Faq

  • No - I am delighted to join your child’s pediatric care team as a specialty consultant. Our integrative pediatric practice is designed to enhance your child’s primary pediatric care, not replace it. Each child must have a personal primary care physician for routine and urgent care.

  • Pediatric integrative medicine uses conventional medical therapy along with evidence-based complementary therapies with the goal of treating the whole child (mind, body and spirit) for optimal health and wellness. Integrative medicine is personalized and prevention focused. It is endorsed by the AAP and is supported through research by the NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

    Evidence-based complementary therapies used at SproutWell include nutritional approaches, dietary supplements, microbiome support, botanicals, mind-body therapies, lifestyle medicine, environmental medicine, movement therapies (yoga), auricular acupressure (ear seeds), and therapeutic massage.

    The safety and efficacy of other complementary health approaches can be discussed with Dr. Sweeney.

  • Follow-up visits can be telehealth visits if appropriate for the situation and you live in CT or NY. The initial consultation must be in-person at SproutWell in CT.

  • No, I work directly with your family!

    Not contracting with insurance companies allows me to see fewer patients, which benefits you directly. I can spend more time with you and your child and you can see me when you need to, typically within a week. This means your family receives high quality, personalized care.

    We are able to provide you with an invoice or "Superbill" for the Initial Appointment if you would like to submit it to your insurance as an out of network visit. We also offer a superbill for the Annual Integrative Visit but no other follow up visits.

    To find out about out of network coverage, call the patient number on the back of your insurance card & ask:

    • Does my child have out of network coverage for physician services?

    • Do I have an out of network deductible to meet?

    • How do I submit claims for reimbursement?

  • We accept debit or credit card payments. You are welcome to use your FSA or HSA card. We require each family to have a valid credit card on file. You are responsible for the full cost of the appointment at the time of service.

  • Please be sure to make changes with at least 24-48 hour advance notice. A fee of $75 will be charged for changes made less than 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time.

  • No, managing these illnesses is not currently one of my specialities. I encourage families to visit aspire.care to find resources and clinicians who provide care for these conditions.

Pricing

*A superbill will be provided for the Initial Visit. Lab work will be billed separately and may be covered by your insurance plan when sent through the plan’s preferred lab. Office fees are subject to change.

  • Membership allows families to have a direct, ongoing relationship with Dr. Julie Sweeney, an integrative pediatric specialist.

    Membership includes all scheduled visits throughout the year (either in-person or via telehealth) and check-in phone calls to help your child stay on track with health goals. As a member you will have access to communicate with Dr. Julie Sweeney via secure text messaging.

    A SproutWell membership package may be the right fit for your family if:

    • Your child has a health condition that could benefit from unhurried visits and a balanced approach to therapies including evidence-based complementary care options.

    • You would like to focus on preventive care for your family and have more time to discuss nutrition, lifestyle medicine and mind-body therapies.

    • You would like to feel more empowered to support your child’s health throughout the many stages of childhood.

    Membership is offered to a limited number of patients.

    Membership is $2700 per year after the initial visit. Family pricing is available.

  • $550

    Office visit with Dr. Julie Sweeney (60 minutes)

    Review of any health records/labs from your pediatrician or specialists prior to visit

    Review of detailed SproutWell integrative medicine intake packet prior to visit

    Lab test orders (if recommended)

    Therapeutic recommendations and prescriptions

    Detailed written plan + curated resources

    Discussion with other specialists as needed

  • For those families that do not opt in to membership we have fee-for-service options.

    In-Person or Telehealth Follow Up Visit:

    Up to 15 min: $150

    Up to 30min: $250

    Up to 45min: $375

    Phone calls with Dr. Sweeney for brief questions $50-150

    *All patients must have at least 1 Annual Integrative Visit to remain an established patient.

  • Designed & personalized as needed. For example:

    The Project Poop Package - $350*

    This package is offered to established patients with constipation and allows Dr. Julie Sweeney to personally guide parents for 1 month.

    - Weekly 15 minute check-ins via zoom/telehealth (x4) to discuss how our plan is working and address any questions or concerns. We can make adjustments to our treatment plan to ensure steady improvement. Dr. Sweeney will provide additional strategies tailored to your child's progress.

    - Access to Dr. Sweeney via text message and/or phone calls to tackle any concerns related to our treatment plan between the scheduled weekly check-ins. 

    * Included for members