Personalized, Whole-Child Care for Every Stage of Growth and Development

From infancy through adolescence, children experience incredible growth, development, and change. At Peninsula Integrative Medicine, we provide compassionate, personalized pediatric care that supports children through every stage of life, from newborn wellness visits to the teenage years.

Our pediatric naturopathic doctors combine evidence-informed natural medicine with modern pediatric care to support healthy development, strengthen the immune system, optimize nutrition, and address both acute and chronic health concerns. Rather than simply treating symptoms, we look for the underlying factors that may be affecting your child’s health, helping families build a strong foundation for lifelong wellness.

Whether you’re looking for a provider for well-child visits, acute illnesses, digestive concerns, allergies, behavioral challenges, or complex chronic conditions, we partner with parents to create individualized treatment plans that fit your family’s needs and values.

Our pediatric appointments are intentionally longer than a typical office visit, allowing time to understand your child’s health history, answer your questions, and explain every recommendation. We believe parents are an essential part of the healthcare team and work collaboratively to develop practical, personalized care plans.

We also provide a welcoming, judgment-free environment for families with questions about childhood vaccinations. Whether your child follows the standard CDC vaccine schedule, an alternative vaccine schedule, or you simply want more information to make informed decisions, our providers offer evidence-informed guidance that respects your family’s goals while prioritizing your child’s health.

What Is Integrative & Complex Pediatric Care?

Integrative pediatrics combines modern medical knowledge with evidence-informed natural therapies to support children’s physical, emotional, and developmental health. Rather than simply treating symptoms, we evaluate the whole child by considering factors such as:

• Nutrition and nutrient status
• Gut health and the microbiome
• Immune function
• Sleep quality
• Hormone and thyroid health when appropriate
• Environmental exposures
• Nervous system regulation
• Family history and lifestyle

For children with more complex medical concerns, we take an in-depth, root-cause approach to uncover contributing factors and develop individualized treatment plans that complement conventional pediatric care.

Why Families Seek Integrative Pediatric Care

Parents often seek integrative pediatric care because they want a more personalized, comprehensive approach to their child’s health. Families commonly come to us for:

• Frequent illnesses or recurring infections
• Digestive concerns
• Allergies, eczema, or asthma
• Behavioral or attention concerns
• Sleep challenges
• Nutrition support
• Questions about immune health
• Food sensitivities
• Developmental concerns
• Vaccine education and individualized discussions
• Chronic or complex medical conditions
• A collaborative partner alongside their pediatrician

Conditions We Commonly Support

Our providers work with children experiencing a wide range of health concerns, including:

• Recurrent ear infections
• Frequent colds and immune challenges
• Allergies
• Eczema and other skin conditions
• Asthma support
• Constipation, diarrhea, and digestive concerns
• Food sensitivities
• ADHD and attention concerns
• Anxiety and mood changes
• Sleep disturbances
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Developmental concerns
• Chronic fatigue
• Pediatric autoimmune conditions
• PANS/PANDAS
• Lyme disease
• Mold-related illness

Advanced Diagnostic Testing

Every child is unique. Testing is recommended only when clinically appropriate and based on your child’s symptoms, health history, and age.

Testing may include:

• Nutritional & Metabolic Testing
  • Vitamin and mineral assessment
  • Iron studies
  • Nutrient deficiency testing
  • Thyroid evaluation when indicated

• Digestive Health Testing
  • Comprehensive stool analysis
  • Gut microbiome testing
  • Food sensitivity testing when appropriate

• Functional Medicine Testing
  • Organic acids testing
  • Inflammatory markers
  • Environmental toxin evaluation
  • Additional specialty testing based on symptoms

Personalized Treatment Plans

Treatment plans are individualized based on your child’s age, symptoms, medical history, and developmental needs. Care may include:

• Personalized nutrition guidance
• Targeted supplementation
• Botanical medicine when appropriate
• Immune support
• Gut health optimization
• Lifestyle recommendations
• Sleep support
• Stress and nervous system regulation
• Collaboration with your child’s pediatrician and specialists

Our goal is to help children build a strong foundation for lifelong health while supporting parents with compassionate, evidence-informed care.

Which Provider Should I See for Integrative & Complex Pediatrics?

Our pediatric providers each have unique areas of expertise and can help guide your family toward the best fit for your child’s needs.

If you’re looking for primary integrative pediatric care, preventive wellness, or support for common childhood concerns:

• Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND
  • Best fit for: Preventive pediatric care, digestive health, allergies, eczema, nutrition, immune support, behavioral concerns, and family wellness.
  • Dr. Kemnec partners with families to provide personalized, whole-child care that supports healthy growth, development, and long-term wellness.

• Dr. Tediana Torrens, ND
  • Best fit for: Children’s immune health, digestive concerns, nutrition, recurrent illnesses, behavioral health, and overall wellness.
  • Dr. Torrens takes a comprehensive, root-cause approach to pediatric care while helping families navigate every stage of childhood.

If your child has complex or chronic medical concerns:

• Dr. Thalia Hale, ND
  • Best fit for: Lyme disease, mold illness, PANS/PANDAS, chronic infections, chronic fatigue, and medically complex pediatric cases.
  • Dr. Thalia specializes in comprehensive evaluations that identify the underlying factors contributing to persistent symptoms and develops individualized treatment plans for children with complex health needs.

Not sure who is the right fit?

Our team is happy to help match you with the provider whose experience best aligns with your health goals. Contact our office and we can help guide you toward the right next step.

Call (650) 485-2758, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or send us a message!