Heal Your Gut, Restore Your Health
Are you struggling with bloating, digestive discomfort, food sensitivities, or unexplained symptoms? Your gut health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being—affecting everything from digestion and energy levels to hormones and immunity.
Why Gut Health Matters
Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s the foundation of your entire health. When your gut is out of balance, it can contribute to:
Hormone Imbalances – Poor gut health can disrupt estrogen metabolism, thyroid function, and cortisol regulation, impacting menstrual cycles, fertility, and stress resilience.
Chronic Inflammation – An imbalanced gut microbiome can trigger widespread inflammation, leading to joint pain, skin issues, and metabolic dysfunction.
Mood & Brain Health – Your gut and brain are deeply connected. Imbalances in gut bacteria can affect neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, contributing to anxiety, depression, and brain fog.
Autoimmune Conditions – Leaky gut and dysbiosis can contribute to autoimmune reactions, increasing the risk of Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.
Energy & Metabolism – Nutrient absorption happens in the gut. When it's not functioning properly, you may struggle with fatigue, sluggish metabolism, and difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.
What Is the GI-MAP?
The GI-MAP test is a valuable tool for identifying pathogens that may be causing your symptoms. By analyzing a single stool sample, it examines your microbiome to identify harmful pathogens, opportunistic bacteria, beneficial bacteria, and key markers of intestinal health. This test has been transformative for my own health, and I’m thrilled to offer it to my clients!
Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for a robust immune system, a healthy heart, a sharp brain, improved mood, better sleep, weight management, and efficient digestion. It might even help in preventing certain cancers and autoimmune diseases!
About Our Approach
Find the Root Cause. Heal Your Gut. Feel Like Yourself Again.
If you’ve been told that everything looks “normal” even though you don’t feel well — you’re not alone.
Many people experience ongoing symptoms, “normal” test results that don’t explain their discomfort, and temporary fixes that never create lasting change. That’s where Integrative Wellness Center of Jacksonville (IWC) is different.
At IWC, we practice Functional and Integrative Medicine, an approach focused on identifying and addressing the root causes of your symptoms rather than just masking them. Using advanced diagnostic testing, personalized care plans, and evidence-based strategies, we uncover what’s truly happening inside your body — and guide you toward restored balance and long-term wellness.
If you’ve tried every supplement, medication, or diet and still don’t feel your best, it’s time for a new approach. Health issues often go far deeper than food choices alone. Through comprehensive functional testing, nutrition support, and individualized care, we help you understand what your body truly needs to heal and thrive.
The Integrative Wellness Center Program combines advanced lab analysis, functional nutrition, lifestyle guidance, and one-on-one clinical support to help you achieve real, lasting results.
THEN YOU NEED THIS
Here's How We Can Help
Utilizing quantitative PCR testing, we can identify the root cause of your issues without resorting to blindly taking supplements.
Test, Don't Guess
Receive an in-depth report that explains your gut microbiome, complete with numerous biomarkers.
Detailed Report
Get 1-on-1 support from our functional health practitioners to develop personalized health improvement plans that address the root cause of your health concerns.
Support & Guidance
Process
Initial Consultation
Your first call is a deep-dive into your health history, current symptoms, and goals. We’ll order your GI-MAP and IgG Food Sensitivity Test to uncover key imbalances and gain a complete understanding of your gut health.
Test Review and Health Improvement Plan
Once your test results are complete, we’ll meet again to go over your findings in detail. You’ll receive a custom Health Improvement Plan that includes nutrition guidance, supplement protocols, and targeted lifestyle recommendations designed specifically for your body’s needs.
Coaching
Guidance and Support
Over the next few months, you’ll have four personalized follow-up sessions. These calls provide accountability, ongoing education, and plan adjustments to ensure you stay on track and continue improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gi-Map Test?
The GI-MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is an advanced stool test that analyzes the DNA of the bacteria, yeast, parasites, and viruses living in your gut.
Unlike standard stool tests, the GI-MAP uses qPCR technology (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) to provide a detailed, highly accurate view of your microbiome and digestive function.
It looks at:
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Levels of healthy and harmful bacteria
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Presence of parasites, viruses, or yeast overgrowth
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Inflammation and immune markers (like calprotectin and secretory IgA)
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Digestive enzyme output and intestinal health
This test helps identify the root cause of symptoms such as bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, skin issues, and fatigue.
What is the IgG Food Sensitivity Test?
The IgG Food Sensitivity Test measures delayed immune reactions to specific foods.
While traditional allergy tests look for immediate IgE reactions, this test identifies foods that trigger inflammatory or immune responses over time, which can contribute to bloating, headaches, fatigue, skin problems, and other chronic symptoms.
The test measures IgG antibody levels to a wide range of common foods, helping us determine which foods your body may be reacting to — and guiding your personalized nutrition plan.
Why are these test used together?
Gut health and food sensitivities are deeply connected.
The GI-MAP helps identify imbalances, infections, and inflammation within the gut, while the IgG test shows which foods may be irritating the system or contributing to inflammation.
Used together, they provide a comprehensive picture of what’s driving your symptoms and how to restore balance.
How are these test done?
Both tests are done at home.
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The GI-MAP involves a small stool sample that’s collected in a kit and mailed directly to the lab.
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The IgG test is a simple blood spot or venipuncture sample.
You’ll receive detailed instructions and a prepaid shipping label with your kit.
What kind of symptoms can these tests help with?
Common symptoms that benefit from this type of testing include:
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Bloating, gas, and abdominal discomfort
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Constipation or diarrhea
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Hormone Imbalances
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Food sensitivities and intolerances
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Fatigue or brain fog
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Acne, eczema, or rosacea
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Autoimmune flare-ups
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Anxiety or mood changes related to gut imbalance
How will my test be used?
Your results are used to create a personalized health improvement plan tailored specifically to your body.
We’ll use your data to design a plan focused on:
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Restoring healthy gut bacteria
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Reducing inflammation
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Healing the gut lining
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Adjusting your diet and supplements to support long-term balance
What is the cost?
The Program is $1,650.
HSA/FSA Accepted
That includes:
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GI-MAP and IgG Food Sensitivity Testing
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One Initial Functional Health Consultation
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One Test Review Session
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Four Follow-Up Coaching Calls
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A Personalized Health Improvement Plan
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Does not include any supplements needed for treatment plan
How to get started
Complimentary 15-Minute Discovery Call
During this complimentary 15-minute call, we’ll discuss your primary health concerns, explore what you’ve already tried, and determine whether our functional and integrative approach is the right next step for your goals.
This conversation is designed to help you gain clarity, understand how our process works, and see whether partnering with Integrative Wellness Center of Jacksonville is the right fit for your health journey.
" Functional medicine has changed my life with Dr. Levy I have been through every doctor in the world to figure out why I was always feeling horrible and she figured it out after years and years of no answer! She’s truly the most caring doctors I have ever worked with thank you so much for changing my life for the better best money and time ever spent!!!"
Elise A.
meet your practitioners
Dr. Melissa Levy
Meet Dr. Levy – Your Gut Health Expert
Dr. Levy is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Functional Medicine Practitioner dedicated to helping you restore gut health and overall wellness. With advanced training in Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, and holistic healing, she specializes in identifying root causes and creating personalized, evidence-based treatment plans. As the founder of IWC, Dr. Levy’s mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to achieve lasting health.
Dr. Douglas Suffield
Meet Dr. Douglas Suffield
Dr. Douglas Suffield is a board-certified acupuncturist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with expertise in gut health, chronic inflammation, and root-cause healing. With advanced training in functional lab testing, digestive health, and integrative therapies, he specializes in uncovering imbalances that contribute to bloating, food sensitivities, leaky gut, and metabolic dysfunction.
A leader in evidence-based healthcare, Dr. Suffield has pioneered innovative programs to reduce reliance on medications and restore health naturally. His whole-person approach focuses on optimizing digestion, balancing the microbiome, and creating personalized protocols to help you heal from the inside out.
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