Functional Medicine Consultants
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.
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 U.S. residents only. If you resides in NY, NJ, or RI 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.
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.
Additional Appointments or Labs- Optional/Additional Fees
You may add both additional appointments or functional lab orders at any point in your program- BS 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
*We may adjust your program cost to remove the lab fee. We do not require duplicate testing.
-
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
-
Blood sugar swings
-
Bloating
-
Chronic congestion
-
Constipation
-
Dark circles under the eyes
-
Diarrhea or loose stools
-
Difficulty concentrating
-
Difficulty falling asleep
-
Dry or itchy skin
-
Eczema
-
Energy crashes
-
Excessive hunger
-
Fatigue
-
Food sensitivities
-
Frequent burping
-
Frequent colds
-
Frequent ear infections
-
Frequent colds and sickness
-
Frequent stomach aches
-
Gas
-
Hives and rashes
-
Hyperactivity
-
Irritability
-
Low energy
-
Mood swings
-
Nausea
-
Night waking
-
Nutrient deficiencies
-
Picky eating
-
Poor appetite
-
Poor emotional regulation
-
Poor sleep
-
Poor weight gain
-
Post-nasal drip
-
Reflux
-
Restless sleep
-
Seasonal allergies
-
Slow growth
-
Sugar cravings
-
Trouble focusing
-
Undigested food in stool
We recommend starting with a discovery call for all children. If your child is under 3, we may still be able to help—please schedule a call first so we can discuss the best approach. If your child is 12+ you may want to consider our GHT Method Program instead.
Let’s take the first step toward answers. Book a call and start your next chapter in healing.