Personalized Care for Digestive Health, the Gut Microbiome, and Whole-Body Wellness

Digestive health affects far more than your stomach. The health of your gut influences nutrient absorption, immune function, inflammation, hormone balance, metabolism, skin health, and even mood.

At Peninsula Integrative Medicine, we take a root-cause approach to digestive health by looking beyond symptom management to identify the underlying factors contributing to chronic gastrointestinal concerns. Through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans, we help restore digestive function, rebalance the gut microbiome, reduce inflammation, and support long-term wellness.

Whether you’re experiencing occasional digestive discomfort or have been living with chronic symptoms for years, our providers work to uncover the “why” behind your symptoms and develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique health needs.

What Is Root-Cause Gut Health Care?

Root-Cause Gut Health Care focuses on identifying and addressing the factors that may be contributing to digestive symptoms and chronic inflammation.

Rather than simply treating symptoms, we evaluate the interconnected systems that influence gut health, including:

• The gut microbiome
• Nutrition and nutrient absorption
• Food sensitivities and intolerances
• Digestive function
• Inflammation
• Immune health
• Hormone balance
• Stress and nervous system regulation
• Environmental influences

Our goal is to restore healthy digestive function while supporting your overall health and resilience.

Why Patients Seek Gut Health Care

Digestive symptoms can significantly impact your quality of life and may also contribute to health concerns throughout the body.

Patients commonly seek care for:

• Persistent bloating
• Chronic constipation or diarrhea
• Acid reflux
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Food sensitivities
• IBS symptoms
• Gas and indigestion
• Fatigue associated with digestive issues
• Skin concerns related to gut health
• Autoimmune conditions
• Recurrent gut infections
• Difficulty identifying food triggers

Conditions We Commonly Support

Our providers support patients with a variety of digestive and gut-related conditions, including:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Acid reflux and GERD
• Constipation
• Chronic diarrhea
• Bloating and excess gas
• Food sensitivities
• Functional digestive disorders
• Intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”)
• Candida overgrowth
• Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) support
• Celiac disease support
• Parasitic infections
• Gut-related skin conditions
• Digestive concerns associated with autoimmune disease

Advanced Diagnostic Testing

A comprehensive evaluation helps identify the underlying factors contributing to digestive symptoms and guides personalized treatment recommendations.

Testing may include:

• Digestive Health Testing
  • Comprehensive stool analysis
  • Gut microbiome evaluation
  • Digestive function testing
  • Intestinal inflammation markers

• Functional Gastrointestinal Testing
  • SIBO breath testing
  • H. pylori testing
  • Intestinal permeability testing
  • Parasitology testing when indicated

• Nutritional & Metabolic Testing
  • Vitamin and mineral assessment
  • Nutrient deficiency testing
  • Inflammatory markers
  • Metabolic health evaluation

• Additional Functional Testing
  • Food sensitivity testing when appropriate
  • Hormone evaluation
  • Additional laboratory testing based on symptoms and health history

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every patient’s digestive health journey is different. Recommendations are based on your symptoms, health history, diagnostic findings, and goals. Treatment may include:

• Personalized nutrition plans
• Gut-healing protocols
• Microbiome support
• Targeted supplementation
• Botanical medicine
• Lifestyle medicine
• Stress management
• Inflammation reduction
• Support for healthy digestion and nutrient absorption

Our goal is to restore digestive health, improve quality of life, and help patients build a healthier foundation for long-term wellness.

Which Provider Should I See for Gut Health & Digestive Care?

Our providers have different areas of expertise and can help address digestive concerns using a personalized, root-cause approach.

If you’re experiencing chronic digestive symptoms, IBS, bloating, reflux, or food sensitivities:

• Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND
  • Best fit for: IBS, bloating, food sensitivities, constipation, and digestive concerns affecting the whole family.
  • Dr. Kemnec takes a personalized approach to restoring gut health while addressing nutrition, inflammation, and overall wellness.

• Dr. Nicole McCarter, ND
  • Best fit for: Skin concerns, chronic digestive symptoms, nutrition optimization, inflammation, and long-term gut health.
  • Dr. McCarter helps patients improve digestive function through individualized, root-cause treatment plans.

• Dr. Tediana Torrens, ND
  • Best fit for: Digestive symptoms related to hormone imbalance, fatigue, metabolism, and nutrient deficiencies.
  • Dr. Torrens focuses on restoring balance through comprehensive, whole-person care.

• Dr. Tyler Wuthmann, ND
  • Best fit for: IBS, SIBO, microbiome health, chronic digestive disorders, and complex gastrointestinal concerns.
  • Dr. Wuthmann uses advanced testing and functional medicine to identify and address the underlying causes of digestive symptoms.

• Dr. Alicia Masiulis, DACCHM, L.Ac. 
  • Best fit for: Digestive concerns that may benefit from acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and integrative therapies.
  • Dr. Masiulis helps reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and support whole-body balance.

If your digestive symptoms are connected to hormone balance or women’s health:

• Dr. Rebecca Green, ND
  • Best fit for: Complex hormone-related digestive concerns, metabolism, thyroid health, and whole-body wellness.
  • Dr. Green takes a comprehensive, root-cause approach to evaluating how gut health influences hormone balance, inflammation, metabolism, and overall health, creating personalized treatment plans that address the whole person.

• Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND
  • Best fit for: Digestive concerns associated with menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and family wellness.
  • Dr. Kemnec helps patients restore digestive health while supporting hormone balance, nutrition, and overall wellness through every stage of life.

• Dr. Alicia Masiulis, DACCHM, L.Ac.
  • Best fit for: Hormone-related digestive symptoms, stress-related digestive issues, and patients interested in combining acupuncture with naturopathic care.
  • Dr. Masiulis integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and naturopathic medicine to improve digestive function, reduce inflammation, and restore balance throughout the body.

• Dr. Rebecca Moragne, ND
  • Best fit for: Digestive concerns related to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum health, and women’s wellness.
  • Dr. Moragne helps patients improve gut health while supporting hormone balance and reproductive health.

If you have complex digestive symptoms or autoimmune concerns:

• Dr. Michael McKee, ND, LAc
  • Best fit for: Autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, digestive disorders, and patients interested in an integrative approach that combines naturopathic medicine with acupuncture.
  • Dr. McKee focuses on restoring digestive health, regulating the immune system, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes through personalized integrative care.

• Dr. Thalia Hale, ND
  • Best fit for: Complex chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, persistent digestive symptoms, and patients seeking a comprehensive, systems-based evaluation.
  • Dr. Hale works to identify the underlying factors contributing to chronic digestive and immune dysfunction, developing individualized treatment plans that support long-term healing.

• Dr. Rebecca Moragne, ND
  • Best fit for: Digestive symptoms related to cancer or cancer treatment.
  • Dr. Moragne provides integrative supportive care to help manage digestive concerns, optimize nutrition, reduce inflammation, and support overall wellness during and after cancer treatment.

Not sure who is the right fit?

Our team is happy to help match you with the provider whose experience best aligns with your health goals. Contact our office and we can help guide you toward the right next step.

Call (650) 485-2758, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or send us a message!