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A Functional Medicine Approach to School Support for Students with PANS/PANDAS

 

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How do I help a struggling student while managing the rest of my class?
How do I cope with the stress & burnout of supporting this student?
Why has this thriving student suddenly developed severe anxiety, obsessions, or aggression?

Educators are the cornerstone of a child’s development, and your influence is especially critical when a student is facing the challenges of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). These conditions can disrupt a student’s behavior and emotional well-being, leading to sudden and drastic changes that ripple through the classroom and beyond.

We understand how overwhelming it can be to manage the complexities of PANS/PANDAS in an educational setting. You're often left searching for answers, trying to navigate abrupt mood swings, anxiety, or disruptive behavior without the tools or knowledge to fully support the student in need.

That’s why we’re offering a free, specialized training program tailored just for you—educators on the front lines. This program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and resources to recognize, understand, and effectively respond to the symptoms of PANS/PANDAS. You’ll gain insights into how these disorders impact not only the student but also their academic performance and social interactions. You’ll learn strategies to create a supportive and informed environment for your student and their family. You'll also learn how to support yourself in this overwhelming and exhausting situation.

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PANS/PANDAS Webinar with Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer

Learn about Functional Medicine, symptoms and treatment of PANS/PANDAS, and how to support children in a school setting.

Arbor Health does not replace the need for a primary care physician or therapist, rather our services can be a key piece of your student's overall wellness plan. We have a collaborative treatment model and love to work with other professionals in the community to help kids heal. 

In addition to treating PANS/PANDAS, we also treat kids, teens, and adults for a variety of conditions. Some of the most common conditions that we treat with our Functional Medicine and Functional Psychiatry Clinical Programs are:

Functional Medicine looks for the root cause of physical and mental health issues by investigating:

  • Biochemical abnormalities
  • Genetics
  • Gut dysbiosis
  • Hormone issues
  • Immune system dysfunction
  • Nutrient deficiencies
  • Toxin & viral patterns 

Once we understand the underlying causes, we treat with traditional medicine, toxin removal, diet, supplementation, and lifestyle modifications. To learn more about Functional Medicine, please check out our Clinical Program.

BrainCore Neurofeedback 

Another unique specialty we offer is Neurofeedback Brain Training, also called EEG Biofeedback, which is a state-of-the-art, painless, drug-free method for teaching the brain to function at its highest potential. This treatment modality is very synergistic with Functional Medicine and has over 2,100 research papers supporting it on the National Institute of Health's PubMed. We love this TedX Talk by Dr. Daniel Amen on what he learned from 83,000 brain scans. We use the same QEEG Brainmaps and treatment modalities as him in our clinic. Neurofeedback can be very effective in treating:

  • Addiction
  • ADHD/Learning Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Memory & Cognitive Function
  • Migraine Headaches & Chronic Pain
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

We can help you & your students, let's schedule a live or virtual informational meeting to discuss how we could collaborate!

We look forward to working with you to help our community's kids and teens achieve their most vibrant selves!

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PANS/PANDAS Patient Success Stories

"Before finding Arbor Health, my son had seen more than 10 doctors and none of them had taken a holistic approach to his treatment. After a second opinion trip to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that left us with no answers, we were very excited to find an expert in our own backyard. Our team at Arbor has been amazing to work with. Their approach to treating PANS and Lyme Disease has been completely on point and I highly recommend them."
~Keri Curtis

 
 

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