Danielle Friend

Friend Functional Wellness provides evidence-informed wellness guidance and coaching for parents of children with ADHD and complex symptoms, including sensory challenges, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, sleep problems, and behavior changes. Founded by Danielle Friend, a Registered Nurse and functional wellness practitioner, the practice takes a systems-based approach that looks beyond a diagnosis to explore how a child’s symptoms, history, environment, and prior testing may connect.

Its Phoenix Method™ guides families through five stages: stabilizing everyday foundations, uncovering meaningful patterns, personalizing priorities and plans, restoring well-being through practical support, and building sustainable routines over time. Services include Phoenix Guided Start, a 60-day foundation with a personalized roadmap; Phoenix Discovery, which may use targeted functional testing to investigate specific patterns; and Phoenix Complete, offering ongoing support as a child’s plan develops. Families can also take a starting-point assessment or use the free Connecting the Clues resource, which includes a clue map and appointment brief. The practice offers education and wellness coaching; individual progress varies, and outcomes are not guaranteed.