Meet our Highly Qualified
RN-Lactation Consultants
RN-Registered Nurse
IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Shannon Rastetter, BA, RN, IBCLC
Shannon has been a registered nurse for over a decade. She first started her career in Seattle as an RN in an intermediate care unit. After the birth of her first child she transitioned to clinic nursing in midwifery and women’s health.
Her passion for lactation support and education stemmed from the breastfeeding experiences she had with her own four children. Each of her breastfed children had their own trials and triumphs which required some form of breastfeeding support from lactation educators and providers that was invaluable to her during those early post-partum weeks and months.
Based on her own experiences, Shannon is passionate about providing lactation education before babies are born to help parents better prepare for the journey ahead. She believes that every family can thrive with encouragement and support in whichever path they decide to take in feeding their baby, whether it’s exclusive breastfeeding or pumping and bottle feeding or somewhere in between.
She is continually educating herself about breastfeeding and evidence-based practices to better support her clients and looks forward to helping you and your little one.
Nicole Salter,
RN, IBCLC
As a Registered Nurse for over 28 years, Nicole has spent the majority of her career caring for women and infants.
With her extensive background in women’s health, labor, delivery and postpartum nursing, Nicole has had the honor of supporting new and experienced parents as they begin their breastfeeding journey.
Being a mother of 3, she understands the wonderful but often challenging times parents face in the early days, weeks and months of life with a newborn, as well as weaning and returning to work. She also knows that every family’s feeding plan is unique. Whether you choose to breastfeed, bottle feed or combine the two, she will help tailor a plan that works for you.
Nicole has enjoyed serving Issaquah families for over a decade and looks forward to helping you feed your baby with confidence.
Mandi Duggan RN, IBCLC
Mandi has been a registered nurse for 12 years, specializing in women’s health since 2017.
As an IBCLC and Childbirth & Lactation Educator, Mandi has a passion for supporting families and strives to empower them to make choices that feel right for them by supporting them through the ups and downs of parenthood.
In her spare time, Mandi enjoys ballet dancing, crafting and playing outdoors with her 3 children.
Karley Tesmer, IBCLC
Karley grew up in a small town in WI.
She and her husband decided to call WA home in 2023.
She finds joy in working with women, infants and families and strives to help them develop a foundation of good health and well-being.
Karley works to empower and support mothers on their breastfeeding journey, helping them build confidence in their natural abilities and develop a deep and nurturing bond with their babies.
Karley is currently studying to become an RN.
In her spare time enjoys hiking, gardening and cooking for friends and family.
Certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Certified by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. CLC designation is Nationally recognized as the premier certification in lactation management
in the United States.
Shannon & Nicole helped me find answers and
I cannot recommend them enough…