Rumina is a nod to our foundation. At the foundation, we are here to support parents in feeding their babies. Rumina, the Roman Goddess of Breastfeeding became an unofficial mascot. We are here to support your postpartum journey, from feeding, to your mental health, to your physical well-being.
Come meet with one of our providers, join one of our support groups, be a part of the community here to support your postpartum.
Katy Linda, IBCLC
FOUNDER, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT
As a mom of four, I know that being a parent is a tough job. My own parenting and breastfeeding journey has not been without challenges, and I am sure yours won’t be either. I’m here to help you reach your goals.
LeeAnn Fincham, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
I am very excited to help and support other mothers so that they don’t have to struggle alone as I did in my own breastfeeding journey.
Lanaya Jones, FNP, PMH-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Lanaya is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She is originally from NC, and she started her nursing career in 2009 as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) working in a skilled nursing facility and a home health agency. Lanaya returned to school in 2016 to pursue her FNP degree knowing her passion lies with Women’s Health.
She is now the FNP at The Rumina Center, where she screens and manages moms with postpartum depression/anxiety. She also works with the lactation consultants to manage moms with various breastfeeding issues.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LANAYA
Emily Jaffe, DPT, PT
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Emily is a pediatric physical therapist with experience treating children in the outpatient setting. After having the opportunity to treat kids of all ages, she quickly realized that her heart and passion lies with treating patients, birth till walking. Emily has taken continuing education courses, where she has had the privilege to develop her knowledge, approach and handling skills to best treat infants and toddlers. She treats patients with diagnoses of torticollis and developmental delay, until they are walking.
Emily has a full body approach to physical therapy and addresses the “why”. She ensures you are comfortable with their home exercise program at each session because she believes strongly in empowering your confidence in your child’s development. Emily can not wait to be a part of your child’s journey.
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Stephanie Rice, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Stephanie Rice is an IBCLC, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and has served her community as a volunteer Breastfeeding USA Breastfeeding Counselor. She believes in meeting parents wherever they are in their feeding journeys and providing non-judgemental support to meet their individual goals.
Our Interns
Altrena Gadison Mukuria
Intern
Altrena is an holistic champion for breastfeeding families, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She joined the Rumina Centera as an intern with the goal of becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She works alongside our IBCLCs and CNMs to support clients in their infant feeding journey.
Lindsey Storch
Intern
Lindsey Storch is an intern at The Rumina Center. She first met Katy Linda four years ago when she struggled while breastfeeding her son, Nat. With Katy’s support, Lindsey was able to enjoy a special nursing journey with her son, which planted the desire in her heart to help other mothers with their journeys as well.
Lindsey went to dental school at the University of Maryland and continued with her residence at Lutheran Medical Center.
Lindsey was born and bred in Baltimore, where she still lives with her husband and son. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys trying to keep up with her son on his exciting adventures. She is excited to sit for her IBCLC exam in September of 2022.
