At Sage Wellness, we support digestive health through functional lab review, nutrition coaching, and lifestyle education.  

Digestive symptoms are among the most common reasons people seek functional wellness support — and among the most underaddressed in conventional settings. Gut health is deeply connected to energy, immune function, mood, skin, and hormonal balance. When the digestive system is struggling, the effects are rarely limited to the gut alone.

Dr. Marie Andersson helps patients explore the underlying factors that may be contributing to their digestive symptoms through comprehensive lab review, dietary coaching, and individualized lifestyle guidance.

Digestive Symptoms We Commonly Support

• Heartburn and acid reflux
• Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating bowel patterns
• Gas and bloating
• Indigestion or early fullness
• Symptoms associated with GERD
• Leaky gut syndrome and intestinal permeability concerns
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Food sensitivities and intolerances
• Silent or laryngopharyngeal reflux
• Abdominal discomfort or cramping
• Chronic nausea
• Fatigue and brain fog connected to gut-brain patterns
• Skin concerns such as eczema or acne that may have a gut connection
• Mood changes including anxiety or irritability that may be linked to gut health

Contributing Factors We Explore

Through health history review and functional lab work, we look at factors that may be contributing to digestive symptoms, including:

• Gut microbiome imbalances (dysbiosis)
• Bacterial, yeast, or parasitic overgrowth
• Food sensitivities including gluten and dairy
• SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
• Low stomach acid or digestive enzyme insufficiency
• Environmental toxin and mold exposure
• Chronic stress and its effect on the gut-brain axis
• Poor diet quality and nutritional deficiencies
• History of antibiotic or medication use

Functional Lab Panels We May Review

To build a clear picture of digestive health, Dr. Andersson may recommend comprehensive stool testing such as the Gut Zoomer from Vibrant Wellness. This panel evaluates:

• Gut microbiome diversity and bacterial balance
• Pathogenic bacteria, parasites, and yeast presence
• Digestive enzyme and immune markers
• Intestinal permeability markers
• Inflammatory markers within the gut
• Bacterial metabolites and short-chain fatty acids
• Potential food triggers affecting gut health

Results are reviewed in a wellness coaching context to guide personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations. 

How We Support Digestive Health

Based on your individual lab findings and health history, we provide coaching and education on:

• Anti-inflammatory and gut-supportive dietary approaches
• Elimination protocols to identify food sensitivities
• Probiotic and prebiotic supplementation based on microbiome findings
• Professional-grade digestive enzyme and gut-lining support supplements
• Stress management strategies that support the gut-brain axis
• Guidance on reducing dietary and environmental factors that may be disrupting gut balance