by kellie abrahamson kabrahamson1@aol.com
Tired of your pediatrician prescribing antibiotics for every little thing? Looking for a more natural approach to your child’s health care needs? Look no further than Progressive Pediatrics, a fantastic practice that has been caring for Jacksonville children for nearly five years.
Doctors Valerie H. Miles and Carolina Ceron-Canas are board-certified pediatricians who practice “integrative medicine,” meaning they combine mainstream medicine with scientifically proven holistic approaches. In addition, Dr. Miles is board-certified in holistic medicine and Dr. Ceron-Canas is a board-certified lactation consultant. What’s particularly great about the Progressive Pediatrics is that they encourage parents to focus on ways to maintain the whole health of the child through education, which means moms and dads have the tools to be their child’s true “primary care provider.” Attachment parenting, which includes breastfeeding, baby wearing and co-sleeping, is encouraged and the use of probiotics like acidophilus is strongly recommended to help with common childhood issues like allergies, thrush, colds and yeast infections.
Over the years, Progressive Pediatrics has become more than just a doctor’s office. The facility has expanded to include a store that sells supplements, homeopathics, breastfeeding supplies, slings and books and even has a space for classes. The ever-growing office has truly become a one-stop-shop for parents who are looking for the best possible care for their little ones. The practice also has an extremely active Yahoo! Group called Holistic Pediatrics, where like-minded parents can share their experiences, ask questions and get valuable information about things like aggressive behavior, eczema, care for colds and flu, approaching fevers and newborn care. The group is open to anyone and can be found at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Holisticpediatrics/.
I’ve been taking my children to Dr. Miles and Dr. Ceron-Canas since they were born and have found that this is a practice that truly cares about their patients. They always go above and beyond to help me understand what is going on with my children and how to fix the problem, not just the symptoms. Directly after having both my children, the doctors at Progressive Pediatrics not only took care of my children’s medical needs, but also took an interest in my health and well-being as a new mom. For me and my family, Progressive Pediatrics is a perfect fit and we will continue taking our children there for as long as possible.
Progressive Pediatrics is located at 1539 Parental Home Road in Jacksonville. The practice accepts most insurances. For more information, please call the office at (904) 338-0434 or visit their website at www.progressivepediatrics.medem.com/.
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