Preventative Health & Wellness Optimization

A naturopathic approach to pediatric health begins with a thorough, compassionate intake that considers the child within the context of their developmental stage, environment, family system, and medical history. Extra care is taken to ensure the child feels safe, respected, and heard. This intake prioritizes pattern recognition, developmental stage, and parental collaboration, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.

Key areas assessed include:

• Primary concerns, such as attention challenges, behavioral changes, emotional regulation, learning difficulties, sleep issues, recurrent infections, tics, anxiety, or regression
• Developmental history, including pregnancy, birth, early milestones, and early childhood health
• Timeline of symptoms, noting sudden onset versus gradual changes (particularly relevant in PANS/PANDAS)
• Neurodevelopmental patterns, including social engagement, sensory sensitivities, communication, and executive function
• Behavioral and emotional regulation, including mood, anxiety, irritability, and stress tolerance
• Immune and infection history, including frequent illnesses, strep exposure, or post-infectious changes
• Gastrointestinal health, recognizing the gut–brain–skin immune connection
• Dietary patterns and nutritional intake, including picky eating, food sensitivities, and appetite changes
• Sleep quality and routines
• Environmental exposures, including household toxins and allergens
• Medication and supplement history, including stimulant medications, antibiotics, or psychiatric supports
• Family history of neurodevelopmental, autoimmune, or mental health conditions