Cathie Donald, M.D.

06/30/2026

Could mold be affecting your child’s health?

Mold exposure can look different in every child, but some common signs may include:

✔️ Chronic congestion
✔️ Coughing or wheezing
✔️ Frequent allergy-like symptoms
✔️ Headaches
✔️ Skin irritation
✔️ Asthma flare-ups
✔️ Trouble sleeping or feeling run down

While mold is not always the cause, it can be an important piece of the puzzle, especially when symptoms keep coming back or do not seem to improve.

Dr. Cathie, will look at the whole child, including their environment, lifestyle, nutrition, and symptoms, to help families better understand what may be contributing to how their child feels.

If your child has ongoing respiratory symptoms, allergies, asthma concerns, or you suspect mold exposure in your home, it may be time to take a closer look.

Support starts with understanding! 🤍

06/30/2026

06/24/2026

One of the best parts of my job is educating patients. I love questions. I love to learn. I love to share. I love prenatal consults so I can educate before your baby arrives so we can welcome them into the world in the healthiest state they can be.

06/19/2026

Do you have concerns about your child who is a picky eater? I hope to help you understand why this can happen as well as helping you find ways to improve eating habits. Call Roots Wellness to set up an appointment if you have concerns that this is affecting your child’s health.

06/16/2026

What’s for breakfast? You will hear me say “aim for 5 colors of vegetables and fruits a day”. Why? Because we need vitamins, minerals and fiber to optimize our bodies. So let’s reframe breakfast. Kids don’t have to think muffins and cereal are “breakfast” foods. Pull out left overs. Think sweet potatoes on the side of a turkey roll up, green beans with an egg, cherry tomatoes and a cheese stick, celery with peanut butter.
If you accept this change eventually your kids will too. Don’t forget “just one bite” is a start.

06/15/2026

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. 👋

For those of you who may be new, I’m Dr. Cathie Donald, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician with a passion for helping children feel, function, and thrive at their best.

After years in traditional pediatrics, I felt called to take a deeper look at why children were struggling instead of only focusing on managing symptoms. That journey led me to functional medicine, where I now help families uncover root causes and create thoughtful, personalized plans for healing.

My approach looks at the whole child: nutrition, sleep, gut health, hormones, immune function, environment, emotional wellness, and more. Because every child is different, and their care should be too.

I’m so thankful you’re here and honored to be part of your family’s wellness journey. 🤍