GUT HEALTH
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Functional medicine and integrative medicine utilize modern, conventional medicine along with naturopathic modalities to diagnose and treat patients. We seek the ROOT CAUSE of your digestive issues rather than masking them with medications or only treating symptoms. Employing pharmacotherapy, natural medicines, and herbs, we treat underlying inflammation and metabolic conditions and work with you to find a solution.
We specialize in gut health (leaky gut/enhanced intestinal permeability, SIBO, SIFO, irritable bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome), digestive health, and related concerns that may impact your overall health and wellness goals.
HSA Eligible Services: Use your Health Savings Account for payment.
Is This You?
Many patients come to us after years of being told their labs are "normal" while still feeling anything but. If you have been asking questions like these, a functional medicine evaluation may be the next right step:
Can gut health cause anxiety? Can gut health cause acne? Can gut health affect hormones, sleep, or skin? How does gut health affect everything else?
The short answer to all of them: yes, more than most people realize.
Let's Resolve Your Digestive Drama.
Symptoms of Poor Gut Health & Gastrointestinal Disease
An imbalanced digestive system can manifest in various ways, including:
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Persistent bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort
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Food intolerances or sensitivities
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Unexplained fatigue or brain fog
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Skin conditions like eczema or acne
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Autoimmune symptoms
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Irregular bowel movements, including diarrhea or constipation
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Weight gain related to poor diet and absorption
If these symptoms sound familiar, it’s time to investigate the root causes and restore balance.
How to Improve Gut Health?
Digestive health is at the core of functional medicine, and we employ evidence-based strategies to bring your digestion back to harmony:
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Remove: Identify and eliminate triggers like food intolerances, pathogens, or environmental toxins.Restore: Repair the stomach and gut lining with nutrients like L-glutamine, zinc, and aloe vera.
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Replace: Support digestive enzyme activity and stomach acid where deficient
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Rebalance: Address microbial imbalances, digestive issues, prebiotics, and, when necessary, antimicrobial herbs or medications.
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Reinoculate: Add probiotics to aid in rebalancing.
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Reintroduce: Gradually bring back foods and habits that support your body long-term.
What We Offer:
At Metta Wellness Northwest, our gut health services near you are tailored to uncover and address the underlying issues affecting your digestion, digestive health, and overall wellness. Here's what you can expect:
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Comprehensive Gut Testing: We utilize advanced diagnostic tests to assess gut function, microbiome health, and potential imbalances such as SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO), Small Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (SIMO), enhanced intestinal permeability or "leaky gut", candida overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease.
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Targeted Treatment Plans: Your care plan will be unique to you, focusing on diet, targeted supplementation, and functional medicine therapies to heal and restore your digestive system.
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Lifestyle Guidance: Beyond treatment, we provide sustainable recommendations for nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle habits to maintain a healthy stomach and digestive system.
The Benefits of Gut Restoration
Healing your gut is rarely just about digestion. Patients who address the root causes of gut dysfunction commonly experience:
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Improved energy and mental clarity
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Enhanced immune function
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Balanced weight and reduced cravings
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Better skin health
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Relief from chronic inflammation
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Decreased acid reflux symptoms
Why Metta Wellness NW? We've Experienced It.
With a strong focus on functional and integrative medicine, our team brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to every gut health case. We have navigated our own digestive health journeys and understand what it is like to search for answers that conventional medicine did not provide. That perspective shapes how we approach every patient.
Ready to Get Started?
All new gut health patients begin with the Roots intake — a 60-minute comprehensive evaluation with a full lab panel completed before your visit. For patients with active digestive symptoms, food sensitivities, or autoimmune concerns, the Forest package adds a specialized gut barrier assessment from day one.
Not sure which is right for you? Start with Roots if your symptoms are general or you are new to integrative medicine. Choose Forest if you are ready for a comprehensive laboratory evaluation.
The Roots Package: Intake $399
The starting point for patients who want a thorough clinical assessment before committing to lab testing. Ideal for patients transferring care with existing labs, patients exploring functional medicine for the first time, or anyone who wants to meet their provider before ordering a full panel.
Your visit covers:
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Full health history and symptom review
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Prior treatments and medications
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Lifestyle and nutrition assessment
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Real-time lab result review
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Clinical assessment and initial diagnosis
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Treatment recommendations and next-step plan
Includes the Metta Wellness NW Functional Medicine Guide and Gut Health Guide. 20% off supplements.
The Mountains Package: Guided Program $800/month
Six month program
What is included:
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Comprehensive Intake Lab Panel Full functional medicine blood panel including inflammatory markers, thyroid, RBC minerals, metabolic markers, prolactin, and IGF-1. Ordered at intake, reviewed at your first follow-up.
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Advanced Gut Panel Ordered at weeks five to six. Assesses intestinal permeability, microbial balance, digestive function, and immune reactivity. Results interpreted at your month three visit and used to drive targeted treatment.
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Structured Visit Cadence Five to six clinical visits across six months plus two to three scheduled fifteen-minute check-ins for adherence support and protocol troubleshooting between appointments.
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Month 1 — Foundation. Establish baseline, initiate your protocol, identify priority targets based on intake findings.
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Month 2 — Adjustment. Refine based on early response, troubleshoot, and layer in next interventions.
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Month 3 — Midpoint Review. Objective data measured against your baseline.
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Month 4 — Optimization. Protocol adjusted based on lab findings and symptom trajectory.
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Month 5 — Consolidation. Build sustainable habits and begin shaping your long-term maintenance plan.
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Month 6 — Completion and Transition. Final assessment, long-term recommendations, and decision on continued care.
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Ongoing Protocol Management Phase one focuses on foundational support and removing drivers of dysfunction. Phase two pivots to targeted treatment based on your Advanced Gut Panel findings. Extension available for complex presentations.
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35% Off Professional Supplements The highest discount tier available through our dispensary, active for the duration of your program.
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Metta Wellness NW Functional Medicine Guide, The Cookbook, Gut Health Guide, and Core Supplement Guide included.
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Program investment: $4,800 Three installments of $1,600. Lab costs included.
The Forest Package: Comprehensive Intake $799
60-minute visit + comprehensive lab panel
Applicable for gut health, thyroid optimization, fatigue, weight concerns, and general functional medicine.
Your visit covers:
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Full health history and symptom review
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Prior treatments and medications
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Lifestyle and nutrition assessment
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Real-time lab result review
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Clinical assessment and initial diagnosis
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Treatment recommendations and next-step plan
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20% off supplements
Includes the Metta Wellness NW Functional Medicine Guide and Gut Health Guide.
*All patients are billed prior to their appointment. Labs and initial visit costs are paid in advance. Cancellations without 24-hour advance notice will not be refunded. No-show appointments will not be refunded. All prices are subject to change without notice. HSA-eligible services. After payment, select your appointment time and complete your consent and intake forms. Additional forms will appear in your secure client portal — log in using your email address and date of birth.