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Digestive Health

Naturopathic Digestive and Gut Health Care in Toronto

You've tried the diets, the supplements, the advice — and still feel terrible after every meal.We test what's actually going on in your gut, then build a protocol around the results.

Dr. Jessica McGuire ND
Dr. Kate Morrison ND
Dr. Alessandra Perciballi ND
Dr. Alycia Lattanzio ND
Openings this week
Covered by most insurance
Virtual across Ontario
Woman enjoying a meal at a cafe after naturopathic digestive health care at Insynco in Toronto
Gut Panel
Calprotectin
38 µg/g
Iron
9 µmol/L
Ferritin
52 µg/L
Gut Health
Improving
▲ Symptoms reducing
Is This You?

You've been told everything looks normal, but nothing feels normal

If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place. These are some of the digestive concerns our naturopathic doctors assess every week.

Bloated after almost everything you eat

It does not seem to matter what you choose. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Your stomach expands, and no one has been able to explain why or what to do about it.

IBS label but no real answers

IBS names the symptoms. It doesn't name the cause. SIBO, food sensitivities, bacterial imbalance. Those are causes, and those we test for.

Constipation, diarrhea, or both

Your bowel habits are unpredictable. Some weeks you're stuck, others everything moves too fast. You plan your day around bathroom access and avoid situations where you're not in control.

Acid reflux that keeps coming back

Antacids help in the moment, but the reflux returns. You have changed your diet, elevated your pillow, and still wake up with that burning feeling.

Gut problems are affecting your energy and mood

You feel drained, foggy, or anxious, and you have a hunch your digestion is connected. But your bloodwork came back in range, and the symptoms didn't care.

Tried elimination diets and still struggling

You have cut dairy, gluten, soy, eggs. Some things helped temporarily, but you are still reacting to foods and you do not know which ones or why.

Root-Cause Gut Care
How naturopathic testing goes deeper than routine bloodwork for digestive conditions.
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See How Our Naturopathic Digestive Care Works

Learn about our root-cause approach to digestive and gut health.

How It Works

How We Assess Your Gut Health at Insynco

A structured, evidence-informed process. Here's what a typical digestive care journey looks like at Insynco.

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Naturopathic doctor conducting a digestive health assessment virtually with an Insynco patient in Ontario
Assessment Areas
Symptom history
Diet & food reactions
Stress & gut-brain axis
Medication history

60-Minute Initial Assessment

Your ND takes a full history: when symptoms started, what makes them better or worse, bowel patterns, past antibiotic use, stress levels, and diet. Digestive conditions are assessed in the context of your whole body, not in isolation. Gut health connects to hormones, energy, skin, mood, and immune function. No referral needed to get started.

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Patient completing lab testing for comprehensive digestive and gut health assessment at Insynco
Gut Health Panel
Calprotectin
Inflammation
Iron & Ferritin
Absorption
B12 & Vitamin D
Nutrients
Full Thyroid
TSH, T3, T4, Ab

Comprehensive Digestive Health Testing

We look beyond routine bloodwork. A typical gut health panel could include inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, calprotectin), iron and nutrient absorption markers, thyroid function, food sensitivity testing (IgG), and in some cases comprehensive stool analysis (such as the GI-MAP) to assess gut bacteria, parasites, candida, and digestive enzyme output. SIBO breath testing is also available when bacterial overgrowth is suspected. Your ND orders the testing your case calls for, and you see the cost before anything is ordered.†

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Patient reviewing her personalized naturopathic digestive health protocol with nutrition plan and supplements
Your Protocol Includes
Gut repair nutrition
Targeted supplementation
Bacterial rebalancing
Trigger elimination plan

Personalized Gut Health Protocol

Based on your results, your ND builds a targeted plan: gut-healing nutrition, evidence-informed supplementation, bacterial rebalancing where indicated, and elimination strategies for identified food triggers. Every recommendation is tied to your actual lab data, not a generic gut health protocol.

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Patient thriving and eating comfortably after ongoing naturopathic digestive care and monitoring
Progress Check-In
Improving
Inflammation trending down

Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustment

Follow-up testing tracks real progress over time. Gut repair is not instant. Restoring bacterial balance, healing the intestinal lining, and rebuilding nutrient stores takes consistent care. Your protocol is adjusted based on numbers, not guesswork, with regular check-ins to make sure things are moving in the right direction.

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Clinical Focus Areas

Some of the Digestive and Gut Conditions We Assess

Our naturopathic doctors have extensive experience assessing these and many other conditions as part of comprehensive digestive health care.

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Chronic bloatingGas & crampingAlternating bowel habitsAbdominal painGut-brain axis

SIBO & Candida

Small intestinal overgrowthMethane dominantHydrogen dominantFungal overgrowthBreath testing

IBD (Crohn's & Colitis)

Crohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisGut inflammationNutrient depletionFlare management

Food Sensitivities

IgG testingDelayed reactionsElimination protocolsTrigger identificationImmune reactivity

Acid Reflux & GERD

HeartburnGastric acidUpper GI discomfortLow stomach acidDigestive enzyme function

Leaky Gut & Gut Permeability

Intestinal permeabilityGut lining repairImmune activationChronic inflammationMicrobiome balance
Understanding Gut Health

Factors That Affect Digestive Health

Digestive conditions are rarely just a gut problem. Your digestive system connects to nearly every other system in your body. When gut bacteria, immune function, stress physiology, or nutrient absorption are out of balance, digestion is often where it shows first.

Gut bacteria imbalance
Food sensitivities
Stress & the gut-brain axis
Intestinal permeability
Nutrient malabsorption
Chronic inflammation
Hormonal imbalances
Immune dysregulation

A naturopathic digestive assessment evaluates these interconnected systems through comprehensive testing, identifying areas that may benefit from targeted support through nutrition, gut repair protocols, supplementation, lifestyle changes, or coordinated care with your gastroenterologist.

Gut
Health
Microbiome
Food Triggers
Inflammation
Nutrients
Stress
Hormones
Immune
The Insynco Approach

What Makes This Different

Not generic gut health advice. Here's how the Insynco system works for digestive conditions.

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Test First, Then Treat

We do not guess. Comprehensive gut testing identifies what is actually happening: bacteria, inflammation, permeability, absorption, triggers. Treatment starts with data, not assumptions.

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Collaborative Care Team

Your ND leads your care plan and can bring in another ND on our team when your case calls for a second perspective. Our support team handles scheduling and follow-up.

03

Comprehensive Digestive Testing

Testing matched to your case, from celiac screening and inflammatory markers to GI-MAP stool analysis and SIBO breath testing.

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Works With Your Gastroenterologist

Already seeing a GI doctor? Naturopathic care complements medical treatment by addressing the nutritional, bacterial, and lifestyle factors that gastroenterology does not typically test for.

Ready to Get to the Root of Your Digestive Condition?

Book your 60-minute initial assessment. The request takes under a minute.

PRICING

Transparent Pricing, No Surprises

Every dollar goes to clinical care, real answers, and a plan built around your priorities.

1Your first visit

Comprehensive Initial Assessment

Your first visit is where we go deep — mapping your full health history and the complete diagnostic picture your care plan is built from.

  • Full health & symptom history review
  • A plan for the right lab & advanced testing
  • Your personalized treatment plan
  • Matched to the right ND for you
$325
Reimbursable under most extended health plans.
2Ongoing care

Follow-Up Visits

After your first visit — focused sessions to refine your plan as your body responds and you progress.

  • Root-cause review of your test results
  • Adjust protocols, dosing & next labs
  • Ongoing guidance as you progress
from$125
Reimbursable under most extended health plans.
Lab Testing

Comprehensive Testing.
Matched to Your Case.

Digestive health testing can span several panels: inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), celiac screening, H. pylori testing, iron and key nutrients, thyroid function, and gut testing like a GI-MAP stool analysis or SIBO breath test.

Your ND recommends the testing your case needs, including bloodwork as well as other advanced functional tests.

You see the cost of every test before anything is ordered.†

See full pricing details →
How it works
01

Your ND maps your case

Your first visit connects your symptoms, history and goals to the testing worth doing.

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Getting tested is simple

Bloodwork is done at a LifeLabs or Dynacare near you with your ND’s requisition, and specialty functional tests ship to your door as an at-home kit.

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Results become your plan

Your ND walks you through your results at your lab review visit, then fine-tunes your treatment plan around what the testing shows.

Results review visit 45 min
You're in good company
4,012+patients
14,083+appointments
11,490+lab tests

Since 2017, we've helped patients across Toronto and Ontario, from people living with bloating or IBS to busy professionals tired of planning their day around their gut.

Now it's your turn.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers to the questions we hear most often about naturopathic digestive and gut health care.

What gut health testing do you offer?+
A typical digestive health panel could include inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, calprotectin, ferritin), full thyroid panel, nutrient status (iron, B12, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium), food sensitivity testing (IgG), and in some cases comprehensive stool analysis to assess gut bacteria, parasites, candida, and digestive enzyme function. The specific panel depends on your symptoms and history. Your ND confirms the cost of each test with you before anything is ordered.†
Can gut health affect other parts of my body?+
Yes. The gut is connected to nearly every major body system. Gut dysfunction has been linked to skin conditions (the gut-skin axis), hormonal imbalances, mood and anxiety, fatigue, joint pain, and immune reactivity. A naturopathic digestive assessment evaluates these connections through targeted testing. Learn about our approach to skin health.
What is SIBO and how is it tested?+
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) occurs when bacteria that normally live in the large intestine migrate into the small intestine, causing bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements. It is typically assessed using a lactulose breath test, which measures hydrogen and methane gas production over several hours. Our naturopathic doctors can order and interpret this testing as part of a digestive health assessment.
I have been bloated for years and no one can figure out why. Can you help?+
Chronic bloating is one of the most common concerns we assess. It can result from SIBO, food sensitivities, low digestive enzyme production, gut bacteria imbalances, or intestinal permeability. A naturopathic assessment uses targeted testing to identify which of these factors is contributing, rather than treating bloating as a single condition.
How long does a naturopathic gut health protocol typically take?+
Most digestive protocols run 3 to 6 months or longer. Gut repair involves restoring bacterial balance, healing the intestinal lining, addressing inflammation, and rebuilding nutrient stores. Follow-up testing at regular intervals tracks progress so your protocol can be adjusted based on real data, not guesswork.
Can food sensitivities cause digestive problems?+
Yes. Food sensitivities are one of the most common contributors to chronic digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. Unlike immediate food allergies, sensitivity reactions can be delayed by hours or days. IgG food sensitivity testing can identify triggers that elimination diets alone may miss.
Is naturopathic digestive care covered by insurance?+
Naturopathic consultations are covered by most extended health insurance plans in Ontario. Lab tests are billed separately, and we confirm the cost with you before anything is ordered.† Visit our pricing page for full details.
Do I need a referral to see a naturopathic doctor for gut issues?+
No referral is needed. You can book directly through our website and we will match you with the naturopathic doctor whose clinical focus best fits your digestive concerns.
What if I already have an IBD diagnosis from my gastroenterologist?+
That's common and completely fine. Naturopathic care is designed to complement, not replace, gastroenterological treatment. Your ND will work within the context of your existing care plan. Many patients find that addressing nutritional deficiencies, food triggers, stress physiology, and gut bacteria balance alongside their GI care gives them a more complete approach.
Can stress cause digestive problems?+
Yes. The gut-brain axis is one of the most well-researched connections in digestive health. Chronic stress can alter gut motility, increase intestinal permeability, shift bacterial balance, and trigger or worsen IBS symptoms. Stress physiology is assessed as part of a comprehensive naturopathic digestive evaluation. Learn about our approach to mental health.
Is naturopathic digestive care evidence-based?+
Naturopathic doctors are trained in evidence-informed clinical practice. Digestive assessments use standard laboratory testing and validated functional testing interpreted through current research. Our naturopathic doctors are registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and hold four-year postgraduate degrees from accredited naturopathic medical programs.
What digestive conditions do you assess?+
Our naturopathic doctors have extensive experience assessing IBS, IBD (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), SIBO, candida overgrowth, food sensitivities, leaky gut, acid reflux, chronic constipation, and many other complex digestive conditions that have not responded to conventional treatment alone.
How much does digestive health testing cost through Insynco?+
Testing costs depend on which tests your case needs. Your ND confirms the cost of each test with you before anything is ordered.† The initial consultation is $325 for a 60-minute assessment. Visit our pricing page for full details.
How do I prepare for my first digestive health appointment?+
Bring any recent blood work, test results, or reports from your gastroenterologist or family doctor. Note any medications, supplements, and a timeline of your digestive symptoms. A food diary from the week before your appointment can also be helpful. Your ND will walk you through everything else during the appointment. See our full guide on what to expect.
Can I switch naturopathic doctors if the fit is not right?+
Absolutely. Finding the right practitioner matters. If you feel the fit is not quite right, contact our team and we will help match you with another ND. No penalty, no awkwardness.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Book a 60-minute initial assessment. The request takes under a minute.

† Lab tests your naturopathic doctor orders are paid privately and are not covered by OHIP. Your ND confirms the cost with you before anything is ordered, and lab costs are separate from visit fees. View pricing | Terms & Conditions apply. Faces shown are not actual patients.