I started Gut Mend after I figured out how to alleviate my own debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms. Years ago, I had chronic nausea, abdominal bloating after eating, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and I was even walking into walls! My wake up call came one day when I had to leave work — and was unable to help my patients — because I was so sick.

I started on a long journey for answers, which ended when I discovered the concepts of Functional medicine. Functional medicine allowed me to get to the root causes of my illness and eliminate them. I am now on a mission to help others with their gut issues because life is too short to feel miserable all the time.

My Approach

I am a minimalist in my approach. I have a micropractice which allows me to function with the basics I need. I, additionally, apply that approach to testing and supplements. I prefer to utilize the most important factors to get someone better.

Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science – St. Mary’s University in San Antonio
  • Medical Doctorate – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Internal Medicine Residency – Austin Medical Education Programs
  • 2006 – 2014 Primary Care Physician
  • Basic & Advanced Functional Medicine Training – Kalish Institute
  • Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice – Institute for Functional Medicine
  • Continual Individual Study in Nutrition, Gastrointestinal conditions like SIBO, and Overall Health

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