Nurturing the Gut Ecosystem for Whole-Body Health

The gut is a living ecosystem—like a garden or a rainforest. When it is well nourished and supported, it plays a central role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, mood, and overall well-being. Research is growing exponentially, revealing how closely the microbiome is connected to many other body systems, including immune, brain, and heart health. Modern life, however, can place significant strain on this delicate system: antibiotics (often essential), processed foods, environmental exposures, disrupted sleep, and chronic stress can all deplete beneficial bacteria and disrupt harmony.

Erin’s work focuses on nurturing and restoring this ecosystem so it can flourish again. Through a food-first, highly personalized approach to functional nutrition—supported by targeted prebiotics, specific therapeutic probiotics, and evidence-based lifestyle strategies—she helps rebuild microbial diversity, strengthen gut resilience, and support whole-body health from the inside out. As the microbiome becomes more supported, many clients experience greater digestive comfort and a renewed sense of overall well-being.

Together, this work creates the conditions where the microbiome can thrive and the body can return to a state of resilience, stability, and vitality.

Functional Nutritionist & Microbiome Specialist

Erin has been in an ever-evolving private practice since 2006, and today provides clinical functional nutrition services through individualized consultations and group education programs rooted in functional and holistic health. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from University of Western States and a Graduate Certificate in Holistic Health from St. Catherine University, with additional graduate coursework in Health Coaching through the University of Minnesota. Over time, her clinical work has naturally expanded to include advanced specialization in the gut microbiome, shaped by direct training under a world-renowned microbiome clinician, professor, and researcher.

In addition to her client-centered clinical work, Erin provides peer-to-peer consulting for clinicians seeking guidance in interpreting microbiome data and applying evidence-based, ecosystem-centered strategies in practice. She also teaches on functional nutrition and the gut microbiome, sharing her expertise with both practitioners and community groups. Erin is a published co-author in a peer-reviewed microbiome research journal, reflecting her commitment to scientific rigor and the continually evolving field of microbiome-focused care.

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Erin O'Meara, MS, LN

For more information, please email: eomeara22@mac.com