Last updated: October 2026
GutBrainA is operated by Mangawhai Natural Health, New Zealand, and was created by Clare Seagrave, Clinical Holistic Nutritionist and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist.
Important Health Information
GutBrainA is a health and wellbeing programme incorporating Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy, relaxation techniques, therapeutic imagery and educational information designed to support the gut–brain connection and digestive wellbeing.
The information, recordings and resources provided through GutBrainA are intended for educational and supportive purposes and are not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Medical Assessment
Digestive symptoms can have many different causes.
If you are experiencing persistent, unexplained, new or worsening digestive symptoms, you should seek appropriate medical assessment.
You should not use GutBrainA as a reason to delay seeking medical advice or treatment from your doctor or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
If you have already been diagnosed with a medical condition, continue to follow the advice and treatment recommendations provided by your healthcare professional.
Do not stop or alter prescribed medication or medical treatment because of information provided through GutBrainA without first discussing this with the healthcare professional responsible for your care.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis, relaxation and targeted suggestions or imagery relating to digestive function and the gut–brain connection.
GutBrainA is designed to complement appropriate healthcare rather than replace it.
Scientific research into Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy has reported benefits for some people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). However, individual responses vary and GutBrainA does not guarantee that any particular person will experience a specific improvement or outcome.
Individual Results
Every person is different.
Your response to Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy may be influenced by factors including your individual health circumstances, symptoms, participation in the programme and other lifestyle or medical factors.
No specific outcome, reduction in symptoms or improvement in a medical condition can be guaranteed.
When to Seek Medical Attention
Some digestive symptoms require medical investigation rather than self-management.
Seek appropriate medical advice if you have symptoms that concern you, particularly symptoms that are severe, persistent, unexplained or significantly different from your usual digestive symptoms.
Seek urgent medical attention when symptoms indicate that immediate assessment may be required.
GutBrainA is not an emergency medical service.
Mental Health
Hypnotherapy and relaxation practices can create a deeply relaxed and inwardly focused state.
If you have a significant mental health condition, history of psychosis, or another condition that may affect whether hypnosis is appropriate for you, please discuss participation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before beginning the programme.
If any GutBrainA session causes significant emotional distress or discomfort, stop the session and seek appropriate professional support if required.
Pregnancy and Other Health Conditions
If you are pregnant, undergoing medical treatment, have a significant medical condition, or are uncertain whether Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy is appropriate for you, please speak with your healthcare professional before beginning the programme.
Using the Hypnotherapy Recordings Safely
GutBrainA hypnotherapy recordings are designed to encourage relaxation and focused attention.
Do not listen to GutBrainA hypnotherapy recordings while driving, operating machinery or carrying out any activity that requires your full attention.
Listen in a safe environment where you can comfortably relax without needing to remain alert.
Educational Content
Any nutritional, lifestyle, digestive-health or wellbeing information provided through the GutBrainA website, programme, emails, videos, social media or other resources is general educational information.
It should not be interpreted as personalised medical advice unless you are separately receiving an individual professional service where personalised recommendations are specifically being provided.
Professional Relationship
Purchasing or subscribing to the GutBrainA self-guided programme does not, by itself, create an individual practitioner–client relationship with Clare Seagrave or Mangawhai Natural Health.
If you purchase a separate 1:1 consultation or practitioner-led service, that service may be subject to additional consent, health information and practitioner terms.
Research and Health Claims
GutBrainA aims to provide responsible, evidence-informed information about Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy and the gut–brain connection.
Research findings discussed through GutBrainA relate to the populations and interventions studied and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of individual results.
Responsibility for Your Healthcare
You remain responsible for decisions relating to your own healthcare and for seeking appropriate professional advice when required.
GutBrainA should be used as part of a considered approach to your health and wellbeing and not as a replacement for necessary medical care.
Questions
If you have questions about GutBrainA or whether a particular GutBrainA resource is suitable for you, please contact:
Clare Seagrave
GutBrainA / Mangawhai Natural Health
Email: clare@clareseagrave.com
For questions concerning a medical condition, diagnosis, medication or medical treatment, please consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.