Gut Health
Functional, root-cause care for bloating, reflux, irregular bowels, and the fatigue that often comes with them.
WHO IT’S FOR
Adults with ongoing bloating, reflux, or bowel changes
TESTING
GI-MAP, SIBO, and food sensitivity tests when they will change your plan
WHERE
In person in New Braunfels or virtual
PAYMENT
Cash-pay, HSA/FSA, and CareCredit financing
Less bloating • Better digestion • Targeted testing • Steadier energy • Root-cause care
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Less bloating • Better digestion • Targeted testing • Steadier energy • Root-cause care •
Start with your gut
Bloating, reflux, irregular bowels, and fatigue are common, but they are not normal. Our gut health care uses a functional and integrative approach to find what is driving your symptoms, then builds a plan to heal your gut and support the rest of your health.
What gut health care can help with
If any of these sound familiar, we can help. We look for the root cause of your symptoms instead of just covering them up.
✓ Bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
✓ Constipation, diarrhea, or both
✓ Reflux or heartburn
✓ Food reactions or sensitivities
✓ Fatigue, brain fog, or skin issues that come with gut symptoms
Gut testing and care we offer
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GI-MAP stool test
Looks at gut bacteria, yeast, parasites, digestion, and inflammation.
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SIBO breath test
Checks for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a common cause of bloating and gas.
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Food sensitivity testing
Helps identify foods that may be driving your symptoms.
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Gut-healing protocols
Nutrition changes, targeted supplements, and probiotics built around your results.
Why choose Elive for gut health
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Answers from real testing
GI-MAP, SIBO, and food sensitivity testing show what is really going on, so we can treat the cause of your symptoms.
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A plan you can follow
We turn your results into clear, step-by-step protocols for food, supplements, and gut healing.
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Your whole health in view
Gut health affects hormones, inflammation, and your heart. We look at the full picture when we build your plan.
Expert-led care
Your care is led by a board-certified, functional medicine certified nurse practitioner with 26 years in medicine, including a decade in emergency and critical care.
She is driven by cardiovascular prevention, so every gut health plan is built with your heart health in mind.
Christa Elza, NP
How gut health care works
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Consultation
We talk through your symptoms, history, and diet, in person in New Braunfels or virtually.
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Testing
When it will change your plan, we order GI-MAP, SIBO, or food sensitivity testing and review the results with you.
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Your plan
A step-by-step plan for nutrition, supplements, and gut healing, with follow-up visits to adjust as you improve.
What our patients say
Gut health FAQs
Common questions about gut health care.
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We look for the root cause of your symptoms, such as imbalanced gut bacteria, infections, poor digestion, or food reactions, instead of only covering symptoms with medication.
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The GI-MAP is a stool test that looks at gut bacteria, yeast, parasites, digestion, and inflammation markers. It helps us build a plan around what is actually happening in your gut.
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Both. You can see us at our clinic at 1149 South Academy Avenue in New Braunfels, TX, or meet with your provider virtually.
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Elive Health is a cash-pay practice. We accept HSA and FSA cards, and financing is available through CareCredit.
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Not always. We start with your history and symptoms and only recommend testing when the results will change your plan.
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SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It can cause bloating, gas, and changes in bowel habits. A simple breath test helps us check for it.
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It varies from person to person. We follow up with you regularly and adjust your plan as your symptoms improve.
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Not sure where to start?
Book a consultation. We go over your symptoms, history, and goals and recommend the right next step for you.