Using the GI-MAP™ test and a tailored protocol, together we can heal your gut. A healthy gut leads to better sleep, more energy, balanced hormones, better nutrient absorption, and will help you look, feel, and perform your best.
The GI Microbial Assay Plus (or GI-MAP™) test is a DNA-based stool test that provides a detailed analysis of your gut microbiome. This test analyzes the levels of both good and bad bacteria, parasites, viruses, worms, and fungi, as well as immune and digestive markers in your gut. This “map” allows us to tailor a program that will help restore balance to the biome of your gut improving your digestion, mood, immunity, and overall body function.
A healthy gut is crucial for a strong immune system, healthy heart, healthy brain, improved mood, healthy sleep, weight management, and effective digestion. This test really allows us to get to the root cause of many gut related issues including skin concerns, bloating, depression/anxiety, diarrhea/constipation, stomach pains, weight loss resistance, and more!
This is a simple in-home stool test that is safe, easy and a private way to get a more complete overview of your gut health. You can take and ship at your convenience.
I know what it’s like to feel tired and frustrated when you don’t feel your best. I also know what a challenge it can be to manage symptoms when you don’t know what’s causing them.
Your body’s ability to express it’s optimal potential is directly connected to the health of your gut biome, which is why I offer the GI-MAP™ test. Using your test results along with your history, current state of health, and goals, I develop an custom protocol to optimize your wellness.
50-70x more potent than their corresponding herbs, they can be used both internally and externally.
Probiotics, prebiotics, herbal supplements
Considering your unique stressors, we create a plan to rebalance your diet & lifestyle.
We work with natural herbs and medical grade essential oils to remove any symptom-causing pathogenic overgrowth. We also remove any foods or medications that may be disrupting gut health (this is always done in conjunction with your physician).
We support proper digestion during the protocol by replacing levels of enzymes or bacteria that may be missing. This also typically includes replacing with supplements that support healing, reduction of inflammation and support immune function.
We repopulate the gut with healthy bacteria by using the appropriate probiotics and prebiotics to make the gut health flourish and improve digestion.
At this stage, we want to create an environment that supports gut-healing and long-term relief. Oftentimes we have to repair the gut lining and the intestinal wall by using special tools. This means cellular repair within the gut wall and introducing key nutrients that improve the immune system of the gut.
A huge part of my protocols includes diet, stress management, sleep, and exercise suggestions to help the body heal as a whole. We know that gut health is affected intensely by stress alone. The personalized protocol I create for you takes your unique stressors into account and we create a plan to rebalance your lifestyle so you can prevent further GI dysfunction.
Though I don’t accept insurance for the consultation fee, it is possible that your insurance will cover a portion of the GI-MAP™ test. I can give you an invoice for my consultation fee so that you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement (this has worked well especially for those with an HSA or a share plan type of insurance).
If your insurance covers out of network labs, you will pay $179 (for the GI-MAP™ test) directly to Diagnostic Solutions at the time you send your sample to the lab. Diagnostic Solutions will then bill insurance on your behalf. You are responsible for anything the insurance doesn’t cover.
I accept all major credit cards.
Protocol length and complexity will vary from patient to patient based on your test results. However, the average spending is $300 - 400 per month and may vary month to month.
My practice is solely virtual. We will review your test and protocol via Zoom. It typically takes 45 - 60 minutes. You will also have email access to me during the time of your protocol.
To be the most effective, I want to learn a little more about your health history and current lifestyle. I also want to know about your wellness goals so they can be addressed as I put together your 90-day protocol. You’ll get access to the questionnaire as soon as you’ve purchased your package.
I will order the test kit to be mailed to you directly. The kit will come with very clear instructions on how to collect your stool sample. When you mail your sample back to Diagnostic Solutions there is a form for you to fill out your payment information and insurance information.
Once you mail the test back to the lab it will take 2-3 weeks to get the results and for me to formulate your protocol.
During the consultation, we will go over your test results in detail and I will explain your custom protocol based on my assessment. Your plan may include diet recommendations, probiotics, herbal supplements, and essential oils to correct the imbalances highlighted by your GI-MAP™
Your custom protocol specifically addresses the imbalances in your gut. There will be components of your protocol that kill the overgrowth(s) and then components to support reinoculation of any deficits that are found.
During your 90-day protocol, we will communicate by email as needed to assess your progress, address any symptoms that may arise, and make any necessary adjustments.
Though not always necessary, I do sometimes recommend re-testing after the first 90-day phase to see how your test results have changed. Once I analyze the results of your second test, I can recommend a maintenance protocol. Many clients find it beneficial to complete annual or bi-annual GI mapping to stay on top of their gut health.
You can expect an improvement in symptoms that you are having. Some happen faster than others. Gut healing is slow and can take up to one year to have full improvement. Most people see drastic improvement before the end of the protocol.
The short answer is no. However, we now offer food allergy testing and this can be submitted in to your insurance to see if they will cover the costs. Submission works the same way as GI-Map test
If at the beginning of our work together, the symptoms you're experiencing seem to be clearly related to certain foods, I can help you to acquire a comprehensive blood test to inform your protocol. We now offer the IgE Allergy Explorer or IgG/IgE Combined Explorer. This add-on test can be helpful during the remove phase of the 5R protocol. I often find that the foods that we think are healthy may be the foods that are causing us to have an inflammatory response and more issues in our bodies. Healing can speed up when problematic foods are moved. Once you heal the gut, food sensitivities tend to improve and the foods can be enjoyed again.
If after your protocol you are still experiencing symptoms, I can help you to get a comprehensive food sensitivity test through Diagnostic Solutions or if you want to add this on in addition to the GI-Map test, we can do that
The short answer is no. But, once you heal the gut, food sensitivities tend to improve.
If after your protocol you are still experiencing symptoms, I can help you to get a comprehensive food sensitivity test through LEAP.
If at the beginning of our work together, the symptoms you're experiencing seem to be clearly related to certain foods, I can help you to acquire a comprehensive blood test to inform your protocol.
Pricing Plans
Once you choose the package that’s right for you, check your inbox for a link to complete my health history questionnaire & instructions for completing your test kit.
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Finding the right supplements for you can be an overwhelming process. You can end up over spending your money on a lot of junkie supplements out there.
If you do want a keep it simple type of appointment, then allow me to review what you have and personalized supplement recommendations and advised next steps! I will review your issues and wellness goals, review your current supplements, and make targeted recommendations based on your individual needs. You will then get a custom plan to use for your use.
What Does the Supplement Consult Include?
Are you feeling tired, have a foggy brain, suffer from skin issues or you are bloating and have other digestive issues, but do not want to commit to the GI Map Test? Then doing a food sensitivity test may be for you.
Food sensitivities are an adverse immune response to ordinarily harmless foods. They are highly individualized and symptoms are often subtle or delayed making it hard to know what foods may be triggering symptoms in your body. Elevated IgG antibodies can promote systemic inflammation leading to a variety of symptoms. Inflammatory foods can cause a reaction in your body within three hours or as long as three days. Doing a Food sensitivity test can help give you more customized tools to what foods are causing an inflammatory response in your body.
The IgG Food Explorer test is a simple blood test that evaluates your body’s antibody response to over 250 foods. Usually eliminating these foods can reduce stress on the immune system, lower inflammation, reduce GI symptoms, and help begin to heal the gut.
What Does the Supplement Consult Include?