Functional GI Health: A Practical, Whole-Patient Approach
Presented by: Vivian Asamoah, MD, IFMCP+
Patients experiencing digestive discomfort are often given broad labels when routine testing is inconclusive. In this webinar, board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Vivian Asamoah, will present a practical, holistic framework for evaluating these patients by assessing gut barrier integrity, microbial balance, immune signaling, mast cell activity, and gut–brain communication. The focus of this webinar will be on improving clinical reasoning, reducing blind spots, and guiding more precise, individualized care.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe key physiological processes involved in digestive function, including motility, visceral sensitivity, gut–brain signaling, microbial balance, immune activity, mast cell responses, and intestinal barrier integrity
- Recognize when digestive symptoms may warrant broader functional assessment
- Identify commonly overlooked contributors to gastrointestinal balance, including food-related sensitivities, shifts in microbial ecology, and immune-mediated responses
- Apply clinical pattern recognition to support personalized strategies that promote digestive comfort and overall gut health
About the Speaker
Dr. Vivian Abenaa Asamoah, MD, IFMCP+ is a board-certified gastroenterologist, physician executive, and leader in integrative digestive care. With board certification in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and formal training in Functional and Integrative Medicine, she applies a systems-based approach to complex GI and metabolic conditions. She is Founder and CEO of Houston Gastro Institute and Medical Director of Zazen Surgery Center in Houston, Texas. Licensed in 14 states, she leads a multistate virtual integrative GI practice and created the 12-Week Leaky Gut Relief Program. Dr. Asamoah is an IFM educator, author of Natural Gut Relief, and a nationally recognized speaker on integrative GI care and physician leadership.
+Dr Asamoah is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.