Be Well Integrative Health Services is there for families. Our registered dietitian nutritionists offer support for babies and children dealing with a host of nutrition issues. Our yoga studio offers classes & workshops for kids to introduce movement and stress reduction strategies. Licensed health practitioners are on staff to support teen mental health in-office or virtually.
Pediatric Nutrition
Janet Kopchinski is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author with over 15 years of experience in pediatric nutrition. She has been a part of Be Well IHSÂ since 2013. Janet is experienced in providing medical nutritional therapy for the following nutritional issues:
- Normal Pediatric Nutrition 0-18 years
- Improving Diet for Health
- Vegetarian & Vegan Diets
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Enteral Nutrition & Blenderized Diets
- Food Allergies
- Family Feeding Dynamics
- Growth issues
- Picky Eating
- And more!
Our team of dietitians is in-network with most medical insurances, and can work with you both in-person or virtually. To speak with Janet about your nutrition needs, contact us.
Kids Yoga
Julie Rebels (RYT-200, CCYT) earned her 95-hour Children’s Yoga certification in 2023, and offers an introduction to yoga and mindfulness for children and teens.
Kids need tools to self-soothe, manage stress and express themselves. Julie takes a fun, creative approach to movement, meditation, breath work and relaxation in a safe, supportive environment. A great addition to team sports, yoga helps reduce overuse injuries and teaches mental focus.
Ask about upcoming kids classes and workshops!
Teens: Mental Health Support
Be Well IHS has a licensed clinical psychologist and two licensed clinical social workers on staff to support the needs of adolescents and their families — using a warm, collaborative evidence-based approach to treatment.Â
Our practitioners provide evaluation, treatment and support for:
- anxiety, depression, and related mood disordersÂ
- eating disorder mental health therapy
- parenting concerns for children and adolescents
- childhood grief
- self-harm and conduct disorders
- identity development, transgender and gender nonconforming individuals through medical, legal and social transitions.
We are here to provide clients with practical tools and strategies to help them manage their symptoms and cope with the challenges of recovery. This may involve teaching mindfulness techniques, stress management skills, and strategies for managing triggers. Our practitioners will tailor their therapeutic services to each client’s specific needs and preferences, which can lead to more successful and sustainable health outcomes.
Meet The Team
Learn more about each of our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Reach out to schedule a consultation!
Janet Kopchinski, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in pediatric nutrition. She has been with Be Well IHS since 2013.
- She earned her bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in Dietetics, from Rutgers University and completed her Dietetic Internship with NewYork-Presbyterian Nutrition.
- She worked at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center for 10 years where she managed the nutrition care of many medically complex patients.
- Janet is a published author in medical journals, and has presented many lectures on Pediatric Nutrition in various settings.
- She is a contributing author to The Pediatrician’s Guide to Feeding Babies & Toddlers: Practical Answers to Your Questions on Nutrition, Starting Solids, Allergies, Picky Eating, and More (Porto & DiMaggio, Ten Speed Press, 2016).
Janet is experienced in providing medical nutritional therapy for the following nutritional issues:
- Normal Pediatric Nutrition from birth to 18 years old
- Improving Diet for Health
- Growth issues
- Picky Eating
- Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
- Food Allergies
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Family Feeding Dynamics
- And More
Contact us today to book your appointment with Janet at Be Well IHS or by virtual tele-consultation.
Courtney Brillon, LCSW specializes in counseling children, adolescents, and prenatal/postpartum women. She believes in an eclectic approach to therapy that recognizes the unique needs of each patient and is highly experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness interventions, and play based therapy. Courtney is currently a school counselor and social worker for a local public school district and has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children.
Courtney graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies and completed her master’s at Columbia University. She has worked in multiple hospital settings for Atlantic Health including Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, the NICU, and the Pediatric floor. Courtney also worked as an Atlantic Health Pediatric and Maternal Health Outpatient Counselor.
Her areas of expertise are:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Parenting concerns for children and adolescents
- Childhood grief
Contact us today to book your appointment with Courtney at Be Well IHS or by virtual tele-consultation.
Julie Rebels, is a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and children’s yoga teacher (CCYT), with additional training in meditation techniques, hands-on assists, and is CPR First Aid certified. Julie introduces movement and mindfulness to kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens.
After completing her teacher training with Be Well IHS, she took on the role of studio manager in early 2023. Now as the director of Marketing, Julie curates new classes and workshops, and manages Be Well’s social media and customer relationship marketing.
Presently, Julie is completing her 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training through Be Well Academy. When Julie is not on the mat, you can find her at a local preschool teaching social and emotional learning skills in the classroom, creating art with her 9-year old daughter, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband of 10 years. Julie’s cheerful approach to attaining physical and mental resilience welcomes new and experienced yogis alike.
Contact us today to inquire about private pediatric yoga sessions or group classes.
Pediatric Services at Be Well Integrative Health Services
We offer a variety of pediatric services to support the health and well-being of children and teens.
- Nutrition counseling
- Kids yoga classes
- Mental health support
