Dr. Cara J Riek DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC

18/11/2020

Congratulations Dr. Cara!

The American Laser Study Club (ALSC) is excited to announce our requirements for the NEWLY established status of ALSC Fellow. Congratulations to the first

15/09/2020

Presenting live for GOLD Learning tomorrow! Hopefully you will tune in!!

28/07/2020

Here's our upcoming GOLD Learning Online Tongue-tie Symposium 2020 presentation from Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, DABLS!

Come join us live on September 15 for "Reattachment And Re-Release: Starting The Dialogue To Improve Patient Outcomes". We'll be taking a close look at second releases, with a focus on causes of reattachment and the importance of a team approach. Gain real-life insights as we review case studies.

Learn live and also access presentation recordings when you join us for either or both days of this 2-day online event! Registration is now open: https://www.goldlearning.com/tongue-tie-symposium-2020

08/07/2020

A team approach with loving care. Dr Cara truly believes in helping parents make the very best decision for their baby. She collaborates with chiropractors, IBCLCs, physical therapists, midwives, doulas, and pediatricians throughout the valley. Her goal is to empower families to make the BEST decision for their family and their baby. When a tie release is necessary, she provides loving care to each families as if they were her own. She and her entire staff truly care about your baby and your family.

The Arizona Breastfeeding Medicine and Wellness difference. We care for your family as if you were our own. We know that breastfeeding can be difficult. We a...

20/05/2020

This coming Tuesday. We would love to have you attend!!

There is still time to register for "The Ties that Bind: Assessment, Breastfeeding and Bodywork Pre and Post Tie Release" with Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC and Stevanie Bahnerth, DC on May 26th! Register today! www.uslca.org/live-webinars

Can't make the live webinar? Pre-order the recording! www.uslca.org/recorded-webinars

01/03/2020

Dr. Cara traveled with Rene Moore, IBCLC out to Florida to present on the topic of tongue tie and reattachment at the American Laser Study Club symposium.

In order to start to make progress with other professionals in the world of tongue tie, we need to address our shortcomings as much as we celebrate our successes. Reattachment is the white elephant in the room.

Dr. Cara suggests that there are five causes of reattachment: 1) Timing of release, 2) Healing process of the body, 3) Lack of follow-up care/bodywork, 4) Not releasing all ties at the same time, and 5) Release techniques. It is SO important that we start to examine our practices to make certain our patients are fully ready for the release to optimize outcomes. A prepared patient, mindful procedure, and appropriate timing are crucial.

Being humble and honest with not only ourselves and each other, but also our patients, ensures that we are constantly trying to improve.

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24/02/2020

Dr Cara strives to be different. Spending hours with you, not minutes. She cares for your family as if you were part of her own.

Overview of what to expect during a typical office visit for a consultation.

15/05/2019

02/05/2019

First Ever hands-on course on Laser Frenectomy with CME credits for MDs

Download / Print as PDF With Frenectomy Demonstrations Instructors: Martin Kaplan, DMD, DABLS Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, DABLS Shelly Klein, MD, DABLS, CSOM Stevanie Bahnerth, DC Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys Introduction: As many as 5-percent of all babies born in the US have tongue-ties...

02/05/2019

Notice the heart shaped tongue with the lift, the tight lingual frenulum, and surprising blood vessels behind the mucus membrane. Having a knowledgeable release provider, who is methodical and meticulous can make a huge difference.

Why CO2 laser? As you can see major blood vessels can appear right below the mucus membrane. Without magnifying loupes and an amazing tool, it would have been very easy to cut through these vessels, potentially causing a large bleed. Thankfully, we were able to carefully incise around both blood vessels, completely releasing the tie, with minimal blood loss.