Business Details
2 Years
experience
Pediatric Nutrition for Allergy & Behavioral Challenges
Founded by Emily Cerda, a Certified Nutrition Specialist with nearly a decade of clinical experience, Thrive Inside Nutrition specializes in pediatric nutrition for children and teens facing allergy, attention, and behavioral challenges. Our approach combines graduate-level training, trauma-informed care, and functional testing to create personalized nutrition plans that address root causes rather than symptoms.We prioritize family engagement, offering caregiver coaching and care coordination with physicians to ensure comprehensive support. With a weight-neutral philosophy and flexible payment options, we empower families to achieve sustainable health improvements through evidence-based nutrition strategies tailored to each child's unique needs.
Services
Pediatric Nutrition
Allergy Management
Functional Testing
Caregiver Coaching
Behavioral Support
Gut Health Analysis
Meal Planning
Care Coordination
Details
- Year established: 2024
Highlights and features
- We offer graduate-level nutrition training with 1,000+ hours of supervised practice
- Our trauma-informed care approach creates safe healing environments
- We provide functional testing options for comprehensive health analysis
- Flexible payment plans and superbills for insurance reimbursement
- Care coordination with medical providers for holistic treatment
Associations and certifications
- Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
- Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice
- National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
Services
Pediatric Nutrition
Specialized nutrition counseling for children with allergies and behavioral challenges. Our evidence-based approach addresses gut health, food sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies through personalized meal planning. We work with families to implement sustainable dietary changes that improve focus, mood, and overall health outcomes.
Functional Testing
Comprehensive gut microbiome testing and lab analysis services. We interpret physician-ordered labs through a nutrition lens to identify root causes of health issues. Available tests include the Tiny Health stool test for detailed gut health assessment, with results guiding targeted nutrition interventions.
Caregiver Coaching
Guidance for parents navigating pediatric nutrition challenges. Sessions focus on practical strategies for meal planning, behavior management, and creating supportive home environments. We provide ongoing education and accountability to help caregivers implement sustainable health changes for their children.
Allergy Management
Customized plans for managing food allergies and sensitivities. Our approach identifies trigger foods while maintaining nutritional adequacy through alternative meal planning. We specialize in reintroducing foods safely and developing long-term dietary strategies that accommodate multiple food restrictions.
Behavioral Support
Nutrition interventions targeting attention deficits and behavioral issues. We address biochemical imbalances through targeted supplementation and dietary modifications. Our programs focus on improving neurotransmitter function to enhance focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance in children and teens.
People
Emily Cerda
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Emily Cerda is a board-certified nutrition specialist with nearly a decade of clinical experience. She holds advanced credentials in nutrition counseling and health coaching, specializing in pediatric care for allergy-related behavioral challenges. Her personal experience managing her son's food allergies informs her compassionate, family-centered approach to nutrition therapy.
Questions
What ages do you work with?
We specialize in nutrition for children and teens up to age 18 with allergy-related attention and behavioral challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement but do not file insurance claims directly. Payment plans are available.
What is the Spark Package?
Our comprehensive 3-month program includes three sessions, a gut microbiome test, and supplement discounts to address root health issues.
How long are appointments?
Initial consultations are 50 minutes, with 30-minute follow-ups available for ongoing care and adjustments.
Do you coordinate with doctors?
Yes, we provide care coordination updates to physicians and collaborate as part of your child's complete care team.
