Holistic Treatments for Children and Anthroposophic Pediatrics

Dr. Blanning loves working with children. He knew that supporting families would be an important part of his work in life, even before he started medical school. That deep interest in children’s growth and health has not only developed into uniquely holistic medical care, but also fresh insights about child development. Dr. Blanning regularly trains teachers and doctors—both nationally and internationally—about how to support the whole child. He is the author of Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs, an in-depth guide for Waldorf teachers and Anthroposophic doctors to develop effective approaches for developmental and behavioral challenges (currently used by teachers in as far-away places as Australia, Hungary, Taiwan and Estonia!). His book Raising Sounds Sleepers describes the developmental milestones of self-soothing and explores the important role they play in good sleep, self-orientation and calming, overcoming separation anxiety, and helping to heal trauma.

The goals of whole-child treatment go beyond just the removal or management of symptoms. They focus on helping children strengthen their own capacities. Children’s bodies and minds are amazingly dynamic and responsive; they crave guidance, healthy ways to explore the world, and loving support. Twenty years experience shows that children also respond very well to anthroposophic treatments, often described as “remedies,” which can be given in the form of powders, liquids, creams, oils or homeopathic pellets.

Dr. Blanning appreciates seeing children face-to-face whenever possible, but also regularly offers distance consultations for families who live outside the Denver/Boulder area.

If you are a Waldorf teacher from another area and are referring a child to Dr. Blanning, we encourage you to fill out the Classroom Referral Form–for distance consultation

You can see Dr. Blanning’s upcoming availability and directly schedule an office appointment yourself, by clicking on the button below: