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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
Services & Modalities
A toolkit drawn from both traditions.
Conventional gastroenterology and functional medicine meet here. Every consultation begins with a thorough review of your history and biology — and treatments are drawn from a toolkit that spans diagnostics, osteopathy, energetic medicine, and nutrition.
Diagnostics & Testing
Care begins with precision data.
Signature Diagnostic
Advanced
Microbiome
Testing
The microbiome is the vast community of microorganisms — bacteria, fungi, viruses — living within and on the body, especially in the gut. State-of-the-art stool and breath testing maps microbial diversity, identifies pathogenic organisms, evaluates inflammation markers, and assesses digestive function.
- Comprehensive stool analysis
- SIBO & SIFO breath testing
- Inflammation & digestive markers
- Pathogen, parasite & yeast screening
- Personalized protocol design
Hands-On Osteopathic Care
The body's structure shapes its function.
Manual osteopathic techniques restore mobility, tone, and parasympathetic flow to organs and tissues that have lost their rhythm — often after surgery, trauma, or chronic stress.
Visceral Manipulation
A gentle hands-on therapy based on the principle that internal organs — the viscera — have rhythmic motion. Visceral manipulation seeks to rectify any disruptions and restore harmonious balance to the body.
Through gentle manual techniques, we evaluate and improve the relationship between organs and their surrounding connective tissues, nerves, and blood vessels.
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Cranial Osteopathy
A gentle Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy technique that balances the motions of the cranial bones and surrounding tissues — empowering the body's innate healing through noninvasive, safe, manual contact.
The rhythm worked with is thought to be directed by the cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.
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Applied Kinesiology
Built on the principle that the body's energy flows through pathways called meridians, which correspond to organs and systems. Muscle testing identifies factors contributing to health and illness — chemical, nutritional, and emotional imbalances the body is compensating for.
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Lymphatic Drainage
An osteopathic technique using slow, rhythmic movements to promote lymphatic flow. The lymphatic system — vessels, nodes, and organs working together — supports immunity, balances fluid levels, and aids the body's natural detoxification.
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The nervous system governs the gut.
Healing slows when the body is in chronic survival mode. These therapies regulate the nervous system, release imprinted stress, and restore the energetic patterns that physical symptoms reflect.
Gut & Nervous System Regulation
The gut and nervous system are deeply interconnected. We help the body shift out of chronic stress physiology and into a more restorative, regulated healing state — integrating gastroenterology, microbiome health, and gut–brain medicine.
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Breathwork Therapy
A powerful approach to healing and self-discovery that uses intentional breathing techniques. Rooted in traditional practices and refined by modern psychology, breathwork can deeply impact emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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Therapeutics that rebuild the terrain.
Food, plants, and oxygen — the oldest medicines, applied with modern precision. Each protocol is calibrated to the patient's biology, season of life, and treatment goals.
Personalized Nutrition
Precision nutrition tuned to your genetics, lifestyle, current health status, and preferences. A one-size-fits-all diet falls short — what works changes as your body changes. Built to support digestion and overall wellness.
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Herbal Therapy
Plant-based remedies that support the body's natural healing, treat root causes, and promote overall wellbeing. Personalized formulations — teas, decoctions, tinctures — to support digestion, reduce GI inflammation, balance hormones, and aid detoxification.
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Ozone Therapy
A natural, odorless gas with broad therapeutic applications — administered intravenously, rectally, vaginally, or via joint and ear routes. Its highly reactive three-atom structure allows oxygen to enter tissues easily, supporting healing and reducing inflammation.
Learn moreHow care is delivered
One physician. Every layer of your healing.
These services aren't booked à la carte. Each is integrated into a personalized care plan, sequenced to your biology, and adjusted as you respond. The first consultation lasts 90 minutes — long enough to actually understand what's happening.
- Initial ConsultationFull history, review of your medical records, working hypothesis.
- Targeted DiagnosticsMicrobiome, breath, blood, and imaging where indicated.
- Layered ProtocolBody work, nutrition, supplements, mind-body care.
- Iteration Over TimeAdjusted as your body responds — not a one-time prescription.
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.
Expert-led care
Expert-led, personalized care.
Dr. Alexandra Shustina is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist specializing in complex digestive disorders, gut health, and the gut–brain connection. Drawing from both conventional gastroenterology and integrative medicine, she takes a comprehensive approach to uncovering the underlying factors contributing to illness and guides patients toward lasting wellness.
At Whole Gut Health, every patient receives highly personalized care rooted in a deep understanding of digestive health, nutrition, the gut microbiome, and the interconnected systems that influence overall well-being. By combining evidence-based medicine with a thoughtful, individualized approach, we help patients move beyond symptom management and create a clear path toward long-term healing and vitality.
Board-Certified
Gastroenterology · Internal Medicine
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
Begin
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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