Because IBS isn’t solved in appointments. It’s solved in the moments between them. Powered by Adaptive AI—Physician Supervised.

We Don’tJust Calm Symptoms. We Unlock What IBS Forced You to Restrict.
Not as concepts—as a coordinated, physician-guided system designed to work together.
Dr. Leybelis believes the current healthcare system often treats digestive symptoms in isolation, leaving important gaps in care.
Because in IBS, the mind-gut connection isn't optional - it's foundational.
Our mindset pillar draws from research in neuroplasticity, heart rate variability (HRV), and heart coherence principles. Dr. Leybelis participated in the Inner Health Coalition, a network of medical professionals exploring the integration of meditation and mindfulness tools by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza into conventional healthcare.
These tools are incorporated thoughtfully and alongside evidence based medical care.
As a registered dietitian, I’ve spent years supporting individuals who want to feel better in their bodies but are often overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice and one-size-fits-all wellness trends.
I began to see a clear pattern: gut health and long-term wellbeing are rarely shaped by just one food or one habit. Digestive function, dietary patterns, metabolic health, and daily lifestyle choices all influence how people feel—but these pieces are often addressed in isolation.
Through my clinical work, education, and experience in corporate wellbeing, I began to build an approach centered on practical, evidence-based nutrition that is both inclusive and sustainable.
My goal is to help people move beyond confusion and restriction toward a clearer, more supportive path to digestive health and overall wellbeing.
Because IBS isn’t solved in appointments. It’s solved in the moments between them. Powered by Adaptive AI—Physician Supervised.
Get access to the app and get:
As you provide feedback:

We map your symptoms, history, triggers, and patterns in detail. We obtain baseline blood work and stool testing.
You receive a structured, physician-guided plan across all four domains.
Your plan evolves based on your responses—not a fixed schedule.
We refine until your symptoms stabilize—and your life expands again.
FOR PATIENTS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND IDAHO ONLY
Remember those surprise bills in the mail even though insurance told you it was “covered”? That’s why we don’t do insurance.
Because sustainable IBS improvement requires:
Quick fixes often fail because they skip the nervous
system and habit layers
No.
Over-restriction often worsens sensitivity.
We focus on:
The goal is expansion – not shrinking your world.
Traditional GI visits are often time-limited and focused on ruling out danger. We are augmenting your existing gastroenterology care. It’s not meant to replace it.
This program is designed to:
IBS is rarely fixed in weeks.
Most patients notice:
IBS improvement looks like:
Someone who:
$1,999 paid annually. If you aren’t happy with your experience, receive a full refund if requested within 30 days of signing up. Email hello@leybelismd.com
Because this program includes physician-led medical care, patients must reside in California and Idaho for us to provide clinical services. If you live outside of California or Idaho, we hope to expand in the future and encourage you to stay connected for updates.
This is included in your annual fee. A $500 value alone!
We will do baseline blood work and stool testing to include looking at your liver enzymes, kidneys, electrolytes, thyroid, blood counts (looking for anemia), and screening for celiac disease. We will also check stool for markers of inflammation. For a detailed list of testing, please reach out to us for specific questions at hello@leybelismd.com

Featured in the New York Post, Dr. Leybelis Padilla shares a practical colonoscopy “behind-the-scenes” tip—prep isn’t always perfect, so plan to head home and reset after the procedure—while reinforcing that screening helps prevent colorectal cancer.

Millions have cut out bread thinking gluten is the culprit—but a recent Fox News report featuring Dr. Leybelis Padilla explains that for many people, symptoms may be driven more by other factors.

Your gut thrives on balance—not overload. In Parade, Dr. Leybelis breaks down why processed meats can be tough on digestion, describing how they can “stress” the gut ecosystem by fueling inflammation.

In a Newsweek feature, Dr. Leybelis Padilla shares three practical, natural ways to support gut health—focusing on fiber-forward eating, stress regulation (rest-and-digest tools like breathing/meditation), and movement as a daily “gut tune-up.”

It’s easy to feel lost in the vast wilderness that is stomach—or more accurately, abdominal—pain. But doctors have learned to read our midsection like a map. As they say, it’s all about location, location, location.
So what I mean by detoxifying your kitchen, I don’t mean literally cleaning, but rather leveling up your kitchen goods for optimal health.
These are tips I wish I knew in my younger days because many of these toxins or toxic habits are cumulative over a lifetime. But hey, now I know and want to pass these gems on to you!
Specifically, teflon. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PFTE) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are chemicals found in Teflon cookware known to be possible cancer causing agents and they can be ingested and even inhaled when cooking. I know, I am sorry. For those of you non-chefs like me, I feel your pain because when I first learned this, all I could think of is that all my food will now burn or stick to the bottom of pans! I am happy to say that once you get over the learning curve, I am confident that the food I eat hasn’t been tainted by “non-stick” chemicals. There are some great alternatives though that I have fallen in love with such as cast iron skillets and stainless steel. Here is one of my favs A good ole cast iron skillet.
A big problem is potentially leaking microplastics in your food especially when you are reheating in the microwave. Let’s be real, even though it is better to warm up your food on the stovetop, the microwave is a lifesaver. But you are definitely messing up your food’s health potential if you are warming your food up in plastic to-go containers. Never do that again and invest in some hearty glass containers like these: Glass Food Storage Containers.
There are tons of make your own recipes as cleansing products out there. But if you are like me, I buy it.
Again, think microplastics that can leak into your water especially during transport, when your water bottles may be exposed to extreme temperatures. Do your body and the environment and get either a glass water bottle or stainless steel one. These are some of my fav: Klean Kanteen or Sursip Glass Water Bottle
At least get the basic carbon water filter. This is one aspect of your life, you don’t want to be drinking straight from the tap. And if you don’t believe me, checkout the Environmental Working Group’s water testing. Just put your zip code in and learn more about how to effectively get cleaner drinking water at home. Brita Water Large Water Pitcher
I hope you enjoy this list and get to detoxing that kitchen! To continue to learn more, be sure to subscribe to my email list. And any questions, you can email me at hello@leybelismd.com.