Schedule Care for Brain-Gut Therapy
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Brain-Gut Therapy
Attending to the Mind and Body Together
Discover the Brain-Gut Connection:
Your brain and gut are in constant communication. This powerful link—called the gut-brain axis— influences various facets of health, from mental well-being to immune response. Communication along the gut-brain axis affects regulation of digestion, regulation of mood and behavior, immune function, nutritional uptake and energy balance, and metabolic processes. At our clinics across the Twin Cities, we specialize in brain-gut therapy to help you manage your gastrointestinal symptoms and retrain your gut-brain connection.
What GI Symptoms Are Linked
to Issues with the Brain-Gut Axis?
Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs), formerly known as functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), are complex conditions rooted in disruptions of gut-brain communication – influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. There may be problems with motility (the way food and waste move through the digestive tract), sensation (nerves causing abnormally high amounts of pain), and impaired communication between the brain and the gut.
Additionally, the symptoms of DGBIs may be related to altered gut microbiota and immune function. DGBIs may affect any part of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. Symptoms could include:
SYMPTOMS
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Chronic bloating or abdominal pain
- Chronic nausea and vomiting
- Unpleasant fullness or belching
- Chest pain and heartburn
- Abnormal sticking or lodging in esophagus
- Other stress-related digestive issues
These symptoms are often connected—and treating them together can lead to lasting relief.
Meet Our Brain-Gut Therapy Providers
Our CARE team includes licensed therapists and health professionals trained in the latest brain-gut therapy approaches. We’re here to support your healing journey with compassion and expertise. When you complete the scheduling webform, put a note about seeking brain-gut therapy and our scheduling specialists will connect you with a provider trained in this modality.
How Brain-Gut Therapy Helps
1. Your Gut Is Your “Second Brain”
The gut produces over 90% of your serotonin and is packed with nerve cells. It plays a major role in how you feel emotionally and physically. Patients can learn how to address miscommunication between their brain and gut that can drive persistent symptoms.
2. Mental Health Affects Digestion
Stress, trauma, and anxiety can disrupt digestion. Brain-gut therapy helps calm the nervous system, restore balance, and support both mental health and digestive function—ultimately improving your quality of life.
3. The Microbiome Matters
A healthy gut microbiome is essential for emotional and physical wellness. An imbalance can lead to inflammation, mood issues, and digestive discomfort. We help you create a gut environment to support your overall health.
4. Integrated, Whole-Person Care
Our team uses a comprehensive approach—blending evidence-based therapy with gut-centered practices like nutrition support, mindfulness, and lifestyle coaching—to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.
5. Personalized Treatment Plans
No two people are the same. Your journey is unique and your care should be too. Our providers design personalized treatment plans tailored to your symptoms, history, values, and goals—so you feel truly seen, supported, and empowered.
Care’s Clinicians are in-network with a variety of providers including:
CARE’s Self-Pay rates will be updated in August 2024. If you have further questions, please contact our billing partner at 218-301-3164.
Take the first step
If you’ve been told “it’s all in your head” or “just a stomach issue,” brain-gut therapy may be the missing link. Let’s work together to restore your well-being—mind and body.
We offer brain-gut therapy at our welcoming offices at multiple locations throughout Minnesota. Prefer to stay home? We also provide virtual therapy across Minnesota.
Emergency Resources
Warning Signs of Suicide
- Dangerous or self-harming behavior, including reckless behavior and increased substance use
- Changes in attitude or appearance
- Making preparations, such as looking up ways to hurt themselves
- Giving away personal items
- Talking about suicide in person or on social media
- Talking about wanting to die or “just not be around anymore”
- Talking about feeling hopeless, trapped, or in unbearable pain
- Talking about feeling like they are a burden to others
Additional Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Call **CRISIS** (271-747)
- Text MN to 741-741