The Feeding Connection
Our providers are Speech-Language Pathologists (specialists in treating feeding and swallowing disorders) with years of infant feeding experience, specifically in the high-risk population (NICU graduates or feeding disorders), who are also current IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) or working towards IBCLC as current Certified Lactation Counselors. They are passionate about supporting breastfeeding and lactation, serving the mother-infant pair as a whole. If you have found yourself in a high-risk pregnancy, we want to partner with you, especially. We practice exceptional evidence-based, collaborative care, and it is our hope and prayer you feel that through each step of our process!
Our Team
Melanie Van Noy MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, CNT, NTMTC
Melanie is the owner/manager of The Feeding Connection, LLC and has been a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in infant feeding and swallowing since 2011. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Neonatal Therapist, and is certified in Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy. She is a full-time educator and provides mentorship and training to therapists in her field, but her most favorite work is with infants and their families. Helping families make connections with their children through the act of feeding is a life-long passion and service. Melanie has served in many settings over the years including home health, outpatient, and acute services in a level 4 NICU. She is thrilled to be working with you and your family.
Paige Vidrine MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Paige became a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist in 2017 and her special interest in infant feeding led her to a certification in lactation counseling. She is now actively and proudly working towards IBCLC. She has experience in infant and pediatric feeding in private practice and has a passion for serving the pediatric population and their families. Paige lives in Fort Worth with her husband and daughter, Riley, who had feeding difficulties during her NICU stay at birth and infancy. Paige desires to bring hope and support to families with infants with feeding challenges through individualized, evidence-based, and compassionate care.
Lauren Harris MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Lauren Harris is a mother of 3 young children, a speech language pathologist, and certified lactation counselor (CLC). The experience of mothering and feeding her own children spurred her interest toward feeding within the realm of speech pathology. Her own experience of navigating the NICU with her third child gave her a greater understanding of the emotional support needed for breastfeeding moms of NICU babies. She has experience in pediatric home health and is passionate about assisting families to feel at ease feeding their child in their own homes. Lauren is excitedly pursuing her IBCLC so she can serve Amarillo and the Texas panhandle with a more extensive knowledge of feeding and lactation. She is eager to serve you and your family!
Linsy Samuel MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Linsy is a licensed and certified speech pathologist and certified lactation counselor (CLC). She has over 10 years of clinical experience in a variety of areas including home health, outpatient, early intervention, and educational settings and has over 20 years of experience working with infants and children. Linsy has a passion for the infant and pediatric population and highly values responsive, trauma-informed, compassionate care. She has received extensive training in the area of pediatric feeding. Her interest in obtaining her CLC was rooted in her desire to provide more holistic care when establishing successful feeding relationships between infants and caregivers. Her hope is to empower families to reach their feeding goals through supporting positive early feeding experiences and as a result, create a secure foundation for future feeding success. Linsy focuses on an individualized, holistic, family-centered approach. Her goal is to be an advocate and support for you and your family as you navigate this journey.