About
Angela Marchant, DO, IBCLC grew up in Milwaukee and attended Milwaukee Public Schools before earning a Bachelor's degree in Women's and Gender Studies and Public Health from Brandeis University. She went on to complete her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. She extended her medical training by a full year to complete a predoctoral teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and Anatomy at AT Still University. Her residency in Family Medicine took place at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
Dr. Marchant holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and earned her IBCLC credential in lactation consulting. Her clinical passions include osteopathic manipulative treatment, breastfeeding and lactation medicine, fertility and IUI, and holistic family medicine. She uses gentle OMT techniques including myofascial release, balanced ligamentous tension, and craniosacral osteopathy with patients of all ages. Before medical school, she volunteered in Madison with Groundwork and community organizations focused on racial justice, housing, addiction recovery, and criminal justice reform. She co-founded The Midwest Center for Breastfeeding and Postpartum Medicine alongside her colleague Dr. Anne. As of January 2026, Dr. Marchant no longer enrolls new DPC patients but continues seeing children for osteopathy and patients for breastfeeding medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brandeis University, B.A. Women's and Gender Studies and Public Health
Medical School
AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin Madison
Fellowship
Predoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and Anatomy (AT Still University)
Additional Training
Studied health and development in Kenya (semester abroad in college)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Marchant right for?
Dr. Marchant is a strong fit for patients seeking osteopathic care or specialized breastfeeding and lactation support. Infants and children with musculoskeletal concerns such as torticollis or tongue tie benefit from her gentle OMT approach. New and expecting parents navigating breastfeeding difficulties find her IBCLC credential and osteopathic training uniquely valuable. She serves BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ patients with particular attention to health equity and affirming care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As of January 2026, Dr. Marchant no longer enrolls new DPC members. She continues to see children for osteopathic care and accepts new patients for breastfeeding medicine. All current Tallgrass DPC members can receive osteopathic care with Dr. Marchant regardless of their assigned primary doctor.
Yes. Dr. Marchant holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She also carries the IBCLC credential, recognizing her expertise as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Dr. Marchant earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. She extended her studies there to complete a predoctoral teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and Anatomy. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
Dr. Marchant uses myofascial release, balanced ligamentous tension, and craniosacral osteopathy. Her approach is notably gentle and she applies these techniques safely with patients of all ages, including newborns. First-time OMT visits run 60 minutes to allow for a thorough structural evaluation.
Yes. Dr. Marchant treats infants using gentle osteopathic manipulative techniques. She addresses conditions including torticollis, tongue tie, and breastfeeding difficulties in newborns and young children. Her combined training in osteopathy and lactation medicine makes her well suited for whole-family postpartum care.
Dr. Marchant treats musculoskeletal pain, torticollis, tongue tie, breastfeeding difficulties, low milk supply, latch pain, infertility, seasonal allergies, anxiety, depression, diabetes, and hypertension. Her practice spans patients from newborns through adults.
Yes. Dr. Marchant is passionate about health equity, particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Before medical school, she volunteered in Madison with racial justice and community organizations. Tallgrass maintains a Health Equity Fund and offers sliding scale and payment plan options to make care accessible.
Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026