Bridging pediatric phlebotomy and behavioral science
Bridging Medical and Behavioral Worlds to Transform Pediatric Care
Evidence-based coaching and training to reduce anxiety, meltdowns, and trauma in pediatric care
Blood draws are one of the most fear-provoking experiences in pediatric care — especially for anxious and neurodivergent children.
When fear escalates, everyone feels it:
kids, parents, and care teams alike.
Most clinicians were never taught how to support regulation during procedures — and most families are left to figure it out alone.
THERE IS A BETTER WAY!
I’m Franchesca Kelly — an ASCP-certified pediatric phlebotomist and Registered Behavior Technician.
I work at the intersection of medical accuracy and nervous-system support, helping children through blood draws using comfort-first, evidence-informed strategies that can also generalize across outpatient care.
Grounded in published work and real clinical practice
FOR FAMILIES
Is your child anxious about blood draws or medical visits?
I offer virtual parent coaching to help children approach procedures with confidence instead of fear — using preparation, predictability, and regulation strategies that actually work.
• One-on-one support
• Customized preparation plans
• Evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming strategies
• Accessible anywhere via video
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Do anxious pediatric patients derail schedules or escalate during procedures?
I provide practice-based training and consultation — anchored in pediatric phlebotomy — that helps teams reduce distress, improve first-attempt success, and protect patient dignity.
• Team workshops
• Case consultation
• Implementation support
• Virtual or in-person
Making medical care trauma-informed and child-centered
