The root of it all.
Our Team
Amanda Riensche, LPN, IBCLC
Founder. The Heart Behind Nourished. Postpartum Advocate. Lactation Expert. Motherhood Companion.
Amanda Riensche is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) passionate about supporting families through every stage of their feeding journey. She has been a licensed nurse since 2012, with professional experience as both a pediatric and postpartum nurse, which sparked her deep commitment to the postpartum dyad.
As the founder of Nourished Lactation Care, Amanda provides experienced, evidence-based care to families throughout Snohomish County, offering both home visits and office consultations at Special Delivery Birth Center. Her approach is personalized, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that every family deserves access to skilled lactation support. Amanda accepts most major insurances, helping reduce barriers to care and ensuring families feel supported from the very beginning.
In addition to her clinical work, Amanda serves on the board of the Lactation Coalition of Snohomish County, where she collaborates with fellow professionals to advance infant feeding support and education in the community. She also proudly co-owns the nonprofit Birth & Parenthood Connection, which creates meaningful events for birth professionals and parents to connect, learn, and grow together through networking and professional development opportunities.
Outside of her work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids.
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Lower Columbia College- Registered Nurse (RN)- pending completion in 2025!
University of California, San Diego- Extension Studies- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)- 2023
University of California, San Diego- Extension Studies- Certified Lactation Educator (CLE)- 2021
Santa Barbara City College- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- 2012
Awarded for outstanding academic and clinical performance with the “Student of the Year” award for the nursing program at Santa Barbara City College
Presidents Honor Roll throughout the nursing program
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Her life is equal parts lactation, lego landmines, and late-night snuggles- and she wouldn’t trade it for anything!
Dana Gillman, IBCLC, CD, ICCE
Lactation Consultant. Doula. Childbirth Educator. Telehealth Pro.
Dana is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), DONA Certified Doula (CD), and ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator (ICCE) with over a decade of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Her passion for lactation work began after the birth of her first child, when her own breastfeeding challenges were met with life-changing support from a compassionate provider. That experience sparked a calling—to offer the same kind of guidance and encouragement to others.
Dana holds a B.S. in Health Science from Texas A&M University and has completed advanced trainings, including the TOTS Gold Conference program. She brings a holistic perspective to care, recognizing the critical role of maternal nutrition, emotional wellness, and personalized support in helping families meet their feeding goals.
Whether she’s helping with latch issues, milk supply concerns, bottle feeding, or pumping logistics, Dana is known for her warmth, calm presence, and practical, evidence-based care.
Outside of lactation work, Dana enjoys photography, reading, staying active, and spending time with her family and friends. She’s also known to knit baby hats—every stitch is made with love.
Dana is our Telehealth Pro and offers virtual lactation & infant feeding consultations nationwide!
Amy Sharp, RN, IBCLC
Nurse. Lactation Expert. Supportive Soul. Advocate for Every Family.
Amy Sharp is a Registered Nurse (RN) and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has been a nurse for 26 years and has spent the majority of those years supporting families in the perinatal and postpartum periods.
Amy is passionate about empowering families with compassionate, evidence-based care delivered in a practical, approachable way that supports your unique goals. Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, exclusively pumping or some combination of all of the above, Amy will be there to guide you along your journey.
Located in Bellevue, Amy is available for home visits in many of the surrounding communities. She considers it a privilege to be welcomed into a family’s home. Dishes in the sink? Laundry in piles? No time to shower? No problem! Life with little ones can be messy, and there’s no judgment-just support for whatever you’re going through that brings her to your space!
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Her dogs and garden get the rest of her affection and devotion!