Digestive Health & IBS Treatment
Bloating, IBS, Reflux & Food Intolerances
Digestive issues like bloating, IBS, and food intolerances are often the first sign that something deeper is going on in your gut. As a specialist gut health practitioner, Elena Rolt uses functional medicine to identify the root cause of your digestive symptoms and create a personalised plan to restore balance.
The gut-digestive health & ibs treatment connection: a functional medicine perspective
Your digestive system is home to trillions of bacteria that play a crucial role in breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and maintaining the integrity of your gut lining. When this delicate ecosystem is disrupted — through poor diet, stress, antibiotics, or infections — digestive symptoms like bloating, IBS, and reflux often follow. As a functional medicine practitioner, Elena uses advanced gut microbiome testing to identify exactly what’s driving your symptoms. The good news? By addressing the root cause with a qualified nutritional therapist, most digestive issues can be significantly improved or resolved entirely.
Common Symptoms
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Bloating after meals
- Constipation or diarrhoea (or alternating between both)
- Acid reflux or heartburn
- Excessive gas
- Abdominal pain or cramping
- Food intolerances that seem to be increasing
- Feeling uncomfortably full after eating
- Nausea
Potential Root Causes
What might be driving your symptoms:
- 1Dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria)
- 2Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- 3Leaky gut (intestinal permeability)
- 4Low stomach acid or digestive enzymes
- 5Food sensitivities
- 6Chronic stress affecting gut motility
- 7Previous antibiotic use
- 8Parasites or pathogenic bacteria
How a gut health practitioner can help
We take a root-cause functional medicine approach to digestive health & ibs treatment, using advanced gut microbiome testing and personalised nutritional therapy protocols.
Comprehensive Testing
We use advanced stool testing to identify exactly what's happening in your gut — from bacterial imbalances to inflammation markers.
Root Cause Analysis
Rather than masking symptoms, we identify and address the underlying causes of your digestive issues.
Personalised Protocol
Your gut is unique. We create a tailored nutrition and supplement plan designed specifically for your test results and symptoms.
"After years of bloating and IBS symptoms, Elena's approach finally gave me answers. The stool test revealed bacterial overgrowth that my GP had never tested for. Three months later, I can eat without fear."
— Sarah M.
Frequently asked questions about digestive health & ibs treatment and gut health
What causes bloating after every meal?+
Bloating after meals is commonly caused by dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bacteria), SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), low stomach acid, food sensitivities, or impaired digestive enzyme production. A functional medicine practitioner can identify the specific root cause through comprehensive gut testing.
Can a gut health practitioner help with IBS?+
Yes. A qualified gut health practitioner uses functional medicine testing — including stool analysis and SIBO breath tests — to identify the underlying drivers of IBS symptoms. Unlike conventional approaches that focus on symptom management, functional medicine addresses root causes such as bacterial imbalances, food sensitivities, and gut inflammation.
How long does it take to improve digestive health with functional medicine?+
Most clients begin to notice improvements within 4-6 weeks of starting a personalised gut health protocol. Significant improvements in bloating, IBS symptoms, and food intolerances typically occur within 3 months. The timeline depends on the underlying cause and severity of your digestive issues.
What is the difference between a nutritional therapist and a dietitian for gut health?+
A nutritional therapist trained in functional medicine takes a root-cause approach, using advanced testing to identify why you have digestive symptoms. They create personalised protocols including dietary changes, targeted supplements, and lifestyle modifications. Dietitians typically follow NHS dietary guidelines. Both can help, but functional medicine offers a more investigative approach.