We Get It, IBD Sucks.
Living with IBD means navigating a complex landscape of treatment options, and often feeling like conventional medications alone aren't enough. You're not imagining it. The numbers tell the story...
The Reality of Conventional IBD Treatment:
- 30-40% of patients don't respond to their first biologic therapy1-6
- Up to 50% lose response to biologics over time2,4,6,7-11
- 15-25% of Crohn's patients require surgery within 5 years of diagnosis, almost 40% at 10 years12
- Only 30-50% achieve deep remission (both clinical and endoscopic) on conventional therapy alone2, 13-16
Maybe your medications are helping, but you're not quite where you want to be. Or perhaps you're looking for ways to optimize your treatment and support your body's healing beyond what medications alone can do. Many patients want to explore integrative approaches alongside their conventional care, but their gastroenterologist doesn't have the training or time to guide them safely. That's where we come in.
How We Do Things Differently
The Whole Toolkit, Not Just One Tool
Integrative medicine isn't about choosing between conventional and natural approaches. It's about using the best of both worlds, strategically and safely. We combine proven naturopathic therapies with conventional treatments when needed, always guided by your individual case, the latest research, and most importantly, what matters to you.
We're not asking you to abandon what's working. We're here to optimize it, reduce your medication burden where possible, address root causes your current treatment may be missing, and help you feel like yourself again.
Evidence-Based Medicine: Where Science Meets You
Evidence-based medicine has three essential pillars, and we honor all of them:
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Clinical Expertise – Our team specializes in IBD and complex GI conditions, with advanced training in both naturopathic and conventional approaches
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Best Available Evidence – We stay current with the latest research and use only therapies with proven safety and efficacy
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Your Values – Your goals, preferences, and life circumstances guide every recommendation we make
This means we're not following a one-size-fits-all protocol. We're creating a personalized strategy that fits your body, your life, and your definition of wellness. Whether that means enjoying pizza and beer with friends on a Friday night, hitting the gym five days a week, traveling without fear of a flare, or simply having the energy to play with your kids, we're here to help you get there.
Our 5-Step Approach to Lasting Remission.
Healing from IBD isn't just about stopping symptoms. It's about restoring your body at every level and keeping you well for the long haul. Our systematic approach ensures we address your condition completely:
1. Make Sure You're Safe
First things first: we assess your current state, review your medications, run necessary testing, and address any immediate concerns. Safety is non-negotiable, and we coordinate with your existing care team to ensure seamless, integrated support.
2. Clinical Remission
This is about getting your symptoms under control: reducing pain, normalizing bowel movements, restoring energy, and helping you feel functional again. But we don't stop here.
3. Serologic Remission
We look deeper at inflammatory markers in your blood to ensure the inflammation driving your disease is actually resolving, not just masked by symptom relief. This is important because even if you don’t feel it, inflammation can be causing tissue damage.
4. Histologic Remission
True healing means the tissue itself is repairing. We work toward actual mucosal healing, the gold standard that reduces your risk of complications, hospitalizations, and disease progression.
5. Maintenance
Remission isn't the finish line… it's the new starting point. We create a sustainable maintenance plan that supports your body's continued healing, prevents flares, and adapts as your life evolves.
Ready to experience IBD care that goes deeper? Let's talk about where you are now and where you want to be. (Spoiler: We're really good listeners.)
