Lifelong Health Begins in the Gut
Helping parents understand how the gut microbiome affects their children’s health.
As a Yale-trained gastroenterologist who has treated thousands of patients with digestive disorders, I've witnessed the long, often difficult road to restoring gut health. It wasn’t until my daughter was born with severe allergies and eczema that I immersed myself in the gut-microbiome’s early development and how it shapes lifelong health - starting from the first 1,000 days of life. I’m now here to help other families understand the science to uncover answers.
From Physician to Mother
My story begins at home, not in a lab or hospital. Though trained as a gastroenterologist, I was unprepared when my second child developed severe food allergies and eczema as an infant.
The Biome Blog:
Translating Gut Microbiome Science for Families
A child’s gut microbiome is like a tiny “control” center for their whole body. It shapes immunity; is tied to allergies, eczema and asthma; and even affects behavior and brain development. When we understand the microbiome ecosystem, we can make more informed decisions to help shape our child’s health.
My Mission
To bridge the gap between cutting-edge microbiome science and practical family wellness, offering evidence-based guidance rooted in decades of clinical experience and personal understanding of the modern parenting journey.
BOOK LAUNCH: SPRING 2026
Discover the hidden world within your child: a thriving ecosystem of trillions of microbes that shape their lifelong health.
Learn how the first 1000 days of life offer a unique opportunity to cultivate your child's gut garden and prevent chronic diseases. Welcome to the microbiome revolution – where being a good parent means nurturing your child's invisible allies.