Gut Health Testing in Tampa, FL — Get to the Bottom of Bloating, Gas, Brain Fog, and IBS

Your gut is at the center of your immune system, your mood, your metabolism, and your energy. If it's off — everything is off. We test it with precision.
Bloating after every meal. Gas that's embarrassing and painful. Inconsistent digestion. A brain that feels like it's wrapped in cotton. Fatigue that coffee doesn't fix. If any of this sounds familiar, your gut may be telling you something that standard medicine isn't trained to hear.

At Ascend Health & Wellness, we use comprehensive stool and microbiome testing that goes far beyond a basic GI panel. We analyze the specific makeup of your gut bacteria, look for pathogenic organisms, assess gut permeability (leaky gut), and evaluate digestive enzyme sufficiency — giving us a real map of what's happening in your microbiome.

What Our Gut Panel Examines

Candida and yeast overgrowth

Short-chain fatty acid production

Secretory IgA (immune function of the gut)

Digestive enzyme levels and absorption markers

Digestive enzyme levels and absorption markers

Parasites, H. pylori, and other GI pathogens

Inflammatory markers in the gut lining (calprotectin, lactoferrin)

Microbiome diversity and bacterial balance (commensal and pathogenic species)

What Patients Are Saying

Patients share their experiences across functional, physical, and regenerative care journeys and the outcomes they have achieved.

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“After spraining my spine, I struggled to breathe deeply or move without pain. Dr. Alessi created a specific care plan using chiropractic and SoftWave therapy that quickly reduced my discomfort and restored full mobility.”

“Dr. Alessi carefully evaluated my neck pain and migraines and explained everything clearly from the start. With customized support and treatment, my headaches gradually reduced, my digestion improved, and I finally wake up without daily pain.”

“After years of constant neck pain from poor posture, X-rays revealed alignment issues caused by desk work. Through chiropractic care and corrective exercises, my neck curve improved, and my pain completely disappeared within weeks.”

“Training for an Ironman became difficult due to persistent neck pain in the aero position. After two months of treatment, I was able to ride comfortably again and complete races without pain or performance limitations.”

“Chronic hip and low back pain limited my workouts and daily life. X-rays revealed alignment issues causing imbalance. With adjustments and spinal decompression, my pain significantly reduced, and I returned to exercise confidently and pain-free.”

“Multiple bulging and herniated discs left me in constant neck pain. A structured plan including chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression provided lasting relief. I can now stay active, play with my kids, and live comfortably again.”

“I lived with shoulder, neck, and back pain for over 15 years. SoftWave therapy combined with chiropractic care produced incredible results. I now sleep better, work out pain-free, and feel more energized than I have in years.”

“Multiple bulging and herniated discs left me in constant neck pain. A structured plan including chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression provided lasting relief. I can now stay active, play with my kids, and live comfortably again.”

“Years of physical strain caused ongoing back stiffness and pain. After adjustments, SoftWave therapy, and decompression, I felt immediate improvement. I can now coach football confidently and move throughout the day without discomfort.”

“I struggled with recurring sciatic pain despite previous chiropractic care. After a detailed evaluation and personalized treatment plan including decompression and SoftWave therapy, I experienced instant relief and have remained pain-free for months.”

“After a car accident caused multiple disc injuries, I had severe back and leg pain. Chiropractic and decompression therapy relieved my symptoms quickly and helped prevent further complications, restoring my ability to move and exercise.”

“Professional pickleball led to chronic knee and elbow pain that worsened during matches. A customized treatment plan with chiropractic and SoftWave therapy eliminated sharp pain quickly and allowed me to compete comfortably again.”

“Chronic shoulder pain from past injuries wouldn’t improve with other treatments. After completing a SoftWave and chiropractic care plan, my pain disappeared, my sleep improved, and I fully regained strength and mobility.”

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