Root Cause Healing Opportunities for Lasting Health

May 27, 2026

At Well Humans, we believe true healing begins by addressing the “why” behind your symptoms. A functional medicine health coach looks beyond surface-level concerns to uncover deeper imbalances that impact your gut health and overall well-being. Instead of chasing symptoms, we focus on restoring overall health through a personalized, root-cause approach that supports your body’s innate ability to heal.

  • Identify underlying drivers such as inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and chronic stress
  • Understand how gut health influences immunity, mood, and energy
  • Take a personalized, bio-individual approach guided by a functional practitioner
  • Move from symptom management to sustainable healing

The Gut as the Foundation of Health

Your gut health plays a central role in nearly every system in the body—from digestion to brain function. When the gut is out of balance, it can create a ripple effect of symptoms. A functional medicine health coach helps you rebuild this foundation as a key step in restoring overall health.

  • Support a balanced microbiome to improve digestion and nutrient absorption
  • Address issues like bloating, food sensitivities, and irregular digestion
  • Strengthen the gut lining to reduce inflammation
  • Create a strong foundation for long-term wellness

Personalized Healing with a Functional Approach

No two bodies are the same, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. Working with a functional practitioner allows for a tailored plan that considers your history, lifestyle, and unique biochemistry. This individualized care is essential for restoring overall health in a meaningful and lasting way.

  • Utilize functional testing to uncover hidden imbalances
  • Create targeted nutrition and lifestyle protocols
  • Adjust plans based on your body’s feedback and progress
  • Empower you with knowledge and tools to take control of your health

Sustainable Habits for Lifelong Wellness

Root cause healing isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about building habits that support your body over time. A functional medicine health coach helps you integrate simple, effective practices into your daily life to maintain strong gut health and continued restoring overall health.

  • Develop nourishing, balanced eating patterns
  • Prioritize sleep, movement, and stress management
  • Support detoxification and natural body processes
  • Build resilience to prevent future imbalances

If you’re ready to go deeper than symptom relief, working with a functional practitioner at Well Humans offers a powerful path toward restoring overall health. By focusing on your gut health and addressing root causes, you can create lasting change and feel your best from the inside out.

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Hello and Welcome! My name is Carla Alpert, and I’m a Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and Diagnostic Practitioner, focusing on the gut and how it affects your overall health. Think of me as a health detective and wellness coach working in partnership with you to restore your health. We work together to uncover the contributing factors to your chronic symptoms, to eat well, sleep well, move more and stress less.

I love the GI MAP test because it helps my clients and I discover gut dysfunction that may be contributing to daily digestive issues as well as other chronic symptoms like anxiety, fatigue and brain fog. I created this GI MAP Coaching Package to help you stop struggling with your health and get back to living your best life.

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What Clients Are Saying

Carla really helped me to figure out my gut pain and issues after so many years. I finally feel like I have energy and clarity around my health! She was so easy to talk to and helped me discover problem areas that were causing me so much distress, when no other doctors could help.
VICTORIA

Well Humans changed my life. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis accompanied by chronic hives. It sprang up out of nowhere and caused bizarre “food allergies” that I’d never had before. Because of Carla’s coaching and dietary recommendations as well as GI Map testing, I can happily say that I am now symptom-free, and I have been in remission for over a year now. All of the doctors I saw told me I would have to deal with my symptoms because there was no cure, but here I am, back to living a mostly normal life. I highly recommend Carla and Well Humans for anyone looking for real answers and treatments that work.
KALYN

When working with Carla, you are in capable, compassionate, knowledgeable and caring hands. Carla truly cares about your well being and wants to help you be the healthiest that you can be. My health was truly suffering and with her guidance and suggested testing, we uncovered some issues that nobody else had uncovered, despite my going to some of the top rated medical institutions. My health and pain improved greatly due to Carla’s sleuthing…she knew where to look. Through many health challenges, I was quite emotional and Carla showed me what compassion looks like. If you want to truly improve your health, start with Well Humans.
BETH

Over years, I’ve tried various “alternative” medicine as well as conventional “western” medicine approaches. Skin ailments are hard to treat – so many aspects of a life can produce skin symptoms. I enthusiastically recommend Well Humans and Carla for a simple reason – I’ve experienced sustained, substantial improvement! I have hardly ever posted a review of anything, but writing this was an easy choice to make. I wish you all the best in your journey towards better health!
JON

I searched the U.S. to find someone who does what Carla does. Carla has used her knowledge, support and expertise to optimize my health and well-being with a blend of scientific medical tests, supplements and diet changes. I wasted a lot of time on my hunches, the internet and experiments with supplements and food and NOW i have an actual plan. Superb supportive knowledge and guidance. I highly recommend Carla. Grateful.
LISA

I never knew that I had a gluten allergy and intolerance until Carla discovered it in my blood work! I’m so grateful that she made this discovery and I have been gluten free ever since. I sleep better, don’t feel bloated and have much more energy. It was a life-changing insight.
ROB

Carla is very knowledgeable and kind. She helped me navigate a health issue with grace and the utmost care. Carla goes above and beyond with her clients and I highly recommend her. She genuinely cares!
ALLISON

I have been working with Carla for quite some time and she has helped me turn my life and health around. She is non-judgmental, and always wants the best for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a fantastic bedside manner. She has truly changed my life for the better and I will always be grateful for everything she has done.
ROB

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