“You can outgrow a mother’s lap, but never her heart.”

MEET DR. KAY

Kaley Hartzog, MD, known as Dr. Kay to her patients, is a board-certified pediatrician and Certified Lactation Counselor dedicated to serving families throughout Sarasota and the Tampa Bay area. She founded Happy Soul with the vision of restoring the patient–physician relationship and creating a healthcare experience rooted in calm, trust, and deeply personalized care.

A Tampa native, Dr. Kay is passionate about integrative wellness and guiding families through every stage of their health journey. Outside of her practice, she enjoys cooking nourishing meals, reading, exercising, traveling, and cherishing time with her husband, Kevin, along with her family and friends.

With Dr. Kay, your family will:

  • Feel safe, heard, and respected

  • Receive personalized, holistic care blending evidence-based medicine with nutrition, sleep, movement, and mindfulness

  • Have a trusted partner in your child’s health journey

Education:

  • Bachelor’s of Science, University of Central Florida

  • Master’s in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine

  • Doctorate in Medicine, USF Morsani College of Medicine

  • Internship and Pediatric Residency, USF Morsani College of Medicine

WELL VISITS

Routine wellness exams allow us to evaluate your child holistically; not only monitoring their growth and development but assessing their physical and emotional needs. Dr. Kay believes that being proactive with your family’s healthcare goals allows for quick intervention if any issues arise. During our time together, we will discuss all of your concerns no matter how big or small. Remember, your pediatrician is here to collaborate with you to ensure the optimal health of your child.

DIRECT ACCESS

All members have easy, unlimited access to Dr. Kay by telephone, telemedicine, secure text messaging, and the patient portal. No answering service, just one on one communication between you and your pediatrician.

READY TO BECOME A HAPPY SOUL MEMBER?

  • Specialist referrals

  • Care coordination with holistic practitioners

  • Option for lab collection in the comfort of your home

  • Personalized messaging and words of encouragement from Dr. Kay

  • A sense of community with your child’s healthcare team

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

ACUTE CARE & FOLLOW UP VISITS

We understand that conditions may arise and your family deserves priority and quality care. For our members, we offer same or next-day appointments to be flexible around your schedule. We are here for you when you need us and your child is always our priority!

Pediatric Services

Happy Soul is a membership-based practice with a focus on excellence, empowerment and relationship based care.

  • Comprehensive History and Physical Examination

  • Holistic Preventive Care

  • Lactation Support for Our Newborns

  • Fourth Trimester Support

  • Hearing and Vision Screens

  • Developmental Screenings (in concordance with AAP guidelines)

  • Management of Scheduled Vaccines*

  • Behavioral Evaluations & Management including ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Nutrition Counseling

  • Care Coordination if applicable

  • Unlimited visits to address acute colds, injury, rashes, fever, asthma exacerbations, and more…

  • Point-of-care testing (rapid strep, COVID, flu & RSV testing)

  • Repair of minor lacerations (dermabond or steristrip placement)

  • Breathing treatments

  • Management of Chronic Conditions (including asthma, eczema, diabetes, and acne)