Your Colonoscopy was "Normal"

Your life doesn't feel that way

You Were Told

But You're Still

You Were
Told

But You're Still

And worst of all? You have no idea what to do next.

  • You are not crazy
  • You are not dramatic
  • You are not broken

You've tried:

  • Random supplements
  • Elimination diets
  • Probiotics
  • More Fiber
  • Less Fiber
  • TikTok advice
  • Medications that sort of helped, but didn’t solve it

When you have been
dealing with IBS for years, you don't just manage symptoms

  • You Shrink
  • You Restrict
  • You Brace
  • You Plan
  • You Control
  • You Protect
  • Your life gets smaller in subtle ways

That's why approach matters

Unlocking GI is about working through these triggers to know which are real and which can be reworked unlocking those restrictions that limit your best life

You ruled out disease

Now restore function

The 4M Framework: Medicine, Meals, Mindset, & Movement to unlock your best life.

We Don’tJust Calm Symptoms. We Unlock What IBS Forced You to Restrict.

Medicine

Unlocking Clarity, Not Guesswork

You have tried different solutions and are still frustrated.

  • You gain diagnostic clarity - not vague labels
  • You have a physician-backed protocol
  • Smart, strategic testing (not default)
  • Eliminate unnecessary medications - or use them strategically
  • Simplify your supplement cabinet

Meals

Unlocking Food Freedom

Let's make food your friend again and not your enemy.

  • Replace your trigger foods with happy alternatives
  • Fiber reintroduction (the right way)
  • Microbiome rebuilding
  • Gut-soothing meal structure

Movement

Unlocking Flow Instead of Stagnation

When you're bloated or uncomfortable, movement may be the last thing you want, but may be what you need.

  • Gentle motility support
  • Post-meal walking routines
  • Breathwork for bloating
  • Core stability integration
  • Stress-lowering movement habits

Mindset

Unlocking Nervous System Solutions

If your nervous system is always on alert, your gut will be too.

  • Gut-brain retraining
  • Stress response regulation
  • Symptom anxiety reduction
  • Cognitive reframing

Imagine if... You didn't think about your gut every morning You traveled without anxiety You ate without fear You resolved your triggers Your bloating reduced Your flares shorted

Why Work With Unlocking GI?

  • Board-certified physician.
  • Trained. Licensed dietician.
  • This is medicine - not marketing.
  • No surprise insurance bills. Clear cost.
  • Root-cause + Evidence-based
  • Whole-person strategy

Who is Unlocking GI?

I'm Dr. Leybelis Padilla, MD FACG

  • Practicing Gastroenterology since 2017
  • Dr. Padilla believes the current healthcare system often treats digestive symptoms in isolation, leaving important gaps in care. Her approach focuses on addressing the root drivers of gut dysfunction through an integrated strategy.

  • On a mission to to help bridge the gap from that normal colonoscopy to symptom relief from IBS so you can get your life back.

Education & Credentials

  • Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM)
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Internal Medicine Residency
  • Carolinas Medical Center / Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC Gastroenterology Fellowship
  • Former Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)
  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Lifestyle Medicine & Food as Medicine Course and Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine
  • The Plantrician Project (TPP) Foundations in Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Gut-Brain Regulation

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. Padilla 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.

I'm Simone Venner

  • Practicing Gastroenterology since 2017
  • Dr. Padilla believes the current healthcare system often treats digestive symptoms in isolation, leaving important gaps in care. Her approach focuses on addressing the root drivers of gut dysfunction through an integrated strategy.

  • On a mission to to help bridge the gap from that normal colonoscopy to symptom relief from IBS so you can get your life back.

Education & Credentials

  • Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM)
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Internal Medicine Residency
  • Carolinas Medical Center / Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC Gastroenterology Fellowship
  • Former Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)
  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Lifestyle Medicine & Food as Medicine Course and Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine
  • The Plantrician Project (TPP) Foundations in Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Start Your IBS Reset with Unlocking GI

  • A 4M IBS Diagnostic Deep Dive + Personalized 12-Month Restoration Plan with Unlocking GI Team
  • Structured education library
  • 24/7 Messaging access
  • Direct Physician-Led Support When Symptoms Flare

$999

FOR PATIENTS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA ONLY
WHEN YOU WORK WITH ME
Gain Exclusive Access to My App

When you work with me, your growth doesn’t stop between appointments. Get exclusive access to my app, where you’ll receive expert guidance, daily actions, and bite-sized lessons designed just for you. Stay connected, track your progress, and celebrate every win—because real change happens in the small moments, every single day.

FAQs

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:

  • Microbiome rebuilding
  • Nervous system retraining
  • Motility stabilization
  • Habit integration

Quick fixes often fail because they skip the nervous
system and habit layers

No.
Over-restriction often worsens sensitivity.

We focus on:

  • Strategic identification
  • Gradual reintroduction
  • Fiber diversity
    Tolerance building

The goal is expansion – not shrinking your world.

Traditional GI visits are often time-limited and focused on ruling out danger.

This program is designed to:

  • Restore function
  • Integrate lifestyle
  • Build nervous system resilience

IBS is rarely fixed in weeks.

Most patients notice:

  • Increased clarity within the first month
  • Reduced flare intensity within 2–3 months
  • Expanded food tolerance over several months
  • Increased predictability by 6–12 months

IBS improvement looks like:

  • Reduced flare frequency
  • Reduced flare intensity
  • Increased predictability
  • Expanded food tolerance
  • Decreased anxiety around symptoms

Someone who:

  • Is tired of guessing
  • Wants medical oversight
  • Is willing to implement small habits consistently
  • Wants long-term stability over quick fixes

$999 if paid upfront for the year or $99/month if paid monthly. Cancel anytime. No refunds.

Because this program includes physician-led medical care, patients must reside in California for us to provide clinical services. If you live outside of California, we hope to expand in the future and encourage you to stay connected for updates.

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Food & Wine

Featured in Food & Wine, Dr. Leybelis Padilla discusses evidence suggesting Mediterranean and plant-forward eating patterns may lower the risk of chronic constipation—highlighting that overall diet quality matters, not just fiber alone.

New York Post

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.

Parade

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.

New York Post

In a New York Post feature on the phenomenon nicknamed “booze butt,” Dr. Leybelis explains how alcohol can irritate the gut lining, speed intestinal transit, and reduce the colon’s ability to absorb water, leading to loose stools.

Parade

In a Parade feature on gut health after 50, Dr. Leybelis Padilla highlights a simple morning upgrade: hydrate first—before coffee. Starting the day with water supports the gut as we age.

Newsweek

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.”