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Dr. Shustina is an incredibly knowledgeable doctor who truly takes time to find root cause.
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Rochel Gordon
Service · Diagnostics
Microbiome Testing
The microbiome is the vast community of microorganisms — primarily bacteria, fungi, and viruses — that live within and on the human body, especially in the gut. It is a dynamic ecosystem that reflects the overall state of your health, and advanced testing lets us map it with clarity and precision so we can build a plan that fits the way your body is actually functioning.
What Advanced Microbiome Testing Reveals
At Whole Gut Health, we combine state-of-the-art microbiome diagnostics with a deeply personalized, integrative approach. The gut microbiome regulates digestion and immunity, and testing gives us a comprehensive analysis of your gut environment — letting us identify imbalances and connect them to your symptoms, lifestyle, and internal physiology.
Through advanced microbiome testing, we assess:
Microbial diversity and overall balance
Presence of pathogenic or overgrown organisms
Markers of inflammation and immune activity
Digestive function and metabolic output
Rather than viewing these results in isolation, we interpret them within the context of your full health picture — bridging clinical data with a deeper understanding of how your body is functioning as a whole.
Your Personalized Plan
Once we understand your microbiome in context, we build a plan tailored to you. It may include:
Targeted, therapeutic nutrition
Evidence-based supplementation
Gut restoration and microbiome rebalancing
Lifestyle and stress-modulation strategies
What distinguishes our approach is the integration of advanced science with clinical expertise and a holistic perspective. With extensive experience in gastroenterology, gut health, and personalized wellness, we translate complex data into focused, effective protocols tailored specifically to you.
Our goal is not only to correct imbalances, but to restore harmony within your internal ecosystem — supporting lasting digestive health, improved energy, and a deeper sense of overall well-being.
Our approach
Why Whole Gut Health is different
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.
Reviews
The body remembers when it's finally heard
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Dr. Shustina goes to the root level of the issue, not only superficial, so there's healing.
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Leah Glickman
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She has significantly improved my health. I was suffering from Ulcerative Colitis and now live normally.
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Monica LaBadia
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Dr. Shustina has helped me change my lifestyle and heal my gut in a way I thought impossible.
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Dalit Lonstein
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She listens to patients and treats conditions, not symptoms.
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Gabriela Salazar
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Dr. Shustina is the best doctor I have ever been to. She assesses the root of the problem.
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M. S.
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She is an outstanding doctor who understands the body's ability to heal itself and holistic remedies.
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Sibel Sebi Sharabi
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Dr. Shustina has a wealth of knowledge and is helping me heal years of gastrointestinal issues.
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Daniela Chaparro
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Dr. Shustina is an amazing doctor. She diagnosed my cancer early and saved my life.
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Mordechai Weinstein
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After one session with Dr. Shustina, my digestive pain went away.
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Taryn Parascand
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Doctor Shustina is the absolute best. She has helped me resolve numerous issues other doctors dismissed.
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Rachel S.
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Dr. Shustina is a fantastic doctor who truly cares. Her holistic approach attacks the root cause.
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Clay Simonsen
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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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