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Complete the intake
15–20 minutes. The same questions I'd ask in a clinical setting - symptom patterns, sleep, digestion, energy, skin, focus, exposure history, family patterns. Thorough on purpose.
The Mineral Screening · By Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, ND
Pediatric Mineral Pattern Screening
for Kids
What's actually going on with your child? A clinical assessment from naturopathic doctor Dr. Nina-Marie. The same kids mineral screening she uses with families in her practice — now available online, outside the consultation room. Two screenings. One personalized clinical assessment per child. A clear answer about whether HTMA testing is the right next step for your family.
One-time payment · 2 screenings included · 6 months to use them
The picky eater child. The kids waking up at night at 3am. The child meltdowns after school that don't match the moment. The "growing pains," the kids with eczema that won't clear, the focus that comes and goes, the child anxiety symptoms, the early puberty signs, the child who suddenly craves salt or won't eat vegetables.
Most pediatricians don't think to look at minerals. As a naturopathic doctor for kids, I do.
This is the same pediatric naturopath assessment I'd run if your child were sitting across from me in my office. Fill it out in 15–20 minutes. Get a clinical child mineral analysis back that shows what your child's body is likely communicating — including likely child mineral deficiency symptoms and pediatric mineral imbalance patterns — and what to actually do about it today.
Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, ND
Who it's for
Who This Pediatric Mineral Screening Is For
A kids mineral screening built for health-aware parents who want a real online pediatric naturopath assessment — not a quiz.
Who this is for
Parents of children ages 2–16 who:
- Have tried "everything" and still feel like something's off
- Want clinical-grade insight without a $400 functional medicine consult
- Are noticing patterns the pediatrician has dismissed or normalized
- Want to know whether HTMA testing makes sense before committing
- Are health-aware parents who'd rather get ahead of issues than react to them
Who this isn't for
Parents looking for a quiz.
This is a clinical-depth screening with personalized output - not generic wellness advice. If your child has significant medical concerns, this is a starting point, not a replacement for your pediatrician.
Not a quiz· Not generic advice
How it works
How the Pediatric Mineral Pattern Assessment Works
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Get your clinical assessment
Within minutes, you'll receive a personalized assessment identifying the most likely mineral patterns showing up in your child - with specific, actionable non-supplement recommendations you can start today.
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Know what's next
Every assessment includes a clear recommendation on whether HTMA testing makes sense for your child - and why. Plus an exclusive discount code for Minerals & Kids if you continue.
What's included
What's Included in Your Mineral Screening
One purchase. A complete clinical pathway — including pediatric HTMA testing guidance for every child.
Two screenings per account
$398 value - included in your $199.
Use however fits your family
Screen 2 different children, or screen 1 child twice (initial + reassessment within 6 months).
Personalized clinical assessment
For each screening - built on Dr. Nina-Marie's clinical reasoning.
Non-supplement recommendations
Specific to your child's pattern. Things you can start today.
$200 off Minerals & Kids
Exclusive discount code, only available to screening clients.
PDF download of every assessment
Keep a clean copy for your records or your provider.
Why HTMA
Why HTMA Testing Matters for Children
Pediatric HTMA testing — Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis — looks at how minerals are actually moving through your child's body over the past several months. Bloodwork shows a snapshot. Kids HTMA testing shows the pattern.
That pattern is where pediatric mineral imbalance shows up first: the magnesium your child is burning through faster than they can replace it, the copper-zinc ratio that drives child anxiety symptoms and child meltdowns after school, the sodium pattern behind why your child crave salt or struggles with kids waking up at night.
This screening is the step before HTMA. It tells you whether your child's symptoms — sleep struggles, eczema, picky eating, early puberty signs, focus issues — are likely pointing to a mineral pattern worth testing, and gives you actions you can start today either way.
About
About Nina-Marie, ND
I'm a naturopathic doctor specializing in pediatric mineral health. I work with families on Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure, and the foundational patterns that determine whether kids thrive or struggle through childhood and puberty.
This screening is the intake I'd run on your child if they were in my office. The recommendations are what I'd start with. The HTMA guidance is what I'd tell you next.
The only thing missing is the test itself - which is what Minerals & Kids is for.
Questions
Pediatric Mineral Screening FAQs
How do I know if my child has a mineral deficiency?+
Child mineral deficiency symptoms rarely show up as one obvious sign — they cluster. Sleep struggles, eczema, picky eating, child meltdowns after school, kids waking up at night, anxiety, low energy, a child who suddenly craves salt, focus that comes and goes, even early puberty signs can all point to a pediatric mineral imbalance. The screening walks through the same intake I'd use in clinic to surface the most likely pattern.
What is HTMA testing for kids?+
Pediatric HTMA testing — Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis — measures how minerals are actually moving through your child's body over the past few months. Kids HTMA testing is the most useful single piece of objective data I've found for pediatric mineral patterns. This screening tells you whether HTMA is the right next step for your child, and if so, with what urgency.
Is mineral screening for children safe?+
Yes. The screening itself is just questions — there's nothing physical, nothing invasive, nothing your child has to do. The recommendations you get back are foundational, non-supplement actions (food, hydration, environment, sleep) that are broadly safe and don't require monitoring.
How is this different from a pediatrician visit?+
Most pediatricians aren't trained to look at mineral patterns. As a naturopathic doctor for kids, that's my entire focus. This is a pediatric naturopath assessment — clinical pattern recognition for mineral health — designed to complement your pediatrician, not replace them. If your child has significant medical concerns, your pediatrician is still the right starting point.
What ages is the pediatric mineral screening for?+
Children ages 2 through 16. The intake is built around the symptom patterns and developmental windows where pediatric mineral imbalance shows up most clearly — toddler picky eating, school-age meltdowns, kids with eczema, anxiety, sleep regressions, and the run-up to puberty.
Does my child need to come to an office for this?+
No. This is a fully online pediatric naturopath assessment. You complete the intake from home, and the personalized child mineral analysis is delivered to your account within minutes. No travel, no appointment, no waiting list.
What does the screening actually tell me?+
A personalized clinical assessment identifying 2–3 likely mineral patterns showing up in your child, plus 5–7 specific non-supplement actions to start today. Plus a clear answer on whether HTMA testing is the right next step.
Does it recommend specific supplements?+
No. Specific supplementation requires testing — which is what Minerals & Kids is for. The screening provides foundational, non-supplement recommendations (food, lifestyle, environmental) that are broadly safe and don't require monitoring.
What if I have more than 2 children?+
Your $199 includes 2 screenings. Additional screenings are available inside the app for $49 each.
Is this medical advice?+
No. The screening is an educational tool. It's based on clinical pattern recognition, not direct examination. Always work with your child's healthcare provider for medical decisions.
What's your refund policy?+
Full refund within 7 days of purchase if you haven't taken a screening yet. Once a screening is taken, the value has been delivered.
Stop guessing.
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One-time payment · 2 screenings included · 6 months to use them