The gut-brain axis is not a metaphor
Anxiety, depression, brain fog, and other emotional or neurological symptoms are often shaped by gut microbiome composition, nervous-system tone, and unresolved nervous-system patterns. We work with all three.
Common diagnoses we work with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Calm the gut-brain loop and the motility patterns driving cramping, bloating, and unpredictable bowel habits.
Learn moreGut Microbiome & Dysbiosis
Map your microbiome, identify imbalances, and rebuild a diverse, resilient ecosystem.
Learn moreHistamine Intolerance & MCAS
Settle mast-cell reactivity by addressing the histamine pathway and underlying triggers.
Learn moreAn integrative approach to emotional & neurological
Care typically pairs gut and microbiome work with mind-body therapy, cranial osteopathy, breathwork, and energy medicine — chosen for the specific physiology in front of us.
The body remembers when it's finally heard
Read what patients say about their experience working with Dr. Shustina on our Google reviews page.
Your first consultation begins with a conversation
Ninety minutes. Your full history, a review of your medical records, and the plan forward. New patients are being accepted in person and via telehealth.
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