Our Lactation Team
Corky Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC
The Pump Station & Nurtury was founded in 1986 by Corky Harvey, one of the nation's first IBCLC's. After earning her Master's Degree in Maternal Newborn Nursing, she became a trailblazing graduate of one of the very first clinical lactation programs in the US at UCLA. Now in our 40th year in Santa Monica, The Pump Station team is nationally acclaimed and continues to follow Corky's lead by providing Los Angeles area Moms and families with expert, IBCLC-credentialed breastfeeding help and lactation support. Corky sees clients privately on in our lactation office. In addition to that she continues to teach many or our Introduction to Breastfeeding Class and Baby Care 101.
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Barbara Zimmermann RN, IBCLC, CEIM
With decades of experience as a Pediatric Registered Nurse and a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, I have always been passionate about caring for children and their families. I have worked in multiple Pediatric Practices throughout the US counseling parents in lactation and well childcare. Currently, I teach Breastfeeding and Baby Care classes for The Pump Station and Nurtury. I would love to help you meet your breast/chest feeding goals. Whether it’s navigating the nuances of latching or guiding you in improving or managing your milk supply, I am here to support you with your choices. Together we can create a plan that can work for your family while doing it all from the privacy of your home.
Areas Serviced: Culver City, El Segundo, Ladera Heights, Windsor Hills, Marina Del Rey, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice, Westchester, Inglewood, and South Bay
Hi I’m Michelle Anthonio, I am a board-certified lactation consultant and doula. My professional journey began in a holistic pediatric practice, where I gained valuable insights into integrative medicine and whole-person care.Â
My personal experience with motherhood truly shaped my career path. Facing several breastfeeding challenges with my first child inspired me to dedicate myself to supporting other families in achieving their infant feeding goals. I am committed to providing compassionate and non-judgmental care.
Additionally, my own positive home birth experiences led me to the doula role. These empowering moments have fueled my goal to support families in having equally positive and empowering birth experiences. I hope to support you too!
My background includes experience in pediatrics, hospital setting as well as NICU, and private practice, offering both in-home, office and telehealth consultations.
Tara Burt, MPH, IBCLC
Tara is a women’s health specialist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a passion for advancing maternal-infant health through clinical research and innovation. She offers personalized lactation consultations and is dedicated to empowering new parents through the early stages of parenthood. A proud mom of two teenagers and a native Northeasterner, Tara finds joy in family time, reading, and all forms of yoga.
Areas Serviced: Greater Los Angeles west valley: Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Calabasas, Topanga, Augora Hills, West Lake Village, Thousand Oaks, Tarzana and surrounding areas.
Lana Mihaiyu, IBCLC, PMH-C
I’m an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C), native Angeleno, and mama of two girls. I’m also a passionate advocate for reproductive justice, and maternal-infant health and wellness.
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My approach to lactation care is holistic and culturally responsive, with a focus on co-regulation, bodywork, and mental health. I believe breastfeeding success looks different for everyone. And everyone deserves comfort, confidence, and enjoyment in their breastfeeding journey.
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I absolutely love the work that I do and am grateful for the opportunity to support families during this wondrous season of transition and growth. When I’m not in my scrubs, you’ll find me dancing with my girls in the kitchen, camping, gardening, or traveling.
Jessica Sacher MN, RN, IBCLC
As a Lactation Consultant, and Registered Nurse, I’ve spent over 30 years helping new mothers breast feed their babies. For most of that time, I’ve worked at the Pump Station in Santa Monica, and in the neonatal intensive care unit at SM/UCLA Medical Center
I love being a comprehensive resource to mothers, while helping them achieve their breastfeeding goals. I’ve spent a significant portion of my career working in the NICU, where I have and still care for new mothers of premature, and medically fragile babies. I thrive helping moms establish their milk supplies and working with them to nurse their babies. I believe that every mother and every baby are unique, therefore individualized care plans are a key to success. All babies are born to breast feed, some just need a little loving, helping hand, and clinical expertise to get there.
Areas Serviced: Santa Monica, West LA, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood
Contact Jessica at: Jessicasacheribclc@gmail.com
Phone or Text: 310-562-3524
Dr. Pamela Abramson-Levine - Family Practice Non-Force Chiropractor, IBCLC
As a licensed doctor of chiropractic in the state of California, I am a primary care provider and my scope of practice is much greater than if I were an IBCLC alone, or even an RN and an IBCLC. I will perform a thorough exam of your baby, and of your breasts, and will render any relevant diagnoses. I am then able to incorporate gentle infant chiropractic adjustments, when needed, to assist your baby with latching and breastfeeding. Learn more about me and the services I offer here.
Contact: Talk or Text: 310-989-0059  Website: www.chiropractic-care.com  Email: doctorpsa@aol.com
TED Talk: Better Birth & Breastfeeding with Chiropractic Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBGL7YZ2JZE
Travel Areas: Culver City, Palms, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Playa Del Rey, Santa Monica
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