Covington Pediatrics

02/13/2026

When symptoms keep coming back, it’s usually a sign something deeper is going on. At Covington Pediatrics, we take time to look beyond quick fixes and focus on why your child isn’t feeling their best, physically, emotionally, and developmentally.

If you’ve ever felt like your concerns were rushed or brushed off, you’re not alone. We’re here to listen. 💙

👉 Learn how our functional medicine approach works. https://covingtonpediatrics.com/

02/13/2026

Q: Do you evaluate and treat PANS/PANDAS in children?

Yes. At Covington Pediatrics – Functional & Integrative Medicine, a licensed clinician evaluates and supports children with suspected PANS/PANDAS from across Georgia.

We use an evidence‑informed medical approach, guided by NIH/NIMH recommendations and published consensus guidelines, while also thoughtfully exploring factors that may influence symptoms, including:

-Nutrition
-Gut–brain health
-Inflammation
-Immune triggers

Care is individualized for each child and coordinated with specialists and other members of the care team when appropriate. Our goal is to help families feel supported, informed, and not alone—while working to improve comfort, regulation, and overall quality of life.

02/11/2026

Q: How do you evaluate and treat OCD in children and teens?
A: At Covington Pediatrics, Functional and Integrative Medicine, a licensed clinician evaluates and treats children and teens with OCD using THE ZEEBRA® Method. This structured approach looks at nutrition, gut-brain health, inflammation, immune balance, and metabolic factors that can worsen OCD symptoms. Care is individualized and may be used alongside therapy or psychiatry when appropriate.

02/10/2026

This was recently in the news : Aetna Expands IVIG Coverage for PANS/PANDAS

Aetna has updated its medical policy to include Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) / Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), allowing coverage when intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is considered a medically necessary treatment for patients who meet diagnostic and clinical criteria.

This update represents an important step in recognizing the role of immune dysfunction in the onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms and offers more opportunities to provide timely, potentially life-saving treatment.

Careful documentation of disease course, symptomatology, and other listed criteria will remain essential. Clinicians are encouraged to review Aetna’s guidelines on the Aetna website.

By supporting interventions that target the underlying immune processes, we can continue advancing care and improving outcomes for patients and families impacted by these treatable medical conditions.

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02/09/2026

Q: How do you support children with autism in Georgia?

At Covington Pediatrics – Functional & Integrative Medicine, we support children with autism from across Georgia with a thoughtful, medical, and functional approach that honors each child’s unique strengths and needs.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and no two children are the same. Our care focuses on understanding factors that may influence comfort, regulation, and day‑to‑day well‑being, including:

Nutrition and nutrient absorption
Gut health and the gut–brain connection
Inflammation and immune balance
Environmental influences
Our goal is to help children feel their best while supporting calm regulation and quality of life. We work closely with parents, therapists, and schools, valuing collaboration and listening to families every step of the way.

02/08/2026

How do you evaluate and treat anxiety and depression in children and teens?

At Covington Pediatrics – Functional & Integrative Medicine, anxiety and depression in children and teens are evaluated and treated by a licensed clinician using THE ZEEBRA® Method.

This structured, medical approach looks beyond symptoms to identify underlying contributors to mood and emotional regulation, including:

-Nutrition
-Gut–brain health
-Inflammation
-Immune balance
-Hormones
-Metabolic factors

Care is individualized for each child and can be used alongside counseling or psychiatric care when appropriate. Our goal is to support the whole child—mind and body—through a thoughtful, integrative medical lens.

02/05/2026

POST 1 – Root-Cause Care Intro

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When symptoms keep coming back, it’s usually a sign something deeper is going on.
At Covington Pediatrics, we take time to look beyond quick fixes and focus on why your child isn’t feeling their best — physically, emotionally, and developmentally.

If you’ve ever felt like your concerns were rushed or brushed off, you’re not alone. We’re here to listen. 💙
👉 Learn how our functional medicine approach works.

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What’s one health concern you wish you had more answers about?

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https://covingtonpediatrics.com/functional-medicine-services/

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We Treat the Root Cause
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At Covington Pediatrics, LLC, we emphasis functional medicine in Covington, GA combined with a Western medical approach to ensure the best care. Call now!

01/26/2026

Q: What is the difference between picky eating and feeding difficulties?
A: Picky eating is common in young children and is often part of normal development. Feeding difficulties are different — they tend to be ongoing, stressful, and may interfere with nutrition, growth, or family life. At Covington Pediatrics, Functional and Integrative Medicine , we help families understand when picky eating is typical and when feeding challenges may signal underlying sensory, medical, or emotional factors, so children can get the right support early.

01/19/2026

Q: Could ongoing bloating or gas in my child be caused by SIBO or gut dysbiosis?
A: Yes. In some children and teens, ongoing bloating, gas, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea may be related to SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) or gut dysbiosis. At Covington Pediatrics, Functional and Integrative Medicine in Covington, GA, we take an integrative approach that looks at gut motility, digestion, diet, sleep, stress, and nervous-system regulation. When appropriate, we may recommend targeted evaluation, dietary and lifestyle changes, and carefully selected supplements to help restore gut balance and improve long-term comfort.

01/16/2026

Q: How do you treat reflux, bloating, and abdominal pain in infants, children and teens ?
A: At Covington Pediatrics, Functional and Integrative Medicine in Covington, GA, we take a comprehensive approach to reflux, bloating, and abdominal pain in infants, children, and teens. Rather than treating symptoms alone, we look for underlying contributors such as digestion, diet, gut motility, sleep, stress, and nervous system regulation. When appropriate, we may recommend targeted dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, and conventional treatments as needed. Our goal is to relieve discomfort, support healthy digestion, and help children feel better long-term.

01/12/2026

What is your approach to constipation, diarrhea, and gut issues in children and teens ?

At Covington Pediatrics, Functional and Integrative Medicine in Covington, GA, we take a comprehensive, integrative approach to constipation, diarrhea, IBS, and other gut issues in children and teens. Rather than treating symptoms alone, we look for underlying contributors such as diet, hydration, gut motility, stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation. When appropriate, we may recommend a more detailed evaluation, targeted dietary and lifestyle changes, mindset support, and nutritional supplements. Our goal is to help children feel better long term by supporting gut–brain health, improving comfort, and restoring healthy digestion in a thoughtful, evidence-based way.

01/09/2026

Q: How do you monitor growth and development and screen for delays in children in Covington, GA?

A: At Covington Pediatrics, Functional and Integrative Medicine , we closely monitor children’s growth and development at every well-child visit from infancy through adolescence. We use American Academy of Pediatrics–recommended developmental screening tools to assess speech, motor skills, social development, and autism risk at appropriate ages. If concerns arise, we take a proactive, integrative approach that may include referrals for speech, occupational, or physical therapy, as well as additional supportive therapies. Our goal is early identification, early support, and helping each child reach their full potential.