Supporting Brighter Minds and Calmer Bodies — Naturally
Every child is beautifully unique. For kids with ADD, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Disorders, challenges like stress, poor sleep, and gut imbalance can make it harder to focus and regulate emotions.
While programs like DeltaGenesis, Brain Balance, and occupational therapy strengthen the brain, Functional Medicine works alongside them — supporting the body’s foundation through nutrition, gut healing, and stress balance. By identifying nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and inflammation, we can help calm the body so other therapies can work even better.
✨ Help your child thrive from the inside out — schedule a Functional Wellness Consultation today.
Functional Medicine Consultations
Hi! I’m Erin, and as a Doctor of Natural and Functional Medicine, I take a holistic approach — seeing the whole person, not just a diagnosis. Every child is unique — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually — and no two experience challenges like ADD or Autism in the same way. Your child’s care should reflect that.
Alongside my Functional Medicine practice, I’ve coached families through brain-training and developmental programs and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when Functional Medicine is integrated alongside these therapies. By supporting the gut, nutrition, sleep, and stress response, the body becomes more balanced — allowing the brain to function more clearly and other therapies to work more effectively.
Research shows a strong connection between gut health and brain function, and many children with Autism or ADD experience gut dysbiosis — an imbalance in the microbiome that can affect focus, mood, and behavior. That’s why Functional Medicine plays such an important role in supporting neurodevelopment — by identifying and addressing the root causes behind inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and digestive imbalance.
I also offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) — a gentle, evidence-based listening therapy that helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and improve emotional connection and attention. When combined with Functional Medicine and brain-based programs, SSP can help children feel calmer, more connected, and ready to learn.
Your child’s personalized plan may include nutrition guidance, targeted supplements, gut and lab testing (including microbiome analysis through BiomeFx), and natural therapies — all tailored to your family’s needs and goals.
By keeping appointments online and offering comprehensive intake systems, I’m able to make high-quality, root-cause healthcare more accessible and affordable for families everywhere.
Erin Suttle, DFM, DNM, PhD
Doctor of Functional & Natural Medicine
Board Certified (AANWP)
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BiomeF
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that influence everything from digestion and immunity to mood, hormones, and brain health. The BiomeFx stool analysis offers a detailed look at your unique gut microbiome — identifying beneficial bacteria, imbalances, and potential pathogens that may be contributing to symptoms like bloating, fatigue, or inflammation.
Unlike basic stool tests, BiomeFx uses advanced DNA sequencing to measure microbial diversity and the actual functions of your gut bacteria — giving a true picture of how your microbiome is performing. With these insights, we can create a personalized plan to rebalance your gut, support nutrient absorption, and strengthen your overall health naturally.
RESTORE: The Guided Wellness Program
Nervous System Support for ADHD & Autism
RESTORE is a 6 month guided wellness program designed to support nervous system regulation in children and adults with ADHD, autism, sensory challenges, anxiety, and chronic stress. Using evidence-informed brain and body exercises, calming auditory programs, and practical lifestyle strategies, RESTORE helps promote improved regulation, resilience, focus, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
RESTORE works alongside functional medicine by addressing an often-overlooked piece of the wellness puzzle: the nervous system. While functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing underlying factors such as nutrition, gut health, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stressors, RESTORE helps the brain and body better process and respond to those inputs.
When the nervous system is more regulated, many individuals find it easier to benefit from other interventions, support healthy stress responses, improve sleep, enhance emotional regulation, and build greater capacity for learning, connection, and daily life activities.
Together, RESTORE and functional medicine provide a whole-person approach that supports both the body's foundations and the nervous system's ability to thrive.
SSP Sound Therapy
SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol)
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a listening-based intervention developed by Stephen Porges that uses specially filtered music to support nervous system regulation and improve the brain's ability to process sound and social communication cues. SSP is based on Polyvagal Theory and is designed to gently stimulate pathways of the vagus nerve involved in safety, connection, and regulation.
Many individuals with ADHD, autism, sensory processing challenges, anxiety, trauma, or auditory sensitivities experience difficulties filtering background noise, processing spoken language, regulating emotions, or remaining calm and engaged in daily activities. SSP helps "exercise" the auditory system and neural pathways involved in listening, communication, and regulation.
As the nervous system becomes more regulated, individuals may experience improvements in auditory processing, attention, emotional regulation, social engagement, stress resilience, and overall feelings of calm and safety. Many families also report benefits such as reduced sound sensitivities, improved communication, better sleep, and greater ease with everyday activities.
SSP can be a valuable complement to functional medicine and other therapeutic approaches, helping create a stronger foundation for healing, learning, connection, and overall well-being.
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A Place For Leo
Leo feels different.
While the other kids seem to know exactly where they belong, Leo struggles to fit in. Sometimes he feels left out, misunderstood, and unsure of his place in the world. But through an unexpected friendship and a journey of self-discovery, Leo learns that being different isn't something to hide—it's something that makes
Leo feels different.
While the other kids seem to know exactly where they belong, Leo struggles to fit in. Sometimes he feels left out, misunderstood, and unsure of his place in the world. But through an unexpected friendship and a journey of self-discovery, Leo learns that being different isn't something to hide—it's something that makes him special.
A Place for Leo is a gentle, heartwarming story about friendship, empathy, belonging, and self-acceptance. Created for children who may experience the world differently—including neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or emotionally aware children—this beautifully illustrated book encourages kindness, understanding, and the courage to be yourself.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists, Leo's story opens meaningful conversations about inclusion, emotions, and celebrating the unique strengths within every child.
Because everyone deserves a place where they belong.
Breathe, A Calming Jungle Adventure
Step into a world of serenity with "Breathe: a calming jungle adventure." This engaging children's book invites young readers on a soothing journey filled with six gentle stories and six simple breathing exercise cards to help them relax and find peace. Each tale unfolds in a magical jungle setting where children can wander through lush f
Step into a world of serenity with "Breathe: a calming jungle adventure." This engaging children's book invites young readers on a soothing journey filled with six gentle stories and six simple breathing exercise cards to help them relax and find peace. Each tale unfolds in a magical jungle setting where children can wander through lush foliage and listen to the soothing sounds of nature, experience the gentle sway of palm trees, and hear the cheerful melodies of exotic birds.
Breathing exercises are a fantastic tool for helping kids relax and manage their emotions. They enhance focus and can even alleviate physical discomforts like pain and headaches. Here are some of the key benefits of incorporating breathing exercises into a child's routine:
**Reduce stress and anxiety**: Regular practice helps kids feel calmer and more in control.
**Improve concentration**: Focused breathing can sharpen attention and increase productivity.
Integrating these exercises into daily activities, like before school, before sports events, when they are feeling upset, or as part of their bedtime routine, is a great idea. This can help create a sense of calm and readiness for whatever the day brings." It nurtures a sense of calm, supports emotional well-being, and inspires children to embrace the beauty of stillness and imagination.