Integrative Care for Infant and Children’s Health and Development
Supporting children from birth through primary school with a whole-child approach to sleep, learning, behaviour, digestion, immune balance, and emotional wellbeing all delivered by a collaborative team in Byron Bay.
Unified Infant and Children's Care Pathway
Your Initial Intake Session
All new patients begin with a coordinated two-part intake:
Emily Hodges, Nurse Practitioner (45 minutes)
An initial consultation to review your child’s medical history, current concerns, and developmental background. Emily will begin building the foundation for your child’s personalised care plan.
Dr Mona Board: Biological Dentist & (45 minutes)
A follow-on consultation with Dr Mona to further assess your child’s developmental, structural, nutritional, and emotional needs. Dr Mona will finalise the personalised integrative care plan and coordinate referrals to relevant members of our Infant and Children’s Clinic wellness team.
Cost: $540 total
($190 with Emily Hodges NP + $350 with Dr Mona Board. Private health and Medicare rebates may apply.)
Interventions & Therapies
Depending on your child’s needs, their care may include:
- Structural and postural assessment to support physical development, jaw alignment, and breathing
- ADHD and Autism screening to support early neurodevelopmental awareness and tailored care
- Myofunctional therapy (ages 4–12) for oral function and airway development
- Habit correction (mouth breathing, thumb sucking, tongue thrust)
- Biological orthodontics (airway-first appliances)
- Waterlase tongue, lip, or cheek tie release (infant to adult), with lactation and feeding support
- Nutritional therapy – especially for fussy eaters and supporting a balanced diet for growth and development
- Targeted gut and immune support – using herbs, nutrients, and diet to build resilience
- Comprehensive allergy testing (foods, environmental, and seasonal)
- Allergy desensitisation protocols for long-term symptom reduction
- Somatic or emotional regulation therapy, including hypnotherapy and nervous system tools
- Parent consultations & practical tools – empowering families with insights, strategies, and support at home
Every intervention supports your child’s long-term health: better sleep, stronger immunity, improved behaviour and focus, regulated digestion, and healthy emotional development.
Ongoing Support & Family Education
- Parent consultations & practical tools
- Regular progress check-ins
- Multi-practitioner reviews as needed
- Support for school, referrals to allied health when relevant
Common Concerns We Treat
- Mouth breathing, snoring, sleep apnoea
- Tongue ties and poor latch
- Recurrent infections, asthma, immune dysregulation
- Bedwetting, night terrors, sleep walking/talking
- ADHD-like symptoms, emotional dysregulation, poor concentration
- Gut imbalances, food intolerances, allergies
- Delayed feeding, oral function, or speech
Why Early Intervention Matters
Intervening early — even from infancy — supports long-term outcomes in:
- Facial development
- Sleep and nervous system function
- Learning and behaviour
- Digestive and immune resilience
- Emotional and sensory regulation
Your Team at The Health Lodge
Our approach is collaborative, always led by a central practitioner (you), and supported by our team including:
“The most integrative children’s clinic I’ve experienced — finally, someone looked at the whole picture.”
— Parent, Byron Bay
Integrative Infant and Children's Clinic Pathways
Step
1
Integrative Intake
Two-part intake with Nurse Practitioner Emily Hodges and Dr Mona Board.
Step
2
Myofunctional Assessment
Focused assessment of oral-facial function to support growth, sleep, and behaviour.
Step
3
Team Collaboration
Findings are shared with our Children’s Clinic team to refine your child’s plan.
Step
4
Referrals & Ongoing Support
Tailored referrals with follow-ups every 3–6 months to track progress.
Ready to Start?
Book a Children’s Consultation call our reception team on 02 6685 6445
Unsure where to start – you can book a comp 15 min session with our clinical director
