IBS Specialization

Lasting Relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Are you struggling with irritable bowel syndrome?

Do you avoid social events in fear of not finding a bathroom quickly enough?

Are you tired of eating the same limited foods every day just to avoid a flare-up?

Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is overwhelming and restrictive, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

At VEXA, we provide comprehensive interventions to repair your gut and relieve your IBS symptoms, for good.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common GI disorder that affects roughly 11% of the population globally.

Symptoms vary, but can include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation

  • Diarrhea and constipation

  • Bloating

  • Abdominal/stomach pain

  • Abdominal cramping
  • Indigestion

  • Nausea

If you’ve experienced any of these chronically or have been diagnosed with IBS, IBS-C, IBS-D, or IBS-mixed, you deserve the help of someone experienced with IBS.

Hi, I’m Andreea

I’m a Registered Dietitian specializing in gut health and longevity, with a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology.

A while ago I founded VEXA to empower others to improve longevity using diet and lifestyle—but discovered in the process that most people can’t even digest properly.

What good are longevity therapies and supplements if you can’t absorb them adequately? What good is any therapy if you don’t even have the foundation of gut health, on which all the other pillars are built upon?

In my journey as a healthcare professional, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that gut health has on every aspect of people’s lives. From digestion to immunity, from mood to hormones to metabolism—gut health influences it all.

IBS in particular is a condition close to my heart, as so many people I love have struggled with it. My motivation to find solutions for the seemingly chronic nature of it have led me to years of distilling research and applying what I learned.

I’d love the opportunity to help you through your journey in healing from this overwhelming condition.

What You Get

Precision Nutrition Plans

Tailored nutrition plans based on your unique needs in your journey towards healing IBS.

Expert Guidance & Support

Personalized support and guidance from a registered dietitian specializing in longevity, gut and metabolic health.

Cutting-Edge Research

Evidence-based strategies grounded in the latest scientific research on digestive health.

Detailed Interventions

Comprehensive intervention plans, covering all aspects of your health, including physical, mental, and emotional.

Microbiome Testing

My Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology has given me a unique opportunity to understand the microbiome like very few in my profession do.

For IBS, I frequently recommend microbiome testing, to delve into potential root causes and effects of this condition (such as leaky gut, intestinal inflammation, gut dysbiosis, etc.)

My Comprehensive Approach

Dietary Interventions

Customized meal plans designed to reduce inflammation, treat dysbiosis and meet your specific health needs.

Supplemental Interventions

Evidence-based supplements to support gut health and manage inflammation.

Behavioral Interventions

Lifestyle and behavioral strategies to enhance your overall well-being and manage stress.

Unsure if you have IBS or SIBO?

That’s okay! Many people find themselves in the same situation.

Perhaps you’ve had an episode of food poisoning, and your gut has never been the same since.

Or maybe you’ve been stressed for a while, and now your gut is acting up.

You might have read about SIBO online, but your physician diagnosed you with IBS. Which one do you have?

If you’re confused, don’t worry. The two conditions are closely related, and I make it my mission to treat both.

If you’re interested in our SIBO services, learn more here.

FAQ

I treat IBS using a functional approach, combining nutrition, supplements, behavioral strategies, and comprehensive gut testing to address the root causes of IBS and achieve lasting relief.

Additionally, I’m not bound to any one diet.

For IBS, I have used Low FODMAP, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), the Low Fermentation Diet (Dr. Pimentel), The Bi-Phasic Diet, Combination FODMAP/SCD (Allison Siebecker), etc.

Results vary, but many patients start to notice improvements in their symptoms within a few weeks of starting my intervention protocols.

This varies from person to person, but a minimum of two consultations (the initial consultation and a follow-up) would normally be required in order for me to create an adequate and informed intervention plan.

I can appreciate that you’ve gone through a lot; IBS is like a freight train, it hits you hard when you least expect.

But don’t worry, part of the collection of your medical history happens before our consultation.

Once you book the appointment, you will be required to fill a detailed nutrition onboarding form (online), which will help me come into the consultation prepared to simply ask targeted questions and get to the bottom of your issues and/or request further testing, if appropriate.

Yes, my practice has transitioned to fully online, recognizing this is most convenient for everyone.

Yes, absolutely. I’m happy to work with you from “across the pond” and am fully happy to suggest supplements you can easily find in the US and recommend US-based GI/microbiome testing.

Yes, absolutely. My services are vegan/vegetarian/plant-based-friendly and I’m happy to help you regain your gut health using balanced and delicious plant-based dishes.

100% Telehealth

Our services are delivered via telehealth so you can access them whenever and wherever you are

Food Tracker Apps

We work with several food tracking apps that can support you in accurately tracking what you eat to build accountability.

Connected Devices

We leverage data from a multitude of connected devices, from smartwatches, smart rings, CGMs, temperature sensors, smart scales, smart bottles, etc. – to measure your vitals and progress.