Meet the Latch onto Health Team

Christina Deleon, Founder & Owner

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Christina uses her expertise in nutrition, pregnancy and fitness to guide people in achieving their health goals and improve their overall wellbeing. She was inspired to become a health advocate at an early age while caring for the children her parents fostered. It was the spark that led to her dedication to women’s health. She has a Master of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a certified birth and postpartum doula with more than 15 years of experience. Her individualized approach to lifestyle guidance is driven by a commitment to creating a positive experience for her clients as well as her personal passion for helping others know their options, feel secure in their bodily autonomy and conveying the power of psychosocial factors on birth and beyond. When Christina isn’t in a meeting or leading a workshop you can find her spending quality time with family, enjoying the outdoors (while babywearing her youngest), making homemade non-toxic products or cooking with her famous sofrito.

Trainings & Certifications:

  • NRP 8th Edition Provider Course (Advanced), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (3/25-Present)
  • Certified Educator in Infant Massage, Infant Massage USA (2/25-Present)
  • Sleep Professional, Bebo Mia (12/23)
  • Certified Placenta Preparation Specialist, Woman’s Choice Perinatal Services (2/23)
  • 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Awakened Spirit Yoga (12/20)
  • 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga with Davina (10/20)
  • Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Black Orchid (9/20)
  • Board Certified Lactation Consultant, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (6/18-Present)
  • Certified Level 1 USA Boxing Coach, USA Boxing (2/19)
  • Child Passenger Safety Technician, Safe Kids Worldwide (12/18-Present)
  • Babywearing Educator, Babywearing International (8/18)
  • Certified Dancing for Birth Instructor, Dancing for Birth (5/18)
  • Certified Level 1 XC/Track & Field Coach, USA Track & Field (10/17)
  • Certified Birth Doula, DONA International (3/15-Present)
  • Certified Postpartum Doula, DONA International (3/12-Present)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, (CPR and AED), American Heart Association (10/13-Present)
  • Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist eligible, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (8/12-Present)
  • Certified Lactation Counselor, The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (12/11-12/20)

Education:

  • Master of Science: Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
    • Thesis: “Reading Level of Internet Men’s and Women’s Nutrition Education Materials”
    • Dietetic Internship, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
      • Clinical rotation (acute care): University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida
      • Clinical rotation (long term care): East Ridge Retirement Village, Miami, Florida
      • Community rotation: Milestones in Recovery, Cooper City, Florida
      • Food service rotation: Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Sunrise, Florida
  • Bachelor of Science: Dietetics, Minor: Spanish, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Amanda, IBCLC & Office Manager 

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Amanda is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has been helping families in the Tampa, FL area with breastfeeding for over 10 years. In addition to being an IBCLC, she been an accredited La Leche League (LLL) Leader since 2013, and an experienced nursing mother of 5 sons. Amanda earned a BS in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Health Promotion and a BA in Spanish from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health from the University of South Florida, in addition to being Certified in Public Health (CPH).

Her breastfeeding journey began when my oldest son was born as a preemie in 2010. With support from some great local LLL Leaders, they enjoyed a long and healthy breastfeeding relationship. Between the births of her second and third sons, who also experienced full term (and tandem/triandem!) breastfeeding, she became accredited as a LLL Leader and obtained my MPH and CPH. Coupled with my education in Maternal and Child Health, Amanda’s experience supporting families throughout the normal course of breastfeeding through LLL led me to seek certification to be a lactation consultant. Days after her fourth son was born (yes–all boys!!), she received the exciting news that she had passed the IBLCE exam. She worked with Lactation Link from 2019-2022, during which her 5th and final son was born. She had the pleasure of working with hundreds of families all over the United States and internationally.

Lakenia, Traditional Midwife & Doula 

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Lakenia also goes by Kenia (ken-yuh) is a dedicated mother of six and has embraced the beautiful chaos of family life for nearly 17 years alongside her husband. Her birth work journey started back in 2004  and she established her business in 2015. Kenia currently homeschools during the day and works at night. She’s a certified postpartum doula specialist; as well as, DONA trained. As an Indigenous midwife, she honors traditional practices and promotes holistic care. Kenia wears many hats that range from unassisted birth doula, ancient postpartum techniques, and belly binding practitioner to infant and toddler sign language instructor.

Bailey, Doula & Office Assistant

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Bailey is passionate about supporting mothers through the transformative fourth trimester. With a background in childcare, mental health, and holistic living, she provides compassionate care to help families navigate the postpartum period with confidence and ease.

Bailey has spent over a decade caring for children and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Her interest in maternal mental health deepened during her studies, but it was her own postpartum experience that solidified her calling to support new mothers. She is currently completing her certification as A Woman Who Serves Postpartum Doula and Lactation Specialist, equipping her with the knowledge and skills to guide families through this crucial stage.

As a breastfeeding mother herself, Bailey understands the challenges and joys of infant feeding. She is dedicated to helping mothers feel empowered in their breastfeeding journey, fostering strong bonds that last a lifetime.

Bailey’s goal is to help mothers not just survive but truly thrive during their golden month, ensuring they feel supported, nurtured, and confident as they embark on this new chapter.

Natalia, Doula

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Natalia is a dedicated birth and postpartum doula passionate about guiding families through the transformative journey of parenthood. She offers physical, emotional, and educational support, empowering women to make informed decisions, understand their rights, and trust their bodies.

With a background in acting and a specialization in theater, Natalia is currently developing an art therapy projectfocused on preventing postpartum depression, helping mothers heal and embrace their birth experiences through creative expression.

She is an ACTT facilitator and holds certifications in pregnancy and infant loss advocacy and CPR. Committed to inclusivity, Natalia ensures that for every service she provides, she also supports a low-income or vulnerable family.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she is dedicated to empowering mothers and their partners to advocate for their own needs, fostering confidence and strength throughout the birth and postpartum experience.