Fix the miscommunication between your gut and brain

Stop IBS from restricting your life. Nerva combines cutting-edge neuroscience and gut-directed hypnotherapy to help you manage IBS symptoms and get back to enjoying food and daily activities without worry.


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Over 300,000 people have successfully managed their IBS with Nerva

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4.7/5 from 30k+ App Store reviews
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The root cause of IBS = the gut-brain axis

IBS is classified as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), meaning it’s 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 IBS symptoms.

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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 IBS.

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

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Hypnotherapy teaches you how to address this miscommunication between the gut and brain.

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Gut-directed hypnotherapy has been  shown to help with constipation, diarrhea and mixed IBS.

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Studies have shown hypnotherapy provides long-lasting IBS management.

How does it work?

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Complete the assessment to see if Nerva can work for you

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Listen to gut-directed hypnotherapy

Listen to gut-directed hypnotherapy developed by clinical experts

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Learn how to ignore false alarms

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

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Manage your IBS symptoms

Manage your IBS symptoms and improve your quality of life, long term

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Recommended by 11,000+ 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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Skateymac,

App Store 2023

“Nerva rewired my Vagus Nerve communication. Now my gut talks to my brain in a way that doesn’t signal panic. I can cook and eat normal again. I can go to restaurants. I haven’t had a panic attack in months. It was well worth the money.”

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LisaTheWonderTherapist,

App Store 2023

“This program is so worth trying. It took four and a half weeks and then was like a miracle. My bowels are working normally for the first time in my life! Even better I am back to eating most of the foods I have considered trigger foods. Things I thought I would never eat again.”

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Aubrey,

App Store 2022

“Nerva has exceeded all of my expectations. I would not eat out at restaurants. I avoid getting nails done because I feel “stuck”. I am currently getting a deluxe pedicure (they take longer, which even on a good day pre Nerva would have never happened) while writing this review. Nerva has been truly life altering for me.”

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The Nerva Program

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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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Real person customer support

Say bye to bots. We have real Nerva team members ready to help!

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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 go through the 6 week program and for any reason Nerva doesn't work for you, simply email support for a full-refund of the Nerva program."

- Alex Naoumidis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO,
Mindset Health