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Tikara Cannon

MPH, IBCLC

Lactation Specialist

Background

Tikara’s passion for postpartum care and breastfeeding stems from her own journey after giving birth to premature twins at just over 31 weeks gestation. As a military family, she and her husband were separated from family and had little external support, relying solely on coworkers and hospital staff. Her experience as a NICU parent highlighted the widespread misinformation and inadequate education many parents receive about breastfeeding and postpartum care. Drawing on her personal experiences and evidence-based research, she is dedicated to helping families avoid common frustrations and challenges by offering expert, personalized care—available in-home, in-office and virtually.

Specialties

Solid feeding and swallowing (gagging - poor chewing - choking - straw drinking - cup drinking - leakage - picky eating - refusal)

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

Education & Training

MPH, IBCLC

Insurance

Aetna

Other

Superbill for reimbursement

United Healthcare

Cigna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Languages

English

Affirming Care

LGBTQIA+

Trauma Informed

Neurodiversity Affirming

Contact

Provider Website

(434) 218-0593

Service Areas

330 Winding River Lane
Charlottesville, VA

2256 S Seminole Tr
Madison, VA

Popular Courses

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Courses for Parents

Courses for Providers

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For Providers

VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness

A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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For Parents For Families

Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome

Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]

For Parents For Families

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes + Birth & Parenting Preparation Classes

Since 2002, Prenatal Yoga Center has offered expert-led prenatal and postnatal yoga, childbirth education, and parenting preparation classes for expectant and new families. Our evidence-based PYC Method blends functional movement, childbirth education, and community to help students prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and build confidence for the journey into parenthood. We offer in-studio, livestream, hybrid, […]

For Parents

Feeding for Function

So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]

For Parents

Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey

To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]