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Digestive Health

Why It Matters

Over 1 in 4 Americans is affected by digestive disorders.

Up to 15% of adults live with IBS, but many go undiagnosed.

SIBO is present in over 50% of people with IBS.

IBD cases (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis) are on the rise, especially in young adults.

40% of patients report that their gut symptoms were dismissed or minimized by providers.

Could This Be You?

Have been told your gut issues are tied to stress, but suspect there’s a deeper underlying cause

Experience chronic bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort without clear triggers 

Cycle between constipation and diarrhea

Have been diagnosed with IBS, SIBO, GERD, IBD, or H. pylori but feel lost about what to eat

Experience pain, urgency, or burping before or after your meals

Struggle with brain fog, fatigue, or anxiety in addition to gut distress

Feel restricted in your diet but aren’t seeing lasting improvement

Have been told to try the low-FODMAP diet but find it confusing or unsustainable

Have had a full GI workup that came back “normal,” yet you still don’t feel right

Have not had a GI workup because you feel dismissed by your healthcare team

Want to eat more freely and confidently without fear of flare-ups

Could This Be You?

Have been told your gut issues are tied to stress, but suspect there’s a deeper underlying cause

Experience chronic bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort without clear triggers 

Cycle between constipation and diarrhea

Have been diagnosed with IBS, SIBO, GERD, IBD, or H. pylori but feel lost about what to eat

Experience pain, urgency, or burping before or after your meals

Struggle with brain fog, fatigue, or anxiety in addition to gut distress

Feel restricted in your diet but aren’t seeing lasting improvement

Have been told to try the low-FODMAP diet but find it confusing or unsustainable

Have had a full GI workup that came back “normal,” yet you still don’t feel right

Have not had a GI workup because you feel dismissed by your healthcare team

Want to eat more freely and confidently without fear of flare-ups

How We Help

Symptom Patterning

Connect what you eat, when you eat, and how you feel to pinpoint potential triggers.

Trigger Identification

Use structured protocols like low-FODMAP, elimination diets, or symptom journaling to clarify food reactions, sensitivities, and intolerances.

Microbiome Support

Develop gentle, anti-inflammatory meal plans that soothe the gut lining, reduce bacterial overgrowth, and rebalance microbial diversity.

Gentle Gut Healing

Recommend targeted foods and supplements that support mucosal repair and gut barrier integrity.

Supplement Review

Assess your current supplements for efficacy, safety, and interactions. We help simplify your regimen and ensure every product serves a purpose.

Functional Lab Testing

Guide you in choosing appropriate testing (e.g., GI Map, SIBO breath tests, etc.) to provide insight into root causes and inform care.

Reintroduction Support

Safely expand your diet to prevent unnecessary restriction and fill nutrient gaps, with clear guidance through each phase.

Behavioral Counseling

Address gut-brain axis symptoms like visceral hypersensitivity, food anxiety, and emotional eating using evidence-based techniques.

Coordination with Providers

Recommend and advocate for clinical testing (SIBO, H. pylori, stool studies, etc.), so you feel heard and supported by your care team.

Consistency & Clarity

We provide ongoing support — not just a one-time plan — with structured follow-ups, symptom tracking, and collaborative meal planning.

What We Will NOT Do

Overload you with supplements or expensive functional testing. Research shows that over-supplementation can worsen GI symptoms and lead to health anxiety, perpetuating the gut-brain cycle.

Recommend restrictive, unproven diets that cause more harm than good.

Push protocols without explaining why they’re recommended and how they work.

Leave you feeling confused, dismissed, or overwhelmed.

Digestive Health Conditions We Support

  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)



    A functional gastrointestinal disorder marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhea — often exacerbated by stress, food sensitivities, or disrupted motility.

    How We Help

    • Perform a comprehensive symptom analysis to identify patterns and assess whether SIBO may be contributing (affecting up to 50% of those with IBS).
    • Use structured approaches like low-FODMAP, elimination diets, or symptom tracking to uncover and manage triggers.
    • Offer gut-brain axis counseling to help regulate visceral sensitivity, reduce food anxiety, and build trust in your body.
    • Optimize fiber intake, hydration, and gentle motility aids to promote regular, comfortable digestion.
    • Support nutrient repletion and healing for those impacted by chronic restriction, malabsorption, or inflammation.
  • SIBO (Small Intestinal
    Bacterial Overgrowth)

  • SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)



    When bacteria build up in the small intestine, it can lead to bloating, pain, diarrhea, constipation, and nutrient malabsorption.

    How We Help

    • Conduct a thorough symptom assessment to identify patterns that may suggest SIBO or SIBO recurrence.
    • Recommend appropriate breath testing if SIBO is suspected or symptoms have returned post-treatment.
    • Guide you through evidence-based elimination protocols like low-FODMAP, SIBO-specific, or elemental diets.
    • Support microbiome rebalance through structured food reintroduction and gentle, targeted supplement protocols.
    • Collaborate with your healthcare provider to coordinate diagnostic testing and facilitate antibiotic treatment, if indicated.
  • GERD / Acid Reflux

  • GERD / Acid Reflux



    When stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, it can lead to burning, regurgitation, sore throat, and disrupted sleep — often worsened by specific foods, stress, or eating habits.

    How We Help

    • Identify your personal reflux triggers through detailed symptom tracking, meal timing analysis, and portion review.
    • Recommend functional foods that naturally soothe the esophagus and support digestion.
    • Support healing with gentle, targeted supplements that reduce inflammation and protect the gut lining.
    • Explore underlying contributors like hiatal hernia, SIBO, or H. pylori, when applicable.
    • Teach breathing and body positioning techniques to reduce intra-abdominal pressure and calm the nervous system.
    • Integrate gut-brain tools to manage stress-related flares and rebuild confidence in eating.
  • H. pylori Infection

  • H. pylori Infection



    This bacterial infection can damage the stomach lining, leading to ulcers, gastritis, nausea, and abdominal pain. It’s a common—but often overlooked—cause of chronic GI symptoms.

    How We Help

    • Create soothing, anti-inflammatory meal plans to support mucosal healing and reduce discomfort during treatment.
    • Adjust fiber, fat, and protein intake to minimize irritation and promote easier digestion.
    • Incorporate functional foods with natural antibacterial properties to complement medical treatment.
    • Recommend gentle, evidence-informed supplements to support the gut lining, microbiome balance, and nutrient repletion.
    • Coordinate with your medical provider to align nutrition strategies with antibiotic or herbal treatment protocols.
    • Explore the root cause of recurring symptoms to prevent future flare-ups.
  • Constipation and Diarrhea

  • Constipation and Diarrhea



    Frequent, urgent, or unpredictable bowel habits can stem from diet, hydration, microbiome imbalance, stress, medications, or underlying conditions.

    How We Help

    • Balance fiber intake and optimize hydration.
    • Recommend evidence-based supplements – always tailored to your needs.
    • Support motility with meal patterning strategies, such as consistent meal timing, warm morning meals, and pro-motility foods.
    • Introduce functional foods to support gentle regularity or calm irritation.
    • Explore underlying causes such as IBS, SIBO, thyroid imbalance, or medication side effects.
  • IBD (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)

  • IBD (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)



    Chronic inflammation from IBD can cause pain, fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, and nutrient deficiencies—often flaring unpredictably and impacting quality of life.

    How We Help

    • Develop custom nutrition plans for both flare and remission phases.
    • Support nutrient repletion with focus on common deficiencies like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B12, and magnesium.
    • Recommend gentle, anti-inflammatory meals that soothe the digestive tract and reduce symptom burden.
    • Introduce functional foods to promote healing and microbial balance.
    • Offer gut-brain counseling tools to manage stress-related flares, fear around food, and post-flare eating anxiety.
    • Coordinate with your gastroenterologist to align nutrition with medical treatment, including biologics or steroid tapering.
  • Gut-Brain Axis Disorders

  • Gut-Brain Axis Disorders



    When communication between the brain and gut is disrupted, it can lead to nausea, early fullness, bloating, appetite changes, pain, or unpredictable bowel patterns. 

    How We Help

    • Create calming, easy-to-digest meal plans to reduce reactivity and support consistent energy and comfort.
    • Integrate functional foods to support vagal tone and reduce neuroinflammation.
    • Use gentle, evidence-based supplements to support nervous system regulation, when appropriate.
    • Teach gut-directed breathing techniques and progressive relaxation to calm the enteric nervous system and reduce visceral hypersensitivity.
    • Provide behavioral counseling and emotional support around food fears, appetite dysregulation, and the stress-symptom cycle.
    • Coordinate care with therapists, GI specialists, or mental health providers to ensure comprehensive, whole-person support.

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)



A functional gastrointestinal disorder marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and/or diarrhea — often exacerbated by stress, food sensitivities, or disrupted motility.

How We Help

  • Perform a comprehensive symptom analysis to identify patterns and assess whether SIBO may be contributing (affecting up to 50% of those with IBS).
  • Use structured approaches like low-FODMAP, elimination diets, or symptom tracking to uncover and manage triggers.
  • Offer gut-brain axis counseling to help regulate visceral sensitivity, reduce food anxiety, and build trust in your body.
  • Optimize fiber intake, hydration, and gentle motility aids to promote regular, comfortable digestion.
  • Support nutrient repletion and healing for those impacted by chronic restriction, malabsorption, or inflammation.

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)



When bacteria build up in the small intestine, it can lead to bloating, pain, diarrhea, constipation, and nutrient malabsorption.

How We Help

  • Conduct a thorough symptom assessment to identify patterns that may suggest SIBO or SIBO recurrence.
  • Recommend appropriate breath testing if SIBO is suspected or symptoms have returned post-treatment.
  • Guide you through evidence-based elimination protocols like low-FODMAP, SIBO-specific, or elemental diets.
  • Support microbiome rebalance through structured food reintroduction and gentle, targeted supplement protocols.
  • Collaborate with your healthcare provider to coordinate diagnostic testing and facilitate antibiotic treatment, if indicated.

GERD / Acid Reflux



When stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, it can lead to burning, regurgitation, sore throat, and disrupted sleep — often worsened by specific foods, stress, or eating habits.

How We Help

  • Identify your personal reflux triggers through detailed symptom tracking, meal timing analysis, and portion review.
  • Recommend functional foods that naturally soothe the esophagus and support digestion.
  • Support healing with gentle, targeted supplements that reduce inflammation and protect the gut lining.
  • Explore underlying contributors like hiatal hernia, SIBO, or H. pylori, when applicable.
  • Teach breathing and body positioning techniques to reduce intra-abdominal pressure and calm the nervous system.
  • Integrate gut-brain tools to manage stress-related flares and rebuild confidence in eating.

H. pylori Infection



This bacterial infection can damage the stomach lining, leading to ulcers, gastritis, nausea, and abdominal pain. It’s a common—but often overlooked—cause of chronic GI symptoms.

How We Help

  • Create soothing, anti-inflammatory meal plans to support mucosal healing and reduce discomfort during treatment.
  • Adjust fiber, fat, and protein intake to minimize irritation and promote easier digestion.
  • Incorporate functional foods with natural antibacterial properties to complement medical treatment.
  • Recommend gentle, evidence-informed supplements to support the gut lining, microbiome balance, and nutrient repletion.
  • Coordinate with your medical provider to align nutrition strategies with antibiotic or herbal treatment protocols.
  • Explore the root cause of recurring symptoms to prevent future flare-ups.

Constipation and Diarrhea



Frequent, urgent, or unpredictable bowel habits can stem from diet, hydration, microbiome imbalance, stress, medications, or underlying conditions.

How We Help

  • Balance fiber intake and optimize hydration.
  • Recommend evidence-based supplements – always tailored to your needs.
  • Support motility with meal patterning strategies, such as consistent meal timing, warm morning meals, and pro-motility foods.
  • Introduce functional foods to support gentle regularity or calm irritation.
  • Explore underlying causes such as IBS, SIBO, thyroid imbalance, or medication side effects.

IBD (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)



Chronic inflammation from IBD can cause pain, fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, and nutrient deficiencies—often flaring unpredictably and impacting quality of life.

How We Help

  • Develop custom nutrition plans for both flare and remission phases.
  • Support nutrient repletion with focus on common deficiencies like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B12, and magnesium.
  • Recommend gentle, anti-inflammatory meals that soothe the digestive tract and reduce symptom burden.
  • Introduce functional foods to promote healing and microbial balance.
  • Offer gut-brain counseling tools to manage stress-related flares, fear around food, and post-flare eating anxiety.
  • Coordinate with your gastroenterologist to align nutrition with medical treatment, including biologics or steroid tapering.

Gut-Brain Axis Disorders



When communication between the brain and gut is disrupted, it can lead to nausea, early fullness, bloating, appetite changes, pain, or unpredictable bowel patterns. 

How We Help

  • Create calming, easy-to-digest meal plans to reduce reactivity and support consistent energy and comfort.
  • Integrate functional foods to support vagal tone and reduce neuroinflammation.
  • Use gentle, evidence-based supplements to support nervous system regulation, when appropriate.
  • Teach gut-directed breathing techniques and progressive relaxation to calm the enteric nervous system and reduce visceral hypersensitivity.
  • Provide behavioral counseling and emotional support around food fears, appetite dysregulation, and the stress-symptom cycle.
  • Coordinate care with therapists, GI specialists, or mental health providers to ensure comprehensive, whole-person support.

Why Trust Us?

Dietitian Driven was originally created as a digestive health center.

Our team has extensive experience helping patients with chronic GI conditions, from SIBO and H. pylori to IBS and gut-brain axis disorders.

We combine clinical expertise with real-world experience — because we know what it’s like to feel dismissed by doctors or confused by conflicting advice.

Session Topics & Timeline

Take a full functional GI history:

  • Introduce first stabilization steps 
  • Start food-symptom and lifestyle tracking if appropriate
  • Set expectations for slow, layered recovery process
  • Recommend additional testing if needed
  • Review tracking 
  • Review testing 
  • Educate on gut healing or on suspected/diagnosed condition 
  • Introduce nervous system support 
  • Posture and mindful eating 
  • Initiate “Gut Healthy Diet” or elimination diet
  • Deepen gut-brain support
  • Reassess symptoms
  • Decision Point:
    • If improving → continue dietary expansion
    • If no improvement → initiate more targeted elimination
  • If staying gentle -> Gradual fiber diversification, introduce probiotic foods, expand safe foods variety and support gut microbiome diversity
  • If on elimination diet -> Ensure strict elimination adherence, symptom monitoring and maintain nervous system support
  • Gentle movement introduction
  • Gradually reintroduce foods one at a time
  • Build personal safe foods list
  • Begin layering in concepts of intuitive eating and body trust 
  • Address overlapping symptoms (fatigue, anxiety, emotional eating, sleep disturbances)
  • Finalize flexible, sustainable eating patterns
  • Shift mindset -> From avoidance to food freedom 
  • Create a flare-up prevention and early detection plan
  • Discuss stress management routines
  • Prepare for discharge or maintenance spacing