In this book, Nancy O’Hara MD, compassionate leader, lecturer, and practitioner of integrative medicine lays out her extensive knowledge and expertise in treating children with serious and complex chronic illness. When I first met Nancy in the 1990’s she was a young allopathic pediatrician who wanted to ‘hang out’ with me to see how an integrative physician’s approach differed in treating the mysteries of chronic illness. Brilliant and open, she adopted and built on my simple question when confronting a chronically ill child: Does this child have special unmet needs to get, avoid, or get rid of something that if taken care of would favor Nature’s strong impulse toward healing? I am honored and humbled to have mentored Nancy for many years and fortunate to now call her my friend. Most importantly, you are fortunate to be able to learn from her and hopefully work with her in your journey to healing our children. How can I ever thank Nancy enough for the growth she brought to the few seeds I scattered into her garden so long ago.

Sidney Baker, MD

Dr. Sidney Baker is a Yale Medical graduate and former Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences, Peace Corps Volunteer, family practitioner, Gesell Institute Director, founder of Defeat Autism Now! and Autism360.org, Linus Pauling Award recipient and associate editor of Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Detoxification and Healing, The Circadian Prescription, and, with Jon Pangborn, Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments.

Demystifying PANS PANDAS: a functional medicine desktop reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis and the accompanying mentor program by Nancy O'Hara MD, MPH, FAAP is the penultimate functional medicine resource long needed by the community. Dr. O'Hara is one of the finest integrative doctors in the country, who gathers her years of experience in treating this devastating disorder into these invaluable resources. As a community advocate, I continually witness the dire need for more clinicians who are thoroughly educated and well-versed in treating PANS PANDAS. The mentor program will comprehensively bolster the material imparted in the guidebook. Knowing that Dr. O'Hara is at the helm of this program provides much-needed hope for the PANS PANDAS community.

Gabriella True, ASPIRE President

Alliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies
www.aspire.care

What a gem! Dr. O’Hara’s guidebook is full of clinical wisdom that will help clinicians and parents who seek guidance for the complex and yet fascinating entity known as PANS/PANDAS. By skillfully integrating conventional medical practice, functional medicine principles, naturopathic practices and medical literature, Dr. O’Hara guides practitioners to help their patients recover from debilitating symptoms. Intriguing case histories contain clinical pearls and specific treatments to apply to each unique patient.

By weaving together knowledge and wisdom derived from a thorough understanding of the principles of conventional, functional and integrative medicine with medical literature and clinical research, Dr. O’Hara guides you to develop treatment strategies to help patients who have Basal Ganglia Encephalitis. She is a superb medical educator who has a track record of helping many children with complex neurodevelopmental disorders. This guidebook is a labor of love, her mentorship program is invaluable, and it is all a testament to the patients whose stories she describes.

Elizabeth Mumper, MD, FAAP, IFMCP

President and CEO, Advocates for Children and Advocates for Families

Dr. O’Hara’s ground-breaking work in the area of Basal Ganglia Encephalitis, PANS and PANDAS management translates beautifully into this somehow easily accessible volume of clear direction in clinical assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. The book and mentoring program offer a wealth of information on evidence-based, practical management of patients facing the complexity of this diagnosis and the stressors it brings for individuals and their families. The pragmatic and straightforward clinical assessment advice coupled with Dr. O’Hara’s compassion, empathy, and drive to serve suffering children and caregivers is a gift to primary care practitioners, consultative clinicians, and specialists alike.

Kelly M. Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN

Clinical Director
The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development
Austin, Texas

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The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development
Austin, Texas