{"id":1493,"date":"2026-02-27T12:14:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/?post_type=conditions&#038;p=1493"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:46:23","slug":"pediatrics","status":"publish","type":"conditions","link":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/conditions\/pediatrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatrics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1493\" class=\"elementor elementor-1493\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c06d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23c06d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3623858c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3623858c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preventative Health &amp; Wellness Optimization<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-478051d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"478051d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ea43db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16ea43db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bdae859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bdae859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Common Conditions Supported:<\/b><\/h3>\nAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, PANS\/PANDAS, Recurrent ear\/respiratory\/skin\/urinary tract infections, Allergies, Attention Challenges, Behavioural Changes, Emotional Regulation, Sleep Issues, Tics, Regression, Anxiety or stress-related issues, Food Intolerances, Colic, Eczema, Viral rashes (chickenpox, measles, rubella), Diaper Rash, Cradle Cap, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Irregular menstrual cycles, Constipation, Diarrhea.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96b3eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e96b3eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19bb356 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19bb356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Naturopathic Approach To Preventative Health &amp; Wellness Optimization<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe870cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fe870cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f2930f e-con-full e-grid e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64f2930f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb66316 h-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bb66316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1397\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b.jpg 800w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Comprehensive-Intake-and-Assessment\u200b-768x950.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e4ed82 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e4ed82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1a78d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1a78d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comprehensive Intake and Assessment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6ab55 list-style-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e6ab55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A naturopathic approach to pediatric health begins with a thorough, compassionate intake that considers the child within the context of their <b>developmental stage, environment, family system, and medical history<\/b>. Extra care is taken to ensure the child feels safe, respected, and heard. This intake prioritizes <b>pattern recognition, developmental stage, and parental collaboration<\/b>, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.<\/p><p>Key areas assessed include:<\/p><ul><li><b>Primary concerns<\/b>, such as attention challenges, behavioral changes, emotional regulation, learning difficulties, sleep issues, recurrent infections, tics, anxiety, or regression<\/li><li><b>Developmental history<\/b>, including pregnancy, birth, early milestones, and early childhood health<\/li><li><b>Timeline of symptoms<\/b>, noting sudden onset versus gradual changes (particularly relevant in PANS\/PANDAS)<\/li><li><b>Neurodevelopmental patterns<\/b>, including social engagement, sensory sensitivities, communication, and executive function<\/li><li><b>Behavioral and emotional regulation<\/b>, including mood, anxiety, irritability, and stress tolerance<\/li><li><b>Immune and infection history<\/b>, including frequent illnesses, strep exposure, or post-infectious changes<\/li><li><b>Gastrointestinal health<\/b>, recognizing the gut\u2013brain\u2013skin immune connection<\/li><li><b>Dietary patterns and nutritional intake<\/b>, including picky eating, food sensitivities, and appetite changes<\/li><li><b>Sleep quality and routines<\/b><\/li><li><b>Environmental exposures<\/b>, including household toxins and allergens<\/li><li><b>Medication and supplement history<\/b>, including stimulant medications, antibiotics, or psychiatric supports<\/li><li><b>Family history<\/b> of neurodevelopmental, autoimmune, or mental health conditions<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f502f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7f502f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e1799 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7e1799\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b20642 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b20642\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1eb993 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1eb993\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c109288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c109288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Comprehensive Functional Testing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a254aa list-style-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a254aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>When clinically appropriate, functional and conventional testing is used to explore contributors to pediatric symptoms while minimizing burden and invasiveness. Testing is chosen judiciously and explained clearly to caregivers. Testing helps identify <\/span><b>modifiable contributors<\/b><span>, guide targeted support, and establish safe baselines for monitoring progress.<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span>Common areas evaluated may include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li><b>Nutrient status<\/b><span>, particularly iron status, zinc, homocysteine, magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and omega-3 index<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><b>Markers of inflammation or immune activation<\/b><span>, especially in suspected PANS\/PANDAS<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><b>Evidence of recent or chronic infections<\/b><span>, when clinically indicated<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><b>Gastrointestinal health and microbiome balance<\/b><span>, given the gut\u2013brain\u2013skin immune relationship<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><b>Food sensitivities or immune-mediated reactions<\/b><\/li>\n \t<li><b>Metabolic or thyroid markers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Allergy or atopic patterns<\/b><span>, when eczema, asthma, or allergic symptoms are present<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251b946 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"251b946\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7931e98 e-con-full e-grid e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7931e98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7d5c55 h-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7d5c55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-683x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1402\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nd.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29df09e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29df09e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a812844 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a812844\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Individualized Treatment Plan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5376cd1 list-style-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5376cd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Care plans are gentle, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered, designed to support each child\u2019s physiology while honoring their individuality and neurodiversity. Our focus is not on \u201cfixing\u201d a child, but on reducing barriers so they can thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment plans may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Personalized nutrition strategies<\/b>, supporting stable blood sugar, brain development, and immune regulation<\/li>\n<li><b>Targeted supplementation<\/b>, addressing deficiencies with child-appropriate dosing and formulations<\/li>\n<li><b>Botanical and nutraceutical support<\/b>, selected conservatively for safety, tolerability, and evidence<\/li>\n<li><b>Gastrointestinal support<\/b>, addressing digestion, microbiome balance, and nutrient absorption<\/li>\n<li><b>Immune modulation strategies<\/b>, particularly in post-infectious or inflammatory presentations<\/li>\n<li><b>Support for attention, emotional regulation, and sensory processing<\/b>, through nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous system regulation<\/li>\n<li><b>Sleep optimization<\/b>, including routines and circadian rhythm support<\/li>\n<li><b>Environmental modifications<\/b>, reducing exposure to potential triggers<\/li>\n<li><b>Parent education and coaching<\/b>, empowering caregivers with tools and understanding<\/li>\n<li><b>Collaborative care<\/b>, working alongside pediatricians, developmental specialists, psychologists, speech and occupational therapists<\/li>\n<li><b>Ongoing monitoring and adjustment<\/b>, adapting care as the child grows and develops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Getting Started<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-099206a elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"099206a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book A Free Discovery Call<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1493","conditions","type-conditions","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/1493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/conditions"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/1493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2557,"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/conditions\/1493\/revisions\/2557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scaleup42.ca\/ncc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}