Naturopathic Care for Kids & Teens in Mississauga
At The Root Natural Health Clinic, our licensed Naturopathic Doctors provide personalized, evidence-informed care for babies, children, and teens. We partner with families to support healthy growth and development while helping address both acute and chronic health concerns through safe, individualized care plans.
Whether your child is experiencing digestive concerns, recurring infections, eczema, anxiety, sleep challenges, or you’re simply looking to support their long-term health and wellbeing, we’re here to help.
Our integrated approach focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying issues, while empowering families with practical strategies that help children thrive at every stage of development.
Common Children’s Health Concerns We Support
- Growth and developmental support
- Nutrition and nutrient requirements
- Digestive concerns including constipation, reflux, bloating, and tummy aches
- Immune health and recurrent infections
- Colds, influenza, coughs, ear infections, and urinary tract infections
- Sleep difficulties
- Anxiety and emotional wellbeing
- ADHD and focus concerns
- Eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, and skin health
- Allergies and food sensitivities
- Healthy lifestyle and preventative wellness
Teen Health
Helping Teens Feel Their Best During Years of Growth and Change
The teenage years bring significant physical, emotional, and hormonal changes. From increased academic demands and competitive sports to changing hormones, sleep, mood, and nutrition, this stage of life presents unique health challenges.
Dr. Amanda Laser, Naturopathic Doctor, provides compassionate, evidence-informed naturopathic care for teens and their families through calm, confident, and relatable conversations that empower teens to better understand and care for their health.
Common Teen Health Concerns
- Acne and skin concerns
- Stress, anxiety, mood changes, and emotional wellbeing
- Sleep difficulties and low energy
- Difficulty focusing and school performance
- PMS, painful periods, irregular menstrual cycles, and hormone education
- Digestive concerns including bloating, constipation, and IBS
- Nutrition for healthy growth, development, and sports performance
- Headaches and migraines
- Frequent illness and immune support
- Building healthy habits around nutrition, movement, sleep, and screen time
Why Teens connect with Dr. Amanda
Dr. Amanda Laser, ND takes a collaborative approach to care. Her visits are designed to help teens feel comfortable asking questions while providing families with practical, realistic strategies that fit real life. Her Care provides ongoing support to build healthy habits that last into adulthood.
Your Child’s First Visit
During your child’s initial visit, we’ll take the time to understand their complete health picture.
This includes:
- A comprehensive health history
- Growth, development, nutrition, and lifestyle review
- Discussion of sleep, digestion, immune health, and emotional wellbeing
- Review of previous testing and medications if applicable
- Laboratory recommendations when appropriate
- An individualized treatment plan with realistic, step-by-step recommendations
Our goal is to help families feel informed, supported, and confident in caring for their child’s health.
Whole-Health Care for Your Family
From infancy through the teenage years and beyond, our team of licensed Naturopathic Doctors is honored to support your family’s health with compassionate, comprehensive care.
Whether you’re seeking support for a specific health concern or looking to build a strong foundation for lifelong wellness, we look forward to partnering with your family on the journey toward optimal health.
Schedule a FREE Discovery Call or Comprehensive Initial Consultation
with one of our Kid’s Health-focused NDs:
Dr. Lauren (Wedlock) Brown, ND,
Dr. Annaleeza, Caputi, ND,
Dr. Amanda Capasso, ND,
Dr. Stephanie Fairborn, ND
Dr. Amanda Laser, ND
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