Gut Health & GI Mapping in West Jordan, UT | Mana Wellness and Aesthetics

About This Treatment

What It Is

Your gut is not just where digestion happens — it is the foundation of your immune system, your mood, your energy, your skin, and your ability to absorb the nutrients that keep every other system in your body running. When your gut is out of balance, everything feels off. And the frustrating part is that conventional medicine often dismisses gut symptoms or treats them with band-aid solutions that never address the root cause.

At Mana Wellness and Aesthetics, Aubrie Bair, DNP, FNP-BC takes gut health seriously. She uses advanced diagnostic tools like GI mapping — a comprehensive stool analysis that evaluates your microbiome, identifies pathogens, measures digestive function, and assesses inflammation — to understand what is actually happening inside your gut. Then she builds a targeted protocol to restore balance, heal the lining, and optimize your digestive function for good.

This is not a generic probiotic recommendation. This is precision gut health care that identifies the problem, addresses the cause, and guides you through the healing process step by step.

Who It's For

Is This Right for You?

You may benefit from gut health optimization if you're experiencing:

Chronic bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort
IBS, SIBO, or diagnosed digestive conditions that are not resolving
Food sensitivities or reactions that seem to keep growing
Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating bowel habits
Acid reflux or GERD
Skin issues like acne, eczema, or rosacea (often gut-related)
Brain fog, fatigue, or mood issues with no clear cause
Autoimmune conditions or chronic inflammation
Nutrient deficiencies despite eating a healthy diet
Anyone who feels like their gut is working against them

Our Process

How It Works at Mana

Your gut health journey begins with a thorough consultation and a GI map test — a non-invasive stool analysis you complete at home. The results provide a detailed picture of your gut microbiome, including beneficial bacteria levels, pathogenic bacteria, parasites, yeast overgrowth, viral markers, digestive enzyme function, inflammation markers, and immune system activity in the gut.

Aubrie reviews your results personally and builds a phased healing protocol. This typically includes targeted antimicrobials or antifungals if needed, gut lining repair (using supplements like L-glutamine, collagen, and zinc carnosine), microbiome restoration with strain-specific probiotics, dietary modifications tailored to your triggers, and ongoing support to ensure lasting improvement.

For patients with suspected SIBO, additional breath testing may be recommended. Aubrie integrates gut health with your broader wellness picture — addressing hormones, stress, and nutritional status as interconnected factors.

Results

What to Expect

The GI map test is completed at home with a kit we provide. Results typically take 2 to 3 weeks. Your follow-up appointment to review results and begin your protocol takes about 45 minutes.

Most patients begin to notice improvement in bloating, discomfort, and bowel regularity within 2 to 4 weeks of starting their protocol. Full gut restoration typically takes 3 to 6 months depending on the complexity of your situation. Aubrie checks in regularly and adjusts your protocol as your gut heals.

This is a process that requires patience — but the results are transformative. Patients consistently report not just digestive improvement, but better energy, clearer skin, improved mood, and a renewed sense of vitality.

FAQ

Gut Health Optimization FAQ

What is a GI map?

A GI map (GI Microbial Assay Plus) is an advanced stool test that uses DNA analysis to provide a comprehensive view of your gut microbiome. It identifies bacteria (both beneficial and harmful), parasites, yeast, viruses, digestive function markers, and inflammation levels — giving us a detailed roadmap for your gut healing protocol.

What is SIBO and can you treat it?

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) occurs when bacteria that normally live in the large intestine migrate to the small intestine, causing bloating, gas, pain, and nutrient malabsorption. Yes, we diagnose and treat SIBO using breath testing, targeted antimicrobial protocols, and dietary interventions.

Do I need to change my diet?

Dietary modifications are often part of a gut healing protocol, but they are practical, personalized, and temporary — not punitive. Aubrie will guide you through any dietary changes and help you reintroduce foods as your gut heals. The goal is more dietary freedom, not less.

Can gut health affect my skin?

Absolutely. The gut-skin axis is well established in medical literature. Conditions like acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis are frequently linked to gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and food sensitivities. Healing the gut often leads to significant skin improvement.

How is this different from what my gastroenterologist does?

Gastroenterologists are essential for diagnosing structural conditions (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, celiac, etc.) and performing procedures like colonoscopies. Our functional gut health approach complements that care by diving deeper into the microbiome, identifying root causes of symptoms, and building comprehensive healing protocols that go beyond symptom management.

Can gut health affect my weight?

Yes. Gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and poor nutrient absorption can all contribute to weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Many patients find that optimizing gut health makes their weight loss efforts significantly more effective.