GOLD Speakers

Panel Discussion 2026

• Speaker Type: 2026 Main Presentation
• Country: United States of America

Biography:

Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC, PMH-C
Melissa Cole is an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral motor assessment professional, clinical herbalist, and perinatal mental health-certified provider with over two decades of experience in perinatal care. As the founder of Luna Lactation & Wellness, she provides clinical support, professional mentorship, and education on integrative approaches to lactation, infant feeding challenges, and perinatal health. Melissa is a published author, researcher, and international speaker known for blending evidence-based practice with compassionate and inclusive care.

Joanna Strybosch, Osteopath, Advanced Pediatric Osteopath, IBCLC
Joanna has been in private practice as a registered Osteopath since 1996. In 2021, she was titled an Advanced Paediatric Osteopath by Osteopathy Australia, in recognition of her long standing commitment to paediatric tertiary education, continuing professional development and collaborative care. Jo is also an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Rhythmic Movement Training (RMTi) Consultant, and combines these skills with her osteopathic principles and treatment. Jo works in private practice in Melbourne at a medical clinic, alongside GP's, MCHN, and other allied health professionals.

Jo is passionate about supporting mothers in their early parenting journey; to balance achieving their feeding goals and supporting their emotional wellbeing. She has a particular interest in supporting mothers and babies with feeding difficulties and she combines her expertise in both osteopathy and lactation to provide a holistic approach to maternal-infant health care and lactation support.

This includes treatment following traumatic birth, and the management of torticollis, plagiocephaly and hip dysplasia. Jo's work includes optimising latch, improving sucking skills, releasing connective tissue tensions throughout the body, as well as the management of ankyloglossia and oral rehabilitation post frenectomy.

Jo has extensive experience working with babies, children and adults across the lifespan. Passionate about ongoing professional development, Jo has completed numerous additional post graduate short courses in many areas to deepen and expand her skill sets.

She is a past board member of Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ), and is a sought-after speaker for her experience in combining bodywork and lactation.

Raymond Tseng, DDS, PhD
Dr. Ray Tseng is a pediatric dentist and owner of the NC Tongue Tie Center for research and clinical practice (Cary, North Carolina, USA). Dr. Tseng completed his DDS and PhD at The Ohio State University (USA), and post-doctoral research fellowship and pediatric specialty training at the University of North Carolina (USA). Dr. Tseng has actively engaged in clinical research and practice focused on tethered oral tissues (TOTs) for 8 years, and is passionate about collaborating with others to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for TOTs focused providers. He is an internationally invited speaker, published author, and subject matter expert on pediatric ankylofrenula. Dr. Tseng is the chair of Board of Directors for the International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenulae Professionals (ICAP), and chairs ICAP's scientific affairs committee. He holds adjunct faculty/adviser positions at the University of North Carolina (USA), and Curtin University (Perth, WA), and is on the editorial board for the International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy.