One-On-One Mentorship
Connect with Paola today to get prompt answers to all your questions and find the support you need on your professional journey!
1:1 Professional Mentorship
Connect with Paola for guidance on starting or improving your private practice, answering clinical questions, or finding the right path to become an IBCLC.
Book a personalized 1:1 session.
About your mentor.
Paola is a lactation consultant with over 10 years of medical background and extensive clinical experience in Lactation Medicine.
She is an Internationally Educated Physician, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the gold standard certification for health professionals working with breastfeeding families. Paola also holds a Diploma in Child Nutrition and is currently taking a Diploma in Pediatric & Perinatal Clinical Nutrition. She’s always updating her knowledge with continuing education and she's also certified as a Sleep Specialist, a Craniosacral Therapist and a Baby-Led Weaning Educator.
Paola has mentored IBCLC students for years, supporting them in getting certified and assisting IBCLCs in their private practices.
1:1 Mentoring Initial Call + Follow Up Email
One-on-one session to guide you in starting or growing your private practice, answering clinical questions, or planning your journey to become an IBCLC. This offer includes a 60-minute video call and one follow-up email from your mentor with personalized recommendations.
$160 CAD + HST
1:1 Mentoring Follow Up Call
This is a shorter follow up session to discuss your questions about becoming an IBCLC, starting a private practice, or seeking help with a clinical case. The session will be conducted over a video call, providing valuable insights. No additional follow-up or written guidance is included in this offer.
$95 CAD + HST
what our students say.
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"Find a great mentor who believes in you; your life will change forever! -Bill Walsh It’s been 8 months since I found my lactation mentor, Paola Vallarino, at Mamas Au Lait, and everything started to change! I made the decision that in 2024 I would focus on achieving this journey that sparkles in my heart and soul. Now, I am so happy I have completed one more step with a heart full of gratitude and hope. More to come! I’m so grateful to have found such an amazing mentor!”
Luciana Lima
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"Paola is an outstanding mentor with a wealth of information that needs to be shared with as many people as possible! I am honoured to have been able to work along side her over the past few months. It was an honour to complete my clinical hours with her. She was genuinely invested in the growth and development of my practice and learning. She truly put her heart in to making my time at Mamas Au Lait the best possible experience. Thank you for taking me under your wing Paola.”
Deena Zacks
