Conditions Addressed

Dr. Piper views disease through the lens of the microbiome. She helps patients/clients using an ecosystem approach of restoration and increased diversity in their gut.

Instead of applying an algorithm for symptom management, she works to understand the person sitting in front of her to provide meaningful and effective recommendations.

Functional lab testing, botanical medicine, nutritional medicine, supplements, mind-body medicine, and unique microbiome therapies are offered as health recommendations.

 

Gastrointestinal Health

General gut health optimization and microbiome support through the lens of the microbiome

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): diarrhea and constipation (IBS-D and IBS-C types)

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

  • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO) not responding to antibiotics

  • C. difficile infection

  • H. Pylori infection

  • Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) tapering plans

  • Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): acid reflux, heartburn

  • Painful bloating

  • Chronic constipation

  • Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

  • Metabolic Syndrome + Diabetes Mellitus

Immune Health

Your gut microbiome is the interface between the environment and your immune system. 70-80% of your immune cells are located in the gut. Dr. Piper helps support the following autoimmune diseases:

  • Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis

  • Autoimmune Hepatitis

  • Crohn’s/Ulcerative Colitis

  • Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

  • Sjogren’s Syndrome

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

  • Neurodegeneration

Mental Health

Focusing on the gut-brain connection.

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

The more we learn about the gut microbiome, the more we understand how important it is for the health of our entire body. The vast majority of our microbiota live in our gut, but we have microbes living on our skin, and in our reproductive tracts, lungs, nose, and mouths. We treat all microbiome-related conditions:

Skin Health

Like your gut, your skin is in constant contact with the world around you, and has a microbiome of its own. Gut health also profoundly affects skin health.

  • Acne

  • Eczema

Respiratory Health

Like your gut, your nasal passages and lungs are in constant contact with the world around you, and have microbiomes of their own.

  • Seasonal Allergies

  • Chronic sinusitis

  • Sneezing

Oral Health

Your mouth is part of your gastrointestinal tract, after all.

  • Periodontal disease

  • Bleeding gums

  • Dry mouth

And more

Ultimately, your microbiome underpins the health of your entire body. Providing restoration and balance to your microrflora can help support all conditions, and Dr. Piper wants to work with you to help you reach your goals.