The Gut Coach

You’re in the right place.

I’m Betsy Vedder, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Lifestyle Educator with credentials from the AFPA, accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board. But beyond the titles, I’m just a health-loving, always-learning mom on a mission to help others feel their best.

I live in sunny South Florida with my husband and our four amazing kids. Most days, you’ll find me homeschooling, chasing my little ones around, playing at the beach, hiking trails, gardening, cooking up nourishing meals, or diving into the latest wellness research (I’m a bit of a health nerd!). I have a deep passion for learning and love sharing what I discover to help others on their own health journeys.

And here’s the thing—I’m just like you. I’ve faced my own health struggles, and I’m far from perfect when it comes to eating clean, staying balanced, or getting it all right every day. But I show up, do my best, and keep learning—because health is a journey, not a finish line. Let’s walk this path together!

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About Me

Many know me as the girl who makes a lot of healthy food. Maybe you’ve come to me for health advice or for a recommendation for an awesome chiropractor. Or for how to help your kids with their dry or flaky skin. Or how to support your immune function because you are so tired of being sick. Or maybe you wanted to know which essential oils can help your babe with their ear discomfort. I field a lot of these questions almost daily and everything that these questions have in common are people looking to take their health into their own hands - to be an advocate for their own health.

Gut health. It’s a topic that has burst onto the scene recently for so many important reasons. But for me, it was a personal reason that I started researching gut health in depth 8 years ago. Developing Ulcerative Colitis was like a wake up call for me. One day, my whole world changed. I changed my entire lifestyle overnight to reverse the damage I had done so far. With dedicated work, a lot of tantrums, perseverance, and commitment – I’ve been able to reverse my symptoms, experience vastly improved digestion and absorption, and encourage an enormous amount of healing. I literally have never felt better in my life!

To be honest, the number of people I know with gut issues is staggering. Don’t underestimate the value of the job your gut does.

The latest scientific research is showing us just how vital it is to take proper care of microbiome, as good gut health is associated with better digestion, a healthier immune system and even a slimmer waistline. Thankfully, more and more studies are discovering what properly caring for our microbiome actually looks like.

This is why I advocate for eating nourishing, health-focused meals, taking care of your emotional self, moving your body, dumping the toxins in your home, and radical, proactive self care.

Because you can’t do all the things you want to do in life without your health.

Most of us start in functional medicine because we know what it’s like to feel bad. I relate on a deep level to my clients because it’s my passion to help people avoid feeling the pain I have experienced.