A NATUROPATHIC APPROACH TO
Digestive Health
IBS, SIBO & Gut Testing at Sequence Wellness
IBS, SIBO & Gut Testing
Naturopathic Assessment & Treatment for Gas, Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea & Food Reactions Across Ontario
Digestive symptoms can disrupt every part of your day—from how you eat to how you work, socialize, or travel. Many people are told their bloating, constipation, or abdominal pain is “just IBS,” even when the symptoms feel anything but simple.
At Sequence Wellness, our licensed naturopathic doctors provide evidence-informed, root-cause assessment and treatment for digestive conditions, including IBS, SIBO, food intolerances, dysbiosis, gut–brain dysfunction, and chronic bloating.
We offer virtual appointments across Ontario, making advanced gut support accessible no matter where you live.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Our naturopathic doctors support women through many digestive concerns, including:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Including:
- IBS-C (constipation)
- IBS-D (diarrhea)
- IBS-M (mixed)
- Post-infectious IBS
- Stress-triggered IBS
- Hormone-influenced IBS
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Hydrogen, methane, or hydrogen-sulfide–dominant SIBO.
Bloating & Gas
Whether constant, daily, tied to your menstrual cycle, or triggered by meals.
Constipation & Diarrhea
Chronic or intermittent.
Reflux / GERD
Acid regurgitation, throat clearing, chronic cough.
Food Sensitivities & Food Intolerances
Including lactose intolerance, FODMAP intolerance, poorly digested fibres, fructose malabsorption.
Digestive Symptoms Linked to Other Systems
We address digestive concerns related to:
- Stress and burnout
- Thyroid imbalance
- Perimenopause & hormone changes
- Skin conditions (acne, rosacea, eczema)
- Autoimmune conditions
Our Approach to Digestive Health
Digestive issues rarely come from just one cause. We look at the interaction between:
- Gut microbiome balance
- Motility (how food moves through your system)
- Nervous system regulation
- Digestive enzymes, bile flow, and stomach acid
- Dietary patterns
- Stress and cortisol rhythms
- Hormones (thyroid, estrogen, progesterone)
- Immune system reactivity
- Nutrient status
Every patient receives a personalized plan based on their symptoms, history, and goals.
Testing Options for Digestive Concerns
Not everyone needs testing, but when used appropriately, functional testing can provide clarity. Our naturopathic doctors use the following (available across Ontario):
SIBO Breath Testing
Available as:
- Glucose breath test
- Lactulose breath test
- FoodMarble™ breath testing (home use)
Helpful for:
- Bloating shortly after meals
- Gas, distention, diarrhea or constipation
- IBS unresponsive to diet changes
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
(Stool tests such as GI-MAP or CDSA)
Provides information about:
- Gut bacteria
- Yeast / fungi
- Parasites
- Digestion & absorption
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Inflammation (calprotectin)
- Gut immunity (secretory IgA)
Useful for chronic IBS symptoms, unexplained digestive issues, or gut–skin issues.
Food Intolerance Assessment
Options may include:
- Breath testing for lactose/fructose intolerance
- IgG food sensitivity panels (select cases)
- Guided elimination and reintroduction
- Pattern recognition of symptom timing
General Bloodwork
Often used to rule out common contributors:
- Iron, ferritin
- B12, folate
- Vitamin D
- Thyroid panel
- Celiac screening
- Inflammatory markers
Our team can help interpret lab results you already have or coordinate new testing when appropriate.
Evidence-Informed Treatment Options
1. Nutrition & Dietary Therapy
We do not believe in restrictive dieting for the sake of restriction. Instead, we use targeted nutrition therapy that improves symptoms and ensures you’re nourished.
Common approaches include:
- Low FODMAP (short-term, guided)
- Modified Mediterranean
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition
- Lactose/fructose intolerance-specific plans
- Fiber optimization for IBS-C or IBS-D
- Identifying food triggers without unnecessary restriction
2. Herbal Medicine & Botanical Support
These may include:
- Antimicrobial herbs for dysbiosis or SIBO
- Bitters or digestive tonics
- Anti-inflammatory gut botanicals
- Gut motility support herbs
Used when appropriate, with attention to medications and safety.
3. Probiotics & Microbiome Therapy
We use strain-specific probiotics tailored to:
- IBS symptoms
- Constipation / diarrhea
- Post-antibiotic recovery
- Gut–skin or gut–brain interactions
4. Motility & Digestive Function Support
Strategies for:
- Improving gastric emptying
- Stimulating digestive enzymes
- Enhancing bile flow
- Reducing fermentation
5. Stress, Nervous System & Gut–Brain Support
The gut is highly responsive to stress hormones.
Our approach may include:
- Nervous system regulation strategies
- Mind–body therapies
- Breathwork
- Sleep support
- Cortisol rhythm assessment
- Integrating psychotherapy when needed
6. Medication Collaboration
We work alongside family physicians and gastroenterologists when medication (e.g., PPIs, antispasmodics, antibiotics) is part of your plan.
Our Approach to Hormonal Care | The Process
Every woman is an individual, but we have a systematic approach that allows for thoroughness as well as safety, as we abide by research supported medical guidelines to inform our assessment and care plans.
Comprehensive Assessment
Your initial visit includes a detailed health history exploring:
- Symptoms
- Sleep
- Stress
- Cycle history
- Metabolism
- Lifestyle factors
- Digestive patterns
- Family history
We assess your symptoms through a root-cause lens—not just isolated complaints.
Evidence-Informed Lab Testing
We may recommend:
- Stool or breath testing
- Food intolerance testing
- Thyroid panel (TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies)
- Iron, ferritin, B12, vitamin D
- Metabolic markers (glucose, insulin, lipids)
Personalized Treatment Planning
Your plan may include:
- Nutrition therapy
- Herbal medicine
- Supplements (evidence-informed, goal-specific)
- Lifestyle and stress strategies
- Collaboration with your primary care provider
Ongoing Support & Monitoring
Hormone health shifts over time. We create follow-up plans that ensure you feel supported, monitored, and confident.
Getting started:
Why Patients Choose Sequence Wellness for Digestive Care
We treat IBS, SIBO and digestive symptoms every day.
This is a major clinical focus of some of our major team members.
We have access to advanced gut testing when needed.
This includes GI-MAP, breath testing, nutrient panels and more.
We address the gut holistically.
We look beyond symptoms to understand why your digestion feels off.
We offer virtual appointments across Ontario.
Whether you’re in Ottawa, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston or a rural area—your practitioner is always accessible.
We take a patient-first, functional approach.
Your plan is tailored to your body, your life, and your goals.
Meet Our Digestive Health Team
All naturopathic doctors at Sequence Wellness are trained in digestive assessment, SIBO management, IBS treatment, stool testing interpretation and individualized nutrition planning.
No Judgement | Cost Transparency | Your Health, Your Decisions
You Deserve to Feel Comfortable in Your Body Again
Book a virtual appointment with any of our naturopathic doctors.
We serve naturopathic patients all across Ontario!
Our service area includes:
Ottawa | Toronto | Hamilton | Kitchener | London | Oshawa | Windsor | St. Catharines | Barrie | Guelph | Kingston | Milton | Brantford | Thunder Bay | Sudbury | Peterborough | Belleville | Sarnia | Sault-Ste-Marie | Northbay | Cornwall | Timmins | Carleton Place
… And all small towns and rural areas in between! As we offer virtual appointments, our naturopathic patients have the flexibility to see us from the convenience of their home or office. And we rely on local laboratories (Lifelabs and Dynacare) to complete the testing required to do a complete assessment.
