It's late. Your child is finally asleep, but you're not. You're scrolling again, trying to figure out why the cream isn't working this time either.

You've done everything "right." Moisturized religiously. Cut out foods, then added them back. Tried oatmeal baths, different laundry detergent, and eczema-safe everything. You've sat in the doctor's office and been told to "just keep using the steroid cream," and left feeling like nobody actually looked at your child, they just looked at the rash.

You know your child's eczema isn't random. You know it's connected to something bigger: their gut, their immune system, something. You just haven't found anyone willing to actually dig into what that something is.

That's exactly the work Dr. Alexis Reid does

Dr. Alexis is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a special interest in pediatric eczema. She takes a root-cause approach, looking past the skin to what's actually driving your child's eczema flares, so you're not stuck managing symptoms forever with no real answers.

Virtual appointments are available to families anywhere in Ontario, so no matter where you live, your child can get focused, one-on-one care from home

 

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You're Not Alone in This

If you're exhausted, second-guessing yourself, and starting to feel like you're the only one who thinks there's more to your child's eczema than "just apply cream," you're not overreacting. You're paying attention.

Many of the parents Dr. Alexis works with come to her after months, sometimes years, of trying to manage eczema flares on their own. What's usually missing isn't effort. It's someone willing to look at the whole picture: gut health, immune function, skin barrier support, and specific triggers, instead of just the skin in front of them.

 

This Is Personal for Me, Too

I'm Dr. Alexis Reid, and I'd already spent six years treating children with eczema before I found myself raising one. I've now worked with childhood eczema for 13 years, but the more important credential is this: I've had a child with severe eczema myself, so I get it as a mom, not just as a doctor. I know what it's like to get suggestions from everyone and their dog, and to dread taking your child out in public, bracing for comments.

Read my son's full eczema story

 

Why Parents Across Ontario Choose Dr. Alexis for Their Child's Eczema

Eczema is rarely just a skin problem, and you already suspect that, which is exactly why the moisturizers and topical medication alone haven't been enough. Dr. Alexis looks at the full picture: gut health, food sensitivities, environmental triggers, the skin barrier itself, and the factors that can contribute to eczema flares, to build a plan that's specific to your child instead of another one-size-fits-all cream.

Your Child’s First Visit With a Naturopathic Doctor for Eczema in Ontario

Over the past 13 years, I’ve worked with over 500 children with eczema. Every one of them started the same way: with a long, detailed conversation about their whole health story. Here’s exactly what to expect, what it costs, and how to reach me.

What Happens in the First Visit

Before your appointment, you’ll fill out an intake form. In your first visit, we go through it together in depth. I want to understand what’s happening with your child’s skin right now, and also everything that came before:

• What happened while your child was in utero, and how their birth went

• Antibiotics during labour or early in life

• Early problems like reflux, colic, diaper rashes or cradle cap

• Every other symptom or health concern, big or small

I like to say it’s the opposite of “one complaint per visit.” I want to hear about all of it, because your child’s eczema is part of a bigger health picture.

At the end of your first visit, you’ll receive a detailed written plan. Your first follow-up is booked for 3 to 4 weeks later.

What You Can Expect

When you work with me, you can expect to:

• Finally walk through your child’s full eczema history with someone who has time to actually listen

• Identify your child’s specific trigger patterns instead of guessing

• Get a root-cause assessment that goes beyond “just moisturize more”

• Receive a personalized plan using clinical nutrition, dietary guidance, and safe, evidence-informed natural therapies

• Learn practical, doable changes you can start using at home right away

• Have ongoing support from a doctor who treats your child as a whole person, not just a rash

What Treatment Can Include

Every plan is built around your child, and may include:

• Topical products to support the skin

• Diet changes

• Food elimination and reintroduction

• Gut microbiome testing

• Probiotics

I see babies right from newborn.

Curious about the deeper science behind this approach? I’ve written about the atopic march and the gut-skin connection if you want to go further before booking.

Fees and Insurance

Most families need 2 to 4 visits in total, which works out to $450 to $650. Visits are eligible for coverage through extended health benefits, and you’ll receive receipts for reimbursement. Check your plan for your naturopathic coverage details.

Virtual Appointments Across Ontario

All appointments are virtual, so families in Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, Kingston, Sudbury and anywhere else in Ontario can get one-on-one care from home.

Have a question before you book? Call 647.232.6686.

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Covered by Most Extended Health Benefits

Naturopathic care is an eligible expense under most extended health insurance plans. Many families use their benefits to cover some or all of the cost of their child's appointments. Check your plan for naturopathic coverage details, and Dr. Alexis provides receipts for reimbursement.

 

Also Treating

While pediatric eczema is a primary focus, Dr. Alexis also supports children with food allergies, asthma, environmental allergies, constipation, frequent ear infections, and acid reflux, and works with women through fatigue, hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. 

 

Meet Dr. Alexis Reid, ND

 

Dr. Alexis Reid graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto and is licensed through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, and a professional member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Doctors.

Her path to naturopathic medicine started in chemical engineering at the University of Waterloo, followed by a Master's degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Queen's University. That background gives her a unique, science-first lens on children's skin health, and the ability to safely integrate natural therapies alongside any medications or treatments your child is already using.

 

A Few Quick Questions

 

-I've tried everything for my child's eczema and nothing works. Is there anything left to try?
Almost certainly, yes. Most families who reach out to Dr. Alexis have already tried the obvious things. What's usually missing isn't effort, it's a proper root-cause assessment that looks at gut health, immune function, skin barrier support, and specific triggers together, instead of treating the skin in isolation.

 

-What if my child is already on prescription medications like Dupixent, steroids, or topical antibiotics?
That's completely okay, and it's actually really common. Needing that support doesn't mean the root-cause work is off the table. You can continue with prescribed treatments while also working on gut health, immune function, and underlying triggers; the two approaches can work well together.

-Is a naturopathic appointment covered by insurance?
Naturopathic care is an eligible expense under most extended health benefit plans. Check with your provider for your specific coverage, and Dr. Alexis provides receipts for reimbursement.

 

Link to FAQ page

 

You Don't Have to Keep Guessing

You've already put in the work. What you need now isn't another cream, it's someone willing to actually get to the bottom of what's driving your child's eczema, so you can stop researching at midnight and start seeing real change.

 

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