Functional Wellness
1. What is pediatric functional wellness?
Pediatric functional wellness is a whole-body approach to children’s health. Instead of just treating symptoms, it looks at the root causes—such as nutrition, sleep, gut health, stress, and environment—to support long-term well-being.

2. How is this different from traditional pediatric care?
Traditional care often focuses on managing illness. Functional wellness complements that care by emphasizing prevention, lifestyle habits, and individualized support to help children thrive, not just “get by.”

3. What conditions or concerns can functional wellness support?
    •    Digestive issues (constipation, reflux, food sensitivities)
   •    Immune challenges (frequent colds, allergies, asthma)
   •    Focus and behavior (ADHD, anxiety, mood changes)
   •    Growth and energy (nutrient gaps, picky eating)
   •    Sleep struggles
   •    Hormone balance in teens

4. Do you replace my child’s pediatrician?
No. We work alongside your child’s pediatrician. Functional wellness is complementary care that supports your child’s overall health, while your pediatrician handles vaccinations, urgent care, and medical monitoring.

5. What does a typical first visit look like?
We take a detailed history of your child’s nutrition, sleep, environment, emotional health, and family wellness. From there, we create a personalized plan that may include nutrition support, lifestyle strategies, lab testing, or stress-reduction tools.

6. Do you run lab tests on children?
Yes, when appropriate. Functional labs (like stool, micronutrient, or food sensitivity tests) can provide insight into root causes, but they are always optional and discussed with parents.

7. Is this safe for kids?
Yes. All recommendations are age-appropriate, evidence-based, and designed to be gentle, safe, and supportive for children.

8. How involved are parents in the process?
Very involved! Family health directly impacts children’s wellness, so we often support parents with nutrition, stress management, and home environment strategies as well.

9. Do you take insurance?
No, we don't.

10. How soon will I see results?
Every child is unique. Some families notice changes within weeks, while others see gradual improvement over several months as lifestyle and nutrition foundations are put in place.

Teen Coaching
1. What is teen coaching?
Teen coaching helps teenagers build confidence, set goals, manage stress, and develop life skills such as communication, time management, and decision-making.

2.Who can benefit from teen coaching?
Teen coaching is ideal for middle school and high school students who feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, unsure about their future, or struggling with confidence, academics, or peer relationships.

3. What happens during a teen coaching session?
Sessions are supportive and interactive, focusing on goal-setting, mindset, problem-solving, and practical tools teens can use in everyday life. Sessions are adapted to the teen’s age and needs.

4. Is teen coaching confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential to create a safe space for teens, with parents receiving general progress updates unless there is a safety concern that requires involvement.

5. How long does teen coaching last?
Most programs run for a set number of weeks or months, with sessions typically lasting 45–60 minutes, depending on the coaching plan.