THE GUT THEORY

GROUP RESET

The Group RESET is a monthly 75-minute physician-led group visit for patients managing weight and digestive health. Led by Dr. Janese Laster-Butler, each session includes education on a new topic, a community wins circle, practical tools, a monthly recipe, and a personalized after-visit summary with your goals. We cover disease reversal — including diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. Can’t make a session live? Recordings are available. The program runs for six months and is limited to 20 patients per cohort so every person gets real attention.

Your co-pay is $15 per session — collected monthly. If you have out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits, we submit a claim at our standard rate and your insurer reimburses you directly based on your plan. If you do not have OON coverage, a member of our team will reach out to discuss a discounted cash-pay rate. Either way, your out-of-pocket is minimal and transparent.

No. The program is open to anyone managing their weight — with or without digestive symptoms and with or without medications. That said, patients who are on or considering GLP-1 or anti-obesity medications will find Month 6 especially relevant, and patients with bloating, constipation, GERD, or fatigue will find the gut-weight connection content eye-opening from day one.

Sessions are held monthly via secure Zoom video — no commute required. You will receive a Zoom link 48 hours before each session, plus a reminder 1 hour before. New cohorts launch in January, April, July, and October. We currently serve patients in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Illinois, and Georgia. Session dates and times are shared when you enroll.

Life happens. If you miss a session, your spot is still reserved and your $15 is collected. You will have access to a recording of the session so you never miss the education, You will receive the after-visit summary with the month’s recap, recipe, and goals so you can stay on track. If you need to pause the program, reach out to our team directly.

It is a medical program. Dr. Laster-Butler is a quadruple board-certified physician — Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and Bariatric Endoscopy. This is not a wellness subscription or a coaching service. It is physician-led medical education and care delivered in a group format. You will use a real patient portal (Athena Health), receive formal after-visit summaries, and have a medical chart on file at Gut Theory Total Digestive Care.

After enrolling and setting up your card on file, you will receive an invitation to our Athena Health patient portal. Before your first session, you will need to log in and complete your full medical history — including current medications, allergies, surgical history, and any existing health conditions. This ensures Dr. Laster-Butler has complete context for your care from day one.

The Gut Theory Nutrition Memberships (Gut Essentials, Gut Rehab, Gut Overhaul) provide individualized, one-on-one nutrition and weight management care with varying levels of access to Dr. Laster-Butler. The Group RESET is a community-based program focused on education, accountability, and the gut-weight connection — at a much lower price point. Many patients use the Group RESET as an entry point and transition to a Nutrition Membership for more personalized ongoing care.

Yes. Sessions are held via Zoom, so you can participate from anywhere. However, for billing and medical records purposes, Dr. Laster-Butler must hold an active medical license in your state. She is currently licensed in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Illinois, and Georgia. If your state is not listed, contact us — licensing is expanding.

At the end of Month 6, you will receive a personalized 90-day continuation plan and three options: re-enroll in the next Group RESET cohort, transition to a Gut Theory Nutrition Membership for more individualized care, or schedule an individual follow-up appointment. Your billing stops automatically after session 6 — no cancellation needed on your part.

While each session follows a shared monthly curriculum so the group learns together, your experience is personalized throughout. At enrollment, Dr. Laster-Butler reviews your medical history, current conditions, and medications so she can speak directly to what applies to you. Each patient receives individualized goal-setting at the end of every session, and your after-visit summary reflects your personal health history — not a generic template. If you have diabetes, fatty liver, or sleep apnea, for example, the recommendations you receive will be specific to reversing or managing those conditions alongside your weight. Every patient gets recommendations based on their personal health history — not a one-size-fits-all plan.