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Your Colonoscopy was "Normal"

Your symptoms aren't

UNLOCK RELIEF, RESTORE FUNCTION

You Were
Told

  • Everything looks fine
  • Try more fiber
  • It's just IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
  • Manage your stress

But You're Still

  • Bloated by 2pm
  • Canceling dinner plans
  • Googling symptoms at night
  • Over-restricting food
  • Carrying Imodium "just in case"
  • Having unpredictable bowel movements

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
Digestive Health Specialist California and Idaho

You ruled out disease

Now restore function

The 4M Framework: Medicine. Meals. Mindset. Movement.

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.

Medicine

Unlocking Clarity, Not Guesswork


  • You gain diagnostic clarity - not vague labels
  • You have a physician-backed protocol. Dietician Supported.
  • Smart, strategic testing
  • 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...

Your gut wasn’t a morning thought You traveled without anxiety You ate without fear You resolved your triggers Your bloating reduced Your flares shorted
UNLOCK A LIFE BEYOND IBS

Why this works (when other plans don't)

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

Who is Unlocking GI?

I'm Dr. Leybelis Padilla, MD FACG

  • Practicing Gastroenterology since 2017
  • Transformed the lives of thousands of patients

  • Dr. Leybelis believes the current healthcare system often treats digestive symptoms in isolation, leaving important gaps in care. 

  • Focused on bridging the gap between diagnosis and real-life symptom resolution

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
Expert GI doctor
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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. 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.

I'm Simone Venner

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.

WHEN YOU WORK WITH UNLOCKING GI
Transformation Actually Happens

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:

  • Guidance that shows up when you actually need it
  • Simple, clear actions that match your current capacity
  • Progress tracking so you can see what’s working
  • Real-time adjustments based on how your body responds

Built Around Your Cadence—Not Ours

Some days require action. Some days require recovery. Some days require nothing at all.
Powered by Adaptive AI—Supervised by Your Physician

As you provide feedback:

  • AI identifies patterns in your symptoms, food, and responses
  • Proposes next best steps based on proven pathways
  • Adjusts timing, intensity, and focus based on your cadence

Every recommendation is reviewed, edited, and approved by Dr. Padilla herself Board-Certified Gastroenterologist

This creates something rare:
The intelligence of AI combined with the judgment of a physician.
Structured—but never rigid.
Personalized—but grounded in real clinical oversight.

How It Works

01

Deep Diagnostic Intake

We map your symptoms, history, triggers, and patterns in detail. We obtain baseline blood work and stool testing.

02

Personalized 4M Plan

You receive a structured, physician-guided plan across all four domains.

03

Right-Timed Support + AI-Guided Adjustments

Your plan evolves based on your responses—not a fixed schedule.

04

Iteration Until It Works

We refine until your symptoms stabilize—and your life expands again.

Who is this for?

This is for you if:

  • You’ve been told “it’s IBS” but still feel stuck
  • You’re tired of trial-and-error solutions
  • You want a structured, expert-guided plan
  • You’re ready to follow a process that actually works

This is not for you if:

  • You’re looking for a quick supplement fix
  • You’re not open to changing patterns and habits

Start Your IBS Reset with Unlocking GI

  • A 4M IBS Diagnostic Deep Dive + Personalized 12-Month Restoration Plan with Unlocking GI Team
  • Monthly live webinars with guest experts
  • Baseline bloodwork and stool testing
  • Structured education library
  • Messaging access
  • Direct Physician-Led and Dietician Supported Care

$1999/year

UNLOCK A LIFE BEYOND IBS

FOR PATIENTS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA AND IDAHO ONLY

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. We are augmenting your existing gastroenterology care. It’s not meant to replace it. 

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

 

  • This is not for you if:
    • You’re looking for a quick supplement fix
    • You’re not open to changing patterns and habits

$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

Testimonials
"What stood out to me was how specific the plan was. Dr. Padilla had me stop two supplements I’d been taking for years that weren’t actually helping, moved my magnesium to nighttime, and changed the timing of my IBS medication so it worked with my digestion instead of against it. We also rebuilt breakfast—switching from coffee on an empty stomach to a simple fiber-supported meal that kept things steady. The first couple weeks took some adjustment and we tweaked a few things, but once we dialed it in my gut finally felt calmer. It was the first time a plan actually made sense.”
Danielle
"I had eliminated so many foods that eating had become stressful. Dr. Leybelis helped me reintroduce fiber slowly—starting with psyllium in small doses and then adding specific foods like oats and cooked vegetables back into my meals. We also changed how I structure my meals, spacing them differently and avoiding the constant snacking I was doing before. A few foods didn’t work at first, so we adjusted and tried again a few weeks later. Now my meals feel normal again and I actually understand what my gut tolerates."
"What I appreciated most was how intentional the medication strategy was. Instead of just adding another prescription, Dr. Leybelis reviewed everything I was already taking and made targeted changes. We adjusted one medication, added a newer treatment option I hadn’t heard about before, and paired it with specific motility habits like a short walk after meals. It took a few weeks to find the right dose and timing, but once we did the improvement was noticeable. It finally felt like the medical side and the lifestyle side were working together."
"The nervous system work ended up being the biggest surprise for me. Dr. Padilla showed me a simple breathing routine I now do after meals and when I feel my body getting tense. She also had me start doing a 10-minute walk after dinner and a few core exercises that help digestion. At first it felt almost too simple, but when I stuck with it I noticed my body responding differently. These habits are now just part of my day."
"What made the biggest difference was how the whole plan came together. We adjusted my morning routine, rebuilt my meals to support my microbiome, simplified my supplements, and added movement after meals to support gut motility. A couple things didn’t work perfectly at first, so we experimented and refined the plan. I also appreciated that Dr. Padilla stays incredibly current—she even uses AI tools to help evaluate new research and treatment options. It gave me confidence that we were working from the best information available."
As Seen In

Dr. Leybelis, Certified Gastroenterologist

GQ

Everyone poops. But how often? Given the fact that modern society has, for good reason, sequestered the ritual to isolation, it’s normal to wonder what it’s like—and the frequency with which it happens—for everyone else.

Dr. Leybelis, Certified Gastroenterologist

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.

Dr. Leybelis, Certified Gastroenterologist

Fox News Channel

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.

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.

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.”

Dr. Leybelis, Certified Gastroenterologist

Woman's World

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.

Sample Page

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Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.)

…or something like this:

The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, and has been providing quality doohickeys to the public ever since. Located in Gotham City, XYZ employs over 2,000 people and does all kinds of awesome things for the Gotham community.

As a new WordPress user, you should go to your dashboard to delete this page and create new pages for your content. Have fun!

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