04 · Whole-Person Care · Gut Health

Digestive health

Digestive health doesn't start and end in the gut. Hormones, stress, and lifestyle all play a role, Dr. Burke helps identify the true source and take back control for good.

Bloating, reflux, irregular bowel patterns, food sensitivities, these symptoms get normalized but they don't have to be your normal. The gut is in constant conversation with your hormones, your nervous system, and your immune function. Solving the puzzle usually means looking far beyond what you ate yesterday.

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Gut study

Gut study

Patient note

“It wasn't 'just' my diet. There was a real reason.”

Initial visit60 minutes
TestingStool · Breath · Serum
TreatmentNutrition · Botanical · Rx
FormatIn-person & telehealth

Conditions treated

What we address

Most digestive complaints have more than one driver. Dr. Burke evaluates the gut, the hormones, and the lifestyle together, and treats the whole picture.

01

IBS & functional bowel patterns

02

SIBO & dysbiosis

03

Bloating & abdominal discomfort

04

Reflux & GERD

05

Constipation & transit issues

06

Food sensitivities

07

Gut–skin & gut–mood links

08

Post-antibiotic recovery

The process

How we work

Three deliberate steps from your first visit to lasting digestive comfort, built on root-cause investigation rather than indefinite restriction.

Step 01

Full history

A complete intake covering symptom timeline, prior treatments, diet history, stress, sleep, hormone status, and life events that may have shifted your gut over time.

  • Symptom & trigger mapping
  • Diet & supplement history
  • Stress & nervous-system review
  • Connection to other body systems

Step 02

Targeted testing

Lab work matched to the most likely drivers, comprehensive stool analysis, breath testing, or serum panels, interpreted in context with the rest of your physiology.

  • Comprehensive stool analysis
  • SIBO breath testing
  • Food sensitivity panels
  • Hormone & thyroid co-evaluation

Step 03

Restore & maintain

A staged plan, remove what's irritating, replace what's missing, rebuild the lining, and re-introduce normal foods. The goal is a flexible, livable long-term pattern, not lifelong elimination.

  • Therapeutic nutrition
  • Targeted botanicals & nutraceuticals
  • Antimicrobial protocols when indicated
  • Maintenance & re-introduction

What sets Dr. Burke apart

The gut connects to everything

Digestive symptoms rarely live alone. They sit alongside hormonal shifts, thyroid changes, stress patterns, and immune function, and treating them in isolation is part of why so many patients cycle through diets, supplements, and elimination protocols without ever feeling truly settled.

Dr. Burke's approach is to investigate the gut and the systems it speaks to, and to build a plan that works in your real life, not just on paper.

Dr. Tara Burke, NMD Naturopathic Physician · Scottsdale, Arizona

Common questions

Answers, upfront

01.Do I need to do an elimination diet?

Not always. Elimination can be a useful diagnostic tool, but it's never the only one, and rarely a long-term answer. Dr. Burke uses it strategically and briefly, paired with testing, so you don't end up restricted indefinitely.

02.I've already tried probiotics and they didn't help.

A generic probiotic isn't the answer for most patterns, and in some, like SIBO, it can make symptoms worse. The right intervention depends on what testing reveals about your specific microbiome.

03.What lab testing do you use?

Most commonly comprehensive stool analysis, SIBO breath testing, and targeted blood work for nutrient status, thyroid, and hormones. Dr. Burke selects testing based on your specific picture.

04.How long does treatment take?

Most patients notice meaningful improvement in 4–8 weeks. Longer-standing patterns (especially SIBO or post-antibiotic recovery) may take 3–6 months for full resolution and lasting stability.

05.Do you work alongside a gastroenterologist?

Yes, frequently. Dr. Burke is happy to collaborate, share lab work, and refer out when imaging, endoscopy, or specialty care is the right next step.

06.How do I book?

Use the online scheduler or call (480) 702-1445. Start with a complimentary 15-minute discovery call.

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