When Your Child Struggles, You Deserve Real Answers
When Your Child Struggles, You Deserve Real Answers
Every child is different.
Every mom is different.
And cookie-cutter advice will only get you so far.
Through my Calm the Chaos Method, I'll help you discover exactly what your child's body needs to swap the mood swings, restless nights, and big emotions for peaceful mornings, real connection, and the kid you know they can be … without the overwhelm.
When they feel good, you feel good.
Let's find what works for your family.
You found this page for a reason.
Maybe your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety and the conventional approach isn’t cutting it and You don’t want them on medication.
Maybe there’s no diagnosis at all, just a child who melts down constantly, won’t eat, can’t sleep, and struggles to regulate no matter what you try.
Maybe you’ve Googled yourself into overwhelm and you’re finally ready for someone to actually look at the full picture.
Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you came.
I’m Alicia Dunable, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.
I built Our Essential Wellness after living this journey myself. My own son’s struggles with mood, behavior, and sensory challenges are what led me to discover what most families never hear about: that what’s happening in your child’s body; their gut, their nutrition, their nervous system is often the missing piece behind the behaviors, the meltdowns, and the emotional dysregulation.
i bring something a little different to the table.
My background isn’t just nutrition, it includes:
over a decade as a mental health therapist
years inside functional medicine clinics
the deeply personal experience of watching my own child struggle for years and finding our “another way”
When we work together, you’re not just getting a meal plan and generic protocol, you’re getting someone who understands both the clinical side and the emotional weight of what you’re carrying as a mom.
No judgment. No guilt. No one-size-fits-all protocol.
Just real, root-cause support from someone who has genuinely been in your shoes.
We start by digging into your child’s full health history — their symptoms, behaviors, diet, gut health, sleep, and lifestyle. From there, we build a plan specific to your child’s body, not a copied protocol. I specialize in supporting children and teens struggling with:
ADHD and attention challenges · Sensory processing issues · Emotional dysregulation and meltdowns · Anxiety and depression · Picky eating and food sensitivities · Gut issues, stomach aches, and digestive problems · Sleep disruption · Skin issues like eczema and rashes · Behavioral challenges at home and school
You Deserve More Than Generic Advice
Because your child’s ADHD, anxiety, or sensory struggles have a root cause… and food is often part of it.
support with decisions
Not sure what to put on the plate or where to even begin? You won't have to figure it out alone. Recipes and educational resources are included so you always feel guided, confident, and one step ahead.
See how the Calm the Chaos Method works
Target and personalize
You've tried eliminating foods, Googling symptoms, and doing everything "right"… and you're still not seeing the change you know is possible. That's because food sensitivities, mystery symptoms, and picky eating are complicated, and your family deserves more than generic advice. Through personalized recommendations and ongoing support, we'll get to the bottom of what your child's body truly needs and build a plan that actually fits your life.
Your Child Doesn't Have to Keep Struggling
When nothing has worked, it’s time to look deeper.
reset your family’s health and restore balance again
You know something is off. You just haven't found the right answers yet.
Maybe your child has good days and really hard days, and you never know which one you're going to get. (The eggshell days…) Maybe mealtimes are a battle, bedtime is a nightmare, and you're exhausted from being the one who holds it all together. You've done the research, tried the changes, and you're still not where you want to be.
That's not a failure; that's a sign you need a more personalized approach. And that's exactly what we do here.
Book a free calm the chaos strategy call
finding root causes to confusing symptoms and challenging behaviors
If your child is struggling, there's usually a reason and it often starts in the body.
Mood swings that seem to come from nowhere. Meltdowns that leave everyone drained. A child who can't focus no matter how hard they try, or who lies awake anxious when they should be sleeping. Skin flare-ups. Stomach aches before school. These aren't just behavioral issues or phases to wait out. They're signals. And nutritional therapy can help decode them.
Whether your child is dealing with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, depression, digestive challenges, or something that hasn't been given a name yet — we look at what's happening underneath and build a plan to actually address it.
Wellness That Fits Your Real Life
It’s Never Just One Thing
ADHD, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and gut issues don’t exist in a vacuum. Food matters. Sleep matters. Stress matters. Gut health matters. When we work together, we look at the full picture of what’s driving your child’s struggles because lasting change comes from addressing all of it, not just one piece.
Let's Build Your Plan
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
This work is a partnership. I bring the nutritional therapy expertise, the wholistic and integrative lens, and the mental health background. You bring the knowledge of your child that no one else has. Together we build something that actually works for your real family and your real life.