Paediatrician & Lactation Consultant
M.D., MPH, FRACP, FACNEM, DTMH
For over 25 years I have been working with children to improve their health and wellbeing. Nothing brings me greater joy!
Dealing with a sick or unhappy child can be very challenging. I strive to uncover the underlying causes of each child’s issues and offer evidence-based treatment. My goal is your child’s optimal health and development.
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The Essential Guide To A Healthy Child
Children’s Health A-Z is a compilation of the advice Dr Masson has given to her patients over many years. Her approach to always look for the underlying cause of any problem and then address the cause in the most effective yet gentle and non-toxic way has helped thousands of children around the world to become healthier and happier.
Corona Virus & TeleHealth
Due to the Covid-19 epidemic Dr Masson will do all appointments via skype or telephone. This is in response to the government's and Medicare's recommendation. Once the epidemic is over Dr Masson will see patients in her clinic again. Dr Masson is not taking new patients at the moment, but you can get on the waiting list.
Specialising In
ADHD
I look for and correct potential nutritional deficiencies and toxic exposures that may affect children’s focus, attention, and learning. I help the family implement a whole foods diet free of additives, which may reduce hyperactivity. I discuss the importance of proven lifestyle factors such as plenty of sleep and active play in green outdoor spaces to ensure optimal focus and attention.
Behavioural Problems
A wholistic approach to anxiety, oppositional, angry, or OCD behaviours seeks to find and treat the root causes of behaviour problems. These may include nutritional deficiencies, immune reactions, toxic exposures, lifestyle factors, and stress.
Allergies
Assessment and treatment of allergies consists of finding out what exactly your child is reacting to, supporting the immune system through a nutrient-rich diet and a non-toxic lifestyle, which may include gentle skin treatment options for eczema, breathing training for asthma, and improving the gut flora to help outgrow allergies.
Recurrent Infections
Common nutritional deficiencies can undermine the immune system. When a child gets the right amounts of needed nutrients (based on testing) and eats a varied, nutrient-rich diet their immune system often improves and the child’s cycle of recurrent infections and frequent antibiotic use can be stopped.
ASD - Autism
The biomedical approach aims to treat any potential gastro-intestinal, metabolic, immunologic, or other problems that may impact the child’s physical and mental health. By resolving the physical symptoms (for example painful constipation) the child’s behaviour and social interaction may benefit. The goal is the child's optimal health and development.
Breastfeeding
Optimal nutrition starts with breastfeeding. I can help you overcome breastfeeding problems, as well as treat common issues in infancy, including reflux, eczema and constipation, without interfering with breastfeeding.
Dr Leila Masson speaks English, German, French and Spanish
