Our village has a new home. 105 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
Provider Directory
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Dr. Katie Peeples, DC
Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family
Dr. Katie Peeples was born and raised right here in Lakeland, FL. When she opened Achieve Chiropractic Care in 2022, she wanted to offer care that empowers you to take charge of your family's health.
She specializes in care for infants and pregnant women but treats the whole family. Kids are always welcome. She's got a soft lounge area and plenty of screen-free distractions for the little ones. And don't worry, just about everything is washable!
Dr. Katie spends time getting to know you and your health goals, making sure you understand what's going on with your body (or your baby). That's why our initial appointment is 45-60 minutes long. Each follow-up appointment includes a mix of soft tissue work, adjustments, and rehabilitative exercises.
Dr. Katie is certified in Webster Technique for pregnancy, designed to help breech babies turn and prepare the pelvis for birth. She offers manual and Activator adjustments, often mixing techniques to meet your body where it is at. She has also been trained in infant Craniosacral Therapy (CST). Currently, she is working on becoming a Certified BirthFit Coach.
She has teamed up with the IBCLCs at GROW Lakeland to offer co-treating sessions for infants who are struggling with breast or bottle feeding. She has also started collaborating with Dr. Erin at Pediatric Dentistry of Lakeland to provide CST-guided oral tie releases for tongue, lip, and cheek ties.
Stephanie Dawson, IBCLC
Helping Families Meet Feeding Goals
Stephanie is a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), which is the gold standard for lactation and infant feeding support. She is currently practicing in and around Lakeland, FL through her private practice GROW Lakeland, LLC.
She first started working with families in 2017 as a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and postpartum doula, and quickly realized that supporting families was her professional calling. The road to IBCLC is long and challenging, but she passed the board exam in 2022 and launched GROW in 2023.
Shortly after passing her board exam, she jumped straight into advanced training programs for oral function & ties, bottle refusal, and infant reflexes to better support local families dealing with the most difficult feeding challenges. In addition to staying up-to-date in her training, she also partners closely with other support providers to ensure that the family unit is fully supported through any necessary referral processes.
Laura Street, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Helping Families Meet Feeding Goals
Hi, I’m Laura — a registered nurse and lactation consultant who loves helping families feel confident and supported through every stage of their feeding journey.
I became a lactation consultant after my own breastfeeding experience showed me how powerful the right support can be.
When I’m not helping new parents, you’ll probably find me in my garden or chasing after my kids. I bring a calm energy to chaotic moments and believe every parent deserves gentle,
judgment-free support — and a good cup of coffee while they learn.
Dr. Ariel Evans, PT, DPT
Physical Therapy to Build Strong and Healthy Bodies - for every phase of life!
Ariel is a Florida native with a passion for helping people move freely and achieve their physical performance goals while inspiring enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle. She attended the University of Central Florida receiving her Bachelor's in Pre-Clinical Health Sciences and was a collegiate student-athlete for the UCF Knightmoves Dance Team. Ariel then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Florida Southern College, and has called Lakeland home ever since!
She has a strong background in orthopedic care working with a variety of patient populations and diagnoses. She has enjoyed working with athletes and active individuals of all ages. Ariel began specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy in 2023 and has found a passion in treating women through all of life's stages from menstruation to menopause.
Ariel is a retired professional dancer who still carries a love for the art. She loves being outdoors, spending time with her rescue dog, and creating home-cooked meals with her husband. Ariel’s goal is to build relationships with her patients, empower them, and apply holistic, patient-centered care to all she is given the opportunity to treat!
Dr. Kristen Kleponis, PT, DPT, PRPC
Physical Therapy to Build Strong and Healthy Bodies - for every phase of life!
Kristen is a Lakeland native who grew up taking an interest in the human body and all its intricacies. Her studies at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) included a Bachelor of Science in applied Physiology and Kinesiology and a minor in Dance, along with a Master of Science in Human Performance with a concentration in Biomechanics. This blossomed into a career in physical therapy leading her to FIU in Miami, FL where she completed a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Kristen quickly focused her physical therapy career in Pelvic Health, treating both males and females in all stages of life. This passion led her to become certified as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner in 2022. She now co-owns Wonderfully Made Physical Therapy in Lakeland and teaches as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern’s DPT program.
Kristen has found strength in the amazing community of providers in the Lakeland area who share her main goal - to treat patients as individuals to the best of her abilities, caring for the heart as much as the physical body.
Amsy Dees
Every Birth Deserves Experienced Doula Support
Amsy is a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and all around birth enthusiast. Whether you are looking for a guide through the entire process, postpartum recovery help, natural birth support, hospital birth advocacy, home birth assistance, VBAC support, or help creating a birth plan, she has years of experience and would love to support you on your journey to parenthood.
Amsy is a mom of two girls whose births catapulted her into birth work, where she has found a passion and never looked back. Her deepest desire as a doula is that families come away from their births feeling supported, respected, and without trauma; no matter what kind of birth it is. Because of that desire, evidence-based support, trauma-informed care, and a nuanced individualized approach are at the core of how she cares for her clients.
Hiring a doula is such an incredible first step on a journey towards an empowered birth and postpartum experience, and Amsy would be honored to be your guide.
Dr. Yadira I. Torres, Psy.D.
Meeting Your Mental Health Needs Across the Lifespan
Dr. T is a bilingual, licensed clinical psychologist who earned her M.S. and Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Carlos Albizu University. She is originally from Chicago, however, she experienced life in between two cultures, as she was raised in the Windy City and the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Both of which influenced her perspective of mental health and the need for advocacy and culturally informed services.
During her career and training, Dr. T specialized in the assessment and treatment of developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, mood/anxiety disorders, language disorders,
adjustment, giftedness, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorders. Her vast assessment experience includes the assessment of youth as young at 18 months until young adulthood. Understanding the unique needs of your child, adolescent, or young adult is Dr. T’s greatest passion. Services are rendered in English and Spanish.
Additional to assessment, Dr. T has extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coping Cat, and Behavior Modification
Therapy. She has additional training in play therapy, family therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Individual and group services include psychotherapy for anxiety disorders,
depression, behavioral concerns, adulting, and navigating college transitions. She provides a holistic and comprehensive approach while tailoring intervention to the specific needs and values of clients and their families.
Dr. T is a firm believer in the phrase "it takes a village to raise a child" let me be one of those who helps support your toddler, child, adolescent, and family.
Cassie Sabol, LMHC
Helping You Face Challenges Confidently
I help women and teens navigate the turbulent moments of life – the transitions, challenges, and doubts that come with figuring out who you are.
Whether you’re working through trauma, learning to speak up for yourself, or finding your footing in a new chapter, I’m here to help you explore what being yourself means.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck.
From personal experience, I know what it is like to question your choices, doubt your strengths, or wonder if you’re doing enough. Life throws so much at us; losing sight of yourself is easy. For this reason, I’m passionate about creating a space where you don’t have to perform or have all the answers.
I aim to help you feel safe sharing what’s happening and discovering your strengths. Through years of supporting clients, I’ve seen how transformative it can be when given a space that allows them to say what is on their minds while knowing there is no judgment here.
I’ve helped women move through grief and trauma, let go of perfectionism, and learn to ask for what they need. This kind of work isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it because it leads to more profound confidence, clarity, and connection with yourself.
But what matters most to me is meeting you where you are. Whether you feel like you’re barely holding it together or just starting to question the life you’ve built, we’ll work together to create a path forward.
Outside of therapy, I drink too much coffee, lift weights, and create art. During my downtime, I watch anime, play video games, read books, and spend as much time as possible with my daughter and husband.
Life doesn’t come with a map, but you can find your way through even the most challenging terrain with the proper support. You don’t have to have it all figured out; you need a safe place to start.
Let’s take the first step together.
Atala Counseling
Empowering others to be strong, steady, and resilient.
Atala Counseling offers individualized, compassionate support through all seasons of life. Their team of licensed mental health professionals provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families, with a strong commitment to helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Several providers hold Perinatal Mental Health Certification and specialize in supporting parents through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship changes, or the complex emotions of new parenthood, Atala Counseling offers evidence-based care grounded in empathy and connection.