A healthier you starts in the gut.

GUT HEALTH OPTIMIZATION

Addressing the root of inflammation, immunity, mood, and energy from where it actually begins.

Start Your Gut Health Journey

If your gut isn’t working, nothing else will either.

The vast majority of your immune system lives in the gut, and so does much of your mood regulation, your nutrient absorption, and your inflammatory response. When the gut is out of balance, the symptoms often show up far away from your stomach.

You may not connect it to your gut, but it can show up as:

  • Bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea

  • Skin issues including acne, eczema, persistent breakouts

  • Brain fog or low mood

  • Autoimmune symptoms

  • Food sensitivities that seem to multiply

  • Chronic, low-grade inflammation

Your gut affects everything from digestion to mood, immunity, and even skin. When your gut is out of balance, it shows.

Diagnose first. Then personalize.

A GI-MAP™ helps us understand what’s happening beneath the surface including imbalances, inflammation, and patterns that can affect energy, mood, skin, immunity, and overall well-being. We listen to your symptoms, order specific tests, and create a personalized treatment plan. When your gut thrives, everything else can, too.

Our approach addresses common root causes, including SIBO, dysbiosis, leaky gut, infections, and H. pylori, through targeted protocols, supplementation, and a thoughtful elimination/reintroduction process when needed. The goal isn’t a permanent restrictive diet. The goal is a gut that works.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Gut Health Optimization Intensive

  • Comprehensive diagnostic testing with GI-MAP

    • 45-minute results review appointment

    • Personalized protocol design

    • Up to 3 visits or phone calls for ongoing support (includes 3 appointments/phone calls)

    • Chronic digestive issues

    • IBS, IBD, or SIBO

    • Autoimmune conditions

    • Persistent skin issues

    • Unexplained fatigue or brain fog

    • Anyone who has “tried everything” for their gut

    • Bloating, constipation, or diarrhea that has become routine

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A healthier, stronger, more vibrant you starts with your gut.
Complete the form below to schedule your consultation and begin your personalized journey to optimal gut health.

When the gut heals, the rest follows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Healing the gut is a process, and the timeline can vary depending on your individual needs and how long imbalances have been present.

    Most patients see meaningful change across 8–12 weeks, though some shifts (bloating, energy, skin) may show up earlier. Gut healing is a process, and it’s worth the time.

  • No. Most protocols include a temporary, structured elimination and reintroduction phase, not a permanent restrictive diet. The goal is to identify what’s contributing to inflammation, calm the system, and rebuild tolerance.

  • Every plan is personalized based on your unique needs and goals. Some patients benefit from targeted nutrition adjustments to support healing, but our goal is always to create an approach that feels sustainable, empowering, and aligned with your lifestyle.

  • That’s common and frustrating. Elimination on its own doesn’t address the root. Pairing diet changes with diagnostic testing and a personalized protocol is what actually moves the needle for most patients.

  • Not always. We use GI-MAP when deeper insight will meaningfully change your treatment plan. We’ll help you decide whether it’s the right step in your journey.

  • All of our health optimization offerings at Essence are self-pay. Most insurance plans classify advanced hormone, thyroid, and metabolic panels as "not medically necessary" and decline coverage, which often leaves patients with retail-rate lab bills several times higher than self-pay pricing. To protect you from that experience, we draw your labs in-clinic at transparent, negotiated rates, with no surprise billing. 

  • Yes, most patients are able to use HSA or FSA funds. We recommend confirming eligibility with your plan administrator.