Franklin & Brentwood's Leading Pediatric Weight Loss Program
Physician-Led Pediatric Obesity & Metabolic Care for Families Throughout Middle Tennessee
Author: Dr. Natalie Hernandez, Pediatric Endocrinologist & Metabolic and Obesity Medicine Specialist
Pediatric Weight Loss Starts With Understanding the "Why"
Many children gain weight despite making healthier choices.
Parents often tell us:
"We're eating better."
"They're active."
"Nothing seems to work."
The reality is that childhood obesity is rarely caused by a lack of effort.
Hormones, genetics, insulin resistance, puberty, sleep, medications, and metabolism all influence how a child's body grows and stores energy.
That's why successful treatment begins with identifying the underlying medical causes—not simply telling children to eat less and move more.
A Different Approach to Pediatric Weight Management
At LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology, we believe every child deserves an individualized treatment plan.
Rather than focusing only on the number on the scale, we evaluate the complete picture, including:
- Growth patterns
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Sleep
- Family history
- Laboratory testing
- Insulin resistance
- PMOS (formerly PCOS)
- Prediabetes
- Other endocrine and metabolic conditions
This comprehensive evaluation allows us to create a personalized plan designed to improve your child's health today while reducing long-term metabolic risks.
Physician-Led Pediatric Obesity Care
Unlike traditional weight-loss programs, the Confident Body Program is directed by pediatric endocrinologists who specialize in childhood metabolism and hormone health.
Dr. Natalie Hernandez leads the program's metabolic and obesity medicine services, while Dr. Kelli Davis provides comprehensive pediatric endocrine care for families throughout Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee.
Together, they help children with:
- Childhood obesity
- Insulin resistance
- PMOS (formerly PCOS)
- Prediabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hormonal conditions affecting metabolism
This collaborative physician-led model allows families to receive highly personalized care from specialists who understand the complex biology behind childhood weight gain.
Every treatment plan is individualized based on your child's unique medical needs.
Depending on the evaluation, care may include:
- Physician-led medical management
- Personalized nutrition guidance
- Physical activity recommendations
- Behavioral coaching
- Sleep optimization
- Treatment of insulin resistance
- Ongoing metabolic monitoring
- FDA-approved GLP-1 medications when medically appropriate
Our goal isn't simply helping children lose weight.
Our goal is helping them build healthier metabolism, healthier habits, and healthier futures.
Personalized Treatment for Every Child
No two children have the same metabolism, medical history, or treatment goals.
That's why every treatment plan at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology is individualized.
Depending on your child's unique needs, care may include:
- Personalized nutrition counseling
- Physical activity recommendations
- Healthy sleep strategies
- Behavioral coaching
- Treatment for insulin resistance
- Management of PMOS (formerly PCOS)
- Ongoing metabolic monitoring
- FDA-approved GLP-1 medications when medically appropriate
Rather than focusing on restrictive diets or short-term results, our goal is to help children improve metabolic health while developing sustainable habits that support lifelong wellness.
Why Families Choose LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology
Families throughout Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Spring Hill, and Middle Tennessee choose LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology because they want more than a traditional pediatric weight-loss program.
Our concierge model offers:
- Direct physician access
- Extended appointments
- Personalized treatment plans
- Comprehensive metabolic evaluations
- Proactive follow-up
- Evidence-based pediatric endocrine care
By limiting patient volume, we're able to provide highly individualized care and continuity that many families cannot find in traditional healthcare settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does my child need a referral?
No. Families are welcome to schedule a consultation directly with our office.
Does every child need a GLP-1 medication?
No.
Lifestyle changes remain the foundation of treatment. When medically appropriate, GLP-1 medications may be recommended as one component of a comprehensive physician-led treatment plan.
Can insulin resistance make it harder for my child to lose weight?
Yes.
Insulin resistance can significantly affect appetite, fat storage, and metabolism. Identifying and treating insulin resistance is often an important part of successful pediatric weight management.
How is LIFE different from other pediatric weight-loss programs?
Unlike many programs that focus primarily on calorie restriction, our physicians evaluate the underlying medical factors contributing to weight gain, including insulin resistance, PMOS (formerly PCOS), hormonal disorders, and other metabolic conditions.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If your child is struggling with obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS (formerly PCOS), prediabetes, or unexplained weight gain, early intervention can make a meaningful difference.
Dr. Natalie Hernandez and Dr. Kelli Davis work together to provide physician-led pediatric metabolic care that combines advanced endocrinology expertise with personalized nutrition, behavioral coaching, movement, and evidence-based medical therapies.
Schedule a consultation to learn how the Confident Body Program can help your child improve metabolic health, build healthy habits, and thrive for years to come.
Meet Your Physicians
Dr. Natalie Hernandez is a pediatric endocrinologist with advanced fellowship training in pediatric obesity medicine, metabolism, diabetes, and hormone health. She specializes in caring for children and adolescents with obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS (formerly PCOS), prediabetes, and other complex metabolic disorders through compassionate, evidence-based, physician-led care.
As the physician leader of LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology's Confident Body Program, Dr. Hernandez partners with families to improve metabolic health, support healthy growth, and create sustainable lifestyle changes that last a lifetime.
Dr. Kelli Davis is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist who provides comprehensive endocrine care for children and adolescents throughout Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee. She has extensive experience treating growth disorders, puberty concerns, thyroid disease, diabetes, metabolic bone disorders, and other pediatric hormone conditions.
Working alongside Dr. Hernandez, Dr. Davis helps ensure families receive comprehensive, individualized care that addresses both endocrine health and long-term metabolic wellness.
Visit Our Brentwood Office
LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology proudly provides physician-led pediatric weight loss and metabolic care for families throughout Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Spring Hill, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.
Our Brentwood office is conveniently located at 95 Seaboard Ln #201, Brentwood TN 37027. View our office location, hours, directions, and patient reviews on Google Maps.
