heal & be healed by your microbiome
INTRODUCTION
WHY
It’s high time that you and the trillions of creatures living in your gut made friends.
Apart from the various bacteria, fungi, archaea, viruses (yes, viruses!) and other microflora populating your gut, there are over 100 million nerve cells lining your digestive tract! The gut possesses tremendous intelligence and is our largest and most vulnerable sensory system facing the outside world. That’s why 80% of your immune defense comes from your gut – and there has never been a better time to start listening to what it has to say!
TRUST YOUR GUT is a unique opportunity to grow an appreciation for your gut’s intuition and to practice cultivating compassionate curiosity with each bite.
WHAT
A 6-week guided food experiment where you’ll:
- Systematically eliminate and reintroduce certain inflammatory foods based on your body’s response
- Gain an intimate curiosity and awareness about your body’s specific nutritional (and often emotional) needs
- Learn why certain foods might be included vs. avoided
- See how specific foods impact your mood, skin, weight, energy, and more
- Grow an appreciation for your gut’s intuition and the ability to treat each meal like an experiment
- Learn to grocery shop with your body, the community, and the planet in mind
WHO
This program is designed for those who are seeking greater awareness and understanding of the body’s intelligent signals.
Whatever symptoms you’ve been suffering: indigestion, heartburn, sleep disturbances, intense mood swings, auto-immune dysfunction, fertility challenges, hair loss, weight retention, decreased sex drive, brain fog, or bloating – what you put on your fork can very possibly be part of the root cause.
TRUST YOUR GUT is going to require some patience, curiosity, and open-mindedness. Sometimes, in order to feel the way we desire yet never feel, we have to do things that we have never done.
A FEW BENEFITS
Healthier skin, hair, & nails
Deeper, more restorative sleep
Greater confidence in food choices
Less gas & bloating
Enhanced & more stable energy
Greater understanding of cravings
Fewer & more manageable mood swings
Healthier & consistent stools
Increased sensitivity & trust for body’s signals
Less heartburn & indigestion
Appreciation for how food connects us
A permission slip to feel pleasure
HOW IT WORKS
ENROLLMENT
Enroll by clicking the appropriate button below.
INTAKE QUESTIONNAIRE
Complete the intake questionnaire to assess your current condition, symptoms, eating/drinking habits, goals, and unique nutrition needs, desires, intolerances, and preferences. The questionnaire will be emailed to you within 48 hours after you enroll.
THE PROGRAM
From there, I’ll get to work designing your 6-week custom gut attunement program. You’ll receive an email with access to your program within 5-10 business days of submitting your intake questionnaire.
Four weeks will be spent in the elimination and and gut reset phase, and two weeks will be spent systematically reintroducing foods. Along the way, you’ll be closely attuning to the signals your body is sending you in response to food, your cravings, and the underlying needs and stories you carry about food.
email check-ins
You’ll receive weekly email check-ins to support you and to hold you accountable. Use this opportunity to also celebrate wins, ask questions about your program, and receive feedback.
celebrate & support fellow gut trusters
Throughout your program and until the end of eternity, you’ll have access to our private Ritual Movement Facebook tribe. Members come from many backgrounds and experiences, so this is a great place to give and receive feedback, post meals and recipes, and cultivate a global nourishment family.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Gut & Microbiome Reset program
Four-weeks of systematic elimination of certain foods/drinks
Two-weeks of guided reintroduction once gut has had a chance to do some healing
Guidance as you closely attune to your body’s responses
GROCERY GUIDE
Shop with your body, the community, & the planet in mind
Learn to confidently read nutrition labels
Meal prep with mastery, efficiency, & love
email support & accountability
Weekly emails with Rachel
Ask questions & get feedback about your program and experience
Report any challenges or wins
private facebook tribe
Build a community
Share photos & videos
Get feedback on your questions
Lean on others for support and encouragement
Share your light
“I reached out to Rachel to meet one-on-one to discuss my nutrition and weight-loss goals. She responded immediately and we set up a time. During our first one-on-one I was pretty much floored as to the amount of knowledge, detail and experience Rachel has in the aforementioned areas. I walked out of our meeting not only with a renewed excitement for my weight-loss goals, but with a new respect for the amount of time and effort Rachel has obviously put into this practice.”
Frequently Asked Questions
“it is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” -eugene ionesco
how fast can i expect to see results?
Everyone’s bodies, goals, and circumstances are completely unique – and thus will vary incredibly. And while results are important indicators of progress, we are importantly building dedication, trust, and awareness to the process in our work together.
what if i'm new to exercise?
Great! I’ve got experience working with people of all abilities. Together, we will gradually grow your comfort zone as we teeter on the edges of what’s new to you. You will learn basic movement mechanics and build a foundation of conditioning that will set you up for a lifetime of healthy and enriching movement.
WHAT IF I HAVE AN INJURY OR MOVEMENT RESTRICTION?
First and foremost – it is up to you to follow guidelines your physician has given you regarding any procedure or evaluation. Every body has the capacity to move, and I am happy to work with you on creating safe and engaging ways to increase full-body stability, flexibility, and endurance.
what if i have dietary restrictions?
Everyone’s gut is like a fingerprint – it’s completely unique to you. We all have certain foods we tolerate better than others. We will work together to determine how nutrition contributes to your current state. This will require an open-mindedness, trust, and willingness to try something new. We will not be introducing anything to which you have an established allergic reaction.
what equipment & technology will i need?
All you’ll need is a phone and/or computer with a reliable internet connection. As of now, all coaching and materials are delivered via Zoom and email.
Note: For Movement Programs, please check the specific requirements of the program you’re considering.
what is your refund policy?
I do not provide refunds for any of my offerings. I will provide everything that is included as detailed on this website. It is your responsibility to show up and reap the benefits of your hard work and the materials and coaching provided.