Meet Our Team

At Bonded Beginnings, we provide multidisciplinary tongue-tie care that goes beyond a dental visit. Our team integrates dentistry, lactation support, and bodywork—including chiropractic care—while coordinating with trusted myofunctional therapists and other specialists.

Ready to meet us in person? Call 910-763-0931 to schedule your consultation at our Wilmington, NC office.

Dr. [doctor_name], [doctor_title]

Dr. [doctor_name], [doctor_title]

[specialty]

Dr. [doctor_name] leads [practice_name] with a multidisciplinary approach to tongue-tie and airway care. [he_she] coordinates closely with lactation consultants, speech-language pathologists, myofunctional therapists, and bodyworkers to support each phase of care. [his_her] goal is not just release—but lasting functional change.

Dr. Samantha Bunge, DC

Dr. Samantha Bunge, DC

Chiropractor — Bodywork & Cranial Support

Our chiropractor can help babies to release tight muscles that have compensated for a tight frenulum or improper suck. She will assess for muscle tension, cranial asymmetries, and nerve compression. More visits may be needed to improve muscle tension.

Natalie Ward, IBCLC

Natalie Ward, IBCLC

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Our lactation consultant will provide full feeding observation, latch/position adjustment, suck assessment, and strategies for correcting problems and managing breastfeeding or bottlefeeding. You may need to follow up with your lactation consultant a couple of days after the treatment.