Brain-Gut Health Centre of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba · DGBI Specialist Centre

Where the Brain
meets the Gut

Manitoba's dedicated centre for Disorders of Brain–Gut Interaction. We unite gastroenterology, psychology, and nutrition under one roof — because the gut and brain cannot be treated apart.

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If you are experiencing unexplained symptoms that have gone undiagnosed, you are not alone — and answers are within reach. Ask your family doctor for a referral to our multidisciplinary team and take the first step toward understanding your body, restoring your health, and reclaiming the life you deserve.

DGBI+Subspecialty Focus
3-in-1Integrated Disciplines
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Our Integrated Care Model
Three disciplines. One coordinated plan.
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Gastroenterology

Specialist diagnosis and Rome IV–based classification of functional GI disorders.

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GI Psychology

Gut-directed CBT, hypnotherapy, and ACT targeting the brain's role in gut symptoms.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy

Personalized dietary strategies including the Low-FODMAP protocol, managed by GI dietitians.

Your gut has its own nervous system. When its conversation with the brain breaks down, real symptoms emerge. We're here to restore that dialogue.

Brain–Gut Health Centre of Manitoba
Our Approach

A new standard for
complex gut disorders

Many patients with Disorders of Brain–Gut Interaction spend years seeking answers. Our multidisciplinary model was built specifically for them — combining cutting-edge science with compassionate, patient-centred care.

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Evidence-Based Diagnosis

Rome IV criteria and validated symptom tools to accurately classify your condition.

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Collaborative Care Team

Your specialists work together — not in silos — on a single unified treatment plan.

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Measurable Outcomes

Validated tools track your symptom burden so your plan evolves with you.

Conditions We Treat

Disorders of Brain–Gut
Interaction (DGBI)

These conditions are real, common, and highly treatable with the right specialized approach.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
IBS

Chronic abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits. Affects up to 15% of Canadians and is the most commonly diagnosed DGBI.

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Functional Dyspepsia
FD

Persistent upper abdominal discomfort, bloating, and early satiety without a structural cause. Often confused with GERD or ulcer disease.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux
GERD / Functional Heartburn

Heartburn and regurgitation that may not respond to standard acid suppression, often overlapping with esophageal hypersensitivity.

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Chronic Bloating & Gas
Functional Bloating

Visible abdominal distension driven by gut motility changes, microbiome imbalance, or visceral hypersensitivity.

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Functional Constipation
FC

Difficult, infrequent, or incomplete bowel movements without a structural or metabolic cause — addressable with targeted interventions.

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Centrally Mediated Abdominal Pain
CAPS

Severe, constant pain disproportionate to any identifiable disease, driven by central sensitization and requiring neuromodulatory treatment.

Services & Treatments

Everything under
one roof

Our multidisciplinary structure means specialist-level care without bouncing between providers.

Your Care Journey

From first consultation to long-term management, our structured pathway ensures nothing is missed.

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Comprehensive DGBI Assessment
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Multidisciplinary Case Review
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Personalized Treatment Plan
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Nutritional Therapy (Dietitian — Coming Soon)
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GI-Focused Psychological Support
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Ongoing Monitoring & Adjustment
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GI Consultations

Specialist consultations for diagnostic workup and Rome IV–based functional GI classification.

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GI Psychotherapy

Gut-directed hypnotherapy, CBT, and ACT protocols delivered by psychologists trained in brain–gut disorders.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy

Low-FODMAP, elimination protocols, and personalized strategies managed by registered GI dietitians.

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Neuromodulator Therapy

Targeted pharmacological treatments for pain modulation and motility optimization.

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Diagnostic Testing

Breath testing, motility studies, and validated questionnaires to support accurate DGBI classification.

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Virtual Care

Secure telehealth follow-ups and remote dietary coaching for patients across Manitoba.

Meet the Team

Specialists who understand
your condition

Our clinicians share a passion for DGBI — bringing subspecialty training to a patient population that has historically been underserved.

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Vanessa Klayh
GI Psychotherapist

Specializes in gut-directed psychotherapies including hypnotherapy, CBT, and ACT, with a focus on visceral hypersensitivity and chronic pain.

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Erica G. Ericson
Clinic Administrator

Oversees day-to-day clinic operations, patient coordination, and administrative services — ensuring a seamless experience from first contact through ongoing care.

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Dietitian Coming Soon
Registered Dietitian · GI Nutrition

We are actively recruiting a registered GI dietitian to join our team. Future dietitian services will include Low-FODMAP protocols, medical nutrition therapy, and personalized dietary management.

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Contact & Booking

Ready to take
the first step?

We accept referrals from primary care physicians and self-referrals. Our care coordinator will be in touch within 2 business days.

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LocationWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Full address coming soon
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Phone431 877 5492
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Emailinfo@braingutcentre.ca
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HoursMonday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
By appointment only

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