Dr. Shandi J believes that wellness comes from treating the mind, body and spirit. She is a
board-certified pediatrician and a health coach. She has received additional training in ADHD
management and trauma informed practices. She has a passion for working with children and young
adults.
Dr. Shandi J declared at five years old that she wanted to become a pediatrician! Growing up, education was top priority. Even though she had symptoms of untreated ADHD she was able to navigate the educational system and fulfill her lifelong dream. Dr. Shandi J uses her experiences and training to bring compassionate, comprehensive and top-notch care to her patients.
Dr. Shandi J attended medical school at Howard University in Washington DC. She did her residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Fl. After making the big move from the east coast to California she continued her education by obtaining her Master of Public Health degree at UC Berkeley. She has gotten additional training in trauma informed care and ADHD. She has successfully run ADHD clinics for almost 15 years. She is also a member of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder). In her "free time' she enjoys gardening, dancing, music and creating art. She is happy to call California her new home and lives in the bay area with her two dogs.
Dr. Shandi J also has a passion to eliminate health disparities by advocating and educating the public. She engages in public speaking events on topics centered around the health of children and women. Click the link below to learn more at www.ShandiJ4thePeople.com.
WHAT DOES THRIVING WITH ADHD LOOK LIKE?
Enjoying the moments with your child instead of fighting over homework.
Getting back time in your day to do the things you really want to do because you are more organized.
Being confident that your child will successfully launch into adulthood.
Having healthy relationships.
Living a well balanced life.
Breaking the glass ceiling and living out your dreams!
This is the life you can have, sign up for a flight below.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Phone Call
READY FOR TAKE OFF!
Every relationship starts with a conversation. I would like to get to know you and your child's goals, challenges and talents. Please fill out the contact form and we will schedule a free 15min phone call.
Click on the link or schedule below.
2. DISCOVERY FLIGHT VISIT
This is also your opportunity to take a test flight of our services. During this intake visit we will learn more about your family and goals and you will learn about our process. At the end of the visit you will have an evaluation on areas of strength (super powers) and room for improvement (kryptonite) which will guide us in developing a personalized action plan.
The transformation starts here!
3. THE TOTAL PACKAGE
ALL FLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Coaching with a Board certified pediatrician and ADHD expert
E-prescriptions & Medical visits
Custom Coaching and Goals Planner
Clear communication with teachers and team members
Accurate Diagnosis
Development of a personalized plan
Educational Materials
Mindfulness and healing practices
TIME TO CHOSE A FLIGHT PLAN
I'll help you build a custom a treatment plan that is right for you. Take a look at some of our elite options below.
MEDICAL & COACHING VISITS
MEDICAL VISITS: During medical visits you can expect monitoring of your child's growth and vital signs, medication adjustment if needed, a thorough history and exam.
COACHING SESSIONS: Why coaching? Although medications can be very beneficial, pills don't teach skills. Dr. Shandi J has over 15 years of experience as a board certified pediatrician successfully coaching and treating ADHD.
The free ADHD planner is a great tool to use along side with the coaching sessions. It is recommend to sign up for a year of services to receive the full benefits.
50% of kids with ADHD also experience anxiety. We incorporate mindfulness and EFT/TFT tapping into our coaching sessions or as an additional service to help calm the ADHD mind.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
UNLIMITTED DIRECT MESSAGING TO DOCTOR/COACH: Through our patient portal you'll have easy access to Dr. Shandi J to ask questions or get med refills.
IT TAKES A CREW TO FLY WELL:
Dr. Shandi J will also communicate with members of your child's crew (team) including teachers to help ensure a collaborative effort in management.
PRESCRIPTIONS & INSURANCE
MEDICATION: If medication is recommended then this is something that can easily be prescribed in an efficient way. Med refill request come directly to the provider cutting out the middle man. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy. Prescription costs are not included in the membership.
INSURANCE: We do not take insurance but instead charge out of pocket fees. You may be able to submit the bill to your insurance for reimbursement.
EDUCATION
ADHD COACHING AND TREATMENT PLANNER: This free planner will help you stay organize and set goals. It is a convenient place to store medical history and to facilitate communication with your primary care provider.
EDUCATION: Also included in the planner is educational materials so that you will have a better understanding of ADHD.
SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE MEDICALS
If you are a pilot and need an aviation medical exam in order to fly, we'll get your medical done efficiently to have you back in the air.
Prior to your appointment please fill out the Medxpress form online, click on link to access form.
Mindfulness & ADHD
Can mindfulness help ADHD? Yes!
Mindfulness can increase dopamine in the brain which is the key treatment in ADHD. It can also help bring more awareness to the body and aid in decreasing stress, improving attention and increasing mood. Meditation is being used more and more in ADHD management for these benefits.
EFT & TFT Tapping
WHAT IS EFT/TFT & TAPING
Emotional Freedom Techniques and Thought Field Therapy is acupressure without the needles. Some people refer to it as acupoint. It is an evidence based technique to help decrease anxiety by tapping on different parts of the body called meridian points while saying affirmations out loud. It restores energic flows in the body to promote relaxation and healing. It is another tool used by Dr. Shandi J to calm the ADHD brain.
Every relationship starts with a conversation. I would like to get to know you and your child's goals, challenges and talents. Please fill out the contact form and we will schedule a free 15min phone call.
Discovery Flight
Intake visit and test flight of services. The transformation starts here! Click below to schedule an appointment.
During the discovery visit, I'll help you choose a flight package that's right for you based in your needs.
Customizable Elite Flight Packages
