Hello! I’m Allison Jordan – founder of Better Belly Therapies. I was once the woman stuck on the Low FODMAP diet, my health slowly deteriorating, wondering if this was the best my health was going to get.
I want to help you move away from guesswork and uncertainty and get to a place of REAL change, more energy, less pain and happier living. Let’s find the answers that explain why you’re not feeling your best.
Better Belly Therapies.
Guess what?
It’s NOT all in your head!
I know what you’ve been through. You give up the food. Do the diet. Do all the “right things” that should make you healthier. But you don’t feel healthier. And you don’t feel like yourself. Your doctor says your labs and tests are normal – but you don’t feel normal. What’s missing?
If you’re reading this, you probably know how it feels to work hard at your health while getting nowhere. You’ve likely tried diets, pills, colonoscopies, endoscopies and countless doctor appointments. You do all the right things and still feel straight up crappy.
Here's what you need to know.
Even if you’ve been seeking solutions for years (and nothing has worked!), you can achieve better health and healing. The answers are there. We’ll help you find them.
We found them so that you can stop searching and start healing.
Even if you’ve been seeking solutions for years (and nothing has worked!), there are tools and approaches that your doctor and the average blog post aren’t telling you about.
You’re starting to wonder, “Is this all in my head?” It’s a scary thought, and you’re looking for validation.
You’re FRUSTRATED and SCARED.
Things that used to work for you are no longer working.
You work hard on your health and have been successful – until now.
Healthy changes to your diet, exercise routine and sleep habits might have worked before, but are no longer providing the benefits they used to.
You’ve made smart life changes but still don’t feel your best.
Bloodwork, colonoscopies, endoscopies – you’ve done it all. And you’re still not getting answers.
You’re tired of wasting time and money on labs and tests that don’t look at the right things.
Maybe they stopped working for you – or never worked to begin with – and you’re tired of taking pills that aren’t improving your health.
Taking supplements isn’t getting you where you want to be.
Self-doubt is creeping in, and you need to know why you’re feeling the way that you do.
You still have NO answers.
If the steps are laid out in front of you – you’ll take them! You just need to know what they are.
You need a clear action plan.
If you could only figure out what to do and who to go to for help, you’d be on your way!
You want to overcome your fatigue, pain and uncertainty.
You crave feeling like you again – living like you again - and need an experienced professional who will show you the way back.
Somewhere along your quest for better health, you lost yourself.
Between a complete lack of energy AND bouncing from one doctor appointment to the next trying to figure out WHY you have no energy, you’re spent. S-P-E-N-T. SPENT.
You’re EXHAUSTED.
You are not too sick or too far gone
Give me a heck, yeah! if this sounds familiar:
What if you could stop guessing and finally get REAL answers?
Know the root cause of your issues (yes, please!).
Enjoy a more gratifying and fulfilling life free of pain, fatigue and endless food restrictions.
Throw self-doubt and uncertainty out the window. Honor your body. Get a little brave. Take back your power. Take back your health.
Imagine being able to:
Fast facts...
Advanced CST/VM Training Hours
400+
happy clients
200+
Podcast Episodes
110+
Advanced Functional Medicine Courses
6
Google Stars
5.0
We are the ONLY clinic that combines Manual Therapy (CST/VM) AND Functional Lab Testing in Washtenaw County and surrounding region.
UNIQUE & Powerful COMBINATION
Our clients stop guessing in their health and start testing with advanced lab testing that goes beyond food sensitivities and the same labs your doctor runs.
FUNCTIONAL LAB TESTING
Highest combined level of CST and VM training in Washtenaw County and surrounding region.
OUTSTANDING CST & VM TRAINING
We are proud of...
Allison Jordan
LMT, FDN-P, CST-T
Allison Jordan is the owner and founder of Better Belly Therapies, a successful gut health clinic based in Ann Arbor, MI. Allison exceeds the highest levels of training as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and a certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST-T) and combines functional lab testing with craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation to help men and women with digestive dysfunction decrease food restrictions and increase their energy and quality of life.
In 2017, Allison presented at Bronson Methodist Hospital on how manual therapy can help patients with digestive dysfunction and chronic abdominal pain. In 2019, she published her book Stop Stomach Pain: How to Heal Your Gut and End Food Restrictions which is now available in both digital and print form. In 2020, she launched the Better Belly Podcast - a free resource for women looking to heal their gut, get their energy back and feel like themselves again.
Craniosacral Therapy
- Levels 1 & 2 - The Upledger Institute
- SomatoEmotional Release (SER) 1 & 2 - The Upledger Institute
- Listening to the Second Brain: Craniosacral Therapy - The Upledger Institute
- Certification in Craniosacral Therapy
- Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 - The Barral Institute
- LT1: Listening Techniques 1 - The Barral Institute
- VAP: Visceral Applications for Pediatrics
- CSP1: Craniosacral Therapy for Pediatrics
Education Completed
Publications & Guest Podcasting
- AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association)
- NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
- IAHP (International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners)
- AFDNP (Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners)
Professional Organizations
Desiree Cushing
LMT
Desiree Cushing is our resident expert in organization and running our clinic smoothly. Desiree has been on our team since 2020, and helps make sure our clients get the best support possible as they go through their health journeys with us.
Desiree provides Craniosacral Therapy treatment in our office, and virtual support to our clients online. She is my (Allison’s) right hand woman and helps make everything possible at Better Belly Therapies.
Craniosacral Therapy
· 1 & 2 from the Upledger Institute
SomatoEmotional Release (SER)
· 1 & 2 from the Upledger Institute
Visceral Manipulation
· 1 from the Barral Institute
Education Completed
ABMP (Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals)
IAHP (International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners)
Professional Organizations
Madeline Martinsky
Madeline Martinsky is a Western Michigan University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Holistic Health.
Madeline is passionate about health and empowering women in their healing journey! As part of our local team, she assists our team by taking in-office clinic notes, scheduling and communicating with our clients, and ordering our labs for our staff.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health
Education Completed
Clinic Assistant
Amber Sullivan
FDN-P
Amber Sullivan is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Health Coach and does our monthly 1:1 client coaching calls.
After experiencing her own health problems that six holistic and functional health practitioners couldn’t resolve, she found FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition). Within 30 days of starting her FDN healing plan, she was able to eat more foods, her bloating was gone and her IBS symptoms were practically non-existent!
Amber now uses her FDN training and educational skills to help our clients on their healing journeys.
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Associates of Science Degrees in Business Administration, Social Science, and General Studies
Education Completed
AFDNP (Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners)
Professional Organizations
- AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association)
- NCBTMB (National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork)
- IAHP (International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners)
- AFDNP (Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners)
Professional Organizations
Publications & Guest Podcasting
Allison Jordan
LMT, FDN-P, CST-T
Allison Jordan is the owner and founder of Better Belly Therapies, a successful gut health clinic based in Ann Arbor, MI. Allison exceeds the highest levels of training as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and a certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST-T) and combines functional lab testing with Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation to help men and women with digestive dysfunction decrease food restrictions and increase their energy and quality of life.
In 2017, Allison presented at Bronson Methodist Hospital on how manual therapy can help patients with digestive dysfunction and chronic abdominal pain. In 2019, she published her book Stop Stomach Pain: How to Heal Your Gut and End Food Restrictions which is now available in both digital and print form. In 2020, she launched the Better Belly Podcast - a free resource for women looking to heal their gut, get their energy back and feel like themselves again.
- Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
- Craniosacral Therapy: Levels 1 & 2 from the Upledger Institute
- SomatoEmotional Release (SER) 1 & 2 from the Upledger Institute
- Listening to the Second Brain: CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute
- Craniosacral Therapy: Techniques Certified (CST-T)
- Visceral Manipulation: Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the Barral Institute
- Listening Techniques 1 in Visceral Manipulation
- VAP: Visceral Applications for Pediatrics
- CSP1: Craniosacral Therapy for Pediatrics (Level 1)
- NCBTMB for medical-grade massage
Education Completed
Desiree Cushing
LMT
Desiree Cushing is our resident expert in organization and running our clinic smoothly. Desiree has been on our team since 2020, and helps make sure our clients get the best support possible as they go through their health journeys with us.
Desiree provides Craniosacral Therapy treatment in our office, and virtual support to our clients online. She is my (Allison’s) right hand woman and helps make everything possible at Better Belly Therapies.
Craniosacral Therapy
· 1 & 2 from the Upledger Institute
SomatoEmotional Release (SER)
· 1 & 2 from the Upledger Institute
Visceral Manipulation
· 1 from the Barral Institute
Education Completed
ABMP (Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals)
IAHP (International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners)
Professional Organizations
Madeline Martinsky
Madeline Martinsky is a Western Michigan University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Holistic Health.
Madeline is passionate about health and empowering women in their healing journey! As part of our local team, she assists our team by taking in-office clinic notes, scheduling and communicating with our clients, and ordering our labs for our staff.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health
Clinic Assistant
Education Completed
Amber Sullivan
FDN-P
Amber Sullivan is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Health Coach and does our monthly 1:1 client coaching calls.
After experiencing her own health problems that six holistic and functional health practitioners couldn’t resolve, she found FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition). Within 30 days of starting her FDN healing plan, she was able to eat more foods, her bloating was gone and her IBS symptoms were practically non-existent!
Amber now uses her FDN training and educational skills to help our clients on their healing journeys.
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P)
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Associates of Science Degrees in Business Administration, Social Science, and General Studies
AFDNP (Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners)
Education Completed
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
“I used to struggle with crazy sugar cravings, food intolerances, sleep problems and weight gain DESPITE exercising. But now I feel AWESOME! I even get compliments all the time on my hair, skin and face – you can SEE the transformation!”
FEELING AWESOME
- Abby
“I was struggling with intense upper abdominal pain, fatigue and joint pain. In just one week, my abdominal pain was less than half of where it started. In two weeks, it was gone. I now have the energy to take care of my kids without being distracted.”
FROM STRUGGLE TO PAIN-FREE LIVING
- Dessie
“Before working with Allison, I had seen top medical doctors at Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan Medicine and gotten NO answers. I’d had multiple surgeries, could barely sleep 2 hours a night and had chronic pain.
After working with Allison, I now sleep through the night – no more waking up repeatedly! My body pain is way down, and I was even able to buy a puppy and re-paint my bedroom with my renewed energy. I now have hope for a pain-free life!”
FROM NO ANSWERS TO NO PAIN
- Cee
“I was concerned that we wouldn’t find anything on my lab tests. I was scared that what I was struggling with was all in my head. In the end, we found LOTS of new information on my labs, and the stubborn belly pain I’ve been dealing with for decades is now GONE! I now have energy to take care of my 5 boys and go on runs the way that I used to!”
I FINALLY HAD PROOF THAT IT WASN’T ALL IN MY HEAD
- Elle
"Allison has helped me with long term digestive and pain problems. Having been in the health industry myself for decades, it was refreshing to talk to her.
She clearly has an advanced understanding of how different systems work together to impact digestion and overall good health. I highly recommend her and her skill level when it comes to healing the gut."
REFRESHING
PERSPECTIVE
- Lori
OMG! Yes, I need this!
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