About Us
Our Mission & Vision
Gut Theory Total Digestive Care aims to combine tailored nutrition education and guided lifestyle plans with adjunct pharmacologic therapy and endoscopic bariatric techniques to achieve and sustain weight loss with an evidence-based approach for long-term success.
We want to revolutionize obesity medicine and digestive health by bridging the gap between traditional medical practice and comprehensive wellness to reduce mortality risk and improve metabolic comorbidities.
Dr. Laster-Butler is dedicated to meeting patients exactly where they are with compassion, evidence-based medicine, and innovative solutions, transforming not just bodies but lives, one person at a time.
Dr. Laster-Butler’s Approach to Care
Dr. Laster-Butler and the team at Gut Theory understand that weight challenges and digestive concerns are complex, and each person’s situation is different. It is personal to them and linked to their daily habits, stress, medical history, metabolism, and life circumstances. Our care model focuses on the person as a whole and not just the number on the scale or a single diagnosis.
We combine advanced medical expertise with guidance and strategies from real-world experience. Every patient receives a complete evaluation, and based on the results, we create a plan designed around their goals, health history, and lifestyle. We incorporate education into every visit so they understand what is happening in their body, what options are available to help them improve their health, and how each step works together to make meaningful long-term changes. Our typical patient care model includes:
We look at lab results, nutrition habits, body fat percentage, muscle mass, metabolic conditions, and emotional well-being to get a solid understanding of your total picture of health. This allows us to get a baseline for creating a treatment plan that will target the challenges that are preventing you from maintaining a healthy weight.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Laster-Butler
Dr. Laster-Butler is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and Nutrition. She cares for her patients with compassion and their best interests in mind, and her background and extensive experience allow her to treat digestive disorders and obesity with medical expertise.
She founded Gut Theory to create the kind of practice she felt patients were missing. A place where obesity is treated as the complex medical condition it is and not as a personal failure. A practice where digestive concerns are handled with careful evaluation and clear communication. A place where chronic disease and metabolic issues are improved through education, lifestyle adjustments, and better nutrition.
Our Clinical and Support Staff
Every successful treatment plan requires ongoing support that starts right from your first visit and continues throughout your weight loss journey and beyond.
The Gut Theory Team of professionals is there to help you successfully navigate your way through whatever challenges you face, assist you with fitness and nutrition resources, and ensure every visit is comfortable and productive.
Lucretia Rodgers
Lucretia Rodgers is our dedicated health and wellness coach with a passion for empowering others to achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. With certifications as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and nutritionist. Lucretia combines expertise in physical training and nutritional guidance to create holistic wellness plans tailored to each individual’s needs.
Whether leading energetic group classes or providing one-on-one coaching. She thrives on inspiring patients to embrace a healthier lifestyle while fostering a supportive and motivating environment. Lucretia believes that wellness is a journey, and is here to guide you every step of the way.
Nicole Sneed
Nicole Sneed is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management with a minor in Informatics, combining strong leadership knowledge with a solid foundation in health information systems.
Our Story
In 2020, Gut Theory Total Digestive Care was created to fill a huge gap in the options for obesity and digestive health treatment. Many patients struggling with weight-related conditions reported feeling dismissed, rushed, or misunderstood in traditional settings, and Dr. Laster-Butler knew there was a better, more compassionate, but effective way to help these individuals.
She designed the operations of Gut Theory around structure, compassion, proven science, and medical expertise. From the beginning, the goal was to provide comprehensive care that was safe, effective, and personalized to treat the underlying cause of obesity and metabolic conditions to help improve their health and also give patients practical tools and strategies they can use in their daily lives.
We Have Expanded Our Services
As our practice grew, so did the services we offer. In 2024, we relocated to a larger office space that was designed to feel calm and welcoming. Today, Gut Theory provides the following:
- Personalized fitness programs.
- Virtual cooking classes that focus on realistic meal planning and preparation.
- Virtual meditation sessions for stress management.
- Educational resources and ebooks
- An in-house surgery center for endoscopic procedures
Gut Theory Total Digestive Care is committed to building more than a medical practice and is building a community that transforms lives by providing the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to improve digestive health and metabolic conditions and promote sustainable weight management. We are treating obesity, but more importantly, we are helping to build a healthier future.
Our Office
Our office was designed with comfort and privacy in mind. The space reflects our belief that health care should feel professional and safe, but welcoming and approachable. Patients have access to endoscopic weight loss procedures and an on-site procedure center, which is convenient and provides easier access to care.
