Is the Eczema Transformation Program worth the cost?

Kimberly Duffield admitted that the cost was her primary concern initially. However, because Tadd had been uncomfortable for so many years, the family decided to prioritize the investment to finally find a solution that worked.

What is the community aspect of Dr. Ana-Maria Temple's program like?

Kimberly was surprised by the sense of community, noting she originally expected only one-on-one doctor visits. The group environment helped her realize their family wasn't alone in their struggle with chronic skin issues.

Can you stop using steroid creams with this program?

According to Kimberly, Tadd's usage of steroid creams was drastically reduced after starting the LDA doses. He was also able to completely stop taking Zyrtec and discontinue his allergy shots.

Is the Eczema Transformation Program worth the out-of-pocket cost?

Katie Herb initially found the multi-thousand dollar out-of-pocket cost 'absurd' compared to her military Tricare coverage. However, after seeing her son's results, she stated they would 'pay it a million times over' to do it again.

Can functional medicine help a child with severe food allergies?

Yes, Katie Herb's son utilized low dose allergen therapy through the clinic to work through his allergies. He is now eating many new foods and has seen a 'night and day' improvement in his immune responses.

What is the Integrative Health Carolinas approach to eczema?

According to Katie Herb, the team views eczema as a sign of internal inflammation rather than an isolated skin issue. They treat the 'whole picture' of the child's health to set them up for long-term success rather than just applying a 'band-aid' solution.

What do real people say about pediatrics?

18 people recorded interviews about pediatrics across 6 organisations. 7 of them mentioned symptoms resolved or reduced in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about pediatrics in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Symptom relief7 of 18 mentioned it
“He would occasionally have a flare up, but it was less in intensity, and it wouldn't last for as long.”Kimberly & Tad Duffield
Family & relationships6 of 18 mentioned it
“Kimberly Duffield (00:00) What made me say "yes" to The Eczema Transformation Program was where we were at the beach with most of our family, and I just didn't find the energy to go just cause my eczema was so bad.”Kimberly & Tad Duffield
More clients6 of 18 mentioned it
“Um, of course, when you become a patient at the clinic, they are investing a lot into helping your child to get better, but it's more than that.”Briar Katie Herb
Better systems4 of 18 mentioned it
“And I had much more patient in my practice for just to get this treatment system.”Irina Zasimova
Felt supported3 of 18 mentioned it
“So we're used to dealing with insurance and having some of that covered so as the last resort the cost was kind of like a sticker shock mainly for my husband so it took some convincing on my end and honestly paying th…”Ashley Valentino
Confidence2 of 18 mentioned it
“I think that's also another thing just always having clear skin is a nice just, kind of, confidence Before starting the LDA Program, I saw improvement in Tadd's skin, for sure.”Kimberly & Tad Duffield
Team & hiring2 of 18 mentioned it
“The entire team has improved my family's overall health.”Carlynn Barefoot
Better sleep2 of 18 mentioned it
“And I think the biggest thing is that we're finally able to sleep.”Adrea Harris

See the full data tables for Pediatrics →Read the research write-up →

How long it took

2 – 6 months · 1
Over a year · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 18 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“Kimberly Duffield admitted that the cost was her primary concern initially. However, because Tadd had been uncomfortable for so many years, the family decided to prioritize the investment to finally find a solution that worked.”Kimberly & Tad Duffield
“Katie Herb initially found the multi-thousand dollar out-of-pocket cost 'absurd' compared to her military Tricare coverage. However, after seeing her son's results, she stated they would 'pay it a million times over' to do it again.”Briar Katie Herb
“Jennifer D'Ambrosia admitted that cost and uncertainty could have caused her to hesitate, but she felt what was being done in traditional medicine wasn't working. She ultimately decided to try Arbor Health because she felt 'helpless and hopeless' in a holding…”Jennifer D'Ambrosia

Frequently asked

Is the Eczema Transformation Program worth the cost?: Kimberly Duffield admitted that the cost was her primary concern initially. However, because Tadd had been uncomfortable for so many years, the family decided to prioritize the investment to finally find a solution that worked. — Kimberly & Tad Duffield
What is the community aspect of Dr. Ana-Maria Temple's program like?: Kimberly was surprised by the sense of community, noting she originally expected only one-on-one doctor visits. The group environment helped her realize their family wasn't alone in their struggle with chronic skin issues. — Kimberly & Tad Duffield
Can you stop using steroid creams with this program?: According to Kimberly, Tadd's usage of steroid creams was drastically reduced after starting the LDA doses. He was also able to completely stop taking Zyrtec and discontinue his allergy shots. — Kimberly & Tad Duffield
Is the Eczema Transformation Program worth the out-of-pocket cost?: Katie Herb initially found the multi-thousand dollar out-of-pocket cost 'absurd' compared to her military Tricare coverage. However, after seeing her son's results, she stated they would 'pay it a million times over' to do it again. — Briar Katie Herb
Can functional medicine help a child with severe food allergies?: Yes, Katie Herb's son utilized low dose allergen therapy through the clinic to work through his allergies. He is now eating many new foods and has seen a 'night and day' improvement in his immune responses. — Briar Katie Herb
What is the Integrative Health Carolinas approach to eczema?: According to Katie Herb, the team views eczema as a sign of internal inflammation rather than an isolated skin issue. They treat the 'whole picture' of the child's health to set them up for long-term success rather than just applying a 'band-aid' solution. — Briar Katie Herb