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Tired of Being Told Your Child Is “Fine” When You Know They’re Not?

Your Child Deserves a Doctor Who Digs Deeper

Has your child been struggling with symptoms that no one can fully explain? Maybe it's chronic tummy troubles, eczema that won't clear, sleep that never comes easily, or focus and behavior challenges that leave the whole family exhausted. You've taken them to appointments, repeated their history over and over, and left with prescriptions that only seem to put a bandage on the problem.

Perhaps your pediatrician told you the labs are "normal," yet you know in your gut that something isn't right. Maybe you've been told your child will "grow out of it," or that anxiety and behavioral issues are "just a phase." You've tried dietary changes, you've adjusted routines, and you've done everything you can think of at home, and yet your child is still struggling.

We see this all the time. Caring, dedicated parents just like you, who know something deeper is going on but haven't been able to find a provider willing to look beyond the surface. Children whose symptoms are connected across body systems, including gut, immune, brain, and metabolism, but are being treated as separate, unrelated problems by different specialists who never talk to each other.

When a child's body is out of balance, whether from nutritional gaps, gut dysfunction, immune triggers, environmental exposures, or unaddressed inflammation, it shows up in ways that conventional medicine often overlooks.

When you partner with a physician who understands root-cause medicine, who takes the time to listen to your child’s full story, and who uses evidence-based functional testing alongside conventional care. Consider signing up for a free breakthrough consultation so we can help your family move from confusion to clarity, and from managing symptoms to genuine healing.

Is Your Child Struggling With...

ADHD & Focus Challenges
Anxiety, Depression & Mood Swings
Autism Spectrum Concerns
PANS / PANDAS
Chronic Tummy Troubles & IBS
Eczema & Skin Inflammation
Asthma & Allergies
Sleep Difficulties
Recurring Infections & Immune Issues
Fatigue & Low Energy
Behavioral & Emotional Dysregulation
Picky Eating & Nutritional Gaps
Food Sensitivities & Intolerances
Autoimmune & Thyroid Concerns
Unexplained “Mystery” Symptoms

How Does Functional Pediatric Psychiatry Help?

When a child is dealing with chronic symptoms, whether it's gut issues, skin flares, behavioral struggles, or constant fatigue, there is almost always more to the story than what standard bloodwork reveals. The body's systems don't work in isolation. A child's gut health, immune function, nutritional status, sleep quality, and even environmental exposures all influence how they feel, focus, behave, and grow.

So why hasn't your pediatrician mentioned this? The truth is, most pediatricians are excellent at what they're trained to do, including acute care, well visits, and managing common childhood illnesses. But conventional training doesn't typically include deep investigation into the gut-brain connection, functional lab testing, nutritional biochemistry, or the role of environmental toxins in childhood health. That's not a failure on their part. It's simply a gap in how pediatric medicine has been structured.

This is where functional pediatric psychiatry comes in. Instead of treating each symptom separately, we look at how your child's body systems are working together, or struggling together. We use evidence-based conventional labs alongside specialized functional testing like the GI Map, Organic Acids testing, Food Sensitivity panels, Hair Mineral Analysis, and more to build a complete picture of what's happening inside your child's body.

From there, we don't wait to start helping. Based on your child's history and clinical presentation, Dr. Nahas often begins foundational support, including targeted supplements, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle adjustments, from the very first visit. This isn't guesswork.

By the time you've completed the intake and history review, Dr. Nahas already has a strong clinical framework for what your child's body needs. We can start the healing process right away, even before lab results come back.

As functional testing results arrive, the plan is refined. Additional supplements or dietary adjustments may be added, and follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor progress and make course corrections. This is not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Every plan is personalized to your child's biology, lab findings, and your family's daily reality, because a plan only works if it fits your life.

The result? Families who come to us confused and exhausted begin to see real shifts, including calmer behavior, better sleep, fewer tummy aches, clearer skin, and improved focus. Not overnight, but steadily, as the body begins to heal from the inside out. And because our approach treats root causes rather than masking symptoms, those improvements tend to last.

TESTIMONIALS

In Our Patients Own Words

  • “Dr. Nahas has been my children’s trusted pediatrician since 2006. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She always creates a safe space for my children to feel included and heard at each appointment, which makes visits automatically easier and not a stressful experience… even for sick visits. I appreciate her commitment to natural solutions (vitamins and a balanced diet) as the primary method to address health concerns so I never have to worry about my children being over medicated or second guess her recommendations. Thankfully she has also built her entire staff and nurse practitioners to also be a reflection of the same welcoming and knowledgeable atmosphere. We are blessed to have found this office.”

    Andrea
    Happy Parent
  • “Dr. Juliana is One of the only few doctors in Georgia that actually care about your child wellbeing. Educate you on healthy nutritional support to provide your child with the best care. Honestly !! Being a medical expert myself!! I was so happy to find her!! She understood my child’s special diet and was supportive and available. Thank you for all you did for my daughter and my son. Also the office staffs were easy to work with!! She deserve more praise for all her sincere care.”

    Laugh W.
    Happy Parent
  • A few years ago,my daughter suffered from a pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections ( PANDAS) , and under the care of Dr Nahas, we’ve experienced significant improvement! We’re so grateful for Dr Nahas’ expertise. After some extensive testing, we changed her diet and removed foods that she was allergic to, started a few supplements, and a preventative antibiotic, and within a month,her anxiety, emotional turmoil and odd behaviors all resolved! She is now a happy, well-adjusted and self-confident child, and that means the world to us a s a family! We’ve got our child back without using any psychiatric medications, and that was important to us as parents!

    Aimee O.
    Happy Parent
  • My daughter was struggling with ADHD and failing her classes. She had side effects on the medication she tried ,so after a few years we decided to try natural treatments instead. Dr Nahas directed me to modify her diet and put her on a few supplements. She was able to stop taking medications, gain weight, sleep better and function normally in school and at home.

    Lauren E.
    Happy Parent
  • Dr. Nahas was Very helpful, patient and she answered all our questions. Her staff was so nice to us. We could get an appointment easily and fast which works great when you have an emergency. They didn’t have us waiting, in less than..

    Keaton I.
    Happy Parent

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Functional Pediatric Psychiatry Right For My Child?

If your child is dealing with chronic or recurring symptoms that haven’t been fully resolved through conventional care, things like persistent tummy troubles, eczema, allergies, ADHD, anxiety, sleep issues, or frequent infections, functional pediatrics and psychiatry may be a great fit. Our approach is also ideal for families who want a seasoned pediatrician who takes time to listen, investigates root causes, and builds a plan that addresses the whole child. We treat children from birth through age 24.

What About Supplements, Testing & Lab Work?

We use evidence-based conventional labs alongside functional testing like the GI Map, organic acids testing, food sensitivity panels, and hair mineral analysis, but only when they will genuinely help guide your child’s care. We don’t run unnecessary or trendy tests. Dr. Nahas often begins foundational supplement and dietary support from the first visit based on your child’s history and clinical presentation, because we already have a strong clinical picture before labs return. All supplements recommended are medical-grade and age-appropriate.

What Should I Expect From My Breakthrough Consultation?

The breakthrough consultation is a brief, no-obligation phone call where we learn about your child’s health concerns, explain how our approach works, and help you determine whether Cedars Functioal Medicine is the right fit for your family. There’s no pressure and no cost. It’s simply a chance for us to listen to your story and for you to ask any questions before committing to care.

What Should I Expect From The Initial Appointment?

Ahead of the initial paid appointment, you will complete our extensive background history forms so that we can properly review your history and lab results ahead of your appointment.

During the appointment, we will review together your completed intake form, medical history, current & past lab tests – as well as any medications taken, so that we can arrive at a baseline assessment of your child's overall health and nutritional status.

If needed, we may decide on more advanced lab tests to confirm (or rule out) a specific diagnosis like autoimmune disorders, nutritional deficits, or toxic burdens, so we can create a personalized treatment protocol for your child.

Your first visit is a comprehensive assessment done in two parts. You’ll complete detailed intake forms beforehand, and then meet with Dr. Nahas virtually for a thorough review of your child’s health history, environment, diet, sleep, and symptoms. Your child should be present for this visit so Dr. Nahas can observe their demeanor, focus, and overall presentation. Based on this assessment, Dr. Nahas will recommend initial lab work, begin foundational support with supplements and lifestyle changes, and outline a clear path forward. A follow-up session is scheduled to review lab results and refine the care plan.

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Areas Served

Dr. Nahas’s private practice is 100% virtual and serves patients across the entire state of Florida. While the practice is registered in St. Petersburg, care is delivered remotely, allowing access to individuals and families throughout Florida without geographic restriction.

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