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Hey, I’m Karlee! Your Gut Health Coach & Bloating Specialist

I help women eliminate bloating and feel like themselves again without restrictive diets, supplement overload, or confusing protocols.

After my own five-year battle with digestive chaos, I know exactly how overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating it feels to live in a body that seems to be rebelling against you. From chronic bloating and constipation to fatigue, food sensitivities, and endless “mystery symptoms”, I’ve been through it all.

Now, clients in my 6-month program report an average 65% reduction in GI symptoms, with many seeing measurable digestive improvements in just 4–6 weeks.

My Story

Karlee Close, women’s gut health coach, enjoying pizza as part of a balanced, non-restrictive lifestyle.

Fun fact: bloating is what kickstarted my entire health journey.

For most of my life, I was the “eat anything and stay slim” girl, until one day I suddenly looked (and felt) like I was expecting twins. The shift in my body felt instant, even though, looking back, the signs were there long before the blow-up happened.

Shortly after the bloating took over, everything I ate started to cause intense reactions. Every meal ended with agonizing gut pain, smelly gas, and an emergency sprint to the nearest bathroom. This went on for months… until I finally hit my breaking point and decided something had to change.

I started by cleaning up my truly terrible university diet (I'm talkin' vodka Sunny D, pizza, Harvey’s, cheesecake, repeat.)


The bar was low, and honestly, the improvements came fast. That tiny bit of relief was the fuel I needed to keep going.

As I slowly adopted healthier habits, symptoms I didn’t even realize were symptoms started to disappear:

  • seasonal allergies

  • recurring UTIs

  • chronic throat infections

  • fatigue

  • constant brain fog

 

For years I was given antibiotics on autopilot, with no one ever asking why my body was struggling. So I decided to learn for myself.

The deeper I went, the more fascinated I became, and the more frustrated I felt that so many women were being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or handed band-aid solutions. None of the doctors or specialists I saw could explain my bloating. I had to figure it out on my own.

Now that I’ve experienced the best version of myself…

I’m wildly passionate about helping other women get there too, without the fear, confusion, or restriction I went through.

My mission is simple:
To help women eliminate bloat and feel confident in their bodies again, without feeling restricted.

You deserve to feel like the beautiful, badass woman you are, and I’m here to help you get that feeling back.

My Approach

Everything I teach is rooted in:

  • evidence-based gut health principles

  • realistic lifestyle habits

  • stress, sleep & digestion optimization

  • food freedom (no unnecessary restriction)

  • long-term sustainability

 

And yes, my math brain absolutely comes in handy. I love data, patterns, and problem-solving, which means you get someone who looks at your symptoms, habits, and history with a truly analytical eye.

Karlee Close, women’s gut health coach, reading an educational gut health book while drinking tea.

Education & Certifications

I’m a lifelong learner with multiple degrees and health certifications:

Health Certifications

  • Natural Nutrition Coach Certification (Health Coach Collaborative)

    • Foundations in Natural Nutrition

    • Digestive Health and the Microbiome

    • Meal Planning for Your Clients

  • Health Coach Alliance Registered Health Coach™ (HCA-RHC™, Member #1702527)

 

Academic Degrees

  • BEd – Intermediate/Senior (Brock University)

  • BSc – Mathematics (Brock University)

  • Accounting & Finance Certificate (Toronto Metropolitan University)

 

My background in education taught me how to communicate clearly, teach effectively, and support clients with empathy.


My background in mathematics gave me strong analytical skills, which I now use to interpret client data, identify patterns, and create personalized, measurable strategies that actually work.

 

Together, these strengths help me guide you in a way that’s both compassionate and strategic.

HCA Health Coach Alliance Registered Health Coach badge for 2025/26.

Let's Work Together!

Enough about me... I want to learn about you! If you’re a woman who’s tired of bloating running your life, you deserve support that finally makes everything click.

 

Apply for a free 30-minute discovery call using the link below, and let’s see if we’re a great fit for working together. I can’t wait to meet you!

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