Digestion & Inflammation
Support for heartburn, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, SIBO, IBS-type patterns, inflammatory bowel disease, food sensitivities, skin conditions, unexplained joint pain, and other inflammation-driven concerns
Who this is for
People whose digestion doesn’t feel reliable — or who suspect gut health may be contributing to fatigue, inflammation, skin changes, mood shifts, or metabolic challenges. You may have tried elimination diets, supplements, or “gut resets” in the past without lasting consistent improvement.
How it tends to show up
Bloating, gas, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, or alternating bowel patterns; abdominal discomfort after meals; food-related symptoms that are hard to predict; brain fog, low energy, skin flare-ups, joint pain, poor immune function / recurrent infections.
These concerns are often unpredictable, persistent, and quietly influence immune function, energy, and overall health.
What we look at
We focus on digestive patterns, triggers, and timelines rather than chasing isolated symptoms. This includes meal habits, nutrient and fluid intake, stress and nervous system influences, medication and supplement history, and lifestyle factors that affect gut function and inflammation.
When appropriate, available lab data and functional patterns are used to guide decision-making and track progress.
What working together looks like
Care is structured and phased. Digestive concerns often require a step-wise plan to identify and reduce aggravators, restore structure and function, and then personalized long-term support.
The goal is a digestive system that feels more predictable and calm.
Why this matters
Digestive disorders and chronic inflammation are common, frequently under-treated, and often affect health far beyond the gastrointestinal tract. These conditions are typically multifactorial, vary significantly between individuals, and often require coordinated lifestyle and medical support.
41.3% of Canadians met diagnostic criteria for at least 1 of 22 Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction. Among those with DGBI, 30.7% have overlap between two or all three of GERD, Dyspepsia, and IBS (PMID: 25525975). DGBI are associated with poorer quality of life and increased psychological symptom scores (PMID: 3698173).
10.1% prevalence of IBS in Canadians (PMID: 3698173).
28.6% of Canadians report Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the preceding 3 months (PMID: 10520832).
> 260,000 Canadians live with IBD in 2018, expected to reach >400,000 by 2030 (PMID: 30639677).
When digestive and inflammatory drivers are not addressed, people are at higher risk of nutrient deficiencies, immune dysregulation, persistent inflammatory burden, and worsening metabolic and systemic health.