Gut & Digestive Healing

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Our gut & digestive care approach focuses on relieving issues like bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, yeast/candida, and Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO). We use comprehensive stool and microbiome analysis, food sensitivity testing, Severe SIBO breath tests (leaky gut or pathogen assessments) to uncover root causes. Treatment includes tailored gut-healing protocols, microbiome balancing, targeted antimicrobials or antifungals, and personalized nutrition guidance to support long-term digestive wellness.

Concerns

Health concerns you may need help with

We help address the following concerns related to gut and digestive healing:

Bloating
IBS
Reflux
Constipation
Diarrhea
Food sensitivities
Yeast/Candida
Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)

Testing

Testing options available after evaluation

Testing typically utilizes a comprehensive stool & microbiome analysis along with food sensitivity testing, SIBO breath test (leaky gut & pathogen testing), and parasite identification.

Care Approach

Potential treatment approaches

We approach gut and digestive health care through:

Gut healing protocols
Microbiome balancing
Targeted antimicrobials / antifungals
Personalized nutrition advice

Have questions? Please contact us.
If you’re ready for your first appointment, please review our Approach to Patient Care before scheduling your introductory evaluation.
If you’re a returning patient, please schedule an appointment.

Our Clients

Hear From Our Satisfied Clients

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Lisa

Leah Hughes has been a Godsend for me. I have a complicated health history including Chronic Lyme Disease, coinfections, mold exposure, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, parasites, gut and hormonal imbalances. She understood ALL of my complicated heatlh history, diagnosed me with CIRS and recommended some tests that showed I had an underlying mold issue. She also insistend that I get my house tested for mold. It has been a process to get better, but following her protocols, I fel so much better. I am truly blessed that she is my doctor.
– Lisa

Anonymous

Hey Leah,
I am reaching out to wish you a Merry Christmas and to also let know that my period this month was actually pain free. I just wanted to thank you for helping me make that possible because I’ve been in pain a long time. ?
– Anonymous

Nicole

Leah has helped me in so many ways to achieve better overall health. I reached out originally for help navigating this new and sometimes scary thing called Menopause. Not only has she helped alleviate many of those symptoms I was having, but she also has taught me some new things I never knew about my health in general. I have made quite a few changes for the better under her guidance that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, Leah!
– Nicole

Alex

Leah took care of me a couple of month ago when I developed symptoms of depression and anxiety. She performed a thorough examination and tested me for things that regular doctors office usually does not test for. As a result she identified several nutritional deficiencies and genetic polymorphism that was causing my body not to absorb vitamin B12 and folate. She started me on a supplement regiment and in about 1-2 month my symptoms resolved. Great provider! Highly recommend.
– Alex

Kathleen

Leah Hughs & her assistant Gisele are a great team! I have never felt better in my life & I am 66 years old. I feel very lucky to have found Mountain Roots Holistic. Leah keeps close tabs on my blood work for hormone, vitamin & thyroid (etc.) levels. Right now all is just where it should be thanks to her diligence & caring nature. Mountain Roots also has a You Tube channel that provides a wealth of information & inspiration. I believe with the help of a professional like Leah Hughes that quality of life can be obtained well into the “golden years”. Best of all ..my husband is very happy!
– Kathleen

Andrea

Leah saved my life!
I experienced severe neuroinflammation after covid with severe anxiety. It was debilitating and I couldn’t work. Leah knew exactly what tests to order to confirm this diagnosis and knew exactly how to treat it. She was also there for me emotionally. I had never experienced anxiety before and she spent nearly an hour on the phone with me helping me through an anxiety attack.
She is one of the most intelligent and caring practitioners out there! I would highly recommend!
– Andrea

Brianna

Leah is a phenomenal health care practitioner. She is so knowledgeable, both from a functional medicine perspective and a Western medical perspective. She is truly concerned and caring for the root cause of whatever is going on for you. I would trust any of my friends, family or clients in Leah’s care.
– Brianna

Keith

My experience working with Dr. Leah Hughes has been absolutely phenomenal! She has hands down been one of the most knowledgeable & compassionate Doctors I have ever worked with. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Chronic Lyme Disease and was hospitalized for 8 weeks, had numerous infections and received over 250 IV drugs. After completing this course of treatment I still suffered with lingering inflammation & some infectious issues. Dr. Leah evaluated my specific situation, created a comprehensive testing protocol and implemented a short and long term strategy of treatment, most of which I have found extremely tolerable and uses very little drug therapies. I am currently 4 months into treatment and have never felt this good in many many years! It’s amazing how much can be accomplished when a physician like Dr. Hughes works to get to the root causes of your health issues & has a solid strategy to help you get better.
I continue to work with Dr. Hughes to optimize my overall health & wellness and have referred my family & friends to her without hesitation. I owe Dr., Hughes a huge thank you and have been blessed to have met her. My life has been completed changed for the better, I wish everybody could feel this amazing!
– Keith

Lauren

Leah is a very detailed oriented and caring practitioner, with a very extensive background from working in the ER and ICU to much smaller functional/integrative practices! With all of her years in medicine, she can hone in on which specific lab work one needs all the way down to basic lifestyle and eating habits. I personally saw her after years battling fatigue, brain fog, and sleep issues. She helped me form a plan for which supplements to start and gradually add in as the weeks went on. Within a few weeks, I was feeling so much better; more energy day to day, my sleep was more restful and my overall life took turn for the better. If your looking for a functional/integrative provider who is dedicated, very knowledgeable, and someone who cares, she is your go to!
– Lauren

Hannah

Dr.Leah Hughes takes a well rounded approach to medicine. She is very knowledgeable and truly cares about her patients. She has helped me tremendously and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to truly make a difference in their health.
– Hannah

Jason

Leah is amazing, I’m so glad I found her to help me with my health! If you want results do yourself a huge favor and go see her!! Thank you Leah for all you do!
– Jason

Wellness Beyond Symptoms

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