Welcome to a New Approach to Neurodevelopmental Health
At Move Forward Natural Health, we specialize in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related conditions like sensory processing challenges, anxiety, and developmental delays. As a functional medicine doctor, Dr. Kneessi, focuses on supporting nutritional biochemistry and cellular physiology—often tied to the gut-brain axis, neuroinflammation, or environmental factors—and addressing them with personalized, science-backed solutions. By optimizing gut health, supporting detoxification, and using advanced functional lab testing, we help you or your loved one move beyond symptoms to truly thrive.
Conditions We Support
Our integrative approach targets the whole person, not just a diagnosis. We commonly help with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – From social challenges to sensory sensitivities.
- ADHD – Improving focus, behavior, and emotional regulation.
- Sensory Processing Issues – Reducing overwhelm and enhancing daily function.
- Anxiety & Mood Challenges – Calming the mind through body-based solutions.
- Gut Health Concerns – Leaky gut, food sensitivities, and dysbiosis.
- Developmental Delays – Supporting speech, motor, and cognitive growth.
- PANDAS/PANS – Addressing autoimmune triggers affecting behavior.
- Sleep Difficulties – Restoring rest for better health and focus.
- Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog – Boosting energy and clarity.
Wondering if we can help with something specific? Contact us to discuss your unique needs.
Why Functional Medicine?
The brain doesn’t work in isolation—it’s deeply connected to the body, especially through the gut-brain axis. Research shows that gut health plays a critical role in neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD. Issues like leaky gut or dysbiosis can drive neuroinflammation, disrupt focus, and amplify behavioral challenges. Add in environmental factors—think toxins, heavy metals, or pesticides—and the body’s natural balance can tip further.
- Gut Health Optimization: Healing the gut to calm the brain and reduce inflammation.
- Detoxification: Safely clearing environmental toxins that burden the system.
- Neuroinflammation Support: Targeting oxidative stress and brain irritation at the source.
- Personalized Care: Using functional lab testing to pinpoint triggers like food sensitivities or nutrient gaps.
- Our goal? To help your child—or you—feel better, function better, and live better.
Why It Matters
- Gut-Brain Axis: A leaky gut can send inflammatory signals to the brain, worsening autism or ADHD symptoms. We heal it.
- Neuroinflammation: Chronic brain irritation from oxidative stress or toxins can disrupt development. We calm it.
- Environmental Factors: Everyday exposures—like chemicals in food or water—can overload the body. We detox them.
- Functional lab testing: we don’t guess—we know exactly what’s out of balance and how to address it.
