Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist, holistic doctor, and gut health expert specializing in root-cause healing of chronic digestive and inflammatory conditions. With a unique background that bridges conventional medicine and holistic healing, Dr. Shustina helps patients restore gut health, balance the nervous system, and achieve lasting wellness.

After witnessing the limitations of symptom-focused medicine, Dr. Shustina shifted her practice toward a functional and integrative approach to digestive health. She focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying root causes of conditions such as IBS, IBD, SIBO, bloating, acid reflux, food sensitivities, autoimmune disease, and chronic inflammation—rather than relying solely on long-term medications.

Dr. Shustina’s approach to healing is deeply personalized and combines evidence-based gastroenterology with functional medicine, nutrition, mindset work, and nervous system regulation. She believes the gut is the foundation of overall health and that true healing occurs when the body, mind, and environment are addressed together.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Shustina integrates mindfulness, stress physiology, and spiritual principles into her work, recognizing the powerful connection between emotional health, trauma, and chronic illness. Her philosophy empowers patients to understand their symptoms as messages from the body and to actively participate in their healing journey.

Dr. Shustina is the founder of Whole Gut Health, where she provides comprehensive consultations, educational content, and wellness solutions for those seeking a natural, sustainable approach to digestive health. She is also a speaker, podcast host, and media contributor, dedicated to redefining how we approach gut health, chronic disease, and true healing.

At Whole Gut Health, we go beyond conventional symptom management and traditional functional medicine protocols. We trust your body's innate ability to heal itself when given the right support. In Dr. Shustina's many years of practice, she has seen that many digestive diseases have their root cause in emotional traumas and unhealed wounds. When these underlying causes are healed, the body can heal from the inside out in a lasting way. We focus on the mind-gut connection, incorporating energy healing techniques, personalized nutrition that evolves as you heal, and integrative approaches addressing mind, body, and spirit. If this resonates with you, contact our office to schedule your consultation and take the first step on your healing journey.