The Alexandre Centre for Children's Health

10/22/2025

Thinking about a homebirth , or just curious about what it’s really like?

Join Kristen Orts, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Chris Herrera, Certified Birth Doula, for an informative and down-to-earth presentation on creating your ideal homebirth team.

Together, they’ll walk you through:

🌟 What a homebirth environment looks and feels like (lighting, comfort, safety, and support)
🌟 The distinct roles of your midwife and doula, and how they work together seamlessly
🌟 Comfort measures like birth pools, music, and freedom to move naturally
🌟 How individualized care at home supports your physical and emotional well-being
🌟 Why some families say they “wait for their second," and why homebirth is a beautiful option even for first-time parents

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what to expect, how to prepare, and why so many families describe their homebirth as one of the most empowering experiences of their lives.

Whether you’re seriously considering homebirth or just exploring your options, this event will help you feel informed, supported, and confident in your choices.

Details:
When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Who: Open to everyone
Where: The Alexandre Centre
Cost: Free

10/17/2025

Did you know we offer pre-conception wellness support and prenatal counseling here at the Centre?

If you are preparing for pregnancy or navigating the prenatal journey, our integrative pediatric team offers whole-person care with a natural, informed, and common sense approach.

Having a baby is an exciting time in a parent's life, and there are so many questions that come with this new journey. Here's a quick overview of the support we offer:

Pre-Conception Wellness:
• Fertility-focused dietary and lifestyle guidance
• Clean, targeted supplement protocols tailored to you
• Detox and gut health support to optimize conception
• Mind-body support for hormonal balance, stress, and sleep

Prenatal Counseling:
• Trimester-specific nutritional and supplemental plans for baby’s development (folate vs. folic acid, DHA, antioxidants, etc.)
• Natural approaches for common pregnancy concerns (nausea, fatigue, mood, sciatica pain)
• Emotional and mental wellness during pregnancy

We believe true pediatric care begins before birth — and healthy parents raise healthy children.

Schedule a consult: 315.552.3131 | alexandrecentreforchildren.com

10/10/2025

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! 🦃

Enjoy an organically-fed, pastured turkey with your family for Thanksgiving dinner. We are delighted to partner with Beacon Hill Farm, a local farm. Turkeys will be ready for pick-up on Tuesday, November 25 and can be picked up right here at the Centre!

Cost is $8/lb. Learn more at www.beaconhillfarm.net

10/08/2025

👶💬 Let’s Talk (and Chew, Breathe & Swallow!)

Your toddler is learning important skills every day—make sure they’re on the right track!

Join Emilia del Pino, licensed SLP with 30 years of experience, for a small-group class designed to build speech and oral motor skills in a fun, supportive setting.

✨ Boosts confidence
✨ Encourages healthy habits
✨ Perfect for toddlers & parents

📍 The Alexandre Centre
🗓 Thursdays starting October 9 | 1:30–2:15 PM
👉 Spots are limited—sign up now at cnyspeechpathology.com

10/06/2025

Dr. Ismail was just featured in Central New York's healthcare newspaper, In Good Health!

Read the article here: https://www.cnyhealth.com/shareen-ismail-m-d/

10/02/2025

🌿 Come join the Alexandre Centre family! 🌿

Are you ready to collaborate with a team of physicians and pediatric professionals, expand into a second office or take the exciting step of starting your own practice? Our beautiful and adaptable spaces could be the ideal solution for you.

We are actively seeking:

🌟 Pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty physicians
🌟 Child behavioral and cognitive therapists
🌟 Chiropractors
🌟 Midwives

At the Alexandre Centre for Children's Health, we are committed to delivering comprehensive care. We meet families with warmth, empathy, patience, and an open mind. Our focus is on effective communication with parents to customize care for each child's unique needs and health goals. Because every child deserves the highest standard of care.

If you’re interested in providing services in our office spaces, we would love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter and resume to concierge@alexandrecentreforchildren.com

10/02/2025

🌟 New Toddler Talk Program! 🌟

4 weeks. Small groups. Big growth.
Led by Emilia del Pino, licensed SLP & orofacial myology expert with 30 years of experience.

🎯 Focus: Breathing • Sleep • Speak • Thrive
🤝 Parent + toddler program
💛 Fun, interactive, and confidence-building

📍 Hosted by The Alexandre Centre
🗓 Thursdays starting October 9 | 1:30–2:15 PM
👉 Sign up today at cnyspeechpathology.com

10/01/2025

Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. for a Fall Family Yoga class! Bring the family together with a family yoga class by Julie Daniel, Certified Kids Yoga Teacher of Yoga for Kids of CNY.

Julie has practiced yoga for most of her adult life so it was a natural progression for her to decide to combine her love of yoga and her education background to become a children’s yoga teacher. She became certified with YogaKids in 2006 and went on to also become a certified teacher with Grounded Kids. During this time Julie has taught many classes for children, youth and families throughout Central NY. She has also led trainings for teachers, therapists, and other professionals who want to learn how to integrate yoga into their various disciplines. Julie has recently trained with Mindful Schools and is regularly integrating mindfulness activities into her yoga classes.

Details:
When: Sunday, October 19 from 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Who: Parents & children (ages 5-12)
Where: The Alexandre Centre
Cost: Adult & 1 child: $25. Each additional person in the family (child, grandparent, etc): $10
Note: Bring your own mats!

Sign-up on our website!

09/16/2025

Join us at the Alexandre Centre for "Natural Ways to Support the Immune System", an educational talk with Jennifer Waters, L.Ac & Certified Light Therapist on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

You'll Discover:

🌟 Remedies to abate symptoms of sore throat and coughs
🌟 Must-have remedies to keep on hand for the fall/winter
🌟 The synergy between light and internal remedies

Attendees will receive free samples!

This event is free and open to the public. Reserve your spot today: https://forms.gle/UsGwiB9a4wATNPhEA

An Educational Talk with Jennifer Waters, L.Ac & Certified Light Therapist Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Location: The Alexandre Centre for Children's Health 8016 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066 Let us know if you'll be joining us!

09/09/2025

🌿 Update from Our Centre 🌿

We were so excited to begin offering Yoga and Pediatric Occupational Therapy as part of our services, but unfortunately, the arrangements we had in place are no longer moving forward. While this is a disappointment, we're still deeply committed to creating a space that supports wellness in all forms.

With that in mind, we're reaching out to our community:

If you know any certified yoga instructors or licensed pediatric occupational therapists who might be interested in partnering or offering services in our space, we'd love to connect. Please feel free to tag them or send us a message.

Thank you all for your continued support — and stay tuned for future opportunities as we keep working to grow our offerings in a way that serves you best. 💛