MEET THE IFP EDUCATORS
Dr. Kolleen Gregory
DC, FICPA
Dr. Kolleen Gregory is a pediatric chiropractor in Pasadena, California for the past 20 years. She helps empower families with their babies to feel confident navigating milestones and create a positive experience through touch, movement and education.
Dr. Gregory received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Anna Gross
MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Anna is a licensed speech-language pathologist, certified lactation counselor, professional educator, and doctoral candidate. Anna's private practice in Los Angeles, CA focuses on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to infants and children with feeding, swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional difficulties and disorders. She is passionate about creating a safe therapeutic environment, supporting parents as they navigate their baby's needs, and empowering families to promote confidence and success in their therapeutic program.
Anna Gross received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Julie Matheney
MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Feeding babies has been Julie Matheney’s passion since she was 10-years-old. Almost 20 years ago she pursued a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology to work with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In working in that setting, she realized she wanted a more intimate approach to helping families reach their feeding goals. She became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and now works full time in private practice teaching, educating, and supporting families and professionals on all things feeding.
Julie Matheney received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. David Bradley
DVM, FASLMS
Dr. Bradley graduated from UF in 1987. Dr. Bradley began using lasers in private practice in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he began training and education in laser physics and tissue interaction. He is a well-respected laser consultant and is a Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has authored numerous articles and chapters on both laser therapy and surgery. Dr. Bradley has lectured nationally and internationally on medical laser use.
Dr. David Bradley does not have a financial interest in this course. Dr. Bradley's relevant non-financial relationships include his role as a consultant for Summus Medical Laser.
Dr. Carissa Stanton
MD
Dr. Stanton is a holistic pediatrician from Kansas City. She has a diverse training in nutrition, integrative medicine, and attended Dr. Pinto's Infant Frenectomy Protocol course in 2022. She has her own direct pediatric care practice, Mindful Pediatrics. Additionally, she partnered with a lactation consultant and occupational therapist to open a multidisciplinary mother/infant wellness collaborative called KC Well Nest. She also helps families with wellness coaching through her business The Empowering Doctor.
Dr. Carissa Stanton received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Aqueelah Russell
MBA, IBCLC, LCCE
Aqueelah Russell is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Certified Childbirth Educator. Her passion is in ensuring her community has equitable access to health care. In addition, she promotes culturally competent continuity of care. Aqueelah supports breastfeeding as the optimal feeding choice for infants and believes that Every Drop is a Gift.
Aqueelah Russel received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Peter Virtuk
PhD, MInstP, CPhys
Dr. Peter Vitruk has held a Research Scientist position with The Academy of Sciences in the former USSR, a Royal Society Visiting Research Fellow position at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, a Senior Scientist position with Synrad Inc. in Seattle, WA, and then a Chief Scientist position with Luxar/ESC/Lumenis also in Seattle.
In 2002, Dr. Vitruk co-founded the LuxarCare-VetScalpel-LightScalpel group of companies - the only American-based designer and manufacturer of surgical CO2 lasers for the small office outpatient market. In 2017, he founded the American Laser Study Club, an educational platform that helps physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and practice staff members to excel at the efficient and safe application of laser energy in everyday practice. Dr. Vitruk has authored 10 patents and over 20 articles on CO2 lasers and is a Member of The Institute of Physics, UK.
Dr. Peter Virtuk does not have a financial interest in this course. Dr. Virtuk's relevant non-financial relationships include his role as Co-Founder of LightScalpel and Founder of American Laser Study Club.
Dr. Lauren Brim
PhD
Lauren Brim, PhD, is the founder of Bodywork for Babies, and has been specializing with newborns, infants and children in her wellness practice for over a decade. Her journey with mind-body medicine began while she was injured dancing with the Radio City Rockettes, which led her into a decade of study from shiatsu massage and craniosacral therapies, to ultimately, a doctorate in human sexuality. Her hands-on, mind-body approach to addressing restriction and breastfeeding issues in babies is extremely effective and she is sought out as a specialist in this field by families all over Los Angeles. Her passion for helping babies and their families is second only to her passion as a mother to her three beautiful children, all born at home, and her greatest teachers in this field.
Dr. Lauren Brim received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Rebecca Toga
PT, DPT
Dr. Rebecca Toga is a licensed pediatric Physical Therapist and owner of Tangerine Physical Therapy. Rebecca earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California and also received her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of San Francisco. She is very passionate about working with infants and children to improve both a child’s and family’s quality of life. Rebecca understands the impact of body positioning, motor control, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to therapeutic treatment and applies it to her practice daily.
Dr. Rebecca Toga received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Lauren Archer
Lactation Specialist, Doula, Birth & Family Photographer
Lauren Archer is a passionate birthworker who lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids. She loves teaching the “how” and “why” to families so they better understand their options and have more informed journeys. She believes so much joy can be found in parenthood and is so grateful to be a part of her clients support team!
Lauren Archer received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Dr. Staci Whitman
DMD, IFMCP, NMD, IABD
Dr. Staci Whitman is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry in North Portland, OR where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach with her patients. She is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Provider (IFMCP), and has her dual Board Certification in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine (IBDM) and as a Naturopathic Physician (NMD). She is also a Certified International Health and Wellness Coach (CIHC) and will begin her Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Her dentistry and practice philosophy is grounded by science and powered by love.
Dr. Staci has always been passionate about children's nutrition and how to improve our food system, as well as sleep and airway health, focusing her research in residency on how to improve airway assessments and diagnostic tools in the pediatric population. She dreams of a world without cavities and believes in motivating families to join her as a team, keeping their children healthy and thriving with small, manageable daily changes that will not only impact their oral health, but their ability to optimize systemic wellness.
Dr. Staci Whitmen received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Brittany Cheng
MS, OTR/L
Brittany is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist specializing in infant and toddler feeding and is certified as a Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) provider. As she frequently supports breastfeeding dyads, she is also currently pursuing certification as a lactation consultant. Her business, Wayz To Play, Inc., serves families throughout Orange County and supports parents as they navigate challenges associated with feeding, development, tethered oral tissues, pre and post-frenectomy care, and more. Brittany is married to her supportive husband, Simon, and together they have two beautifully wild children, Cooper and Rylan, ages 1.5 and 3.5 years old.
Brittany Cheng received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Abby Vidikan
LM
Abby has created a busy private practice as a licensed midwife in Los Angeles that supports the whole body - mind, body, and spirit - and values the uniqueness of each client she has the honor of supporting. Abby recognizes that within each woman rests the innate ability and intuition to make the best decisions for her and her baby and encourages each of her clients to recognize those abilities through informed decision making. Through her work she has been able to forge relationships and work in collaboration with many physicians and MFMs, doulas, childbirth educators, and body workers. Abby is humbled every day to be carrying the torch of the many midwives who came before her and is grateful to every family that allows her to share in this sacred space with them.
Abby Vidikan received an honorarium from Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc. for her participation in this course. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Pete Cousins
CCO at Summus Medical Laser
Pete has over 20 years of experience in healthcare sales/marketing within Dentistry, Aesthetic Medical Device, Pain Management Device, and Practice Management Software. His passion for helping practice owners and their patients has led him to Summus Medical Laser where he is currently Chief Commercial Officer. Pete has a B.S. in Physiology and holds certifications with Integrity Selling Systems, Predictive Index Profiling, and the American Management Association.
Pete Cousins does not have a financial interest in this course. His relevant non-financial relationships include his role as CCO for Summus Medical Laser.
Chase Smith
Surgical Laser Consultant
Chase's primary role at LightScalpel is to work with doctors early in the process of adapting to a new surgical tool. He sees many doctors on their first day seeing patients to make sure they get what they were looking for in using the LightScalpel. Giving guidance on how the settings function as well as feedback on technique to elicit the desired tissue interaction is key to early success!
Chase Smith does not have a financial interest in this course. Chase's relevant non-financial relationships include his role as a consultant for LightScalpel.
Dr. Chelsea Pinto
Infant Tongue & Lip Tie Specialist, Founder of IFP
Dr. Pinto is the only dentist in Los Angeles that has solely dedicated her practice to focus on infant tongue and lip ties. She has successfully treated thousands of babies with oral restrictions and prioritizes compassionate, individualized care. Dr. Pinto strives to instill a sense of confidence in parents by providing them with the tools and knowledge to support their child's oral motor skills, including appropriate therapeutic and feeding support referrals for a holistic, comprehensive approach.
Dr. Pinto's business, Chelsea Pinto DDS Inc., receives the proceeds from the sale this course. Dr. Pinto has a financial relationship with Summus Medical Laser as an advisor and speaker. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
