Gut Health & IBS Treatment in Jacksonville FL
Functional Medicine and brain-body retraining to heal the gut lining, balance the microbiome, and resolve chronic digestive distress
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and chronic gut issues (such as SIBO, leaky gut, and chronic constipation/diarrhea) are not just stomach problems; they are a failure of the Gut-Brain Axis. Symptoms like chronic bloating, pain, unpredictable bowels, and gas severely restrict diet and social life, often creating a cycle of anxiety and inflammation.
At the Brain Optimization Institute in Jacksonville, FL, we know that the health of the gut is inextricably linked to the health of the nervous system. Neurotransmitter production, immune regulation, and anxiety are all tied to the gut. Our goal is to move beyond temporary relief to address the root imbalance.
We utilize the BrainOp Reconnection SystemTM—a comprehensive framework that uses Functional Medicine to implement the "4R" protocol (Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair) and NET/Neurological Retraining to calm the over-reactive Gut-Brain Axis.
Our framework for restoring digestive health is built on five essential pillars to help patients find stability, reduce bloating, and reconnect with energy and comfort:
Reconnect your brain and nervous system
Reconnect to your purpose by releasing trauma
Reconnect to foods and environments you love
Reconnect to pain-free movement
Reconnect to the life you want
Gut Health Challenges We Support
We most often work with Jacksonville and Florida residents struggling with:
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chronic pain, cramping, bloating, and alternating constipation/diarrhea.
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Leaky Gut Syndrome
Compromised intestinal barrier integrity leading to systemic inflammation and sensitivities.
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Persistent bloating and gas resulting from bacterial migration.
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Chronic Constipation or Diarrhea
Bowel movements that are consistently too infrequent or too loose.
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Autoimmune-Related Gut Issues
Digestive distress co-occurring with conditions like Hashimoto's or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Our care focuses on using targeted botanicals and nutritional protocols to balance the microbiome and using Functional Neurology to enhance vagal tone, the master regulator of the gut.
How We Assess Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction
Every patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation focused on the health of the digestive ecosystem and its relationship with the nervous system.
Our Testing Includes:
Laboratory Testing
Essential evaluation of Comprehensive Stool Analysis (Microbiome), SIBO Breath Testing, and Gut Barrier Integrity (Zonulin).
Limbic Brain Testing
Identifying chronic emotional and neurological stress patterns that suppress healthy digestion and motility.
Neurological Assessments
Examining reflexes and nerve function that govern digestive motility and absorption.
This whole-body assessment allows us to create a detailed road map for healing the gut lining, restoring beneficial flora, and calming the central nervous system's influence on the bowels.
Your Next Step
Gut health challenges and IBS may be part of your story, but they don't have to define your future. At Brain Optimization Institute, we believe every patient can reconnect with resilience, purpose, and health.
If you’re ready to explore a new path — one that addresses the whole you, not just your symptoms — we invite you to take the first step.