needed, blending medical science, culinary art, and common sense psychology. An hour with Erica will go by quickly, without ever feeling rushed. If married, spouses ought to see Erica together so common understanding is reached and similar goals supported. For example, I once said that I like to show off when cooking. The moment I said it, new strategies and improvements became available. Recommendations for us have been simple and effective: portions, proportions, and substitutions; no prohibitions. Exercise, sunlight, and sleep have also been discussed. Following Erica’s recommendations, I’ve dropped a pants size (34” to 32”) and a shirt size (L to M). My energy and sleep quality are better, and I expect to see improvements on my labs. My wife is also slimmer. We could not be happier with our experience with Erica.

Fantastic experience: Erica was amazing! My baby and I struggled so much! She wasn’t eating well, wasn’t sleeping, crying for hours!! Was choking on milk! We actually had to call 911 ones, it was really bad! Erica help me so much! My baby is sleeping and eating so well, she started to gaining weight and just a really happy baby now. I’m forever grateful

Fantastic experience: Erica is a knowledgeable professional that radiates warmth. What a double whammy to have a dual certified dietician/ IBCLC to refer clients to. Thank you for taking care of our parents here in Lexington. I know I can trust sending families your way. Appreciate all that you do for our community!

Fantastic experience: Erica was a huge help during my breastfeeding journey. Erica’s passion is helping mothers navigate this sometimes difficult path and I couldn’t have done it without her. She was incredibly informative and was always available when I had questions. Sadly, I was not able to produce enough milk, so I had to stop breast-feeding fairly early. Without Erica, I think this choice would’ve been even harder. Erica was so supportive and really was crucial in helping me make the best choice for my baby, myself and my family. She helped me realize that realistically I would not be able to produce enough milk to sustain my child; even with supplementing formula, it would have been a huge struggle. I was very disappointed, but she made me feel so much better about this choice. It’s been a couple months now and I’m so thankful that I tried and had her there by my side

Fantastic experience: She got us in quickly to address feeding concerns. She went above and beyond to help us effectively and honestly. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Erica has been a crucial part in my breast feeding journey with my second. My first child i was able to breast feed for two years and had no problems and figured the second would be the same. Man how i was wrong, having an over supply and a super fussy baby due to only receiving foremilk made for a difficult task, as well as damaged nipples due to not a deep enough latch. Erica helped me perfect his latch and come up with a plan to help little man be more content with feedings, she also helped several weeks later with pumping! I would recommend Erica to anyone wether you are struggling with breastfeeding or pumping or even if you have no idea what’s going on and just have 100 questions about breast feeding.

Fantastic experience: Erica is amazing! I can’t say enough good things about her Prenatal Lactation Education courses. I feel so much more prepared than I ever thought I could be about breastfeeding my baby. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Not only did Erica help my baby girl with her feeding, but helped an overtired & overwhelmed mom feel heard & validated. She is knowledgeable, down to earth, & truly wants the best for her clients. Thank you for helping my little one with her feeding struggles & brainstorming new ways to get her to want to eat! You are amazing!

Fantastic experience: Erica is the best. She is super involved and responsive. She gives so much support and encouragement. I only wish I had found her earlier in my breastfeeding journey.

Fantastic experience: I’m so thankful that I found Willa nutrition! I was struggling with getting my baby to take bottles. I was running out of time with my maternity leave and I was stressed out because I tried all the things I was told to do. Nothing was working, I called this place and I could tell by just being on the phone with her I was in good hands. I went to the appointment and she showed me some great tips and told me to do some exercises with my baby. I did the exercises like she told me then came back to the next appointment and my baby latched on like a champ and took the bottle from her and then from me. I will always recommend her to anybody that needs help with feedings, latching, she was my hero she helped us transition into a new phase of our life and helped lower my anxiety. My baby is doing great on bottles now and I give all the praise to her. Below are pictures of my daughter at daycare she’s so happy.

Fantastic experience: I LOVED getting to spend time with Erica for prenatal breastfeeding sessions, making sure I really felt comfortable with what was going to be my new life. She was so kind and caring during our appointments and made me feel like the most important person in her life at that moment. As a new mom-to-be, that’s exactly what I needed. She helped me navigate the transition from in-hospital to at-home baby care, listened to me cry, talked me through my anxiety, and supported me through it all. When I was struggling with a painful latch, she did a home visit to help me figure out what I could change. She helped me find my confidence, something I will forever be grateful for.

Fantastic experience: She is always helpful and I learn alot from her about nutrition. Very nice person also.

Fantastic experience: Erica is an insightful nutritional coach who brings relevant research and professional experience. He ability to focus and help me gain insight is making a Positive Difference in my life!

Fantastic experience: Erica has been so helpful for me and my breast-feeding journey! I seriously wish I had found her with my first child. She not only helped me with proper techniques but also with sleeping and nutrition!

Fantastic experience: I can not praise this company enough! Erica is always responsive and very helpful. She made me feel like there was always hope no matter how small my milk supply got. And she was right. We upped my supply and it had stayed mostly stable. So grateful for her services!

Fantastic experience: I love working with Erica! I have always wanted to work with a dietitian for a very long time. However, Erica isn’t a regular dietitian. Instead of putting yourself on a regular diet like normal diet cultures, she works on your food patterns and makes you look at food in a different perspectives! I’m excited to keep working with Erica. If you’re looking for a dietitian in Lexington, I highly recommend Willa, Nutrition & Lactation Services!

Fantastic experience: As a FTM, Erica has helped me a ton in these first few weeks postpartum trying to regulate my supply. We have a long road to go, but she’s been encouraging, kind, & full of breast feeding wisdom; I’m confident she’ll be able to get me where baby & I need to go the next few months.

Fantastic experience: When I had my first baby I didn’t know the first thing about breastfeeding and figured the one baby class we took prior to our son being born was enough for me to get the hang of it. Boy, was I wrong. I eventually found my way to Erica a little past that “sweet spot” for good supply and by then I was really struggling. Erica taught me so much and got my boy back on the breast! When I decided that my mental health couldn’t make it any longer, Erica supported me, consoled me, and made me feel so strong. Now, I just had my second son and we are going on 5 months of exclusively breastfeeding and I could not feel more confident and happy. It’s because of Erica!

Fantastic experience: Erica at Willa Lactation has been an absolute answer to prayer. I desperately wanted to breastfeed my baby but was in so much pain that I dreaded feeding her. Within one week my baby was latching pain free and I was able to enjoy feeding her! Erica has coached me and encouraged me to focus on the wins rather than how far we have to go. My daughter is gaining weight steadily now and we're working to improve my supply. I would have given up if it weren't for Erica's passion and knowledge. It is so obvious that this is so much more than a job to Erica- she truly cares about the mommas and babies that she helps! I only wish I would've made an appointment earlier!

Fantastic experience: Erica has truly transformed my life. I used to be obsessed with dieting, constantly stressed about food. But with her guidance, I've found a balanced, healthy lifestyle that I genuinely enjoy and I’m losing weight TOO! She treats me like family, not just a number, and her care and attention have made all the difference. I feel more energized, confident, and happy with my choices. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated nutritionist!

Fantastic experience: Erica is very knowledgeable and personable. She does a great job helping me understand my nutritional needs to help my body be healthier.

Fantastic experience: Love Erica! So encouraging, uplifting, and all around great to work with :) highly recommend dietician!

Fantastic experience: Erica has been phenomenal in my nutrition journey. She has cared about me as a whole person not just whats wrong with me. She is such an encouragement and so wonderful at what she does. I truly believe The Lord lead me to her after prayer about who I should trust with my care. She has become more than just a medical provider, she has become a friend. What more could you ask for?! 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: Love working with Erica! I didn’t know what I was missing until I started working with her. I have learned so much about feeding an infant, but also about soothing, sleeping, and so much more. I’m so glad someone pointed me in her direction!

Fantastic experience: I am seeing Erica for the 2nd time with my new baby. She is yet again providing superb care and making breastfeeding possible again for me. She is so caring and knowledgeable and I trust her so much when it comes to taking care of me and my family. I’m so very thankful for her!

Fantastic experience: Erica gave me such peace of mind by helping with my latch, confirming the ounces my baby was getting, constantly checking in with me and showing me the best settings to use my pump. She was wildly patient with me especially during my first couple of weeks with a newborn answering all my questions and giving me the confidence I needed to feel like I was doing a good job feeding my baby. It’s so helpful having an expert in your corner who listens to concerns, calms nerves and educates.

Fantastic experience: Erica is amazing! I had several appointments with her during my first time nursing journey and each appointment was so helpful. I went through ups and downs with clogged ducts, pain during feedings & more. She helped guide me through it all! I am now on my second baby and visited her again because each baby is different. She helped me get through the first week of engorgement. She is a wealth of knowledge and I’m so lucky to have worked with her! My only regret is not seeing her sooner!

Fantastic experience: Erica, with Willa nutrition, is phenomenal! As a first time Mom I really wanted to breastfeed but I had no idea on the most efficient way to do it. Erica met with me several times prenatally to discuss my goals for breastfeeding, the how-to’s of breastfeeding and how to establish a good milk supply as well as prenatal nutrition. After my baby was here she was able to analyze her latch and give me guidance on how to get her latched more effectively. Erica makes herself very available to her clients so she can answer your questions and help you even when you’re not with her in the office. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in this world, but it can be difficult! Having someone like Erica walking with me in this journey, encouraging me, and giving me a plan of action has been immensely helpful especially during this postpartum fog. Highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: Erica has been wonderful to work with on my health journey. She’s helped me navigate my unique dietary needs along with coaching me on how to communicate with my other healthcare specialists to get the best care I can.

Fantastic experience: Erica was amazing! She listened to all of my concerns and addressed them individually. I learned a lot and still carry what she’s taught me to this day for nursing my baby. Definitely recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Erica helped me tremendously with breastfeeding! My baby started refusing and I didn’t know what to do. I was ready to give up all together. She was able to figure out the problem within 10 minutes. Thanks to her I’m able to continue breastfeeding my baby!

Fantastic experience: Erica is a welcoming nutritionist that knows her area of expertise! She assessed my needs, came up with an individualized plan, and gently leads through the process of change. She is very hands-on and available for questions, help, and encouragement towards a better way of eating. I feel very at ease with her and would highly recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Erica is an absolute lifesaver! We met in advance to prepare for breastfeeding, and she ensured I was equipped with all the knowledge I needed. My hospital didn't have a lactation consultant on the weekends, and I delivered on a Friday. Without Erica's thorough preparation and support, I would have been lost. Her dedication didn't stop there—she was incredibly responsive to my texts, checked in frequently, and even made a home visit to see how things were progressing. Erica genuinely cares about her clients and is passionate about helping mothers and babies succeed. Thanks to her expert guidance, my baby is off to a great start with breastfeeding. Erica's commitment, expertise, and genuine care make her an extraordinary lactation consultant. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Fantastic experience: I am incredibly grateful for Erica and her tremendous help. Erica provided exceptional support during my pregnancy with gestational diabetes, offering invaluable advice and encouragement. Her guidance helped me manage my condition effectively, leading to a healthier pregnancy and successful breastfeeding. Thanks to her expert guidance and support, I was also able to successfully breastfeed for 7 months and counting. From our first meeting, her warmth and understanding put me at ease. She provided personalized advice and practical techniques tailored to my needs, which made a significant difference. Erica was always available to answer my questions and offer continuous encouragement. Her patience, knowledge, and dedication truly made this journey a positive experience. I highly recommend Erica to any new mother seeking lactation support or someone in need of a dietitian. Thank you for your exceptional assistance!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Erica enough! My first pregnancy - I had no lactation help & had to exclusively pump for 11 months. My second pregnancy - I really wanted to exclusively nurse & pump once I went back to work. I live 2 hours away & Erica never let that affect our breastfeeding journey. She did telehealth visits with me whenever I needed help & my LO is now almost 3 months old & can nurse & take a bottle when I have to be gone. He also had a tongue tie & had it released, she always reassured me & helped make nursing easier on me & baby during that time. She truly made this breastfeeding experience so much easier! We couldn’t have done it without her!

Fantastic experience: Cannot say enough wonderful things about Erica! I went during my third trimester and she set me up for success! Because of her, I knew how to get started and what to do. Postpartum, she gave me tips that helped and made both me and baby more comfortable while also teaching me how to mange my oversupply. We are still happily breastfeeding and Erica’s knowledge and teaching is why!

Fantastic experience: Where do I begin? Working with Erica made my experience as a new mother so much easier. She calmed me mentally and was my cheerleader. Even when I finished my breast feeding journey, she helped my baby with her bottle feeding issues and tongue ties. She connected me with an amazing team of women to help me in every aspect of pregnancy and motherhood. She is an absolute joy to work with and a rockstar. Go see her BEFORE you have your baby. You will thank me later.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Erica a few months into my exclusively pumping journey and I wish I would have gone to see her sooner. I had no idea what I was doing and she not only helped me get a plan but also helped me to feel less alone. She was so supportive and truly cared about me. She checked in on me often and anytime I would text with a question or concern she always very quick with a reply. She was also very knowledgeable when it came to the latest research and information about breastfeeding. Grateful for her expertise and compassionate approach, I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and caring lactation consultant.

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Erica while pregnant, in the earliest days of my baby's life, and am even now still consulting with her five months postpartum. I have needed her support at each of these stages and can't imagine my feeding journey without her! Especially if you are a first time mom, don't hesitate to connect with Erica even earlier than you feel like you need to. She is incredibly knowledgeable and such an encourager. As a mom herself, she knows the challenges of the journey firsthand—and as a dietician, she knows the solutions and troubleshooting options that won't occur to us in the fog of our frustration and overwhelm. I count feeding a newborn on the list of hardest things I have ever done. Breastfeeding is so much more complicated than it seems like it should be. But every time I encountered an issue or had a question, I knew I could count on Erica to help me find my way through. She even did a home visit with us multiple different times in my early postpartum weeks, when I couldn't figure out how to get myself and my baby out of the house. She has helped me figure out issues including proper latch, positioning, pumping (including changing my pump settings/routine for increased output after a period of sickness), correct amount of ounces to feed in bottles at daycare, and even how to adjust our schedule and feeding plan as my daughter ages. I could not recommend her more highly!

Fantastic experience: I did prenatal work with Erica and itwasthorough (in the best possible way). Her several part class covered everything from the science behind breastmilk, pumping, colostrum harvesting and storage, all the things. She even made me practice latching with a fake baby so that post delivery, when I was exhausted and woozy and overwhelmed, I’d feel confident. I received more than one comment from nurses that they couldn’t believe it was my first baby. Ladies, if you are planning to breastfeed, I cannot stress this enough - see Erica BEFORE baby is here. Don’t wait until there’s a problem. The first few days after birth are CRUCIAL and most moms don’t even realize there is a problem for weeks. My babe and I are still happily nursing and I’ll be forever grateful for the guidance Erica gave me. Absolute rockstar. 10/10 *Pictured: just some of the colostrum I was able to harvest before birth, which ended up being so important because our little guy spent some time in the NICU and I had all this ready to go for him.

Fantastic experience: Erica was such a pivotal part of my breastfeeding journey and I am forever thankful for her! From pumping to latching to just messaging someone when I was stressed about it, she was my girl! Couldn’t have gotten to where I am without her!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. She’s been great with all my many questions since before my baby was born & ongoing since. Very helpful during this stressful time with helpful information, quick responses, & caring comfortable personality & setting!

Fantastic experience: I went into breastfeeding and the return to work while pumping with very little knowledge, despite being an occupational therapist myself! I would highly recommend utilizing Erica as a resource before and after birth for all things breastfeeding. She has so much knowledge and provides excellent support throughout the breastfeeding journey. I have exclusively breast fed for over 3 months, & plan to continue thanks to the support she has provided! I can't recommend her enough.

Fantastic experience: Erica is amazing and always answer the phone, also super helpful.

Fantastic experience: Erica was super helpful and always there when I needed her!

Fantastic experience: Learning about the in's and out's of breast-feeding prior to giving birth made the experience way smoother! I'm so thankful I went to Erica!

Fantastic experience: Erica is amazing! I had a virtual first visit and my husband asked what I thought afterwards and I told him I wish I had known her sooner. We had a premie who had difficulty with latching and feeding. It was very painful. Erica helped us tremendously in adjusting her latch both during virtual and in person visits. She offered support and helped with confidence. She allowed me to feel supported and in control of our baby’s needs and feeds. She is available if I’m at home and struggling between appointments and checks on us regularly. She is accountable, punctual, and professional. I really could not say enough wonderful things about her! I highly recommend her and I am referring friends to her. I truly wish I had started with her sooner.

Fantastic experience: Erica was an amazing lactation consultant. My son had a tortocollis issue from a traumatic birth experience, and Erica identified it and got me connected with a chiropractor who helped him. He wasn’t able to latch without a nipple shield, but after the chiropractor and working with Erica, he was off it it in a week. She clearly loves what she does and stays up to date on all of the lactation scientific evidence

Fantastic experience: Erica was not only so helpful but also extremely personable and made me feel at ease. She checked in and followed up and was full of knowledge. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I worked with Erica when my daughter was a few months old and struggling with weight gain. Erica went above and beyond connecting with the resources I needed in my local area. We just made it a year breastfeeding and Erica played a huge part in that. Thank you!!

Fantastic experience: Erica took time out of her evening to help me when I was having mastitis and a baby that wouldn’t feed. She also got me in the next day to come up with a plan. I’ve worked with several IBCLCs/LCs and Erica is at the top. She’s knowledgeable, caring and proactive. Would 100% recommend to all breastfeeding moms!

Fantastic experience: Erica is truly a godsend! Our little guy had a few nursing related issues, and Erica’s expertise and coaching completely saved our breastfeeding journey. Erica is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. My favorite thing about her is she is so supportive of moms/parents and wants to find solutions that work for you. Erica will relieve your “mom guilt” and stress. She’s there to help you and your little one succeed as a team. Struggling with breastfeeding is so stressful, and Erica eased that stress and was available via text if I was spiraling into negativity. I can’t say enough positive things. Pregnant or already have your little one, go see Erica!

Fantastic experience: Erica is dedicated, knowledgeable and cares for your baby as if it were her own. My son had a severe lip and tongue tie, and through time with her, we saw so much improvement in tongue movement and sucking. She also has a great network of other providers that cared for us too. Would highly recommend if you are a first time mom or it’s your fifth time. It was my second kid and I learned so many things I didn’t know with my first.

Fantastic experience: The one piece of advice I'd give to expecting mothers who are interested in breastfeeding is to work with Erica both during pregnancy and after giving birth. Don't wait until problems arise! The prenatal lactation education I received during the five or so sessions leading up to my birth helped me feel prepared and confident to start the breastfeeding journey. Importantly, Erica helped me understand what problems might arise in those first few hours/days after birth and tools to use if needed. Once I gave birth Erica has only been a text away. My son and I saw her the week he was born and a few times since to check he was latching properly, answer questions, and to ease my new mom anxiety. I can not say enough good things about Erica. In addition to being so informative and a wealth of knowledge about breastfeeding, she is an incredible support person to have on your team as a new parent. Don't wait to call until a problem with feeding arises -- Seeing Erica during pregnancy set both me and my son up for feeding success and I can't be more grateful!

Fantastic experience: Erica is THE reason I am still breastfeeding. She was such a huge help when we came home from the hospital with a baby who couldn’t really breastfeed. She does a better assessment than any of the LCs we saw in the hospital and figured out the real issues. She is available for questions outside of appointments and really cares about her clients!

Fantastic experience: 1000000% recommend!!!! 2 months in I was ready to quit my breastfeeding journey, after being misdiagnosed with thrush to a shallow latch to milk blebs & blisters I was crying in pain every time I would nurse. I messaged Erica and she got me in the NEXT DAY and worked with us for 3 hours. She checked up on us every single day and even still checks on us to this day! She 100% saved our breastfeeding journey and with my next baby I will be seeing her before birth & right after! I can’t express how much she has helped us. Don’t think twice and see her before any problems arise! We love you Erica!!

Fantastic experience: Erica was a lifesaver for me and my baby! My baby had several eating issues from birth and I didn’t know where to turn when she started to lose weight. A friend recommended I call Erica, and I’m so glad I did. She listened to me, validated my experience, and provided me so much support in person and over the phone. We worked together for several months and our experience ran the gamut: exclusive pumping, shields, oral ties and revisions. When my goals for my breastfeeding journey changed after going back to work, Erica was still there for me and cheered me on. I highly recommend her and her practice!

Fantastic experience: Wow! That’s what I have to say about Erica! She is absolutely wonderful to work with and the most important thing about Erica is that she cares deeply about her clients. My son and I saw her at 6 weeks postpartum due to breastfeeding issues. She not only helped me recognize that my son had oral motor dysfunctions (which we worked on and slowly corrected) but she also built my confidence and kept me in the breastfeeding game. If it wasn’t for her help I would have quit early on. I highly recommend Erica for lactation consultant services - she is one of the best around. Oh, and something else unique about Erica is that she is always gaining more knowledge, reading books, and even attending conferences to further her education. That says a lot about her passion for breastfeeding. Thanks for everything Erica!

Fantastic experience: Erica has shown us nothing but patience, kindness, and wisdom from first meeting her. She has vast knowledge on all things lactation and breastfeeding. We felt like we had the tools and knowledge we needed as a foundation and further, of potential roadblocks and common challenges as we started our breastfeeding journey. We can’t thank her enough. All families deserve an Erica!

Fantastic experience: Erica was such a joy to work with and she pulled me out of a pit when I was struggling to breastfeed my first baby! She was so patient and kind and wanted to do everything she could to help us find an answer. I will definitely be using her services when we have another baby! Couldn’t recommend her enough

Fantastic experience: I would not have been able to successfully breastfeed if it had not been for Willa Lactation! I knew NOTHING about breastfeeding when my daughter was born. I called Erica, literally crying, feeling frustrated, in over my head and ready to give up. She was able to see me less than 48hrs after my phone call. She and her team walked us through positioning, latching, oral restrictions for my daughter, healing my body, pumping, returning to work and beyond. We are now 10mo in to our breastfeeding journey! I plan to continue until my daughter is a year or more. I COULD NOT have done it without Willa!

Fantastic experience: Erica has been an absolute life saver throughout my breastfeeding journey. I came to her when my baby was 4 months old due to pain. She was not only able to recognize that my baby had oral ties and refer us to a pediatric dentist, but she also helped us with l tie release aftercare and with finding ways to minimize my pain before and after. I’ve been ready to quit several times and each time I reached out to her she was able to give me some resources and advice via text and get me in quickly for a visit. Nine months in, she still messages me to check in periodically. I truly feel like she cares for her clients and gives her all to help you be successful with your breastfeeding goals. I could not ask for anyone more supportive.

Fantastic experience: Erica is passionate, knowledgeable, and was supportive in every step of our breastfeeding journey. I encourage moms to get a head start and book a prenatal appointment at Willa. You’ll be glad you did!

Fantastic experience: I’ve known Erica, professionally, for many years so I can attest to her exceptional ability to help individuals meet their nutrition goals—from weight loss to blood sugar control and much more. She has a way of teaching accountability that is so important for long term success. Patients often choose to continue following up with her for months or years which speaks to how she connects with people one-on-one. She is understanding, kind and acts as your personal cheerleader. Personally, I started seeing her at 32 weeks pregnant for lactation consultation and don’t see how I would have been successful breastfeeding had I not. Lactation is Erica’s real passion. She taught me exactly what I needed to know to get a good start. She came to the hospital after baby was born and gave the expertise and tools we needed to work through some minor challenges. She is thorough in her assessment and able to identify even minor concerns then offers the tools needed. I attribute our success with nursing to her!

Fantastic experience: Erica is AMAZING!! She was there for me when I needed a LC and support the most, even though she was busy trying to get her own family packed for a trip. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and very understanding. I highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: My experience working with Erica at Willa Lactation was exceptional. I completed her prenatal breastfeeding package and followed up postnatally and both experiences were so necessary for my continued breastfeeding success. I am a very modest person so initially, the idea of talking about breastfeeding was daunting. The professionalism and respect for my own insecurities was astounding. I grew more and more confident as the sessions continued which was SO necessary for me and for my husband and I as we walked through this journey together. Looking back, I know that I would not have achieved my breastfeeding goals without her patient hand and clear direction. Additionally, I have a PhD in neuroscience and conceptually, Erica has invested significant time and resources to master her understanding of the science behind breastfeeding and it shows! I was deeply impressed by the depth with which she understood the physiology and the subsequent clinical applications. As I mentioned, I took advantage of both Erica’s pre and postnatal expertise. My daughter used a nipple shield to latch as a newborn. After meeting with Erica we came up with a plan that allowed me to wean my daughter off the nipple shield in a low-pressure way that allowed us to truly enjoy the process. This was contrary to so many stories I have heard of women weaning their newborns off the nipple shield and experiencing significant anxiety around the process. I am so, deeply grateful for my time with Erica! Now that my daughter and I are enjoying our 4th month of breastfeeding without any issues I want to go grab a coffee with Erica just to catch up!!

Fantastic experience: Erica has been so encouraging through my breastfeeding journey. Super responsive and very attentive to all of my concerns through the process. I came to her a week after my baby was born, and she’s provided so much knowledge to help make breastfeeding successful in just two sessions.

Fantastic experience: Erica is INCREDIBLE! She is very knowledgeable and informative. She gave me tips and a specific plan to help me on my breastfeeding journey, and she explained the "why" behind everything. She met me where I was and helped me come up with a plan that was feasible for my family. Cannot recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Erica is so knowledgeable and down to earth in her approach. I was desperate for breastfeeding help with a new baby and she was a pillar in our success. We’re now three years in and she still celebrates my life wins with me. I’m a dietitian myself, though I work at a hospital and will be referring everyone I know to Erica. And you no longer have to pay out of pocket for boutique services because Erica Takes INSURANCE.

Fantastic experience: Erika was so helpful and encouraging!

Fantastic experience: Erica is absolutely amazing. She is very knowledgeable, and provided me with information I had no clue about. When I was down on my pumping journey, her visit made me keep going. She took her time with me and my family, and made sure I understood all the information she gave me. She is truly a wonderful person and super compassionate about her career

Fantastic experience: Erica has been great to work with. She has helped me identify not only what to do to pursue my health goals, but WHY I want to do it. She has coached me through lifestyle changes that I have been able to maintain. If you're a guy looking for some hard truth and accountability around the choices that effect your long-term health, give Erica a call.

Fantastic experience: I started working with Erica in the beginning of June - I was stuck AGAIN - the ways of eating I thought brought me food freedom really didn’t — I was discouraged — I’m thankful for the way Erica has helped me to set realistic goals, baby step by baby step — and is helping me to see what a healthy view of food is for myself for healthy living not just a short term diet. Yes, I am counting calories but it’s not restrictive — I don’t have a diet telling me what is in and out for how I eat - I choose my meals and snacks and determine at each part of my day what I will choose to eat as I think about what I plan to eat the rest of the day - sometimes I choose veggies and dip or fruit to save calories for a dessert I plan to have later! And I can have bread! or a wrap!! - those were off limits on the last eating plan I tried - this time I can choose a bread with higher calories OR I can choose a wrap that has less calories thinking ahead for the rest of the day! I’m still learning how - vacations and girlfriend getaways and holiday gatherings can be just like any other day - and I can continue even on special occasions. I don’t have to go off “my eating plan” and binge on goodies - because most everyday I choose and allow a treat with the calories Im allowed. One of my goals is to lose 22 pounds, my long term goal is learning how to maintain that goal weight, that’s where I have struggled the most over the years — I’m 6 months in working with Erica - I’ve lost around 12 pounds and have about 10 more pounds to get to my original weight goal that I set with Erica and where I’ve felt more comfortable in the past. Erica told me at the beginning - we will be working together for at least a year - so that eased my mind from the beginning this is not a sprint but a marathon. I am hopeful that I truly have found a way of eating that is practical, realistic and helps me to live my day to day life not focused on restricting and binging but on daily balanced eating that will last the long term. So thankful for my dear friend - she has reminded me how much my relationship with God plays into how I feel about myself and my eating. When I’m not focused on stressing about food and eating - I can more fully focus on myself and my relationship with God, my husband, my kiddos, and our church family and community. Here’s to the next six months!

Fantastic experience: *Writing a review through my husbands account because I don’t have a gmail* I exclusively pumped for 8 months with my first baby. I knew that I did not want to do that again with my second baby because of how much work exclusively pumping is. I reached out to Erica on a Sunday on her day off. I was struggling with nursing and she quickly responded and was eager to help me. She calmed my nerves immediately and gave me a plan until I could get into see her. She met with me in her office the next day (also on her day off) and it was the best experience. Erica is extremely knowledgeable. She opened my eyes to how amazing nursing can be with proper positioning and latch. She answered all of my questions and went above and beyond to make sure my nursing journey is everything I want it to be. I highly recommend Erica to any nursing mom who is overwhelmed with breastfeeding and is considering giving up or simply wants to plan ahead and see a lactation consultant prior to babies birth. She’s the bomb!

Fantastic experience: I used Erica’s services as a first time mom and had a great experience with her. She’s not only extremely knowledgeable in her field, but she’s passionate in regards to ensuring her clients are successful and happy. Additionally, Erica has connections with other specialists including speech language pathologists, chiropractors, etc and can help troubleshoot many if not all the issues that arise. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Erica has a great perspective on nutrition and a healthy approach to eating. She does not push diet culture or quick-fix diets, but instead helps clients to eat intuitively and with an eye toward their overall health and nutrition. Regardless of your starting point with nutrition, Erica can help.

Fantastic experience: Victoria made my nursing journey possible. With realistic helped based on her observing my baby and myself, she got him latching properly in no time and gave me confidence to make nursing less stressful and more natural. She was also very responsive to questions i texted between sessions. My baby is growing and thriving and I believe I will be able to meet all my breastfeeding goals thanks to Victoria. I will recommend Willa to any and all new mothers. Compassionate and responsive care.

Fantastic experience: Erica’s knowledge and support completely changed my breastfeeding journey for the better with my third child. I had a very difficult and unsuccessful breastfeeding journey with my first two kids and I was determined to put everything into this third child, knowing it was likely our last. I participated in Erica’s breastfeeding education classes while I was pregnant. She did an amazing job preparing me with so much information and so many valuable tools. The main issue with my first two was a poor latch and low milk supply. As I was going through her classes it all made sense as to why I had so much trouble BF before. Looking back I so wish I had Erica in my life during my first two pregnancies because I know breastfeeding would have been easier! Erica is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, flexible and did an amazing job checking in on me and answering all of my questions. I am so thankful for Erica!

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Erica as a nutritionist. I had never seen a nutritionist before, but had some blood work done which indicated that I needed to change my diet. Erica was so patient with me as she brought me up to speed on nutrition basics. She was also always so good about alleviating my food anxiety with evidence based research and a compassionate disposition. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a nutritionist! Working with her had a huge impact on my health and my relationship with food.

Fantastic experience: Every mom should see a lactation consultant prior to the birth of their child. Seeing Erica was the best decision I have made for the success of breastfeeding my son. I have hypoplastic breasts and knew I would struggle with breastfeeding. Because of this, things were going to be more difficult than normal for us but Erica was the resource we needed. Erica is kind, patient and most of all passionate about all things breast feeding. We had four visits prior to the birth of my son. She helped me understand the how and why of breastfeeding. She helped me learn the best positions for feeding, how to collect colostrum before birth, and came up with a plan for the hospital and afterwards. If we hadn't met before hand, I would have been so overwhelmed with learning a brand new skill. After my son was born, she helped my husband and I get him to latch properly, did multiple weighted feeds, discussed potentially helpful herbal supplements for milk production, and also gave us other resources to help with his oral motor function. My milk supply was low so we came up with a plan to increase my supply. She gave us the confidence we needed. If I had not met with Erica, I would most definitely have given up on my breastfeeding dream. She is an excellent communicator and reached out to me often to see how things were going. Her support went above and beyond. I couldn't be more grateful for her. I cannot recommend her services enough! She is truly an expert in this area and our community is lucky to have her. Erica is also a registered dietitian and can help mom's reach their nutrition goals.

Fantastic experience: Erica was very attentive to my breastfeeding needs including discussing pros and cons of various pumps, performing multiple telehealth consultations and an in-person consultation which helped to determine that my daughter had lip ties that were causing difficulty with my latch. She was diligent and caring and a WONDERFUL resource!

Fantastic experience: I'm incredibly grateful to have Erica's support on my breastfeeding journey. I began seeing her for education while I was still pregnant and she did an excellent job preparing me, so much so the nurses and hospital lactation consultants after my delivery were surprised to hear I was a first time breastfeeding mom. Then, the first week home we had some issues with my baby not eating efficiently and losing too much weight. We saw Erica right away and she immediately figured out the issue and gave us a plan to resolve it that not only lined up with our pediatrician's recommendations but had us on the right track with the issue fixed by the end of the week! Erica is incredibly knowledgeable and does an amazing job answering all of my questions and helping build my confidence with breastfeeding. She's very patient, compassionate, and flexible to work with me on meeting my specific goals. Breastfeeding has been more difficult than I expected but Erica has made it so much easier! She knows what she's doing and she really cares. I feel set up for success thanks to her support and cannot recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough good things about Erica! She literally saved my breastfeeding journey and now at 11 months I am SO grateful! I was so close to giving up at the start. I was in pain , frustrated, and I didn’t feel like I could do it anymore. Erica have me reassurance, guidance, and support! After meeting with her and following her guidelines I was able to feel confident & the best part of all, I was no longer in pain! My daughter is thriving at 11 months of age and I am over the moon with how our breastfeeding journey has gone! I highly recommend working with Erica for all of your prenatal and postpartum needs!

Fantastic experience: Erica was fantastic to work with during pregnancy and postpartum. When we were dealing with ties she helped me transition to working with Victoria and I felt so supported from the first day I walked into the office!

Fantastic experience: Erica is a godsend. I begin seeing her at around 32 weeks pregnant. I quickly realized I didn't know how much I didn't know about breastfeeding until I started working with her. She provides such thorough and detailed information and guidance, I felt like I was a pro before I even had my baby. I also appreciated (and still do!) her passion and compassion - she loves what she does, and she genuinely cares for the people she works with. Working with Erica helped me feel confident and provided me with the tools and information I needed to have a successful breastfeeding journey starting right there in the hospital. Even though I was diagnosed with COVID during labor and delivery and couldn't have visitors, she texted and video called me to help make sure my baby and I were doing well and provide tips and support. After leaving the hospital, I saw Erica several times as she continued to teach and support me and my baby. She even was the first to alert us to the possibility of my baby having oral ties, which saved us lots of fussiness and frustration because we were able to intervene and correct quickly. Later I learned that my baby's ties were so severe that it was a miracle she could nurse at all - I credit that miracle to Erica, who helped us from the start to learn how to adapt and overcome. It was a goal of ours to not have to use formula at all, and thanks to her, we've not needed to, despite some of the obstacles we faced. Now I'm four months postpartum and well settled into breastfeeding. While I don't need the consistent support Erica provided before, I know I could reach out at any time with a question or concern and she would be there, ready to help. She's just that kind of good human. Erica is knowledgeable, passionate, encouraging, and genuine - I'd HIGHLY recommend her services to every single mama in the area!