Healing Your Gut for Whole-Body Wellness
Gut health is foundational to your overall well-being. From your immune system and hormones to your mood and metabolism, nearly every system in your body is influenced by what’s happening in your gut.
Whether you’re struggling with bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or a more complex digestive condition like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, Dr. Ratliff offers thoughtful, root-cause care that blends conventional insight with integrative strategies.
The Microbiome: Your Inner Ecosystem
Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that make up your microbiome—a diverse community of bacteria, fungi, and other organisms that help digest food, regulate inflammation, produce vitamins, and support your immune system.
When your microbiome is out of balance, symptoms can show up as:
Dr. Ratliff helps you rebalance your microbiome through evidence-based interventions that may include nutrition changes, lifestyle support, targeted probiotics, and, when necessary, advanced lab testing.
Conditions We Commonly Treat
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
We help identify triggers, reduce flare-ups, and restore balance using nutrition, stress support, and gut-healing protocols.
Bloating & Gas
Whether due to SIBO, food sensitivities, or inflammation, we take a root-cause approach to resolve these disruptive symptoms.
Gluten Intolerance & Celiac Disease
We provide testing, dietary support, and nutrient repletion plans to restore gut lining and reduce long-term complications.
Stomach Ulcers & H. pylori Infections
We evaluate for H. pylori and treat it using a combination of conventional and natural therapies, along with gut repair support.
Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis:
These inflammatory bowel diseases require a multifaceted strategy. We work to reduce inflammation, improve nutrition absorption, and support immune balance.
More Than Just a Diagnosis—It’s a Partnership
Dr. Ratliff doesn’t just treat your test results. She listens to your story, evaluates your full health picture, and works with you to create a care plan that’s sustainable and effective. This might include:
Elimination or reintroduction diets based on symptoms
Microbiome testing (such as GI-MAP or stool analysis)
Nutritional recommendations tailored to healing your gut lining
Mind-body medicine to reduce gut-related anxiety and stress
Strategic use of probiotics, herbal antimicrobials, or medication when needed
Many patients are told their symptoms are “just IBS” or “in their head.” We know better. Your symptoms are real—and they’re often a signal that something deeper needs attention. If you’re tired of feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or dismissed, it’s time for a new approach.