Why Gut Healing Takes a Whole-Body Approach (Not Just Cutting Out Foods)
October 5, 2025
Most of my clients come to me saying things like:👉 “I’ve already cut out gluten, dairy, and sugar… but I’m still bloated.”👉 “I’ve been on
When you work with Erika Jacobson Nutrition & Wellness, the functional nutrition & gut health experts, you’ll receive personalized and root cause care to help you overcome those frustrating gut issues at the root, even if you feel like you’ve tried everything.
Indigestion, bloating, gas, stomach pain, reflux, constipation, loose stools or any combination of these have felt like “just a part of life” for you.
You’re dealing with fatigue, joint pain, skin issues or brain fog and you’re not quite sure why.
You’ve been told by medical professionals that “everything is normal” – but you still don’t feel like yourself.
You’re confused and anxious about what to eat. Making food choices has become more work than joy.
You’re frustrated—constantly worrying about your digestive symptoms and feeling like your body is working against you.
Things that were once easy and enjoyable—traveling, gathering at a friend’s house, eating out at restaurants—are now nothing short of anxiety-inducing. You feel like you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to get rid of your gut issues.
You just wish you could have more energy and less food anxiety, so you can enjoy those parts of life once again. Because one thing’s for sure, you can’t accept that this is your new normal.
And the good news is: you don’t have to!
Hi, there! I’m Erika, an integrative and functional dietitian who helps people who are tired of being told “everything is normal”—when you definitely don’t feel normal.
If long-term restrictive diets and googled supplements haven’t improved your gut health, there’s a good reason for that. I’m here to help you find the root cause behind why you feel the way you do, so you finally eliminate the uncomfortable digestive symptoms that keep you from enjoying life.
Together, we’ll get to the root of your gut imbalances and craft your personalized plan, so you can nourish and heal your gut—for good.
By using the right testing to identify the root cause, we remove the guesswork and create a faster path to healing. It's the most effective way to eliminate gut symptoms for good.
No long-term restrictive diets here. Our food-first approach to nourishment includes meal ideas, recipes, and product recommendations for increased food confidence and freedom.
No more googling. No more guessing. You'll receive a personalized supplement protocol based on imbalances identified through your testing so you can feel your best.
Your thoughts impact your body - perhaps more than we often realize. We'll address and reframe limiting beliefs so you can optimize your healing potential from the top down.
Lifestyle changes that fit your life. Your personalized recommendations will help you manage stress, achieve optimal sleep, and add joyful movement.
You're not on this journey alone! I will never give you a recommended diet and turn you loose. I’ll be here every step of the way guiding, supporting, and cheering you on.
By using testing to identify the root cause of your digestive issues first, we remove the guesswork and create a faster path to healing.
No long-term restrictive diets here. Our food-first approach to nourishment includes menu ideas, recipes, and product recommendations for increased food confidence and freedom.
No more googling. No more guessing. You'll receive a personalized supplement protocol based on imbalances identified through your testing so you can feel your best.
Your thoughts impact your body - perhaps more than we often realize. We'll address and reframe limiting beliefs so you can optimize your healing potential from the top down.
Lifestyle changes that fit your life. Your personalized recommendations will help you manage stress, achieve optimal sleep, and add joyful movement.
You're not on this journey alone! I will never give you a recommended diet and turn you loose. I’ll be here every step of the way guiding, supporting, and cheering you on.
No more band-aid treatments or long-term restrictive diets that don’t address the root cause. We will use a personalized functional nutrition approach that includes targeted supplements and sustainable lifestyle strategies. Small changes for big transformational results.
You have to pull a weed out by the root to keep it from growing back. Your digestive issues have a root, too. Let’s find it, so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to healing.
Through specialized testing, personalized nutrition and supplements, and sustainable lifestyle strategies, we’ll work one-on-one to heal your gut and help you find joy in eating again.
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