The Clarity and Support You’ve Been Searching For

If you’re like most people with chronic constipation, your tests came back normal. That’s a good thing.

But it didn’t give you answers.


That's because most chronic constipation falls is a functional disorder (learn more here)- something that doesn't show up on scopes, scans, or bloodwork.


You weren’t dismissed.


You just weren’t given the explanation or the support you needed to find relief. 


That gap is where my work sits.


I take the information you likely already know and add the nuance & context you need to finally make it work in real life.


✔ No unnecessary testing

✔ No restrictive diets

✔ No supplement spirals


Just the clarity & relief you deserve. 

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MEET DR. RACHAEL, ND

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Evidence based gut care designed for real life.

I’m a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Victoria, BC, blending evidence based medicine with the time, nuance, and support that most people with chronic constipation never receive.


My clinical focus is chronic constipation, bloating, and other Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction- especially for women who have tried everything, feel unheard, and are ready for a clearer path forward.


I stand firmly with science, not fads. No fear based advice, no elimination spirals, no expensive testing that doesn’t change your care.


My goal is simple: to help you get predictable, lasting relief with strategies that actually work in real life- without restriction, confusion, or feeling like your body is the problem.

How My Own Experience Shapes the

Way I Care for You

My Gut Health Story

I spent years living with chronic constipation and bloating, but I refused to believe it was “just IBS.” I was deep in the wellness space, convinced there had to be a hidden cause — a food, a bug, a protocol I hadn’t tried yet. The harder I searched, the more disconnected, restricted, and unwell I became.


What finally helped me wasn’t another test or supplement.

It was actually conventional medicine — but applied the way it’s meant to be: with nuance, personalization, and support. Understanding that IBS-C is a Disorder of Gut Brain Interaction, and learning how to use evidence-based tools properly and consistently, is what changed everything for me.


The biggest turning point was accepting the science instead of fighting it. Once I understood what I was actually dealing with, the path became clear. I learned how to support motility, how to rebuild trust with food, how to work with my gut instead of against it, and how to apply treatments strategically instead of frantically.


Most people with chronic constipation never get that level of clarity or support.

That’s the gap I’m here to fill.


I’m lucky to have both the medical training and the lived experience to understand how confusing and exhausting this journey can be — and to show you the evidence-based path that finally brings relief, predictability, and confidence back into your life.

Ready for real relief?

Let’s get you moving- literally.

Whether you want full support or a starting point, there’s a way forward.

If you're in BC and done spinning your wheels....

EXPLORE THE GUT RHYTHM METHOD

My signature 1:1 care process for midlife women dealing with bloating, constipation, and food fear. Get clear answers, expert support, and a repeatable rhythm that actually works- without wasting time on more guesswork or gut trends.

Not quite ready for 1:1?

START WITH THE GUT RHYTHM STARTER PLAN

A no-fluff, step-by-step guide to ease constipation, reduce bloating, and support your gut’s natural rhythm. Practical, effective, and refreshingly simple—perfect if you’re ready for clear direction without the overwhelm.