About
Dr. Paulina Mariki-Mhango is a board-certified pediatrician practicing in Phoenix, AZ. She completed fellowship training at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. That training shapes her approach to every patient she sees. She specializes in pediatrics, functional medicine, and integrative medicine.
Dr. Mariki-Mhango focuses on uncovering root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. She builds therapy plans collaboratively with each patient and family. Her clinical interests include pediatric anxiety, ADHD, gut health, immune support, sleep problems, and adolescent health. She has a particular talent for creating a safe space where children and parents feel heard. Outside the clinic, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and time with her husband and two children. She looks forward to supporting every child in reaching their full potential.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mariki-Mhango right for?
Dr. Mariki-Mhango is a strong fit for families who want more than symptom-focused care. She works well with children managing anxiety, ADHD, sleep problems, depression, or gut and immune issues. Parents seeking a faith-informed, whole-child approach will feel at home in her practice. She also serves newborns and adolescents up to age 21. Families who value collaboration and longer appointment times tend to thrive under her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mariki-Mhango specializes in pediatric anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, sleep problems, depression, gut health issues, and immune system disorders. She also provides comprehensive newborn care and adolescent health management. Her integrative training allows her to address chronic conditions that benefit from both conventional and natural treatment approaches.
Yes, Dr. Mariki-Mhango holds board certification in pediatrics. She also completed a fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. That combination gives her formal training in both conventional pediatric care and evidence-based integrative and functional medicine.
Dr. Mariki-Mhango builds every treatment plan collaboratively with the patient and family. She focuses on identifying root causes rather than addressing symptoms in isolation. Her plans often incorporate nutrition, nervous system regulation, mind-body strategies, and evidence-based supplements alongside conventional care.
Dr. Mariki-Mhango takes a holistic approach to pediatric emotional wellness. She addresses anxiety, ADHD, emotional outbursts, and depression through nervous system regulation, nutritional support, and lifestyle changes. She also includes parent coaching to help families build a calm, connected home environment.
Yes, Dr. Mariki-Mhango sees newborns and provides comprehensive newborn care. She offers a dedicated 4th Trimester Newborn Package that includes five in-home visits over three months. That package covers feeding, growth monitoring, sleep, and postpartum support for the family.
Dr. Mariki-Mhango sees patients from birth through age 21. Her practice covers infants, children, and adolescents. She offers age-specific membership tiers to match the needs of each stage of development.
Yes, Dr. Mariki-Mhango offers dedicated integrative and functional medicine consultations. The initial consult runs 90 minutes and includes a comprehensive whole-child assessment, functional diagnostics, and an individualized healing plan. Follow-up visits run 45 minutes. These consults are available to both members and non-members.
Dr. Mariki-Mhango practices faith-led medicine and considers the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of each child's health. Families who share faith values will find her approach resonant. Families from all backgrounds receive the same thorough, whole-child care.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026