Young Medicine in Encinitas delivers naturopathic pediatric care from Manchester Avenue near San Elijo Lagoon, founded by Dr. Michelle Young, who earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University San Diego following a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. The practice coordinates primary referrals with conventional pediatric groups including Children's Primary Care Medical Group to ensure continuity between naturopathic and allopathic treatment plans. Root-cause protocols target pediatric eczema, food sensitivities, gut dysbiosis, and immune dysregulation through functional lab testing — including microbiome analysis and food-sensitivity panels — followed by individualized botanical, nutritional, and supplement interventions. Young Medicine is LGBTQ+ affirming, and its vaccine consultation program provides evidence-based risk-factor analysis tailored to each child's health profile, connecting families with developmental support at Nest Pediatric Therapy when occupational or speech milestones require intervention. Virtual consultations extend the practice's reach beyond San Diego County for families managing chronic pediatric conditions remotely.