I was born and raised in the Greater Boston area, and I graduated from Boston University with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. I use my degree to work with people across the lifespan - babies, school-aged kids, and young, middle, and older adults! I am passionate about helping people live their fullest lives despite no matter what challenges come their way.
Outside of being a sleep consultant and OT, I am often either playing board games, baking (and eating) all the desserts, shopping at Trader Joes, drinking craft beer, or spending time outside. My husband and I met at summer camp, and now we have two super cute daughters!
One failed nap does not mean the day has gone down the drain.
It’s about a solid foundation of healthy habits and routines. It’s about being equipped with the knowledge and toolbox to troubleshoot and think outside the box when REAL LIFE HAPPENS.
Why Big Picture?
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I definitely have my (many) moments of anxiety and stress as a new parent. Throughout new motherhood, I’ve found it incredibly important to not get bogged down in every little detail, but rather, to zoom out and stay focused on the big picture.
One failed nap does not mean the day has gone down the drain. One time she stays awake for way too long so that we can go to a birthday party does not mean she’ll turn into a horrible sleeper. Worrying about each isolated episode is Just. Not. Worth. It.
It’s about a solid foundation of healthy habits and routines. It’s about being equipped with the knowledge and toolbox to troubleshoot and think outside the box when REAL LIFE HAPPENS.
I will tell you time and time again, just as I remind myself, that it’s time to cut yourself some slack. Take a deep breath, zoom out, and see the big picture.
You’re ready to make a change to your current sleep routine, but don’t know how to get there.
You want both routine and flexibility in your life as a parent.
You believe, in your heart of hearts, that your baby CAN sleep well (and if you need help with this one, don’t worry. I’ll bring enough confidence for the both of us!).
You want sleep support in a non-judgmental, open, and low-pressure space.
I’m the right sleep consultant for you if:
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- Stephen, dad of Leo (6 months)
My wife and I recommend Alanna enthusiastically and without reservations. Our child had special early-life needs, and it was hard to feel like generic sleep advice was appropriate. While others told us that our sleep priorities were unrealistic, Alanna listened to our needs and helped us make a personalized, actionable plan that fit within other constraints from our child's care team. With Alanna's guidance and constant encouragement, we were able to get our child sleeping through the night and napping independently! Of all the child-health-related professionals we have interacted with, Alanna stands out as among the very best.
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- Maya, mom of Lior (6 months)
"From DAY ONE, Alanna had my clingy baby taking long, independent naps in the crib. I was so relieved to quickly learn that I didn't need to change anything about him at all to help him get his best sleep. Alanna taught me to tune into his unique sleep needs to help him have great naps and nights and develop a rock-solid sleep foundation. Alanna fundamentally changed my life and my relationship with my baby, and I cannot recommend her enough.
- Elena, mom of Wyatt (3 years)
Sleep deprivation for parents is no joke. We were at the end of our rope when we reached out to Alanna for help with our 3 year old son who was taking 45 minutes of screaming to fall asleep and waking up multiple times a night. He was keeping not only my husband and I awake but keeping up our 5 year old and 9 month old. Alanna was kind and considerate and listened to our concerns and questions. She worked with us to develop an easy to execute plan for our son and kept with us for the entire two weeks. 14 days later and our son is sleeping through the night and taking only 5-10 minutes to fall asleep. We are so grateful for Alanna and her service. Highly recommend!
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- Robin, mom of Cora (6 years)
Seriously, hire Alanna. She's amazing! She gave us more than a personalized sleep plan, she gave us the confidence we needed to achieve success. Her thoughtfulness (she recorded a video for our 5-year-old daughter), loving approach, and consistent support were just what we needed. Our family is so grateful for her and yours will be too!
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- Nora, mom of Rory (5 months)
Alanna is a sleep superhero! Our 6 month old went from only sleeping while held and waking up every 15-30 minutes in the night to being able to fall asleep independently in his own crib! Despite two failed attempts at sleep-training on our own, she guided us with patience and expertise. Her accessibility and focus on our comfort made the process less daunting. We now feel more confident navigating any sleep challenges that come our way!
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- Jessica, mom of Dylan (4 months)
My time with Alanna was truly life changing. I reached out to her when I had gotten so far off track of my sleep goals with my kiddo I didn't know if I could possibly get us back on track. She walked along beside me always offering guidance while also supporting me as an expert on my own child at the same time. The skills fostered during our time working with Alanna continue to support healthy sleep and a happy life for everyone in our family each day.
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