Larry Palevsky, MD
Co-founder and president of the Holistic Pediatric Association: The Alliance for Holistic Family Health and Wellness.
Dr. Palevsky is a board certified pediatrician who uses a holistic approach in his practice of pediatric medicine. He integrates the use of western medicine and alternative therapies to prevent and treat children's illnesses, and offers options to families who are interested in a broader medical approach to their children's health and wellness. Dr. Palevsky values the role(s) illness may play in children's lives and supports the use of safe, non-suppressive treatments to assist them in their healing. He is a strong advocate for the education and empowerment of families. Dr. Palevsky strives to help parents access their knowledge and strengthen their confidences through their own experiences and intuition, thus supporting the idea parents are the primary care providers for their children.
Dr. Palevsky runs a business called Holistic Child Health, www.holisticchildhealth.com, where he offers consultations and educational programs to families and practitioners in the areas of preventive and holistic health, nutrition for infants and children, safe, alternative treatments for common and difficult to treat pediatric conditions, vaccination controversies, mindful parenting and rethinking the medical paradigm. Dr. Palevsky discusses the fundamental principles of how children grow and mature and how we can nurture and support these processes without damaging their systems with suppressive policies and therapies. View complete CV here.