Tia Louise Rich, CPM, LMT, LC, CIEM

NPISignal checked this NPI against federal exclusion sources. Results below are based on the NPI number itself — an identifier match, not a name match.

• Massage Therapist

  Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

  Primary

  An individual trained in the manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for remedial or hygienic purposes.

  Taxonomy code 225700000X

• Lactation Consultant, Non-RN

  Other Service Providers

  An individual trained to provide breastfeeding assistance services to both mothers and infants. Lactation Consultants are not required to be nurses and are trained through specific courses of education. The Lactation Consultant may have additional certification through a national or international organization.

  Taxonomy code 174N00000X

• Midwife

  Other Service Providers

  A Midwife is a trained professional with special expertise in supporting women to maintain a healthy pregnancy birth, offering expert individualized care, education, counseling, and support to a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. A Midwife is a skilled and independent practitioner who has undergone formalized training. Midwives are not required to be nurses and may be trained via multiple routes of education (apprenticeship, workshop, formal classes, or programs, etc., usually a combination). The educational background requirements and licensing requirements vary by state. The Midwife may or may not be certified by a state or national organization.

  Taxonomy code 176B00000X