Gut Health That Goes Beyond Digestion
Integrative naturopathic care for IBS, bloating, SIBO, leaky gut, food sensitivities, and digestive concerns connected to your skin and hormonal health in British Columbia.
IBS and Chronic Bloating
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Leaky Gut
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SIBO
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Acid Reflux
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Constipation
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IBS and Chronic Bloating | Leaky Gut | SIBO | Acid Reflux | Constipation |
Most people think of gut health as a digestive issue. But the gut is connected to virtually every system in the body — your immune function, your hormonal balance, your skin, your mood, and your energy all depend on a healthy, well-functioning digestive system.
When the gut is compromised, the effects rarely stay contained to digestion alone. Hormones become harder to regulate. Skin conditions flare. Energy drops. Inflammation rises. And conventional medicine often addresses each of these concerns separately, never connecting the dots back to where the problem actually started.
My approach starts in the gut — because for many of my patients, that is exactly where the answers are.
Skin Conditions I Support
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Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common and most undertreated digestive conditions. Bloating, cramping, irregular bowel habits, and discomfort after eating are not things you simply have to live with. I investigate the specific triggers and drivers behind your symptoms and build a protocol designed to restore balance and reduce reactivity over time.misunderstood skin conditions in conventional medicine. Topical treatments and antibiotics address the surface but rarely resolve the root cause. Whether your breakouts are driven by hormonal fluctuation, gut dysbiosis, insulin resistance, or nutritional deficiency — I work to identify the specific driver and address it directly.
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When the gut lining is compromised, partially digested food particles and toxins enter the bloodstream and trigger a systemic inflammatory response. This contributes to food sensitivities, skin flares, hormonal disruption, fatigue, and immune dysfunction. I work to identify and repair intestinal permeability through targeted gut restoration protocols.
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and broader microbiome dysbiosis are increasingly recognized as drivers of bloating, IBS, brain fog, and systemic inflammation. I use functional testing to identify imbalances and design a treatment protocol that restores a healthy microbial environment without unnecessary guesswork.
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Food sensitivities are different from allergies and are frequently missed by standard testing. I work with patients to identify reactive foods through structured elimination protocols and lab testing, then rebuild a sustainable and nourishing diet that supports gut healing long term.
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Chronic acid reflux is often a sign of deeper digestive dysfunction rather than simply excess acid. I investigate the root cause and support resolution through dietary, lifestyle, and naturopathic interventions rather than indefinite acid suppression.
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Chronic constipation affects detoxification, hormonal clearance, skin health, and overall wellbeing. I address the underlying drivers including gut motility, microbiome health, hydration, nutritional deficiencies, and stress through a comprehensive and personalized approach.
How I Approach Gut Health
Connecting the Gut to the Whole Picture
For most of my patients, gut concerns do not exist in isolation. I look at how your digestive health connects to your skin, your hormones, your energy, and your immune function — because treating the gut in isolation often misses the bigger picture driving your symptoms.
Functional Gut Testing
I use comprehensive functional testing to assess gut microbiome composition, intestinal permeability, digestive enzyme function, inflammatory markers, and food sensitivities. This gives us a detailed and accurate clinical picture before we design your protocol.
Nutritional Medicine and Elimination Protocols
Food is medicine — and in gut health it is often the most powerful tool available. I design practical, evidence-informed nutrition plans and structured elimination protocols that support gut healing without making your daily life feel restrictive or complicated.
Botanical and Nutraceutical Support
Evidence-informed supplementation including zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, probiotics, and skin-specific botanicals can meaningfully support skin healing when prescribed correctly and tailored to your individual picture.
IV Therapy
Intravenous glutathione, high dose Vitamin C, and targeted antioxidant drips deliver skin-supporting nutrients directly at a cellular level — improving brightness, reducing inflammation, and supporting long term skin quality from within
Medical Aesthetic Treatments
For patients whose goals include both internal skin health and visible aesthetic improvement, I integrate medical aesthetic treatments including PRP, microneedling, skin boosters, and exosome therapy where clinically appropriate. Internal health and external aesthetics work best when addressed together.
What to Expect
Skin health is a process, not a quick fix. Most chronic skin conditions have developed over months or years and respond best to a consistent, layered approach over time.
Most patients begin to notice meaningful improvement within 8 to 12 weeks of starting a well-designed protocol. The timeline varies depending on the condition, its severity, and how the body responds. I work with you consistently throughout, adjusting your plan as your skin evolves and your health picture changes.
“The skin tells a story about what is happening inside the body. My role is to read that story carefully and address what it is actually saying, not just what it looks like on the surface.”
Is This Right for You?
You may benefit from integrative skin health care if you are experiencing any of the following:
Persistent acne that has not responded to topical treatments or antibiotics. Hormonal breakouts around your cycle. Rosacea flares that feel unpredictable and difficult to manage. Eczema or psoriasis that returns despite conventional treatment. Dull, congested, or uneven skin tone with no clear cause. Premature aging, loss of elasticity, or skin texture changes. A sense that your skin concerns are connected to something internal that has never been properly investigated.
If any of these resonate, a consultation is where we begin
Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You Something
If you have been treating the surface without addressing what is underneath, there is a better way. Book a consultation and let us find out what your skin is actually asking for.
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