It’s time to go from bloated to balanced!
Gain lasting relief from exhaustion, bloating, and fear of food with personalized expert nutrition coaching designed for women navigating perimenopause or menopause.
Welcome friend, we see you and have been where you are…
Constant digestive issues like constipation, bloating, distention, and pain have made life difficult.
You've skipped meals and social events out of fear of triggering a flare.
You've sucked in your stomach all day just to fit into your clothes.
You've felt anxious about every bite of food- even water makes you bloat.
You've gone to endless doctor's appointments, only to feel dismissed and discouraged with no real answers.
You've bounced between medications, doctors, and "quick fixes," only to feel worse.
You're exhausted, frustrated, and wondering if this is you're new normal.
You’re tired of masking symptoms and want real answers & solutions now.
Imagine feeling comfortable & confident in your body again…
You’re sleeping a solid eight hours, your energy has returned, and you no longer dread looking at yourself in the mirror. The clothes you’ve hid in the back of the closet actually fit, and you’ve purchased a few more for a fun night out!
The anxiety you felt at mealtimes has been replaced with new excitement as you eat foods that nourish your body instead of causing it pain. The bloating has left, and you’re done skipping meals. Your mindset has shifted from fear of food to one of freedom—enjoying meals without worry.
You’re not alone. Someone who’s faced the same struggles is now walking this road with you and leading you to the other side.
All of this has changed because you’ve finally found answers and solutions.
THIS can be your story, and it can start today!
Working one-on-one with a coach who combines lived experience and proven expertise is the most effective way to heal your gut, eliminate pain, and thrive through perimenopause and beyond without the confusion of going it alone.
Hey there, we’re Ava Safir & Meg Whitbeck
WE HELP WOMEN JUST LIKE YOU—NAVIGATING PERIMENOPAUSE OR MENOPAUSE—FINALLY GET TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR GUT SYMPTOMS SO YOU CAN FEEL CONFIDENT, COMFORTABLE, AND IN CONTROL AGAIN.
We know firsthand how GI issues can affect your day-to-day life.
“Between the two of us, we’ve suffered with IBS, SIBO, IMO, histamine intolerance, sulfur overgrowth, GERD, severe gluten and lactose intolerance, constipation, and diarrhea for years with no clear answers or solutions.”
Throw perimenopause and menopause into the mix, and it was a hot mess!
It wasn’t until we both found practitioners who were willing to stop, listen, and examine the different systems in our bodies that we found relief. Learning to balance our gut and hormones was a significant part of our healing journey.
We both believe so strongly that it’s essential to get to the root cause of what you’re currently experiencing—weight changes, persistent bloating, chronic constipation, and more—that we left our careers to become Registered Dietitians and help women just like you finally find relief and hope.
You don’t have to live alone in a place of confusion, frustration, and pain. This doesn’t have to be your experience.
Let’s Get to the Root Cause of What You’re Experiencing and Help You Find Clear Answers ASAP!
READY TO FINALLY EXPERIENCE FREEDOM?
There's a better way to move forward & you don't have to figure it out alone!
INTRODUCING THE FOUNDATION-FIX-FREEDOM FRAMEWORK...
STEP 1: FOUNDATION
Together, we'll look at how the different systems in your body interact, so we can uncover the root cause of your symptoms and find long-term solutions.
STEP 2: FIX
This is where you'll begin to make small changes over time so we can find out what habits and foods work best for your body.
STEP 3: FREEDOM
You'll be equipped with every tool you need to handle life's ups and downs and feel free and confident in your body again.
It's time to gain the freedom you desperately need with...
The Balanced Gut Solution
A PREMIER 6-MONTH COACHING PROGRAM THAT HELPS YOU GO FROM BLOATED TO BALANCED SO YOU CAN BREAK FREE OF PAIN, EAT WITHOUT FEAR OF FOOD, AND GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE AGAIN.
This personalized coaching program will provide you with the answers you've been looking for, as you work one-on-one with Ava or Meg using their proven Foundation-Fix-Freedom Framework.
You'll be given a clear path to heal your body, regain confidence, and thrive through perimenopause or menopause, so that you never have to spend years in a doctor's office again, with no clear answers.
Life-changing results from women just like you...
THIS PROGRAM CHANGED MY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD
“As I moved into my late 30s and 40s, I began struggling with weight gain and no longer felt like myself. I spent nearly two years going from doctor to doctor, feeling uncomfortable in my own body, wanting to cover up, and feeling embarrassed and out of control.
Working with Ava and Meg changed everything. They reminded me to be patient, kept things simple and realistic, and helped me navigate perimenopause with tools that made sense for my life. Today, I finally understand my body, what works, what doesn’t, and where to focus at this stage of life.”
Amy E
I FINALLY FEEL IN CONTROL OF MY HEALTH
“Before working with Meg, I was constantly overwhelmed by diet trends and conflicting advice. Nothing seemed to work long-term.”
Meg taught me how to reconnect with my body, eat intuitively, and build habits that last. Now, I feel more confident, calm, and in control than ever before. My health feels like something I nurture, not battle.
Laura M
I’VE LET GO OF SHAME AROUND FOOD
“When I began working with Ava, I was carrying years of struggle with food, weight, and multiple health diagnoses. After bariatric surgery and a 175-pound weight loss, I knew my body needed specific support—but I didn’t realize how much my mind and heart needed it, too.”
Ava combined medical expertise, science-backed nutrition, and compassion in a way that saw me as a whole person, not just a patient. Today, my digestion and energy are steadier, and I’ve let go of shame around food. My transformation has been about building a new life, one mindful choice at a time.
Andrea B
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