Makana Wellness

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Makana Wellness

Melissa Schiff, IBCLC, CST, LMT provides lactation, infant feeding and bodywork support in office and virtual in Oak Brook, IL

Serving families with in-office and virtual consultations in Oak Brook, IL. I’m here to support you from pregnancy through weaning and everything in between! Whether you're just beginning your breastfeeding journey or facing challenges along the way, I’m here to guide both you and your baby with warmth, compassion, and the expert support you need to feel empowered together. I'm an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I started my private practice in 2013. Before that, I was an Accredited La Leche League Leader for 9 years and an experienced breastfeeding mom of two. I’m also a Licensed Massage Therapist and Infant Craniosacral Therapist. Services Offered:
Latching issues at breast and/or bottle

Nipple pain

Exclusive pumping

Therapeutic Breast Massage and Kinesio tape certified wonderful for plugged ducts and engorgement! Low supply

Over supply

Weight gain issues

Breast refusal

Re-lactation / Induced lactation

Oral assessment

Lip and tongue tie management: supporting optimal healing after ties are release, with oral habilitation exercises to help your baby regain full oral muscular function for improved feeding at the breast or bottle. Bottle refusal consults

Distracted nursing

Weaning

Return to work support

Therapeutic TummyTime! Method™

Therapeutic Rhythmic Movements

Gentle bodywork for baby including craniosacral therapy

Makana Breastfeeding is also a Donor Milk Depot and Dispensary! That extra breastmilk in the freezer you won’t be using can save tiny lives! If you are in need of donor breastmilk, 4oz bottles are safely stored in a freezer in my office and are available for purchase to nourish your little one. Learn more about both options here: https://www.makanabreastfeeding.com/donor-milk

I’ve lived all over the United States, helping families from all walks of life. I spent 4 years in Hawaii, where I was grateful to experience the beautiful gift of Aloha Spirit. I appreciated that spirit so much that I wanted to bring a little of it with me when we moved to IL. That’s how my business name was created! Makana means “Gift” in Hawaiian – Gift of Breastfeeding – Makana Breastfeeding! I would love for you to visit my website https://www.makanabreastfeeding.com/ for more information about consults, insurance, and to book an appointment! It’s my honor to serve you and your family! Warmly, Melissa Schiff, IBCLC, CST, LMT

04/08/2025

✨🌿 Big News from Makana! 🌿✨

After 12+ years of supporting babies and families as Makana Breastfeeding, I’ve expanded to reflect the full circle of care I now provide.

Introducing… Makana Wellness 💜

This new name honors the heart of my work—supporting babies and parents through their feeding journey, with personalized care that blends lactation, infant feeding, and bodywork.

I continue to offer the same compassionate, expert support for:

🪷 Latch and positioning
💧 Milk supply issues
👅 Tongue & lip tie (oral function) concerns
🍼 Bottle feeding, pumping, and weaning

I also specialize in bodywork for babies to support feeding, reduce tension, and promote development:
🌿 Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
👐 Infant Massage

For parents, I offer:
🌸 Prenatal & Postpartum Massage
🌺 Therapeutic Breast Massage & Kinesio Taping for engorgement, plugged ducts, and discomfort

Whether you’re navigating the early days of feeding, post-oral tie release, or just need to feel better in your body—Makana Wellness is here for you.

📍 Based in Oak Brook, IL and serving surrounding suburbs
💻 Office & virtual consults—most covered by insurance

Thank you for trusting me with your family's care. It’s an honor to support you through this meaningful journey 🤍

10/10/2024

Lactation Consultant’s doing amazing work supporting families devastated by the hurricane!

To help directly you can donate here!! “ Any donations made before October 31, 2024, will be used to support breastfeeding and lactation providers as they are boots on the ground during this crisis.” https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=97XEMCU8HSC2W 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

Families were choosing “whether to feed their babies or flush their toilets” until help arrived.

06/24/2024

What Infant CST can look like! It’s gentle and effective bodywork for your baby. I have trained at the highest level with Beames CST Training Centre. Book an appointment with me here! https://www.makanabreastfeeding.com/cst

05/23/2024

Who can relate? 🤣🤣🤣

Address

1010 Jorie Boulevard , STE 243
Oak Brook, IL
60523

Telephone

+17735752629

Website

https://www.makanawellness.com/

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Melissa Schiff, IBCLC, RLC is an experienced Lactation Consultant supporting moms and babies with a variety of breastfeeding issues. I'm an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), was an Accredited La Leche League Leader for 9 years, in private practice for over 5 yrs, and an experienced breastfeeding mother. I provide mom's with in-home breastfeeding house calls and Skype consultations. I would love to support you in answering your questions from pregnancy through weaning and everything in between! My goal is to help you create a breastfeeding experience that works best for you and your family! Let's get you to Happy Breastfeeding!! I've lived all over the United States; helping moms from all walks of life and cultures. I recently moved from Hawaii where I was grateful to experience the gift of Aloha Spirit. Currently, I live with my husband and three children in Elmhurst, IL. You can find more info and visit me at http://makanabreastfeeding.com/ or give me a call (or text) at #773-575-2629 Breastfeeding gives gifts of nourishment, connection, protection, and comfort that only a mom can provide for her baby. It’s even more incredible that these gifts continue well into adulthood! I think that's pretty awesome!!