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:

  • 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-Present)
  • 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

Jasmine Middleton, Birth & Postpartum Doula

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Jasmine Middleton is a Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) trained birth doula, postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist and a peer breastfeeding counselor. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity Management and Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from South Carolina State University. Jasmine found a love for breastfeeding after having her first son in 2018 and having the best lactation consultant. Jasmine has breastfed both of children for 6 years total. She offers peer support as a moderator in a breastfeeding group. She has expanded and embraced her purpose as a birth worker to become a doula. Her oldest was born via cesarean section and her youngest was a home birth after cesarean (HBAC). Jasmine strives to assist mothers and their families by recommending evidence based research and a holistic approach during pregnancy and postpartum. Mothers, partners and caregivers should be able to make informed choices on what they decide is best for their baby. Jasmine is here to guide and support whatever decision is made.

Jamia Brownlee, Birth & Postpartum Doula

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Jamia trained with A Woman Who Serves (AWWS) and certified as a Christian Birth Doula (CBD) December 2023. She is currently in training to become a Certified Postpartum Doula & Lactation Specialist also through AWWS. Jamia is continuing her education to receive another doula credential with the National Black Doula Association (NBDA) and VBAC Link. She discovered her passion for birth work after experiencing two traumatic birth experiences and a miscarriage before finally experiencing a life changing birth in which she was able to achieve a successful VBAC2C after much prayer, doing her own research, applying knowledge she gained and having a birth doula of her own. Jamia knew immediately this is where she belongs. She believes God designed our bodies the ability to bring life into the world. She view’s birth holistically meaning as “a whole” and addresses the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of birth. Jamia’s vision is to educate, equip, empower and support mothers into a harmonious transition into motherhood.

Bailey Allen, Postpartum Doula

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Coming soon!