Nurturing Pediatrics, PLLC
Quick Facts
| Membership Price Range | $100/month (DPC, ages 5-22); Pre-Consultation $150; Complex Care Consultations starting at $1,000/mo (2-month commitment required); Consultation total $2,000 divided over two months; IntellxxDNA genomic testing adds minimum $1,500 ($1,150 test + $350+ physician time) |
| Practice Type | Specialty |
| Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Doctors | Natalie Bruce MD, FAAP, Pediatrics |
| Year Founded | 2024 |
| Telehealth Type | Video calls (Zoom/Elation Health), secure messaging (Spruce app), phone calls |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Nurturing Pediatrics, Dr. Natalie Bruce delivers functional and integrative consultation services for children with complex medical needs. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the practice serves families across the state. Dr. Bruce launched Nurturing Pediatrics in 2024 and evolved it into a specialty consultation practice in 2026 to focus on children who need a deeper investigation into their health.
Dr. Bruce specializes in neuroinflammatory conditions including PANS, PANDAS, and basal ganglia encephalitis, alongside ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and autism spectrum disorder. Her approach moves beyond symptom management to build personalized care plans grounded in each child's biology, lifestyle, and environment. Children continue seeing their primary care provider for routine needs while Nurturing Pediatrics handles root-cause investigation and complex care coordination. The practice offers IntellxxDNA genomic testing, nutritional counseling, and lab testing to support thorough, individualized care.
Details
Address
1415 W NC-54, Suite 124, Durham, NC 27707
Phone
(919) 443-6086Website
Visit websiteMembership
$100/monthly
Membership Details
Direct primary care membership $100/month for ages 5-22 (not currently accepting new DPC patients). Functional and integrative consultation: $150 pre-consultation (credited toward first month if proceeding); Complex care consultations starting at $1,000/mo with 2-month commitment required; total consultation cost $2,000 paid over two months. Optional IntellxxDNA genomic testing adds minimum $1,500. HSA/FSA cards accepted. Out-of-network for all insurers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nurturing Pediatrics now focuses on functional and integrative pediatric mental health consultations, PANS and PANDAS consultations, and complex care consultations. Dr. Bruce also offers IntellxxDNA genomic testing, nutritional counseling, lab testing, and medical ear piercing. The practice no longer accepts new direct primary care patients.
The first step is a 30-minute virtual pre-consultation for caregivers, priced at $150. This call lets Dr. Bruce learn about your child's needs before committing to a full consultation. If you proceed, Nurturing Pediatrics credits that $150 toward your first month of care.
Complex care consultations start at $1,000 per month, with a required two-month commitment totaling $2,000. Nurturing Pediatrics splits that cost over the two months. Optional IntellxxDNA genomic testing adds a minimum of $1,500. Payment plans and a sliding scale are available.
No. Nurturing Pediatrics operates out-of-network with all insurers and does not handle insurance claims. However, the practice accepts HSA and FSA cards for payment.
Yes. Nurturing Pediatrics conducts all consultations virtually. Dr. Bruce uses Zoom for video visits, Elation Health for scheduling and patient records, and the Spruce Health app for HIPAA-secure text messaging and phone calls.
Nurturing Pediatrics serves children and young adults. The practice focuses on pediatric patients and works with families across North Carolina.
No. Nurturing Pediatrics works alongside your child's existing primary care provider. Dr. Bruce conducts a deeper investigation into root causes of complex conditions while your child continues routine care with their regular doctor.
Yes. The practice offers IntellxxDNA genomic testing as an optional add-on to consultations. This testing examines genetic variations tied to nutrients, inflammation, mitochondrial function, detoxification, immune function, brain structure, and neurotransmitters. The minimum additional cost is $1,500.
Yes. Nurturing Pediatrics performs medical ear piercing using the Blomdahl medical ear piercing system. The service is available for children ages six months and older. Two piercings cost $125; a single piercing costs $75.
Practice last updated April 10, 2026