Gut Health

Gut Health, Rebuilt

Gut symptoms are rarely one thing. We find what we can address and coordinate for the rest.

also called
digestive health, gut repair, leaky gut, gut healing, microbiome
where it shows
Digestion, energy, skin, comfort after meals
how we treat it
Nutrition, bloodwork, peptide therapy, GI coordination
first results
Often 4 to 12 weeks with nutrition and supportive therapy.

We look before we treat.

What it is

Gut health covers how well your digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and maintains a balanced lining and microbiome. When it is off, the signs range from bloating and irregularity to fatigue, skin changes, and food sensitivities.

It is rarely one thing. Diet, stress, medications, and the gut lining itself all play a part, so the useful first step is identifying what is actually driving the symptoms.

Why Patients Seek Treatment

Clients come in tired of bloating, irregularity, and feeling off after meals, often after being told everything looks normal. We take time to look more closely and build a plan.

Why gut health is rarely one thing

What Causes It
Common Signs
Why It Changes Over Time
How It's Commonly Addressed
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What Causes It

Several factors affect gut health.

Diet low in fiber and high in processed food disrupts the microbiome.

Chronic stress alters digestion and gut motility.

Medications including antibiotics and NSAIDs can affect the gut lining and flora.

Inflammation in the gut lining contributes to discomfort and poor absorption.

Underlying conditions such as IBS, reflux, and food intolerances drive ongoing symptoms.

02

Common Signs

Bloating, irregularity, discomfort after meals, food sensitivities, and low energy. Skin and mood are often affected alongside digestion.

03

Why It Changes Over Time

Gut health shifts with diet, stress, age, and medication use. Left unaddressed, symptoms tend to persist. With targeted support and lifestyle change, most people see meaningful improvement.

04

How It's Commonly Addressed

Approaches depend on findings.

Nutritional change as the foundation.

Bloodwork to check for deficiencies and inflammatory markers.

Peptide therapy as one supportive option for gut lining repair, discussed individually.

Coordination with GI care when symptoms suggest a condition needing diagnosis.

How we approach gut health

We start with an honest conversation and, where useful, bloodwork. Gut symptoms overlap with a lot of conditions, so we look before we treat.

From there we build a plan around nutrition and lifestyle first, with supportive options layered in based on your goals. Where peptide therapy is appropriate, we discuss what it can and cannot do, and we keep expectations realistic.

If your symptoms point to something that needs a gastroenterologist, we say so and coordinate. Gut health support is not a substitute for diagnosis of a GI condition.

The People Behind Your Care

At RN Esthetics, every treatment starts with listening. We are nurse practitioners, registered nurses and estheticians who treat every client as the hero of their own story.

Michelle Doran, MSN, APRN-BC, CANS, Founder and Nurse Practitioner at RN Esthetics
Michelle Doran
MSN, APRN-BC, CANS
Natalie Phipps
BSN, RN, NP-S, CANS
Franki Gasparini, Licensed Esthetician at RN Esthetics
Franki Gasparini
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Kaitlyn Morrison, MSN, APRN-BC, Nurse Practitioner at RN Esthetics
Kaitlyn Morrison
MSN, APRN-BC, CANS
Ali Oxton, MSN, APRN-BC, CANS, Nurse Practitioner at RN Esthetics
Ali Oxton
MSN, APRN-BC, CANS
Lindsay Korn, MSN, APRN-BC, CANS, Nurse Practitioner at RN Esthetics
Lindsay Korn
MSN, APRN-BC, CANS

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