Dr. Laura Brass ND

Dr. Laura Brass ND I'm a Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in digestive health, IBS & SIBO.

I can help you achieve optimal health and guide you back to balanced well-being.

Your gut symptoms may be giving you important clues. 🔑Bloating, skin changes, low energy, brain fog, mood shifts, poor s...
05/27/2026

Your gut symptoms may be giving you important clues. 🔑

Bloating, skin changes, low energy, brain fog, mood shifts, poor sleep, inflammation, and hormone-related symptoms can all be connected to gut health.

This is not to say your gut is the only thing going on.

But it can be a powerful indicator.

Your symptoms are pieces of a bigger puzzle - and the gut often gives us valuable information about digestion, absorption, the microbiome, immune signalling, inflammation, nutrient status, and stress physiology.

When we assess the gut properly, we’re not just looking at digestion.

We’re looking for clues that help us understand what may be driving symptoms across the whole body.

If everything looks “normal” but you still don’t feel well, it may be time to look deeper.

Book a complimentary discovery call with me using the link in my bio. 🔗

I’ve had so many patients come in and say something like:“I tried a probiotic because I thought it was supposed to help ...
05/24/2026

I’ve had so many patients come in and say something like:
“I tried a probiotic because I thought it was supposed to help my gut… but my bloating got worse.” 😣

And honestly, I understand why that feels confusing.

We often talk about gut health in terms of “good bacteria” and “bad bacteria,” but the gut is much more nuanced than that.

Sometimes it’s about how much of certain bacteria are present. Sometimes it’s about the ratios between them. That’s why probiotics are not one-size-fits-all. 🦠

I absolutely use probiotics in my practice, but the strain matters. The timing matters. The person’s symptoms and gut landscape.

It means we need to be more strategic about which strains we use, when we use them, and whether they make sense for your body.

If probiotics have made you feel worse, you’re not crazy - your gut may just need a more individualized approach. Link in my bio to work 1:1 with me 🔗

You are not “too sensitive” for wanting answers.If you’ve been living with bloating, constipation, reflux, food reaction...
05/19/2026

You are not “too sensitive” for wanting answers.

If you’ve been living with bloating, constipation, reflux, food reactions, IBS symptoms, or unpredictable digestion, it can be exhausting to keep trying new things without understanding what’s actually going on. ⬇️

A new diet.
A new supplement.
Another probiotic.
Another “normal” test result.
Another appointment where you leave without a clear plan.

It’s easy to start blaming yourself. But your symptoms are information.

They may be connected to digestion, absorption, microbiome balance, inflammation, motility, stress physiology, nutrient status, or other root-cause factors that require a more complete picture.

This is why proper assessment matters.

My goal is not to keep guessing or chasing symptoms. It’s to understand what may be driving them, using a thorough intake, targeted testing when appropriate, and a personalized plan that fits your body.

Ready to stop guessing? Book a consultation using the link in my bio. 🔗

Ever wonder what people mean when they say “eat your probiotics”? 🦠They’re usually talking about fermented foods like yo...
05/17/2026

Ever wonder what people mean when they say “eat your probiotics”? 🦠

They’re usually talking about fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh, natto, and kombucha — foods that may contain beneficial bacteria or live cultures that can support the gut microbiome.

But here’s the important part:
Probiotic foods are not automatically the right fit for everyone.

If you struggle with bloating, gas, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, IBS symptoms, SIBO, food sensitivities, or histamine intolerance, fermented foods may feel helpful — or they may make symptoms worse.

That does not mean they are “bad.”

It means your gut may need a more personalized approach.

The goal is to understand what your body can actually tolerate and what may be driving your symptoms.

Take my free 2-minute gut quiz through the link in bio to start uncovering what may be contributing to your digestive symptoms. You’ll get personalized results delivered straight to your inbox. Link in my bio 🔗

Save this post for your next grocery trip! 🛒

Still trying to figure out what’s causing your digestive symptoms? 🤔Bloating, constipation, reflux, loose stools, food r...
05/12/2026

Still trying to figure out what’s causing your digestive symptoms? 🤔

Bloating, constipation, reflux, loose stools, food reactions, gas, and abdominal discomfort can have different underlying causes.

And that’s why guessing often leads to more confusion.

I created a GUT HEALTH QUIZ to help you start connecting the dots.

In just 2 minutes, you’ll answer questions about your symptoms, stool patterns, food triggers, bloating, digestion, and whole-body symptoms.

At the end, you’ll receive a personalized result that may help you better understand what could be contributing to your digestive problems — plus follow-up education delivered straight to your inbox.

This is not a diagnosis, but it is a meaningful first step toward clarity.

Take the quiz through the link in my bio. 🔗

A meaningful professional update 🩺My functional medicine certification has officially been updated from IFMCP to the new...
05/09/2026

A meaningful professional update 🩺

My functional medicine certification has officially been updated from IFMCP to the new Functional Medicine Certified Professional – Medical (FMCP-M™) credential through the International Board of Functional Medicine Certification (IBFMC™).

This updated credential reflects an important evolution in how functional medicine clinicians are certified, with more clearly defined competencies, a rigorous independent exam, and oversight by an autonomous certifying board.

For my patients, this matters because it reflects a continued commitment to comprehensive, evidence-informed, root-cause care — including thoughtful assessment, diagnostic interpretation, personalized treatment planning, and support for complex and chronic health concerns through a functional medicine lens.

I’m proud to carry this updated credential and to continue doing the work I care so deeply about: helping patients feel heard, understood, and supported as we uncover what may be driving their symptoms.

As always, thank you to my patients for trusting me with their care 💙

If you’re constantly dealing with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, food sensitivities, or IBS-like symptom...
05/05/2026

If you’re constantly dealing with bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, food sensitivities, or IBS-like symptoms, it can feel frustrating trying to figure out what is actually going on.

SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, happens when bacteria build up in the small intestine where they do not belong.

But the bigger question is not just “Do I have SIBO?”

It’s also:
What may be contributing to it?

Common contributors can include food poisoning, antibiotic overuse, chronic stress, acid-blocking medication, and anatomical or structural factors that affect how the small intestine clears bacteria.

This is why a root-cause approach matters. ⬇️

Instead of guessing, proper assessment can help uncover what may be driving your digestive symptoms and whether SIBO could be part of the picture.

If you feel unsure whether SIBO may be at the root cause of your digestive issues, take my new free 2-minute gut quiz using the link in bio. 🔗

Down to a handful of “safe foods” and not sure what to eat anymore? This is something I see often with chronic digestive...
05/01/2026

Down to a handful of “safe foods” and not sure what to eat anymore?

This is something I see often with chronic digestive concerns.

At first, removing a trigger food may seem helpful. But then it becomes another food… and another… until your diet feels smaller, more stressful, and harder to navigate.

My approach to nutrition is not about endless restriction.
It is about understanding why your gut is reacting in the first place.

When appropriate, proper assessment and strategic testing can help us evaluate contributors like SIBO, dysbiosis, inflammation, digestive insufficiency, food sensitivities, or impaired motility.

From there, we can make more informed decisions about what may need to be temporarily removed, what should stay in, and when to thoughtfully reintroduce foods.

The goal is to help you feel more confident eating a wider variety of foods again — with less fear, less guessing, and a more personalized plan. ✅

If your list of “safe foods” keeps getting shorter, it may be time to look deeper.

If you’re tired of guessing, book an initial consultation with me to start building a more targeted approach to your gut health. Link in my bio. ⬆️

Eating healthy but still bloated? This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from patients.You’re choosing whole...
04/28/2026

Eating healthy but still bloated?

This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from patients.

You’re choosing whole foods, drinking water, maybe avoiding certain triggers… and still ending the day feeling bloated, uncomfortable, gassy, or like your digestion is unpredictable.

The truth is: bloating is not always about eating the “wrong” foods.

Healthy food still has to be properly broken down, absorbed, moved through the digestive tract, and tolerated by your gut.

Bloating may be connected to things like poor digestion, SIBO, dysbiosis, constipation, stress physiology, or food sensitivities. And if you keep cutting out more foods without understanding what’s driving your symptoms, your diet can become smaller while your bloating stays the same.

This is where proper assessment matters. 🧪

Once we understand what may be contributing to your bloating, we can create a more targeted, realistic, and sustainable plan — instead of guessing.

If you’re eating well but still feeling bloated, it may be time to look deeper. ⬇️

Book an initial consultation with me to start uncovering what may be driving your digestive symptoms. Link in my bio. 🔗

Should you test your p**p? 🚽It might sound funny, but functional stool testing can give us valuable clues about what may...
04/27/2026

Should you test your p**p? 🚽

It might sound funny, but functional stool testing can give us valuable clues about what may be happening inside your digestive tract.

Many people think stool testing is only about parasites, but advanced stool testing can also help assess patterns related to:

Microbiome balance
Beneficial and potentially overgrown bacteria
Yeast or fungal patterns
Digestive enzyme output
Gut inflammation
Immune activity at the gut lining

Markers like calprotectin, secretory IgA, and pancreatic elastase can offer insight into inflammation, immune activity, and digestion — but they need to be interpreted alongside your symptoms, health history, diet, stress, and overall clinical picture.

If you have been eating well, taking probiotics, avoiding trigger foods, or trying gut protocols without lasting clarity…it may be time to stop guessing.

Test, don’t guess. ✅

Book an initial consultation to discuss whether functional stool testing may be right for you. Link in my bio. 🔗

Most people I see have already tried a lot.Eliminating foods.Taking supplements.Following protocols they found online.An...
04/25/2026

Most people I see have already tried a lot.

Eliminating foods.
Taking supplements.
Following protocols they found online.

And yet… they’re still dealing with bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, or food sensitivities.

The missing piece is often data.

Functional medicine testing allows us to look deeper at how your body is actually functioning—so we’re not guessing, and your plan is built around you.

Depending on your case, this may include:

✅ Comprehensive stool testing → gut bacteria, inflammation, digestion, infections

✅ Organic acids testing (OAT) → nutrient status, mitochondrial function, detox pathways

✅Mycotoxin (mold) testing → toxin exposure impacting immune + nervous system

Not everyone needs testing—but when it’s indicated, it can completely change the direction (and results) of your care.

If you’re tired of trying things without real answers, this is where we start.

📍Book your consultation through the link in bio to find out what approach is right for you.

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