Pediatrics
“Dream Big Little One”
~ Anonymous
Integrative medicine is ideally suited for providing kids with the tools needed to thrive in today’s complicated world. Young bodies and minds are extremely adaptive and responsive to natural methods used in our practice. We work with your kids to maintain strong and communicative bonds so they feel empowered and supported throughout their lives. We collaborate on information about their bodies, action steps for prevention and maintenance of health and an awareness practice to help develop their innate empathetic biology.
Working with Patients
We recognize that some of the principles of naturopathic and integrative medicine will be new and perhaps different from what you’ve been exposed to in the past, so we intentionally take the time to fully explain everything to parents and children. When patients understand the process and the real benefits derived from the integrative approach espoused by our providers, they often become enthusiastic supporters and users of this powerful and effective system of wellness.
Food exploration and avoiding toxicity
Typical Childhood diseases
Enhancing empathy, compassion and artistic expression
Village Medicine offers a wide range of services for children:
Well Child Care
Routine and “As Needed” Care For Your Child
Comprehensive health history & physical examination
Routine screening tests
Growth and development assessment
Nutrition evaluation and advice
Behavioral assessment and guidance
Sleep discussion and plan
Childhood safety
Anticipatory guidance
Vaccine consultation and prescriptions for administration
Sports physicals
Chronic Illness & Diagnostic Consults
Testing To Get To The Root Of The Problem
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
SIBO Testing
Neurotransmitter Testing
Genetic Testing
Food Allergy and Sensitivity Testing
Nutrient Analysis
Village Medicine Specializations
To Ensure Your Child’s Well-being
- Autoimmune Diseases: Hashimoto’s, JRA, IBD & Celiac Disease
Food allergies and sensitivities
Environmental allergies
Asthma
Eczema
- Digestive Maladies
Mood Disorders
Recurrent and frequent illness and infections
Recurrent fever syndromes
Headaches, migraines
Immune system evaluation and support
Sleep disorders, insomnia
Behavioral problems
Vaccine Consultations
Many confusing and controversial issues are associated with the decision about whether to vaccinate your child. There are two apparent opposing sides, both of which seem to be backed up by “scientific” data
In our experience, vaccines seem to be well tolerated by healthy children in the short run. That being said, we believe it is far too complicated to evaluate the real long-term impact at this time. For this reason, we are cautious.
We believe that one size does not fit all and that a vaccination schedule should be tailored to a specific child’s exposure and risk. We use evidence-based research to help guide our patients and their family’s decisions.
