Dec 7, 2026 - Jessie Young, DC, IBCLC "How Manual Therapy Impacts the Dyad"

Join us December 7th at 7 pm on Zoom for a live presentation from Dr. Jessie Young! *if you are having trouble registering, Zoom recommends trying a different browser or incognito mode OWLA meetings are free to join and we provider CERPs for current members who attend live sessions, as approved by IBLCE Dr. Jessie Young is a Pediatric Chiropractor and IBCLC in Olympia Washington. She has combined her chiropractic and lactation training and 15 years of experience to provide a unique approach. She specializes in oral function and musculoskeletal issues that interfere with infant feeding, such as tethered oral tissues, TMJ dysfunction, postural asymmetry, cranial asymmetry, myofascial and joint restrictions. Providers, parents and patients rely on Dr. Young for her comprehensive diagnostic and conservative treatment approaches,

including modified chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release, therapeutic exercise, oral habilitation and craniosacral techniques.

This session equips lactation consultants with essential clinical skills to identify and manage

musculoskeletal dysfunction impacting the dyad. Dr. Young will present assessment tools, history-taking strategies, and physical examination findings to differentiate structural issues affecting infant mobility, latch, and positioning. Participants will explore the impacts of manual therapies, establish evidence-based case management plans, and define indications for co-management and specialist referral. Supported by up-to-date literature, this presentation outlines the clinical safety and effectiveness of manual therapy for the dyad. Objectives: 1: Identify specific musculoskeletal problems in the maternal-infant dyad using validated clinical assessment tools, history, and examination findings.

2: Analyze the impact of manual therapies on breastfeeding outcomes, specifically evaluating changes in latch, positioning, and overall infant mobility.

3: Determine clear indications for co-management or specialist referral based on specific clinical red flags and assessment results.

4: Develop evidence-based case management strategies for the dyad that integrate manual therapy techniques.

5: Evaluate the safety, clinical effectiveness, and risk-benefit ratio of manual therapy interventions for both parent and infant.

Oregon Washington Lactation Association has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. As a Preferred Provider, OWLA attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions.