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.
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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.
*30 day refund guarantee
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.
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the large intestine (colon) using a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end. Overall, a colonoscopy is a routine procedure that can help detect and prevent colon cancer but is also used to diagnose medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (i.e. Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis). It’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully leading up to the procedure to ensure the best possible results.
Days leading up to the procedure, you may be instructed to follow a special diet and avoid certain foods. Your doctor may also recommend taking a laxative to help clean out your colon.
The day before the procedure, you will be on a clear liquid diet. This includes water, clear broth, apple juice, and Jell-O. You will need to avoid solid foods, dairy products, and beverages with red or purple coloring.
The procedure itself typically takes 30-60 minutes, during which time the doctor will examine your colon, possibly take biopsies and remove any polyps.
After the procedure, you will be monitored in a recovery area until the effects of the sedation wear off. You may experience some mild discomfort or bloating, but this should go away quickly. You will be able to resume your normal activities the following day.
On the day of the procedure, you will likely be given a sedative to help you relax and make the procedure more comfortable. This is not a surgery, so it is very normal to be in and out of awareness such as occasionally seeing what is on the TV screen, hearing conversations in the room, or feeling a pressure like sensation. Your physician and other members of the team will be monitoring you for safety and to ensure your comfort.
For perspective, it’s important to know that this procedure is sometimes performed completely awake in some patients and that’s ok; it’s often not medically necessary to be completely asleep for the procedure. In the United States at least, it is common practice that you will receive some form of sedation and will be comfortable during the procedure. It’s important that if you have questions or concerns surrounding this topic to talk with your doctor ahead of time.
Generally, the days leading up to a colonoscopy, you should avoid foods that are high in fiber, as well as anything that is difficult to digest or could leave residue in your colon. Some examples of foods to avoid may include:
It’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and make sure to ask any questions you may have about your specific dietary restrictions. Additionally, it’s recommended that you drink plenty of clear fluids to stay hydrated and help with the colon cleansing process.
Yes, you can “eat” the day before your colonoscopy, but your diet should be limited to clear liquids only. This includes water, tea, clear broth, apple juice, and sports drinks. You should avoid anything that is red or purple in color, as well as anything with pulp or solids.
You may also be allowed to have a solid breakfast or even light food the day before your scheduled procedure, depending on your doctor’s instructions. It’s important to follow these dietary guidelines carefully to ensure that your colon is properly cleaned out and the procedure can be performed safely and effectively.
This is a great question. More importantly, most people are thinking about this question, but won’t ask their doctors if there will be any discomfort, pain or even trauma to the anal area after a colonoscopy.
After a colonoscopy, you may feel some discomfort or mild pain in your abdomen, as well as bloating or gas. However, these sensations should not be severe or long-lasting. In most cases, any discomfort or pain should subside within a few hours to a day after the procedure. Get up, move around after your procedure and pass gas! This allows all that air to get out so you can be feeling back to normal in no time.
It is incredibly rare that you will have any sensation or discomfort in the anal area after a colonoscopy. The camera size is much smaller than most bowel movements, the physician uses lots of lubricant and water to ensure they minimize any risk of trauma to the anal area. Unless you have existing trauma or issues in the anus such as a fissure (tear) or hemorrhoids that can easily get aggravated, most people don’t even “feel” they ever had a colonoscopy in that area.
If you experience severe or prolonged pain, bleeding, or other concerning symptoms after a colonoscopy, be sure to contact your doctor right away.
If you had biopsies or polyps removed, then you will be waiting to receive those results which can take around 1-2 weeks. It’s important that these results are followed up on as so many times things can get lost in the system. A delay in getting these results, especially when trying to make a diagnosis of a condition such as inflammatory bowel disease, could delay your treatment. So advocate for yourself if you haven’t heard anything but know you should be expecting a result because the medical system can be very inefficient.
Now, not too long ago, I had a taste of my own medicine and got my first colonoscopy. Checkout my IG post for some high yield tips.