Your child isn't being difficult. Something is getting in the way.
The Nourished Pathway is a 3-month program for kids with picky eating, constipation, and growth concerns.
We look at the whole picture - not just what's on the plate, but what's happening inside their body - so they can Eat, Grow, and Thrive™.
SOUND FAMILIAR?You might be here if…
🤍 Your child eats a very limited number of foods (sometimes fewer than 10)
🤍 Fills up on snacks, won't touch dinner
🤍 Constipation keeps coming back and you're tired of Miralax being the only answer
🤍 You've tried every trick, tip, and strategy - and you're running out of ideas
🤍 You're noticing mood swings, low energy, and poor sleep - and wondering if what they're eating has something to do with it
🤍 You’ve been told it’s “normal,” but your gut says something is not right
"The pediatrician reassured us that it was normal... but I was concerned"
— Dayna"Mealtimes felt stressful and honestly so exhausting"
— Liz, mom of a picky eater
WHO YOU'RE WORKING WITH Hi, I’m Danielle 👋
I work with families who feel stuck. Mealtimes are stressful, progress isn't happening, and something still feels off even though you've tried everything. That's exactly who I'm here for.
I specialize in the intersection of picky eating, digestion, and growth, and I’m kind of obsessed with this work.
I combine functional nutrition, feeding principles, gut health, and play to understand why your child is struggling, then build a plan that actually fits your child and your real life.
Your kid eats 3 times a day, every day, for the rest of their lives. Wouldn’t it be nice if those moments felt a little easier… and maybe even enjoyable?
Because to nourish means to feed, cherish, support, and help flourish — and that's what this work is really about.
ONE CONNECTED PLANEating, digestion, and growth aren't separate problems.
Most families bounce between specialists, each looking at one piece. The Nourished Pathway looks at all of them.
Your roadmap to helping your child Eat, Grow, Thrive™
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Eat
Picky eating · Feeding difficulties (PFD/ARFID) · Tube feeding
Your child eats the same handful of foods (and it's been this way for a while). Whether they're picky eaters, avoiding whole food groups, anxiety around trying new foods, or dealing with something more complex like ARFID or PFD, we figure out why eating feels hard and create a plan that increases variety. We include what's happening in the gut, the nervous/sensory system, and the body - not just at the table. No pressure, no bribing, no more mealtime battles.
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Grow
Underweight · Poor growth · Failure to thrive · Low appetite
Whether your child has low appetite, keeps falling off the growth curve, or just isn't gaining the way they should — we look at the full picture to understand what's actually getting in the way. Then we create a personalized plan to support healthy weight gain and better nutrition (even when labs look "normal" and you've been told to wait and see).
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Thrive
Digestion · Constipation · Energy · Overall health
When a child is truly thriving, you feel it - in their energy, their mood, their focus, and how they move through the day. Constipation, anxiety, SIBO, brain fog, poor sleep - these aren't separate problems. They're usually connected. We get to the root of what's going on so your child feels better from the inside out. When deeper answers are needed, we use stool and micronutrient testing to guide what's next.
WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKEWhat changes for families in the program
✨Mealtimes feel calmer.
✨You stop dreading dinner before it even starts
✨ Your child tries new foods, at their own pace, without the meltdowns
✨ Regular bowel movements, naturally, without relying on daily medication
✨ You finally understand what's been going on inside their body — and why
✨ You stop second-guessing every meal and bite
✨ Your child has more consistent energy throughout the day
✨ You feel confident making decisions about your child's nutrition, because now you have a real picture
"Before working with Danielle, mealtimes felt stressful and exhausting. Now we've completely turned a corner."
— Liz, mom of a picky eater"My son added 8 new foods in just the first month."
— Jess"Mealtimes aren't stressful anymore. My very picky eater is trying new foods."
— Jenn, mom of a 9-year-oldWhat's included
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Three months, three sessions, and one plan built around your child. Here's how we get from "I've tried everything" to "we finally turned a corner."
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Find the why
Initial evaluation · 60 min- Comprehensive nutrition and feeding assessment
- A whole-picture look at eating, digestion, growth, sleep, and energy
- Understand why eating feels so hard for your child
You walk away withA personalized plan (not a generic protocol) that fits your child and your family's real life. -
Build momentum
Follow-up · 45 min- Review what's working and what still feels hard
- Adjust the plan as your child makes progress
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Keep it going
Follow-up · 45 min- Celebrate the wins, big and small
- Troubleshoot anything that's still tricky
- Map out what comes next
You walk away withMore variety, calmer mealtimes, and the confidence for whatever comes next.
Alongside every step
Text support between sessions
You don't have to have it all together to reach out. Real-time guidance means an off week doesn't become an off month.
Testing when it's needed
Micronutrient and stool testing (added cost) shows us exactly what we're working with, so we're never guessing.
Your care team, aligned
I coordinate with feeding therapists, pediatricians, and other providers so everyone is working toward the same goals.
Who's in the room
Who leads the sessions depends on who's making the food decisions, and who's ready to make changes.
Ages 0 to 11
Sessions with parents and caregivers
Younger kids don't choose what's for dinner, what's in the pantry, or when snacks happen. You do. That makes you the one who can change the menu, the routine, and the feel of mealtimes, so we build the plan with you. Your child is still part of it at home through play, exposure, and low-pressure practice.
Ages 12+
Sessions with your child, parents welcome
Around 12, kids start connecting how they eat to how they feel at practice, in class, or with friends. They can set their own goals and take real ownership of their choices. Many are ready for change and just need a path to get there, so your child takes the lead in sessions. You'll always be kept in the loop, and you're welcome to join too.
Not ready yet? We start with you, and bring them in when they are.
Every family is different. We'll figure out what fits yours.
Not another handout. A real plan… with someone in your corner.
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Real families. Real results.
What Families Are Saying
"My son added 8 new foods in just the first month. I'm no longer worried about his nutrition — we finally enjoy mealtimes again."
— Jess, mom of 5-year-old"Before working with Danielle, mealtimes felt stressful and honestly so exhausting. Now we've completely turned a corner — no more meltdowns at dinner, he's actually sitting at the table, and I no longer feel like I'm battling him 3x a day."
— Liz, mom of 2.5-year-old"I now have a regular, non-medicated pooper. Something I didn't know I could be so excited about. So thankful that we found her — I can't recommend her enough."
— Mallory, mom of 3-year-old"She supported us through a feeding tube journey and helped us wean successfully. She thinks outside the box, meets your kid where they are at, and looks at their whole health — not just their growth curve."
— Cass, mom of 3-year-old"For the first time in months, I felt heard. She looks at health from a holistic perspective and takes the time to really delve into the issue. I left the meeting feeling informed and prepared with next steps."
— Sam, navigating her daughter's health"I felt like I tried everything and his diet just kept becoming more and more restricted. The pediatrician said it was normal — but I was concerned. My only regret is that I waited so long to reach out."
— Dayna, mom of 2-year-old"With her help, even with a limited diet, I know my son is getting all the vitamins and minerals he needs to grow and thrive. I am so grateful she is part of my son's support team."
— Joni, mom of 8-year-old"Danielle's unique background in feeding therapy and her passion for helping my child eat real food made her the perfect fit. She gave us the peace of mind we so desperately needed to enjoy mealtimes again."
— Jess, mom of 5-year-oldYour child isn’t a “wait-and-see” situation.
Most families come to us after hearing:
“they’ll grow out of it”
“just keep offering foods”
“their labs look normal”
“let’s wait and see - check in 6 months”
If something feels off, you deserve answers… not another year of guessing.
Choose what works for your family
- Initial evaluation (60 min)
- Two follow-up sessions (45 min each)
- Personalized nutrition plan
- Text support throughout all 3 months
- HSA and FSA accepted
- Add micronutrient or stool testing at any point
- Initial evaluation (60 min)
- Two follow-up sessions (45 min each)
- Personalized nutrition plan
- Text support throughout all 3 months
- HSA and FSA accepted
- Add micronutrient or stool testing at any point
Not sure if it's the right fit? The clarity call is free — no commitment, no pressure.
ADD TESTING TO YOUR PATHWAYOptional Testing - when you need deeper answers
Micronutrient Testing
$750
This blood test identifies key nutrients & foods to target so that we can personalize your child’s nutrition plan and guide strategies that increase food variety and acceptance.
Microbiome Testing
$700
This stool test looks at the microbes and digestive markers in your child’s gut so that we can understand what’s getting in the way of comfort, growth, and easier mealtimes.
All the ways nourished kids can thrive
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🌱 Growth
Supporting steady weight, height, and development
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⚡ Energy
More consistent fuel for play and daily routines
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🧠 Focus
Better support for attention and learning
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💛 Mood
More stable energy and emotional regulation
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💩 Digestion
Less constipation, bloating, and discomfort
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😴 Sleep
Supporting more restful, consistent sleep
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🤝 Connection
More ease in meals with peers and family
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🍽️ Confidence
Greater comfort exploring and trying foods
FAQ
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Most nutrition support focuses on what your child is eating. I look at why eating feels hard in the first place. My background spans both feeding therapy (the how of building skills and comfort with food) and functional nutrition (the why behind GI issues, nutrient deficiencies, and growth concerns), which means I'm connecting dots that often get missed when families are bouncing between specialists.
But honestly, the biggest difference is the relationship. Over three months, I get to know your family, routines, mealtimes, and what actually feels realistic for you & your life. I'm not handing you a plan and sending you on your way. I'm here to figure out what's actually going on, stay in your corner, and help you build a path forward that works for your specific kid. That relationship and continuity is what makes this work when everything else hasn't.
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We are not directly contracted with any insurance companies; however, we can provide you with a Superbill to get your sessions reimbursed directly. You can call your insurance company ahead of time to find out if, and how much, will be covered. The codes that would be billed are:
Diagnosis Code:
Z71.3 Dietary Counseling and Surveillance
CPT Code(s):
97802 - Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
97803 - Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face to face with the patient each 15 minutes
Testing is not reimbursable by insurance.
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Yes, absolutely! You can use the credit card information on your HSA or FSA in place of a credit card payment to cover the cost of nutrition counseling and testing.
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For motivated older kids (12+), I love involving them directly.
For kids who aren't ready or don't think anything is wrong, we work with parents on the mealtime environment, hunger cues, and optimizing nutrition and gut health strategies you can implement to support them while we wait for readiness.
Any parent or guardian who is involved in feeding their child is welcome and encouraged to be present during the sessions.
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Most likely, yes.
Over the course of my career, I've worked with 1200+ families navigating everything from picky eating and selective eating disorders (PFD and ARFID), tube feeding and tube weaning, chronic constipation and GI concerns, poor growth and failure to thrive, nutrient deficiencies, and neurodivergent and neurotypical kids alike who need a different approach to food.
I also support medically complex kids who need help with tube feeding, blended tube feeding, and weaning — and kids who've been in feeding therapy for months or years and still aren't where they need to be. If there's no diagnosis yet but something clearly isn't right, that counts too.
If your child is struggling with food in any way, chances are it's something I've seen before.
Not sure if your situation fits? You can book a free 15 minute clarity call.