Functional Medicine for Kids Annapolis MD

Your family does not need more guess work—you need the right insights and approach.

Many families find themselves trying one gut health 'fix' at a time: a diet change here, a supplement there, or a single test - without ever getting a full picture of what’s going on for their kiddo. GHT's pediatric program was designed to change just that. By gathering comprehensive insights from the start, we can reduce guesswork and create a thoughtful plan tailored specific to your child. Our goal is to help parents understand the root causes behind symptoms and guide children toward better health, development, and resilience.

Meet Ayla- Our Pediatric Lead Practitioner

Every Minis family works directly with Ayla Hepping, MS, CNS, LDN. No rushed visits. No being told it's just a phase. Just one practitioner who knows your child's history, looks at the whole picture, and stays with you for the full four months.

GHT Method for Minis pediatric gut health program

What Makes GHT Different?

Deep Dive Investigation

We don’t just treat symptoms, we uncover root causes. Our labs, questions, and timelines are more thorough than traditional care.

Personalized
Solutions

No cookie-cutter protocols for our clients. We build strategies around your unique lifestyle, preferences, and budget.

Faster
Results

Our clients don’t wait months for answers. You’ll leave your first session with a clear, tailored action plan. Many of our clients show improvements in a matter of weeks.

What to Expect From the GHT Method for Minis (Ages 3-17)

Comprehensive Lab Order & Review.

Your GHT practitioner will order you a comprehensive stool test and blood labs upon sign up.

Know What's Wrong From the Start.

Get result interpretation before your first session so you can come prepared to tackle your concerns asap.

A Clear Plan, First Session.

We ask targeted questions to uncover patterns, triggers, and blind spots others may have missed.

Starting Your Kiddos 4-Month Wellness Journey

GHT works with committed individuals ready to make real and significant changes to their health.

Discovery Calls - FREE

15-minute intro call with Ayla Heppding MS, CNS, LDN to see if we’re the right fit. This program is available to continental U.S. residents only, with some state-specific restrictions. Please schedule a call to see what labs are available to you.

One Time Payment Option- $1,950

This covers your initial blood work stool test, written lab evaluation, six monthly 45-minute consultations and gentle messaging between sessions as needed. We do offer this program without labs included both for one time payment and payment plan options.

Payment Plan Option- $1,000 down + $375/month for 3 months

This covers your initial blood work stool test, written lab evaluation, four monthly 45-minute consultations and gentle messaging between sessions as needed. We do offer this program without labs included

Additional Appointments or Labs- Optional/Additional Fees

You may add both additional appointments or functional lab orders at any point in your program- IBS Smart, SIBO, Mold & Heavy Metals, Intracellular Nutrient Testing, or Food Sensitivity/Zoomers.

The Initial Lab Order

We do not upcharge this lab order like many programs do. What we pay is what you pay.

THE BLOODWORK INCLUDES: Nutrient & Mineral Panel: Vitamin D, B12,MMA, Iron, TIBC, Ferritin, RBC Zinc, RBC Magnesium, Copper, Ceruloplasmin, Folate, Omega-3 Check General & Function Panels: CBC w/ Differential & Platelets, CMP

TINY HEALTH STOOL TEST INCLUDES: GI Markers: Abundance Index, Acetate, Acetate %, Acinetobacter baumannii, Actinobacteria, Akkermansia spp., Aspergillus spp., Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides spp., Bacteroidota, Beta-Glucuronidase, Bifidobacterium spp., Blastocystis spp., Blautia spp., Butyrate, Butyrate %, Calprotectin, Campylobacter spp., Candida spp., Carbohydrates, Cellulose, Chitin, Clostridium difficile, Cryptococcus, Cryptosporidium spp., Cyclospora cayetanensis, E. coli, Entamoeba dispar, Entamoeba histolytica, Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Escherichia flexneri, F/B Ratio, Faecalibacterium spp., Firmicutes, Fructooligosaccharides, Fusobacteriota, Galactooligosaccharides, Giardia, Gut Type, H. pylori, HMO-Digesting Species, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Hexa-LPS Index, Histamine Producers, Host DNA, Hydrogen Sulfide Index, Isomaltooligosaccharides, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella spp., Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillaceae, Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, Malassezia, Methanobrevibacter smithii, Microsporum, Mucus Degradation Index, Occult Blood, P/B Ratio, Pancreatic Elastase 1, Pectin, Phocaeicola dorei, Prevotella spp., Propionate, Propionate %, Protein Breakdown, Proteobacteria, Proteobacteria/Actinobacteria Ratio, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Resistant Starch, Richness Index, Roseburia spp., Ruminococcus gnavus, Ruminococcus spp., SIgA, Saccharomyces spp., Salmonella enterica, Saprochaete, Shannon Diversity Index, Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Total Fecal Fat, Total SCFAs, Trichophyton spp., Valerate %, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio spp., Vitamin B12 Production, Vitamin B2 Production, Vitamin B7 Production, Vitamin B9 Production, Vitamin K2 Production, Xylooligosaccharides, Yersinia enterocolitica, pH

ALREADY HAVE RECENT LABS? We may adjust your program cost to remove the lab fee. We don't require duplicate testing if you have either of the following from within the past three months: A Tiny Health Stool Test (without treatment) within the past 3 months, or A comprehensive blood panel (such as through Function Health) within the past 3 months If your child is afraid of blood draws at this time, we can discuss alternative testing options such as a pediatric SIBO Breath Test

What We Can Help With

Abdominal pain
Anxiety
Bad breath
Bloating
Blood sugar swings
Chronic congestion
Constipation
Dark under-eye circles
Diarrhea
Dry or itchy skin
Eczema
Energy crashes
Excessive hunger
Fatigue
Food sensitivities
Frequent burping
Frequent colds
Frequent ear infections
Gas
Hives and rashes

Hyperactivity
Irritability
Mood swings
Nausea
Night waking
Nutrient deficiencies
Picky eating
Poor appetite
Poor focus
Poor sleep
Poor weight gain
Post-nasal drip
Reflux
Seasonal allergies
Slow growth
Stomach aches
Sugar cravings
Trouble regulating emotions
Undigested food in stool