DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION & LACTATION
Alyssa Morron , RD, CD-N, LDN, CLC
Rhode Island | Massachusetts | Connecticut
CPR Certified | Certified Lactation Consultant | Registered Dietitian
STATE LICENSES + CERTIFICATIONS
Johnson & Wales University | B.S. Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University | A.S. Culinary Arts
Saint Joseph's College | Dietetic Internship
EDUCATION
Author and national presenter on tongue tie and feeding (ASHA, Talk Tools)
Alyssa's love and passion for food and nutrition led her to Johnson and Wales University. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Culinary Nutrition she further developed her knowledge base at Saint Joseph's College where she completed her dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian.
Alyssa started her career with women, infants and children in Rhode Island at a local WIC program. She then transitioned to nephrology where she was able to broaden her skillset and medical background. Alyssa has over 11 years of experience in the outpatient clinical setting working with both adult and pediatric patients. Alyssa’s passion for serving women, infants and children lead her to Small Steps Therapy where she is able to fully utilize her skillset. Alyssa also enjoys supporting the mother and baby dyad during their breastfeeding journey, providing feeding therapy for infants, toddlers and children, picky eating and/ or weight management and providing therapeutic diet education and support to patients of all ages.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Registered Dietitian & Certified Lactation Counselor
Cate Brennan, RD, CLC
STATE LICENSES + CERTIFICATIONS
Rhode Island | Massachusetts | Certified Lactation Counselor | Registered Dietitian
University of Rhode Island | B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics
Cate is a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Certified Lactation Counselor with over five years’ experience in pediatric and family nutrition counseling. Cate especially enjoys working with children struggling with selective eating and/or complex medical issues. Cate also identifies as a Health at Every Size dietitian which means she does not focus on a weight loss or diet centric approach to health. She believes that all food and bodies have value and does not promote food or body hierarchy. Cate has previously worked for the WIC program, Early Intervention, and in eating disorders, and she brings this unique lens into her role at Small Steps. Her ultimate goal is to help children develop a joyous, curious, and nourishing relationship with food and their bodies. She aims to offer an evidence-based, individualized approach to nutrition using a blend of compassion, humor, and mindfulness.
In her free time, you can find Cate practicing yoga, reading, baking, gardening, or biking on the East Bay Bike Path.