Child · Adolescent · Adult
Functional Medicine
My approach to health and wellness is to look for the underlying problems behind health issues so treatments focus on the whole person, not just a symptom or illness.
This approach aims to understand the root cause.
It’s time to Heal Beyond the Diagnosis
Through a comprehensive assessment and interpretation of bloodwork, healing includes a customized plan to help restore the body’s deficiencies and imbalances and achieve healing beyond what traditional treatment provides.
We can help you determine possible nutrient deficiencies, gut and microbiome dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, immune system dysfunction, and toxic overload.
Children (4-11)
Withdrawing from social activities
Refusing to go to school
Angry outbursts and aggressive behavior
Struggling to build friendships and connect with others
Adolescents (12-17)
Frequently worrying about their body image
Difficulty concentrating in school, poor grades
Often isolating themselves in their rooms
Struggled with past treatment experiences, feeling excluded from the process
Young adults (18-26)
Feeling unmotivated to do things they once enjoyed
Difficulties with time management causing stress and burnout
Low self-esteem and poor body image
Intense mood swings
Irregular sleep schedule, struggling to sleep
Easily irritated
Suicidal thoughts
Substance abuse
Worried about the side effects of traditional
medications, seeking natural, integrative care options for mental health
Parents
Concerned about medication side effects, searching for natural/integrative care for their children
Feeling like no one is truly listening to their concerns or prioritizing their child’s well-being
Concerned about their child’s eating habits and self-esteem, suspecting they have an eating disorder
Experiencing feelings of guilt or frustration that their child isn’t getting better
Struggling to address or find solutions for behavioral issues
Feeling overwhelmed as a parent of an adopted child or a child in foster care, navigating the complex emotional and behavioral challenges
An integrative psychiatry practice in Rhode Island
Specializing in natural approaches & personalized treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and trauma, fostering whole-body health.
Now accepting new patients!
Here's What I Can Help With
Depression, Anxiety
Thyroid, adrenal, and other hormonal disorders
Infections (acute and chronic low-grade)
Brain Fog
Autoimmune Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
We specialize in 4 at-home 90 day programs:
Whole Body Healing
( 90 Day Program )
When you’re sick of hearing your bloodwork is normal. It’s because you need more sleep or your medication adjusted. This is the place for you.
Whole Brain Rejuvenation
(90 Day Program )
Stop managing anxiety, depression, and even brain fog. They can be resolved and we do that inside this program. The answers to how are inside your normal bloodwork.
Whole Body Myco Detox
(90 Day Program )
If you’ve tried all the programs, done all the things, and yet chronic fatigue still plagues you, there’s a reason - mold. This program is designed to eliminate its effects on your body.
Whole Body Weight Release
(90 Day Program )
I always swore I’d never host a program for weight loss. There’s much more to it than diet and exercise. We do that other stuff. The stuff required to lose weight easily and keep it off.
Children (4-11)
Withdrawing from social activities
Refusing to go to school
Angry outbursts and aggressive behavior
Struggling to build friendships and connect with others
Adolescents (12-17)
Frequently worrying about their body image
Difficulty concentrating in school, poor grades
Often isolating themselves in their rooms
Struggled with past treatment experiences, feeling excluded from the process
Young adults (18-26)
Feeling unmotivated to do things they once enjoyed
Difficulties with time management causing stress and burnout
Low self-esteem and poor body image
Intense mood swings
Irregular sleep schedule, struggling to sleep
Easily irritated
Suicidal thoughts
Substance abuse
Worried about the side effects of traditional
medications, seeking natural, integrative care options for mental health
Parents
Concerned about medication side effects, searching for natural/integrative care for their children
Feeling like no one is truly listening to their concerns or prioritizing their child’s well-being
Concerned about their child’s eating habits and self-esteem, suspecting they have an eating disorder
Experiencing feelings of guilt or frustration that their child isn’t getting better
Struggling to address or find solutions for behavioral issues
Feeling overwhelmed as a parent of an adopted child or a child in foster care, navigating the complex emotional and behavioral challenges
Testimonials
"After the first 30 days I had already seen an improvement in my energy. I can’t wait to see how much better I will feel at the end!
~Chris
After completing this program, I now have better blood sugar control which has helped me to lose weight.”
~Nicole
“Trish gives her medical knowledge to help you learn to read your blood work and see things your own Dr. didn’t see
~Kerry
Children (4-11)
Withdrawing from social activities
Refusing to go to school
Angry outbursts and aggressive behavior
Struggling to build friendships and connect with others
Adolescents (12-17)
Frequently worrying about their body image
Difficulty concentrating in school, poor grades
Often isolating themselves in their rooms
Struggled with past treatment experiences, feeling excluded from the process
Young adults (18-26)
Feeling unmotivated to do things they once enjoyed
Difficulties with time management causing stress and burnout
Low self-esteem and poor body image
Intense mood swings
Irregular sleep schedule, struggling to sleep
Easily irritated
Suicidal thoughts
Substance abuse
Worried about the side effects of traditional
medications, seeking natural, integrative care options for mental health
Parents
Concerned about medication side effects, searching for natural/integrative care for their children
Feeling like no one is truly listening to their concerns or prioritizing their child’s well-being
Concerned about their child’s eating habits and self-esteem, suspecting they have an eating disorder
Experiencing feelings of guilt or frustration that their child isn’t getting better
Struggling to address or find solutions for behavioral issues
Feeling overwhelmed as a parent of an adopted child or a child in foster care, navigating the complex emotional and behavioral challenges
Patricia Schneider DNP, PMHNP-BC
Trish is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Functional Blood Work Specialist. Her education includes a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and over twenty years of hospital experience in helping patients improve their health outcomes.
Trish combines her training in functional medicine with her nursing skills to help clients make real, positive changes toward a happier and healthier life. She uses a functional medicine approach in treating health conditions and mental health struggles.
Clients include people of all ages, and she particularly specializes in children and adolescents. She uses your blood work to discover what’s keeping you from achieving optimal health and well-being such as micro-nutrient deficiencies, chronic inflammation, gut symbiosis, hormonal problems, and more!
Got Questions?
Email Patricia Schneider: [email protected]
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Testimonials
“I have always had a bad memory and have ADHD. I did not want to go down the path of medication. Since doing the program, I have more clarity, focus, and memory retention, which is huge!
~ Connor
“My gut has always been a mess. I was constipated for years no matter how much fiber I had or what diet I tried. I was miserable. This program not only has helped with my digestion, but it has also helped my mood tremendously. This program is awesome!”
~ Fran
“Before working with Trish, I had chronic fatigue. I was finally able to get some answers after coming to her when all else failed. I’m so glad I did.”
~ Susan
Children (4-11)
Withdrawing from social activities
Refusing to go to school
Angry outbursts and aggressive behavior
Struggling to build friendships and connect with others
Adolescents (12-17)
Frequently worrying about their body image
Difficulty concentrating in school, poor grades
Often isolating themselves in their rooms
Struggled with past treatment experiences, feeling excluded from the process
Young adults (18-26)
Feeling unmotivated to do things they once enjoyed
Difficulties with time management causing stress and burnout
Low self-esteem and poor body image
Intense mood swings
Irregular sleep schedule, struggling to sleep
Easily irritated
Suicidal thoughts
Substance abuse
Worried about the side effects of traditional
medications, seeking natural, integrative care options for mental health
Parents
Concerned about medication side effects, searching for natural/integrative care for their children
Feeling like no one is truly listening to their concerns or prioritizing their child’s well-being
Concerned about their child’s eating habits and self-esteem, suspecting they have an eating disorder
Experiencing feelings of guilt or frustration that their child isn’t getting better
Struggling to address or find solutions for behavioral issues
Feeling overwhelmed as a parent of an adopted child or a child in foster care, navigating the complex emotional and behavioral challenges
Patricia Schneider, DNP, PMHNP-BC
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