Helping your child build a positive relationship with food
Personalized nutrition support from a Registered Dietitian, from picky eating and food allergies to feeding challenges and medical needs.
What does a pediatric dietitian do?
Every child is unique, and so is the way they eat, grow, and experience food. A pediatric dietitian looks at the whole picture, including your child's medical history, feeding background, and your family's routines, then offers personalized guidance that blends evidence-based care with warmth and compassion.
We focus on small, realistic goals that can become everyday habits, rather than big changes that are hard to sustain. When it's helpful, we also work alongside our occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists so your child gets well-rounded support, especially for feeding challenges. Our goal is simple: helping your child get balanced nutrition and build a positive relationship with food that lasts.
What brings families to us
Tap anything that sounds familiar. Every child's relationship with food is different, and these are some of the reasons parents reach out.
Picky or selective eating
Maybe your child eats a very short list of foods, or mealtimes have become a daily battle. We help you find small, realistic steps forward.
Feeding & sensory challenges
Children with autism, ADHD, sensory differences, or developmental delays sometimes experience food in unique ways. We tailor support to how your child eats.
Food allergies & sensitivities
Avoiding certain foods can make it hard to know if your child is getting what they need. We help you keep meals safe, balanced, and varied.
GI concerns & tube feeding
Reflux, chronic constipation, motility issues, or tube feeding can make nutrition feel complicated. We'll help you navigate it with confidence.
Medical conditions
Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, heart conditions, epilepsy, and genetic conditions can all shape a child's nutrition needs. We build a plan around your child.
Growth questions
Whether your child was born early, isn't growing as expected, or their doctor has raised weight concerns, we focus on supporting healthy growth without shame.
This list isn't exhaustive. If something about your child's eating or growth feels off, trust that instinct and reach out.
Could a pediatric dietitian help your child?
Check anything that sounds familiar. There's no wrong answer. This is just a starting point for the conversation.
Check a few boxes above to see where to go from here.
Still deciding? A few things worth knowing
- ✓Your first visit is a conversation about your child's history and your concerns, led with curiosity and compassion
- ✓Goals are small and realistic, built to fit your family's routine
- ✓After your first visit, follow-ups can be in person or virtual, at whatever pace feels right
- ✓When feeding needs overlap, we can coordinate with our OTs and speech therapists
What to expect
Your first visit is all about listening. We'll get to know your child and your concerns, then work together on small, realistic steps that fit your family's routine.
- Before your first visitA few forms & assessments
- First visit lengthAbout 1 hour
- What we reviewMedical history & feeding background
- Our approachCurious, compassionate & collaborative
- Follow-up visitsEducation & practical strategies
- Over timeAdjusting based on your progress
- Follow-up formatIn person or virtual
- Session frequencyWhatever feels most helpful
Insurance
We're currently in-network with Aetna, with UHC/UMR and Anthem coming soon! Private pay is also available.
Private pay rates
- New patient visit$175
- Follow-up visit$115
We also accept HSA/FSA cards. We're happy to help you understand your nutrition benefits, so please give us a call!
What sets Your Village apart
One team, every specialty
Speech, occupational therapy, behavior support, and more work together under one roof, so your family isn't coordinating across separate offices.
Play Village
A dedicated, non-clinical play space where kids build skills and confidence outside of a typical therapy setting.
Insurance-friendly
In-network with major carriers including UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, UMR, BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna, with private pay also available.
Plans built around your child
Every evaluation and treatment plan is shaped around your child's specific needs and your family's goals.
You're not just a client here
Your Village STL was built on community and real relationships. Families and providers work together, with your child at the center of it all. Whatever your child or family needs, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Get Started
Three simple steps to get started
Reach out
Fill out the form below and share a bit about your child and what's on your mind.
Schedule and prepare
We'll find a time for your first visit, talk through insurance or private pay, and send a few forms to complete beforehand.
Start with small steps
After your first visit, we'll work on realistic goals together, with follow-ups in person or virtually at your family's pace.
Meet your dietitian
Christy Frantz
Christy is a proud native Texan who has lived overseas and in the Northeast before moving to St. Louis in 2025 with her husband as new empty nesters. She earned her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University and began practicing pediatric nutrition in 2001 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where her passion for working with kids took root. After spending eight years at home raising her two children, she returned to pediatric nutrition in 2012 with a new perspective shaped by motherhood.
Christy focuses on small, realistic goals that become part of a child's everyday routine, rather than big goals that are hard to sustain. She values working alongside occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists to give each child well-rounded support. Her experience with children from birth to 18 includes Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, heart conditions, epilepsy, tube feeding, GI conditions like reflux and constipation, food aversions and allergies, picky eating, prematurity, prenatal substance exposure, and growth concerns. Outside of work, she loves time with family, friends, and pets, and traveling anywhere with a mountain view.
Frequently asked questions
We work with children from birth through age 18, along with their parents and caregivers.
Yes. Whether your child is a little choosy or eats a very limited range of foods, we'll work with you on small, realistic steps that can become part of your family's everyday routine.
Yes. We support children with autism, ADHD, sensory differences, developmental delays, and genetic or medical conditions. When it's helpful, we also coordinate with our occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists for well-rounded feeding support.
We're currently in-network with Aetna, with UHC/UMR and Anthem coming soon. We also accept HSA/FSA cards, and we're happy to help you understand your nutrition benefits, so give us a call!
Private pay rates are $175 for a new patient visit and $115 for follow-up visits.
The first visit is about an hour. We'll go over your child's medical history and feeding background, listen to your concerns with curiosity and compassion, and start building a collaborative plan. Completing a few forms beforehand helps us make the most of our time together.
Yes. After the first visit, follow-up sessions can be in person or virtual, whichever works best for your family.
That's up to you. Families are always free to choose the pace and frequency that feels most helpful. Follow-ups focus on education, practical strategies, and adjusting the plan as you see how things go at home.
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