Infant Feeding Therapy
& Baby Colic Help
Annika Suarez, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CIMI-2
Annika Suarez, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CIMI-2
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lactation Counselor
Infant Massage Instructor
Infant Feeding Therapy, Baby Colic Help and Sunny Speech were created by Annika Suarez, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CIMI. Annika is a speech-language pathologist, certified lactation counselor and certified infant massage instructor. Annika has been working in the field of speech-language pathology and specializing in infant and toddler population since 2012. She has attended several specialized trainings that focus on infant and toddler feeding difficulties and oral motor deficits. She is also the mother of a little boy who suffered from colic and feeding difficulties. She remembers the long, exhausting nights when her baby would cry for hours straight and couldn't be soothed. She sought out help for her baby's colic but she was unable to find anyone who had the knowledge and experience with baby colic that could help her and her baby. In order to find answers, Annika attended trainings and classes all geared around how to help babies who are suffering from it colic and feeding difficulties. She finally discovered the cause of her baby's colic and feeding difficulties and was able to take the necessary steps to help him. Annika has a passion for helping other parents find resources and possible causes of their baby's colic and help treat it. Annika is a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Yoga Alliance, Healing Arts Alliance, La Leche League in Tallahassee and the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals (IATP).
Carolyn Reierstad, IBCLC
Carolyn Reierstad, IBCLC
Certified Lactation Consultant
Postpartum Doula
Information coming soon!
Betsy Ganus, MS, CCC-SLP
Betsy Ganus, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Betsy Ganus completed her bachelor’s and master’s of science degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Harding University and Abilene Christian University, respectively. Betsy, her husband, and their three daughters recently moved to Tallahassee from Arkansas, where they have lived for the past 10 years. Betsy has speech language pathology experience from pediatric to geriatric populations, in a variety of settings including adult rehabilitation, long term care, elementary and middle school settings, pediatric outpatient, and most recently, as an adjunct professor of communication sciences and disorders at Harding University. Betsy is passionate about helping families in need of support during the first years of their children’s lives. Betsy is excited to be a part of the team at Sunny Speech, working with children and their families to enhance their language development and feeding skills. She serves children in Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas.
Carolyn Reierstad, IBCLC
Carolyn Reierstad, IBCLC
Certified Lactation Consultant
Postpartum Doula
Information coming soon!
Infant Feeding Therapy
Infant Feeding Therapy
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Feeding Therapy
Feeding Therapy
We offer formal evaluations of breast and bottle feeding for babies of all ages. We are also able to provide weekly therapy for your baby who is having feeding difficulties.
Eating Therapy
Eating Therapy
When your child transitions to solids, you may notice difficulties. We offer evaluations and therapy to help your child eat solid foods safely.
Oral Motor Therapy
Oral Motor Therapy
Your child may have been diagnosed with tongue or lip-ties and need therapy to gain adequate oral motor functioning. We are trained in oral motor exercises and are able to evaluate and treat oral motor deficits.
Baby Colic Help
Baby Colic Help
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In-Home Visits
In-Home Visits
1-1.5 hour consultation in your home
- Skilled observation and thorough case history to determine possible cause(s) of colic
- Help with making adjustments to the environment for the baby
- Yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques taught to family members
- Infant massage instruction
- Swaddling and calming techniques taught
- Assistance with diet modifications for breastfeeding mother
- Assistance with breast or bottle feeding
- Referral to appropriate health professionals as needed
Phone Support
Phone Support
0.5-1 hour phone consultation
- Thorough case history to determine possible cause(s) of colic
- Help with making adjustments to the environment for the baby
- Assistance with diet modifications for the breastfeeding mother
- Referral to appropriate health professionals as needed
Professional Referrals
Professional Referrals
Your baby may be referred to
Lactation Consultant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Craniosacral Therapist
- Infant Massage Instructor
- Chiropractor