The Gut Healing Program

Hello Friend!  

You and I have something in common!  

We have both deeply suffered from gut issues which have affected not only our bowel movements (or lack thereof) but also our mood, hormones, weight, immune system and overall zest for life.  

Since my teens I’ve struggled with my health.  My health issues presented as chronic sinus infections, fatigue and constipation which eventually progressed to me losing my period and developing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  

I hit a point in my life that maybe you can relate to – if I didn’t get answers and start feeling better, I wouldn’t be able to live into the dreams I had for my life.  Something had to change, and I quickly understood that if I was going to get better, I would have to figure it out for myself.

Below is a grocery list of the issues I was struggling with, and I would bet you have first-hand experience with some of these as well:

• Anxiety and depression 
• Mood swings especially around different times of my cycle.
• Hormonal imbalances 
• Weight gain that wouldn’t budge no matter how much exercising or dieting I did. 
• Chronic fatigue that got so bad that I had to take long naps just to get through the day.  
• Insomnia 
• Chronic pain that seemed to come out of nowhere. 
• Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, stabbing pain.  
• Food intolerances
• Chronic yeast infections. 
• Development of other diseases, especially autoimmune diseases.

Learning what your unique body needs to really thrive will be a lifelong journey. 

Providing your gut with the nourishment, support and integrity it needs to thrive is arguably one of the most important steps you can take on your journey towards feeling truly alive in your body.  

Most people don’t realize that the digestive system deeply impacts every area of health.  As one of the greatest physicians in the history of mankind, Hippocrates, said:

“All disease begins in the gut.” 

Did you know that: 

• 50% of dopamine is produced in the gastrointestinal tract.  
• 95% of serotonin is produced in the gastrointestinal tract.  
• 70% of the immune system is housed in the gastrointestinal tract.

Gut health is imperative to:

• Management of autoimmune diseases. 
• Balancing and detoxifying hormones. 
• The body’s stress response. 
• Joint and ligaments function which can be a contributing factor to chronic pain. 
• Weight loss no matter how many calories you burn in a day.

Over the course of the last 10 years, I received the education I needed to get my life back. This grew into a practice around helping others to do the same.  

My training as a Nutritional Therapist and a Restorative Wellness Practitioner integrates nutritional science with functional tests. We can then curate a program for you that doesn’t just address symptoms but also targets test results.  

I know that making significant changes to your diet and lifestyle is no small feat…and it may even feel daunting.  

One of the greatest joys of my work is coaching my clients through roadblocks and making the impossible feel possible. 

I want you to know right here and right now that gut healing is an incredibly complex and dynamic process that will require you to be empowered with education, tools and support.  

I’ve never been a good salesperson, and it’s really important to me that I be up-front with you. 

The Gut Healing Program requires you to dig in and do the hard work.  I’ll be right there with you to help you through every step of the way, BUT as much as I would love to be able to – I can’t do the work for you.  

And, I know that what you will learn from me in the time that we are together will act as a springboard for you into the rest of your life so that you can revisit this material and not only consistently improve your health but also improve the lives of the people you love and hold most dear.  

The Gut Healing Program weaves together the elements you’ll need to start healing your gut and stop the progression of illness in its tracks: 

Education

• Live workshops
• eBooks
• Step-by-step guides
• Personalized tutorials on exactly what you’re struggling with.

Testing

• GI Map: stool test that measures pathogens, viruses, bacteria, normal bacteria, gut function.
•  MRT Food Inflammation: test to identify inflammation coming from a food intolerance.

Coaching

• One-on-one support
• Tools for success
• Compassionate guidance from someone who has totally been in your shoes!

Supplements for:

• Normal gut flora
• Antimicrobials
• Digestive function
• Detox support
• H. Pylori eradication
• Leaky gut

Meal Plans

• Delicious recipes
• Shopping lists
• Editable & searchable

Integrative Protocols for the WHOLE person that take into consideration:

• Personality
• Learning style
• Lifestyle
• Emotional wellbeing 

BENEFITS OF GUT HEALING WORK

• Weight Loss
• Improved digestion – eliminate constipation, diarrhea, bloating, pain
• Improved hormonal balance – there are specific markers on the GI Map that will help us to track this.
• Reintroduction and integration into your diet of foods that were once symptom-producing for you and are now no problem.
• Improved energy and cognitive function
• Better sleep
• Balanced blood sugar
• Improvement in chronic pain especially for those people with autoimmune diseases.
• Stronger immune system
• Learn which foods are your friend and which foods make you sick.
• A clean and delicious diet that you can comfortably enjoy for a lifetime.

THE GUT HEALING VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Month 1  

GI Map + Education + 28 Day Happy Gut Meal Plan + Digestive Supplements 

Education is the bedrock of lifelong wellness.  In the first month of the Gut Healing Program, you will have access to two live group workshops (that will be recorded) in addition to eBooks you can access in your own time.  

GI MAP Stool Analysis Test (Prerequisite to enter program: see below for details)

• The GI Map uses quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi and much more by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested.
• The GI Map is a stool test. You will receive the test kit delivered straight to your home.
• Evaluation of test results & protocol development.
• Nutri-Q Symptom Assessment: this 500 question assessment will graph and organize your symptoms so that we know exactly which organs to focus our attention on. This assessment also acts as a powerful tool in tracking your progress over the course of the program.
• 1 Hour Consult

One-to-one Virtual Consults

• One thirty minute appointment

Digestive Function Supplements 

• I will curate a unique supplement protocol for you based off of the results of your GI Map.  This will be the first of two protocols.
• Supplements will amplify the body’s natural digestive function and are used to increase stomach acid production, digestive enzymes, prebiotic support and probiotic populations.  
• Supplements that provide important vitamins and minerals like zinc, magnesium and vitamin B.
• I extend to you a 10% discount on supplements through my Fullscript dispensary.

Here are the topics we will cover in the two live and virtual group workshops: 

• What is the gut microbiome, and how does it become imbalanced? 
• What is “leaky gut”, and how does it contribute to food sensitivities?  
• Gut physiology 101: how digestion works from mouth to anus, and how the function of every digestive organ affects overall digestion, energy and immune function.  
• Emotional eating: the why, what and how of healing your relationship with food. (Hint: the solution may surprise you!)
• Healthy fats versus inflammatory fats. 
• Kitchen tools: what you’ll need to make cooking easy and  healthy.  
• Batch Cooking & how to make cooking easy and fast.  
• Water consumption: how much do you need?  
• The 5 most important actions you can take today to support your gut. 

eBooks you will receive to review in your own time: 

• The Ultimate Guide to Allergens, Intolerances and Digestive Diseases 
• Take Care of Your Metabolism with Daily Self-Care Habits 
• Nutrition Myths & Facts 
• Gluten Free Living

30 Day Happy Gut Meal Plan 

• This plan is specifically curated by me to help resolve complicated gut issues.  
• For 30 days you’ll receive recipes and shopping lists for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.  
• You will learn how to track your symptoms in the Food Journal for use later on in the program. 

Months 2 – 6 

One-on-One Support & Protocol Development

In months two through six of the Gut Healing Program, we will work closely together to address the results of your GI Map as well as your MRT food inflammation test. We will be in regular communication as we refine your diet and supplement protocol as well as support you emotionally and physically as you make profound changes to your health.  

Here is what is included in months two through six:

One-to-one Virtual Consults

• Month Two: 1 ninety-minute appointment
• Month Three: 2 thirty-minute appointments
• Month Four: 1 thirty-minute appointments
• Month Five: 1 thirty-minute appointments
• Month Six: 1 ninety-minute appointment

Total: 390 minutes of one-on-one appointments.  

Unlimited Chat & Email support

• Send me a message any time you have a question through a chat system connected to your protocol.
• Being in regular communication is an important part of your success. 

Meal Plans

• Together, we will curate a delicious meal plan that satisfies your tastes and adheres to the results of your GI Map and MRT food inflammation tests. 
• You will receive recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Guidance on integrating cooking into your daily life.

MRT Food Inflammation Test:

• You will receive a test kit delivered to your house. 
• The MRT Food Inflammation Test is a blood test that tests 170 foods and chemicals. 
• This test has a 94.7% accuracy rate. 
• The cost of this test is $350, and it is included in the cost of the program.

 GI Map (Re-test at the end of the program):

Towards the end of the Gut Healing Program we will retest your gut using the GI Map which we used at the beginning of the program to map out our work together. Upon retesting we ensure that your ongoing supplement and diet protocol supports your continued progress.

• The cost of this test is $350 + GI Map consultation to review test results.

Continuous Protocol Development, Refinement & Retooling

• We will develop a protocol of supplements and foods to address the results of your GI Map and MRT Food Inflammation tests. 
• More often than not, these protocols need to be adjusted over the course of the program to ensure the body is getting the support that it needs to reach optimal health.

Supplement Protocols address issues like:

• Leaky gut
• Gut dysbiosis (pathogens, viruses, H. Pylori, bacteria, yeast)
• Pancreatic function
• Liver and gallbladder support
• Immune function (specific to the gut)
• Gut healing agents.

Lifelong Dietary Changes

• Learn which foods give you energy, boost your immune system, balance your hormones and make your tummy happy.
• Develop a healthy relationship with food as a tool for healing and lifelong health. 

Gut Healing Modules

Here are some of the topics we will cover:

• Healing Reactions & Staying Organized 
• Food Journal & Encouraging Yourself
• Supplement Deep-Dive 
• Leaky Gut & Food Diversity 
• How to Navigate Vacations & Restaurants 
• Your Why
• Shifting Your Mindset & Habits
• Hydration 
• Emotional Eating 
• Stress & the Adrenals
• Retesting
• Gut Health & Immune Function
• Gut Health & Inflammation
• Gut Health & Depression & Anxiety
• Reintroduction of MRT Foods 
• Life-Changing Hormones & Your Gut

($50 value) 

Rest and Restore Workshop 

Stress is arguably the leading cause of health issues.  Learning how to manage your stress through daily self-care routines is key to not only support the gut healing work you’re doing, but to also ensure that you have the tools you need to manage stress for the rest of your life.

In this workshop you will learn: 

• Breathing techniques to lower cortisol levels and halt the “fight or flight response” 
• The science of tapping and why Harvard has been studying it for its effects on stress and PTSD. 
• Self-Massage techniques 
• Kundalini yoga 
• Restorative yoga 
• Journaling and thought downloads

($150 value) 

Yoga, Pilates, Cardio, Massage Class Recording

This class integrates yoga, Pilates, cardio and self-massage into a heart-pumping and yet gentle class that is great for supporting your healing journey while not straining your joints or your energy.  Exercise is key to supporting the body’s detoxification pathways, but traditional exercise classes can often exacerbate the outlying symptoms of gut imbalances like fatigue, chronic pain and muscle weakness.  I have twenty years of experience working with people who suffer from chronic pain, and in this class I’ll teach you how to take care of yourself and move at your own pace.  

Tools you’ll need for this class: 

• Foam roller 
• Hand weights (2-3 lbs)
• Yoga mat

($400 value per 4 months.) 

If you have any questions whatsoever, I welcome you to reach out to me. 

All of my best, 

Ishbel 

PS:

Please note that my Gut Healing Program is a prerequisite for my Hormone Healing Program. 

Trying to balance hormones without first addressing gut health is like building a house on quicksand.

A lot of my clients – and maybe that includes you! – come to me because they’re not so much struggling with digestive issues like bloating, constipation and diarrhea, as much as they’re struggling with hormonal imbalances like weight gain, fatigue and perimenopause / menopause. 

Because of how influential the gut is on the endocrine (hormones) system as well as the immune system, I will not work on hormonal imbalances with my clients until they have completed the Gut Healing Program. 

PSS: If you’d like to read more about the gut healing process, click HERE to read an in-depth review.