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No, but I am delighted to join your child’s pediatric care team as a specialty consultant. Our integrative pediatric practice is designed to enhance your child’s primary pediatric care, not replace it. Each child must have a personal primary care physician for routine and urgent care.

Pediatric integrative medicine uses conventional medical therapy along with evidence-based complementary therapies with the goal of treating the whole child (mind, body and spirit) for optimal health and wellness.

Integrative medicine is personalized and prevention focused. It is endorsed by the AAP and is supported through research by the NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Evidence-based complementary therapies used at SproutWell include nutritional approaches, dietary supplements, microbiome support, botanicals, mind-body therapies, lifestyle medicine, environmental medicine, movement therapies (yoga), auricular acupressure (ear seeds), and therapeutic massage.

The safety and efficacy of other complementary health approaches can be discussed with Dr. Sweeney.

All prospective patients start with an Initial Integrative Consultation with Dr. Julie Sweeney (60 minutes) at SproutWell.

Dr. Sweeney will review any health records/labs from your pediatrician or specialists prior to the visit along with the detailed SproutWell integrative medicine intake packet.

At the visit, Dr. Sweeney will listen to your child’s history and examine your child. She will answer your questions and educate you on evidence-based integrative interventions that are available for your child. She will make therapeutic and lab test recommendations and create an integrative written plan.

If membership is the right fit for your family then Dr. Sweeney will initiate the plan, order labs/ medications/supplements and schedule follow up visits.

A doctor-patient relationship is only established if you decide to move forward with care and sign a Patient Agreement.

The membership model allows me to provide the kind of integrative pediatric care that families are looking for - thoughtful, personalized, and relationship-based. By limiting the number of families I work with, I can offer longer visits, truly get to know each child, and be available for ongoing support between appointments.

Instead of being limited by insurance-driven constraints, this model gives me the time and space to combine conventional medicine with holistic approaches in a way that just isn’t possible in a traditional, high-volume setting.

Absolutely. Integrative pediatrics is a beautiful complement to your baby’s regular pediatric care—especially in the first year, when so much growth and development is happening.

While your general pediatrician focuses on essential medical care and routine check-ins, SproutWell adds a deeper layer of support that families often don’t have time to explore in a typical visit. As an integrative board-certified pediatrician, I partner with you to look at the whole picture of your baby’s health, including:

• Foundational nutrition guidance—from early feeding to shaping lifelong habits

• Microbiome + gut health support to promote immunity and digestion

• Environment and lifestyle factors that influence sleep, skin, mood, and development

• Thoughtful, safe supplement guidance (if needed) based on evidence and your baby’s unique needs

• Preventive health strategies that help set your child up for long-term wellness

With membership, families have ongoing access and a true partnership with a doctor who knows your baby well, can answer your questions as they arise, and can guide your child’s holistic wellness journey from the very beginning.

Integrative pediatrics doesn’t replace your pediatrician. It simply gives your family more time, more support, and a more complete approach to raising a thriving child.

Yes! Constipation is one of the most common concerns we support at SproutWell. Many families come to us after being told to “try Miralax and follow up in a few months,” but they’re left without the close guidance they need. Our approach is different: we provide structured follow up so progress isn’t lost and changes can be made quickly.

We now offer a 3-Month “Foundations” Membership which is great for families who want focused care for constipation. This includes regular check-in visits to review progress, adjust supplements or foods, and address underlying factors such as diet, sensitivities, or lifestyle. Families also receive support between visits for questions that come up along the way.

Many parents find that 3 months of structured support gives their child the breakthrough they need.

This approach gives you closer, more supportive care with more options for safe and effective treatment.

Our plans are personalized and may include recommendations for supplements, medications, lab work, behavior modifications, diet modifications, acupressure and massage.

The initial consultation with Dr. Julie Sweeney must be in-person at SproutWell in CT. Follow-up visits can be telehealth visits if appropriate for the situation and you live in CT or NY.

The Initial Integrative Consultation (60 minutes): $595

Please call for Membership options and pricing.

A la Carte Pricing (Visits beyond those included in the membership are billed at the rates below):

Up to 15 min: $150

Up to 30min: $250

Up to 45min: $375

*All patients must have an in-person Integrative Visit annually to remain an established patient.

To provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to treat in an integrative manner, Dr. Julie Sweeney cannot accept insurance.

Not contracting with insurance companies allows her to spend more time with you and your child and allows her to be more accessible. This means your family receives high quality, personalized care.

We are able to provide you with an insurance invoice or "superbill" for the Initial Consultation if you would like to submit it to your insurance as an out of network visit. We also offer a superbill for the Annual Integrative Visit and most follow up visits.

To find out about out of network coverage, call the patient number on the back of your insurance card & ask:

• Does my child have out of network coverage for physician services?

• Do I have an out of network deductible to meet?

• How do I submit claims for reimbursement?

We accept debit or credit card payments. You are welcome to use your FSA or HSA card. We require each family to have a valid credit card on file. You are responsible for the full cost of the appointment at the time of service.

Please be sure to make changes with at least 24-48 hour advance notice. A fee of $100 will be charged for changes made less than 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time.

I can offer integrative support for children already undergoing treatment for these illnesses by focusing on anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, supplements and mind-body therapies. Please book an introductory call with me if you would like to discuss this further.

No. Because SproutWell is not a primary care office and does not administer vaccines, we do not provide medical exemptions. When necessary, these will be provided by your general pediatrician.

Dr. Sweeney is happy to discuss your questions and concerns about vaccines as part of your child’s integrative consultation.