Frequently asked questions

Functional medicine is a root-cause approach to health care. Instead of matching a symptom to a medication, we ask why the symptom is happening in the first place — and we use advanced testing to find out.In a conventional model, you might see a doctor for acid reflux and leave with a prescription for omeprazole. In a functional medicine model, we'd want to know what's actually causing the reflux — is it low stomach acid? An H. pylori infection? A motility issue? A food sensitivity? The answer changes the treatment entirely.At GHT, functional medicine means we look at the full picture — your gut, your hormones, your nutrient status, your stress load, your history — and we build a protocol around what your body actually needs. Not a generic plan. Not a guess. A targeted approach based on your labs and your case.

Gut Honest Truth is not a one-size-fits-all practice. We provide tailored functional medicine and nutritional care that yields results for our patients. We use evidence-based approaches to support you on your healing journey. Our focus is to provide you with the best care possible and meet you where you are. We will partner with you every step of the way, listening to you and providing achievable strategies to help you reach your health goals.

A gastroenterologist is trained to rule out serious structural disease — think cancer, IBD, celiac. That's important work, and we always recommend continuing to work with your physician. But if you've seen a GI doctor, been told everything looks normal, and still feel terrible — that's where GHT comes in. We look at functional markers that conventional testing doesn't cover: gut infections like H. pylori, SIBO, parasites, and candida; digestive output; microbiome balance; food sensitivities; hormone and thyroid function; and nutrient status. We're not looking for what's catastrophically wrong — we're looking for what's quietly off and driving your symptoms every day.

Katie Morra has worked with thousands of patients on their gut health, hormone health, and overall wellness goals. She has reviewed countless lab results and patient care plans. Over years of clinical experience, she has formulated effective base protocols that she uses with her patients. Each protocol is then tailored to the individual's health care needs and case. Katie is recognized as an expert in gut healing in her field and has trained every medical provider and nutritionist she has worked with.

The GHT Method is our signature 6-month one-on-one functional medicine program for adults. It's designed for people who are tired of being told their labs are normal while still feeling terrible — and who are ready to actually get to the root of what's going on. The program includes comprehensive functional lab testing (including an 85-biomarker blood panel and GI-MAP stool test), monthly appointments with your practitioner, and a personalized protocol built around your specific results. We test. We don't guess. Learn more about the GHT Method here.

Yes! The GHT Method for Minis is our 4-month functional medicine program designed specifically for kids. It's led by Ayla Hepping, MS, CNS, and addresses gut health, nutrition, and chronic symptoms in children using the same functional testing approach we use with adults — just tailored for younger patients. Common concerns we see include constipation, eczema, frequent illness, mood issues, picky eating, and more. Learn more about the GHT Method for Minis here.

It depends on your case, but our standard starting point for adult patients includes an 85-biomarker blood panel and a GI-MAP comprehensive stool test. From there, we may also recommend SIBO breath testing, a DUTCH hormone panel, mold and heavy metals testing, intracellular nutrient testing, food sensitivity testing, and more — based on your symptoms and history. Every lab recommendation is made because it's clinically relevant to your specific situation, not because it's standard protocol. We test. We don't guess.

Yes, we offer 15-minute complimentary discovery calls. This call is to ensure both you and your potential GHT practitioner feel comfortable and confident in your fit for each other before moving forward with a new patient consultation or package. Use this time to ask any questions about our services, ensure we work with your health conditions and concerns, and that the fit feels great. Please note that no testing, nutrition, or supplement recommendations will be made at this session. There will be only one call per potential client, and any additional requests are subject to cancellation by our team.

Not at this time. In our prior experience with insurance based functional medicine practices, we have found that in order to stay viable, it requires a high volume of patients and unnecessary use of labs, procedures and frequent appointments. This often leaves the patient receiving far less attention and care than they deserve, as well as many hidden fees the practice may not have made clear to you from the start. While cheaper based on list price, it is our opinion that that the underlying costs of this type of care cancels out those savings. We also feel this keeps the patients in a mentality of "I am sick" versus "I am healing" to have to see your health care providers this often. At Gut Honest Truth, you will be our main priority and deserve the attention and care that your health and wellness needs and deserve. We only make recommendations for functional medicine testing and supplements based on what we feel is in your best interest.

We offer 100% virtual functional medicine consultations via phone or video conferencing. You can schedule your intake appointment here.

Gut Honest Truth is well-known for specializing in gut health conditions such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, SIBO, candida, food sensitivities and more, however, Katie is a certified functional medicine practitioner as well as a Registered Dietitian. This means she has advanced and extensive training in: -> Hormone health issues such as thyroid, sex hormones and adrenal dysfunction -> Mycotoxin exposure and detoxification -> Cardiometabolic issues such as Diabetes, hypertension, insulin resistance, obesity etc. -> Detoxification and optimizing elimination of heavy metals, mold and other environmental toxins -> Immune support, we see a wide variety of autoimmune conditions -> Healthy weight and nutrition -> Histamine intolerance, environmental allergies and much more If you have specific questions about your particular health condition, please use our contact form to reach out and see if working with us is the right fit!

Katie Morra is one of approximately 30 nutritionists worldwide certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) — the same training completed by physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals who pursue functional medicine certification. This means she has extensive training and hands-on experience with both traditional and functional lab work, supplement protocols, and lifestyle interventions.Katie's team brings the same depth of knowledge, trained directly under Katie, through GHT Academy, and through additional specialty programs including Dr. Aviva Romm's and Nirala Jacobi's programs, among others.The largest difference between working with GHT versus a physician is that we do not prescribe medication or treat emergency or acute medical conditions. We always recommend continuing to work with your primary care physician alongside our care.

As a registered dietitian and nutrition we do not prescribe medication to clients. We recommend that you continue with your primary care for a minimum of your yearly check ups and sick visits. If we feel you may benefit from medication, we will refer you to a practitioner appropriate for the condition or recommend that you speak to your primary care or specialist. We have great success without prescribing medication at our practice and often find that supplements, lifestyle and diet alone are more successful for many of the conditions we treat than medications may be.

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