Our Mission
At SproutWell, we believe pediatric care is most effective when families feel heard and supported in their goals for holistic health. Our mission is to elevate conventional Western medicine with safe, thoughtful and effective integrative therapies to expand treatment options and consider health in body, mind and spirit. We are committed to unhurried, personalized visits that recognize the individuality of each child and empower families with strategies that support healing, build resilience and nurture long-term health.
Julie Sweeney, MD FAAP
Founder & Integrative Pediatrician
Dr. Julie Sweeney is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in integrative medicine.
She has been caring for infants and children in Fairfield and Westchester County for nearly 20 years.
After completing her pediatric residency at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in NY, she returned to her hometown of Darien, CT and started working as a general pediatrician at The Pediatric Center in 2009. Longing to spend more time with patients and families, Dr. Sweeney founded her own consulting practice in 2020 and then began her training in integrative medicine.
Dr. Sweeney expanded her consulting practice to include all aspects of pediatric integrative medicine when she opened SproutWell in 2023.
Credentials
M.D. New York Medical College
Board-certified in Pediatrics by The American Board of Pediatrics
Certified in Pediatric Integrative Medicine through APIM
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Section of Integrative Medicine at the AAP
Dr. Sweeney’s passion for integrative medicine grew out of her own health journey, using nutrition, acupuncture, and botanicals for healing. She understands how powerful it can be when families feel heard and supported in their goals for holistic care.
She founded SproutWell to give families more time, more treatment options and more personalized care with a focus on anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health and preventive medicine. In addition to her training through the Academy of Pediatric Integrative Medicine, she is certified in infant and pediatric therapeutic massage and auricular acupressure.
Dr. Sweeney is the mom of three boys. She enjoys traveling with her family, barre classes & practicing yoga.
Stephanie Graves
Patient Care Coordinator
Stephanie is an accomplished administrative assistant holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with extensive experience supporting healthcare providers and C-suite leaders.
Known for her amazing attitude and cheerful phone chats with moms, Stephanie ensures every interaction is warm and welcoming. A true organization specialist, she also keeps SproutWell running smoothly behind the scenes.
Stephanie enjoys life on a ranch with her husband and two sons, where she cares for their lively menagerie of animals, including a cat, two dogs, three horses, five goats and a peep of chickens.
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The Collaborative
Alongside Dr. Julie Sweeney’s integrative pediatric practice, our space is home to The SproutWell Collaborative - trusted partners in pediatric nutrition, speech and language therapy, parenting & child development, and kids’ yoga - offering families a wider circle of support under one roof.