Nerva reviews

This program is exactly what I needed at this stage of my IBS journey. I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago. I have been on multiple diets and been treated for multiple diseases, including low thyroid, parasites, EBV, nutrient deficiencies, and most recently, SIBO. I believe the treatment for SIBO in conjunction with coaching and the mind/body work found in this app has given me the greatest improvements to date. It’s important to note that all of these interventions had their time and place in my health journey. They have all “worked” to some degree, but none have been a “cure”. I will continue on my path of healing, taking one step at a time and trying the next right thing. My next step after this is trying an antidepressant, and abdominal physical therapy. Every person has bio-individuality, so what works for one may not have the same effect for another. But I wholeheartedly recommend this app for anyone with IBS, as it is the least invasive and restrictive treatment—you don’t have to cut anything out of your diet or remember to take a complicated regimen of supplements. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is key for anyone with any chronic illness, and I love how this program is comprehensive, addressing all the facets of IBS. Take care and best wishes on your health journey!

I liked this for the first week. After that, every session felt as though it repeated throughout each week, week after week. I felt I “knew” what to expect and therefore I couldn’t focus or relax. (In fact I took much longer to complete the entire program because I resisted and skipped sessions.) Then I noticed my stomach was starting to “rumble” as if it were coming alive or becoming attentive to each session. I genuinely felt calmer and as if I missed the “programing” (without being conscious of just what was happening) that was taking place in my gut and brain. My IBS-C began to “loosen up” and I felt less nervous about food and bloating and gas. I felt less reactive about incidents or small recurrences of IBS. When the program ended I was bad at keeping up. And then I noticed again I felt “off” and now I am doing sessions a few times a week and feel better. If you’re like me and get restless or clever at the beginning, please try to keep an open mind and allow the phrasing and repetitiveness to sink in and don’t think so much as I did!

I’m about to embark on four months of international travel beginning in the desert and extending to major European cities. Given I won’t have full control over my food environment I’ve been really concerned about my IBS especially as I’ve been experiencing a flair up (clearly related to the stress of prepping for travel and the fear of IBS attack - catch 22). Having embarked on a trial of Nerva at the suggestion of my dietitian I’ve realised how much stress and anxiety play in my dysfunctional digestive system. I’ve found the first few days of Nerva have given me guidance to be able to analyse and control my body’s response to the environment and to alter my state of mind so as to centre on a calm and relaxed physical and mental state. As I won’t have internet for the next weeks I am going to have to unsubscribe for the moment. However I will use what I have learnt so far and if down the track when I have internet access that I need more Nerva support I will probably commit to an annual subscription. Thank you - I’ve found the program very beneficial.

I was skeptical at first and the 90£ price mark didn’t help. Finally went for it and it has been absolutely life changing. Combined with a couple of other interventions such as relaxing before meals with breathing and integrating fermented foods into my daily diet (gradually as can cause initial distress), this has helped me in ways that medication could have never! If youre suffering and are on the fence, i say go for it. You likely won’t regret it.

I’ve had IBS since about 2016 but only got diagnosed Feb 2024. The gastroenterologist solution was to go onto anti-depressants which would cause lots of side effects / harm. My sister found the Nerva app in January and I decided to give it a go as hypothesis has no side effects. I already knew about Monash University’s FODMAP work and when I read about the hypnosis program it sounded like a logical next step. Within two weeks my chronic diarrhoea was much improved and by the end of the six week program pretty much gone. Highly recommend this program it works and the support service is awesome. Thank you for a safe and effective program.

I’ve struggled with IBS on and off since childhood PTSD. Now since the trauma of the pandemic and deteriorating spine health/acute chronic pain last 3 years, my IBS and anxiety became out of control. I often could not leave the house putting my job I love at risk. This also adversely effects my darling family who hate to see me so ill with no way to help me. So I had a lot of guilt and shame. The last 3 weeks using Nerva app and strictly adhering to Low Fodmap diet, also meditate daily, I am much improved. My stomach is starting to feel better. I think this app has tremendous value if you do it every day. Highly recommend.

Six weeks did not cure me of all pain and discomfort. I’m still working with the program. When I have had acid reflux flare ups I’ve been able to sit down with a session and relieve alot of the symptoms. As a result of using this program my bowel movements are more regular and I’m able to have full evacuations, no more little rabbit pellets. I’ve stopped using prune juice and Metamucil. I’ve had multiple days free of pain. I’m eating most foods. I’m going to try tomato sauce again soon.

This has literally changed my life. IBS was stopping me from doing so much, particularly anything social, as well as being an inconvenience for around 8 years. After 6 weeks I don’t seem to have any issues, I can go out, I can eat whatever I want and no more IBS. I tried it out of chance after being desperate, and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.

I was very sceptical before I started using the Nerva App, but having suffered from IBS for almost 10 years I was willing to try it. (I’d tried others tablets/remedies etc with no success.) The App includes a written explanation each day as well as a relaxing hypnosis. Gaining this better understanding of the brain/gut interaction was very helpful. I’ve completed the App and it has definitely worked for me. No more pain and bloating from certain foods is minimal. I’d definitely recommend you try it too.

This program makes me feel less anxious about my symptoms in general and before eating new foods. I genuinely look forward to each unique hypnotherapy session and hope that Nerva continues to develop new sessions so that the program can extend beyond 6 weeks. I can’t wait to see how they continue building this app! I think it’s an excellent tool for people with gastrointestinal issues. I adore it! Thank you for developing this tool … I feel like it was made just for me! 🥰

After suffering from IBS for 30 years and having tried different diets now I would describe myself as not being a sufferer. I can eat loads more foods without discomfort and on the odd occasions my bowel reacts it’s mild and goes quickly. I can’t recommend this highly enough it has changed my life.

I’ve had mild to moderate gut issues as long as I can remember. I’ve tried many things with mixed results. As my struggle intensified so did my dietary restrictions, along with various testing and eventually an IBS diagnosis. I truly thought it was just a wastebasket diagnosis not a real thing. The Nerva app offers a combination of education about the diagnosis, indeed a real thing, which finally made more sense to me, and a tool that has helped my life and anxiety about food to feel more manageable.

I have had IBS since I was in high school. I am now a 63 year old. My mother and her mother both shared this trait. I tried everything from exercise, pills, food restrictions and just starving myself. The drs all said the same thing. Try to relax. Nothing is wrong. It’s in your head. I couldn’t stand going from diarrhea to constipation and always having a sore gut. This app has helped me like nothing ever else has. I actually have normal bowel movements now. I have never before had that. I can’t believe this is so easy and works but it does. I still have some issues with dairy but other than that I am symptom free pretty much. If I feel something coming on I go and do another session. It’s been great. Highly recommend. I will do this for the rest of my days. Thank you

Six weeks did not cure me of all pain and discomfort. I’m still working with the program. When I have had acid reflux flare ups I’ve been able to sit down with a session and relieve alot of the symptoms. As a result of using this program my bowel movements are more regular and I’m able to have full evacuations, no more little rabbit pellets. I’ve stopped using prune juice and Metamucil. I’ve had multiple days free of pain. I’m eating most foods. I’m going to try tomato sauce again soon.

I have suffered from IBS-D for more than 40 years. I’ve tried everything with marginal and very temporary results. I discovered Nerva IBS as part of my research. I became fed up with diet changes, medications and false promises. I got the first break from daily IBS events the first four days of trying the Nerva IVS program. I’ve been at it now for more than 3 months with only 3 IBS events total in that period of time. Best of all, these events were much less painful and I was able to remain calm throughout the process. The Nerva team has been with me every step of the way and I hear Dr. Simone’s calming voice throughout the day as my mind and body somehow automatically repeat the learnings and suggestions. Thank You Dr. Simone Peters and the entire Nerva team.

I can’t say enough good about this this therapy and the delivery via this app. After being diagnosed with IBS-D and while waiting to be scheduled to see a dietitian, I invested FODMAP food lists. I was becoming increasingly worried that I wouldn’t have the self discipline to follow the food restrictions and end up never getting a handle on my IBS. One of the FODMAP apps had a link to Nerva. After doing some investigation, I decided to try the one week trial. I liked the therapy during the trial and I signed up for the full six week programme. I am now on the maintenance schedule, also through the app. My IBS symptoms have subsided to such a degree that I cancelled my long awaited appointment with my dietitian. As well, I have informed my doctor and the dietitian about the success I’ve experienced. I’m back to trusting my body again.

I have IBD, currently in remission, but deal with IBS symptoms on a daily. Since contracting Covid-19 last year, I experienced a terrible long lasting flare up of IBS-C, post-infectious IBS and about half year later got an intestinal parasite. This whole mess of GI illness was a major struggle that left me with the worst IBS of my life. Ultimately, this all led me to the discovery of this app (thanks to my dietician). I cannot recommend it enough. Nerva has helped me so much with my daily symptoms of extreme bloating, nightly worsening of bloat and pain. I have a flatter belly with happier digestion and minor symptoms if any. I cannot believe how well the program works. Due to my chronic issues, I continue to use the app daily despite the program being only 6 weeks with researching showing that is the minimal effective dose, so to speak. I also appreciate their support. They are very responsive to any messaging. I only wish you could have an extension of the program to include more weeks of new content and educational reading materials.

This app is founded upon the science that supports the strong connection between the mind and gut, developed by IBS researchers who have also studied and put out apps and information about diet, including the FODMAP diet. I had been struggling with IBS for years before I tried this app. Within days, I could tell a difference, even though they warn you not to expect anything in the first couple of weeks or more. I stuck with it, and did the sessions every day, and noticed a marked improvement in my symptoms over the six week period. As part of the mantra, I feel strong and in control! It really works.

The Nerva IBS program has helped me feel better, use less medication, and expand to a more varied diet again. I have enjoyed working with the Nerva program and find it to be beneficial. I like the variety of programming they provide to guide my self hypnosis sessions and their responsiveness to questions. The sessions are not too long and I feel able to integrate a commitment to the program into my day. This isn’t a complete answer to my digestive challenges but it is part of a successful self managed program to achieve an optimal lifestyle.

I wish I’d found out about this app much sooner! The improvement of IBS symptoms has been much greater than trying to follow low fodmap diet. A hypnotherapy session leaves me so relaxed and feeling refreshed. I’m also noticing that my sleep is better. If I wake in the night I stay relaxed and am able to get back to sleep. I’d highly recommend this!

I’ve gone to so many specialists, tried so many diets, pills, supplements and never had the relief and lack of pain. This app has quite literally changed my life. I feel in control, I better understand my body and the way I’m which my brain and gut are connected, and I have so many more tools in my wellness and ibs toolkit. Thank you Nerva. Sincerely, someone who was previously losing hope that I could get better

I just finished my second week of Nerva and am so pleased with the program so far and expect to have a degree of success with each day I do the very helpful readings and the relaxing hypnotherapy sessions. Third to the readings and sessions is the wonderful help I have gotten from Anne, my support contact. I have sent her three messages and each time she has responded promptly and with empathy. I love having a live person to ask for answers to my questions. I have a great deal of faith in Nerva, even more so after reading the five-star reviews from other participates. Also, I decided today to combine Nerva with a low FODMAP diet and expect the combination to be the answer to my very stubborn IBS symptoms. I have not found such help from my GI doctor or surgeon. I hope anybody suffering this physical and mental condition to seriously consider Nerva, and if they do will also be lucky enough to get Anne as their support staff.

After trying low FODMAP and finding about 80% or my symptoms resolved, I was determined to get as close to 100% as I could. Nerva works —it worked for me and it is worth trying. I suffered daily and the process changed all that. It’s not cheap, but it was worth investment in my health for me.

I rarely write reviews but I had to for this app. I have struggled with severe IBS for around 4+ years, and during that time I’ve been extremely restricted in what I can eat and feeling pretty rubbish all the time, largely affecting my quality of life. I heard about this app and decided to give it a try, although I wasn’t expecting to see a difference. I kept going with it, though, and found the meditations really relaxing to listen to (which is unusual for me, as I’ve always struggled to meditate). By the time I’d completed the six week course, the difference was unbelievable. My IBS symptoms had drastically reduced, and I was able to eat foods I’ve had to avoid in years (such as mushrooms, aubergine, cabbage, broccoli, strawberries, apples, blueberries, melon, brown bread & rice, and high-fibre labelled products, all which would’ve caused me diarrhoea before). This has allowed me to incorporate more fruit and veg into my diet, which has made me feel healthier overall! I’m writing this review months later, and my IBS is still better than ever. I’m enjoying food so much more and my symptoms are mostly manageable, something I never thought I’d be able to say! So grateful for this app and how much it’s changed my life. Highly recommend. Try to go into it with a positive attitude, and don’t give up if it begins to feel repetitive - that’s how it works!