It doesn't have to be to hard.
(... and you don't have to got it alone)
You're a great a parent!
So, why does it
feel like an endless uphill battle?
Hint: It's not you.
You are a good parent.
You've read the parenting books, blogs and forums. You tried getting your kid to take deep breaths. You feed them healthy foods. You tried herbs and vitamins. You talked to your mom, your kid's teacher and even your neighbor. You've seen your regular doctor and maybe even a therapist or psychiatrist.
It hasn’t worked but it's not your fault.
Likely, your child's mental health and behaviors are due to the interaction between your child's genetics and their environment. This interplay is messing with your child’s physiology! Another parenting book is not going to fix that.
But, you didn't get a degree in biochemistry let alone integrative medicine and guess what?
You don't have to figure this out alone!
You're here to see your loved one thrive. Integrative pediatric care is the key.
Let's team up, uncover personalized strategies, and empower you to nurture your child's well-being naturally.
I'm Dr. Ellie MacGregor, and I'm often asked, "What is Integrative Pediatrics?" Simply put, it's an approach that sees your child as a whole being—body, mind, and spirit. With a focus on your family's unique lifestyle and the special bond between you and your child, we blend the best of conventional and alternative therapies to prioritize your child's health.
So why did I become an integrative doctor? After years in primary pediatric care, I felt frustrated with a one size fits all approach. I became driven to advance my studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine, where I saw the transformative power of combining traditional and holistic approaches from both the perspective of a doctor, and as a patient myself. Having been diagnosed with celiac disease and other autoimmune disorders, I live daily having to manage my own symptoms and have gone through the process of changing my entire lifestyle to keep myself healthy and happy. I know from experience that change is hard and I want to be there to help others through the transition with ease.
I have always been an advocate to incorporate integrative medicine with the various clinics I have worked for, however, during the global pandemic, the limitations of what I could practice became clear. Many children struggled with new found anxiety, depression, and associated physical symptoms, yearning for a comprehensive approach beyond what conventional medicine could provide. Inspired by their needs, Middle Path Integrative Pediatrics was born. Today, I work with families in California and North Carolina, with dreams of touching lives nationwide. I believe in the concept of "slow medicine," taking the time to build strong doctor-patient relationships and thoroughly explore health concerns while healing the root cause.
As an integrative/functional medicine pediatrician specializing in brain health, I'm committed to offering holistic solutions. I'm not just a pediatrician—I'm also a yogi, celiac warrior, and hiking enthusiast. My passion for holistic health led me to share my expertise in a free guide to enhancing brain health via gut health.
Join me on the journey to better health for your child and your family. Together, we can unlock your child's full potential, naturally.
Education & Credentials
With 16 years experience as a board certified pediatrician, my expertise is supported by extensive continuing education. I graduated from one of the most highly respected Integrative Medicine programs in the country, The University of Arizona Andrew Weil’s Center for Integrative Medicine. My pediatric training was performed at Nicklaus Children’s Medical Center in Miami, Florida and I studied at one of the top tier Osteopathic Medical Schools in the country, Kansas City University. Additional education was received from the Kalish Institute, the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary medicine. I studied ADHD with Dr. James Greenblatt who wrote "Finally Focused." As a person living with celiac disease, I also have special expertise in gluten sensitivity and gluten intolerance.
"I'm here to help you craft a roadmap to successfully achieve the joy of raising a happy, healthy child."
Dr. Ellie MacGregor
Integrative Pediatrician, DO, FAAP
“Dr. Ellie turned the volume down on all the noise. She listened to me, she used her clinical magic to listen to my baby, and we created a plan that reflected my concerns, values, and goals.”
Tinley I, California
Everyone is Welcome Here
I am committed to cultivating a community that values diversity and inclusion. Please know that you are welcome here no matter your race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other way you identify. In the spirit of ongoing growth, I am open to feedback and conversation as to ways I can improve upon this commitment.
Ready to start the healing process?