Fix the miscommunication between your gut and brain

Get to the root of your digestive issues with virtual brain-gut therapy and on demand support from the world’s largest gut-brain clinic.

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81% of people saw significant improvements1
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Results were maintained over time1
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Eat the foods you love in 6 weeks or your money back
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Over 300,000 people have successfully managed their GI symptoms with Nerva

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The root cause =
the gut-brain axis

IBS and other functional GI conditions are now classified as disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), meaning they're caused by a miscommunication between the gut and brain. This disrupted connection affects digestive function, often leading to symptoms like pain, constipation, and diarrhea.

When the gut and brain fail to communicate properly, the body can misinterpret normal digestive processes as pain or discomfort. This heightened sensitivity, known as visceral hypersensitivity, can make the gut more reactive and contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Care that gets to the root cause

Nerva combines evidence-based brain-gut therapy with real human support to help you calm symptoms, rebuild confidence, and get back to living fully.

Clinically validated brain-gut therapy
A structured digital program designed to regulate the gut–brain axis over time, via short daily sessions.
Human-supported care
Real human support to guide, motivate, and support you throughout your care journey.
Rebuild trust with food
Support to gently reduce fear around symptoms, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
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The Nerva program was co-founded by Dr. Simone Peters, who ran a clinical trial with Monash University that found her approach worked just as well as the Low FODMAP diet in helping you live well with and self-manage IBS.

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Dr. Simone Peters
Psychophysiologist & Gut-Directed Hypnotherapist
Monash University
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Brain-gut therapy targets the source of the problem: oversensitive nerves in the gut.

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Brain-gut therapy teaches you how to address this miscommunication between the gut and brain.

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Brain-gut therapy has been shown to help with constipation, diarrhea and mixed IBS.

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Studies have shown brain-gut therapy provides long-lasting IBS management.

Brain-gut therapy is first-line in the latest clinical guidelines

How does it work?

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Free assessment

Answer questions about you and your gut history to see if Nerva can work for you.

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Personalized program

Daily therapeutic sessions, care team involvement, and goal oriented progress, tailored to you.

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Retraining the gut-brain axis

Teach your brain to ignore false alarms from the gut triggered by food and stress

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Calm body and mind

Live the life you want, free from the control of digestive diseases.

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Recommended by 15,000+ clinicians from leading institutions

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Science-backed

Based on research by Dr. Simone Peters

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Results in 6 weeks

9/10 members see meaningful progress in 4-6 weeks.

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No diets or drugs

Focus on retraining the gut-brain axis.

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Fit easily into your life

Daily sessions from the comfort of your home plus 24/7 customer support.

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Can Nerva help you?

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Have you tried many different treatments for IBS that have disappointed you?
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Has your IBS stopped you from living your life to the fullest?
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Do certain foods (like high FODMAP) trigger an IBS flare-up?
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Does anxiety and stress trigger diarrhea?
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Do you constantly worry about where the nearest bathroom is?
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Have you had IBS for 5+ years or been recently diagnosed?
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Hear real people's stories
“The program is a life saver! Long time IBS sufferer who has done the low FODMAP thing and tried so so many supplements and probiotics, with mixed success. I was skeptical that 6 weeks was going to make a difference, but oh my goodness, I was feeling so much better at week 4 and am still feeling great.”

– Alyssa
“Literally life changing! I have struggled with IBS for over 15 years. I have tried multiple restrictive diets, had countless doctors appointments, and eventually just completely gave up trying to fix it. Within two weeks of daily hypnosis sessions I was seeing noticeable improvement.”


– Derek
“Nerva changed my life. I struggled with severe digestive symptoms for a long time. I was unable to digest, I lost weight dangerously, and everything I ate hurt me. This was a dark season with very little hope. An ER doctor recommended Nerva to help issues between my brain and gut (vagus nerve), and after trying it, my life is changed.”


– Rebekah
“I was very skeptical when I was referred by my Gastro but I was desperate and willing to give it a fair shot. No meds or diet changes were helping consistently, constant cycles of urgent diarrhea followed by days of constipation for years.... 5 weeks into the program, I feel the best I have in months.”

– Vincent
“Nerva makes gut directed hypnotherapy accessible. 3 weeks in and I’m noticing an improvement in symptoms even though my gut issues aren’t only due to IBS. The app makes it so easy to keep up with and the hypnotherapy audios are so calming and lovely. As a dietitian, I recommend this app to my clients too!”


– Lindsay
“I’m 65 years old and have struggled with IBS and anxiety my whole life. I am a dietitian and have tried every dietary modification I could find with modest results. Nerva gave me the missing piece I’ve been looking for – teaching my brain how to effectively communicate with my gut.”


– dkp
“The program is a life saver! Long time IBS sufferer who has done the low FODMAP thing and tried so so many supplements and probiotics, with mixed success. I was skeptical that 6 weeks was going to make a difference, but oh my goodness, I was feeling so much better at week 4 and am still feeling great.”

– Alyssa
“Literally life changing! I have struggled with IBS for over 15 years. I have tried multiple restrictive diets, had countless doctors appointments, and eventually just completely gave up trying to fix it. Within two weeks of daily hypnosis sessions I was seeing noticeable improvement.”


– Derek
“Nerva changed my life. I struggled with severe digestive symptoms for a long time. I was unable to digest, I lost weight dangerously, and everything I ate hurt me. This was a dark season with very little hope. An ER doctor recommended Nerva to help issues between my brain and gut (vagus nerve), and after trying it, my life is changed.”


– Rebekah
“I was very skeptical when I was referred by my Gastro but I was desperate and willing to give it a fair shot. No meds or diet changes were helping consistently, constant cycles of urgent diarrhea followed by days of constipation for years.... 5 weeks into the program, I feel the best I have in months.”

– Vincent
“Nerva makes gut directed hypnotherapy accessible. 3 weeks in and I’m noticing an improvement in symptoms even though my gut issues aren’t only due to IBS. The app makes it so easy to keep up with and the hypnotherapy audios are so calming and lovely. As a dietitian, I recommend this app to my clients too!”


– Lindsay
“I’m 65 years old and have struggled with IBS and anxiety my whole life. I am a dietitian and have tried every dietary modification I could find with modest results. Nerva gave me the missing piece I’ve been looking for – teaching my brain how to effectively communicate with my gut.”


– dkp

Our money-back guarantee

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"Hi, it's Alex, one of the founders of Nerva alongside Chris and Dr. Simone Peters.

We designed Nerva to help people with IBS get back to a happy, normal life, free of IBS worries. We're so proud of the fact that we've already helped over 300,000 people live better with IBS. Yet, we understand Nerva may not work for some people which is why we have a 100% money back guarantee.

If you finish your 6 week program and don't see results, simply email support for a full-refund of the Nerva program."

- Alex Naoumidis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO,
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Clinically-backed program

Based on studies that helped 3 in 4 people manage their IBS symptoms.


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Daily audio sessions

15 minutes a day for 6 weeks. Short and relaxing sessions that fit with your schedule.

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Flare-up tool kit when needed

Discover helpful and calming flare-up exercises, like our deep breathing techniques.


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Easy access, easy to use.

Listen anytime and anywhere (home, office, couch, you name it).

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Daily insights & tools from IBS experts

Learn about IBS with a range of easy to understand in-app articles.


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