Welcome to the New Pediatrics
Wellness
Health Recovery
and
Nutrition
What is Pediatrics and why is it crucial for the well being of your child?
There is a need to re- define the traditional way of looking at childcare and children's health. Children are different today in this age of ever-changing technology, the internet, genetic engineering, altered foods, virtual realities,forced mechanical exercise and artificiality at many levels. We are forced to consider things like the ozone layer, global warming, increase in school and learning stresses and a never ending appearance of new medicines and vaccines. It is hard for parents and caretakers to know where to turn. Pediatrics is the medical specialty that is dedicated to the care of children from birth to 20 years of age. As a board certified Pediatrician, I take that role very seriously. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), of which I am a member, states: its member pediatricians "dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.I decided it was time for the "New Pediatrics", a blended and integrated approach to caring for the health of our children. I went back to school for that reason to study for 4 years in a Traditional Chinese Medicine Masters Program and for 2 years in a Spiritual Psychology Masters program gaining a more well rounded approach to health care. My goal is to treat the whole child rather than their presenting health issue.
