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Nourish the baby.
Protect nourishment and develop a personalized feeding plan that supports both baby and mother.
IBCLC lactation care · Treasure Valley & virtual
Expert care.
Deeply personal support.
From early feeding questions to complex feeding challenges, whether you breastfeed, pump, bottle-feed, or use formula.
Daniele Johnston, IBCLC, CST, CFT
Personal care
Care that feels personal, because it is.
Every mother and baby bring a different story. I want to understand yours.
My approach combines clinical expertise with time to listen, observe, and understand the whole feeding picture.
Whether you need help with a painful latch, reassurance that feeding is going well, or support through a complicated oral or functional feeding concern, we’ll work through it together.
You don’t have to choose between expertise and personal care. You deserve both.
How I can help
Sometimes you just need help with a latch. Sometimes the answer requires looking deeper.
I’m here for both.
- Latch and positioning support
- Breastfeeding and milk-transfer concerns
- Milk supply, pumping, and bottle-feeding support
- Breast and nipple concerns
- Infant oral-motor and functional oral assessment
- Tongue-tie and oral-restriction assessment and support
- Pre- and post-frenotomy support
- Structural and functional factors affecting feeding
- Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), when appropriate
- Prenatal preparation for breastfeeding
Relationship & continuity
And I’ll be with you throughout your journey.
From our first visit through follow-up and discharge, I’ll get to know you, your baby, your goals, and your story. With each visit, we’ll build on the trust and understanding we’ve developed together, so your care feels personal, connected, and consistent as your needs change.
My goal isn’t to make you dependent on me. It’s to help you understand your baby, trust yourself, and move forward with confidence.
The Pure Latch philosophy
Mother the mother, while she learns to feed her baby.
I care for you, too: listening when you’re overwhelmed, encouraging you when feeding isn’t going as planned, and helping you understand what you’re seeing in your baby.
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Support the mother.
Listen, encourage, and empower her with compassionate, deeply personal care.
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Restore function.
Address oral, structural, and functional challenges that may interfere with comfortable, effective feeding.
Reassurance
You don’t have to wonder.
- You don’t have to wonder if your baby is getting enough milk.
- You don’t have to wonder if your latch is normal.
- You don’t have to wonder if pumping is working.
- You don’t have to wonder if it’s time to seek help.
- You don’t have to wonder if you’re doing enough.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ll figure it out together.
Visits
Care where you are.
I come to you, so you can stay settled in your own space with your baby. And because I’m an internationally board certified IBCLC, virtual support is available wherever you live.
Home visits
Unhurried, in-person care in your home, where feeding actually happens. I can see your setup, your routines, and your baby in a familiar, comfortable space.
Virtual visits
For anyone, anywhere. As an internationally certified lactation consultant, I can support mothers by video wherever they live, for questions, follow-up, or ongoing guidance.
Home visit service areas
I serve families throughout the Treasure Valley, plus McCall.
- Boise
- Meridian
- Nampa
- Eagle
- Star
- Kuna
- Caldwell
- McCall*
*A travel fee applies for home visits in McCall.
Not sure if you’re in my area? Give me a call. Virtual visits are always an option.
Photo coming soonAbout Daniele
Daniele Johnston, IBCLC, CST, CFT
Pure Latch is led by Daniele Johnston, IBCLC—an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with advanced training in oral function, infant feeding, and complex breastfeeding challenges. She has completed extensive coursework in the assessment and management of tongue ties, lip ties, oral dysfunction, and comprehensive pre- and post-frenectomy support to help restore optimal feeding function.
Daniele has supported thousands of Treasure Valley families and is known for offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each family's unique needs. She works closely with parents to identify the root cause of feeding challenges and develop practical, individualized care plans that help babies feed more efficiently and families feel supported every step of the way.
In addition to lactation care, Daniele is a practicing Craniosacral Therapist with training in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT). She thoughtfully incorporates gentle bodywork techniques into her care to support infant comfort, improve feeding mechanics, and promote whole-body function.
Whether you're preparing to breastfeed, working through feeding difficulties, or seeking support after a tongue-tie release, Pure Latch is here to provide expert guidance with compassion, encouragement, and personalized care—helping you move toward your feeding goals with confidence.
Beyond the visit
Abide & Nourish
Abiding in Christ as you nourish your baby.
Abide & Nourish is the Christ-centered encouragement community of Pure Latch, a place for mothers on every feeding journey to find Scripture, encouragement, and practical, lactation-informed guidance as they grow in confidence, nourish their babies, and abide in Christ.
We nourish moms so they can nourish their babies, however their baby is fed. Whatever your feeding journey looks like, Christ is present and trustworthy through every outcome.
Christ is the Vine. Our Rock. Our safe harbor. Our Hope.
Book a visit
Ready when you are.
Home visits in the Treasure Valley and McCall, or virtual visits from anywhere. Send a note below or email me, and I’ll reach out to find a time that works for you and your baby.
Insurance & payment
In-Network with Aetna
Pure Latch is pleased to be an in-network provider with Aetna. Coverage and benefits vary by plan, so families are encouraged to confirm their individual benefits before their visit.
Other plans: visits are self-pay, and a superbill is provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, when applicable.
Questions
Good to know
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Pure Latch is in-network with Aetna; coverage and benefits vary by plan, so please confirm your individual benefits before your visit. For other plans, visits are self-pay, and I’m happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you have an office I can visit?
I don’t see clients in a clinic. I come to you with home visits in the Treasure Valley and McCall (a travel fee applies for McCall), and offer virtual visits for anyone, anywhere.
Schedule
Whenever you’re ready, I’d love to hear your story.
Whether it’s an early question or something that’s been weighing on you for weeks, the easiest way to start is a call.
208-606-3958Email: purelatch@gmail.com
Daniele Johnston, IBCLC, CST, CFT
Home visits in the Treasure Valley & McCall · Virtual visits anywhere