Nerva: Brain-Gut IBS Therapy

Name: Nerva: Brain-Gut IBS Therapy
Rating: 4.7 (12431 reviews)
Author: Mindset Health Pty Ltd

Pain, Bloating & Gut Symptoms

Free · In‑App Purchases

12K Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

Mindset Health Pty Ltd
Language

EN
English
Size

129.6
MB

Fix the miscommunication between your gut and brain. Nerva is a personalized brain-gut therapy program that helps calm IBS symptoms at the source. It adapts to your needs, is backed by clinical research, and is trusted by providers. Target the root cause  IBS often feels like it’s caused by food. In many people, the underlying problem is visceral hypersensitivity - when gut nerves become oversensitive. Foods high in FODMAPs can ferment and produce gas that presses on these nerves, sending false alarms to the brain. Stress can trigger the same miscommunication, creating a cycle of pain, bloating, urgency, constipation, or diarrhea. How Nerva helps Nerva guides you through a structured brain-gut therapy program that retrains this miscommunication so symptoms feel less intense over time. You’ll use short daily sessions, practical flare-up tools, and a long-term plan to keep progress steady.   Tailored to you  No two guts are the same. Nerva adapts your program to your symptoms, triggers, and progress - using AI to adjust the coaching and guidance as you go. The sessions, the tools you receive, and the coaching you follow are all shaped around your experience. Evidence-based Unlike most apps, Nerva is built on clinical research. In a randomized controlled trial at Monash University, Nerva helped 81% of people significantly manage their IBS symptoms. Since then, more than 300,000 people have used Nerva, and over 11,000 healthcare providers recommend it. Features of Nerva - Daily 15-minute sessions designed to retrain brain-gut miscommunication - Flare-up tools for pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea - Long-term maintenance plan to keep symptoms under control after the program - AI personalization to tailor the program to your triggers and progress Who is the team behind Nerva?  Nerva was built by Dr. Simone Peters, GI psychophysiologist, together with clinicians, dietitians, and researchers. Many of us live with gut conditions ourselves. We built Nerva to target the root cause - the miscommunication between the gut and brain. Member stories “Nerva has really worked for me. I've been using the app for several months now, and I've noticed that I'm experiencing less negative instances with my stomach. I would highly recommend to anyone - absolutely worth the subscription” ”Amazing, so glad I was referred towards using this app. sceptical at 1st, but actually look forward to listening to it every morning. calms my whole body down” Disclaimer Nerva is a general well-being app designed to help people live well with diagnosed IBS. It does not replace professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow your healthcare provider’s advice. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, call your local emergency number right away. Subscription and trial - Start with a 7-day free trial - If you continue, your iTunes account will be charged at the end of the trial - Subscriptions renew annually unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal - Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings - Apple ID - Subscriptions

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

12K Ratings

Calming
11/15/2024

womenclature
The recordings definitely calm me. I really struggle with consistency and routines, so I did not reliably follow the course. But I do use the recordings to help me relax and even to help me go to sleep. They are very effective. The recordings are always about 15 minutes. They are composed of three parts, A+B+C, and they rotate A and B, but C is aleays the same. Part A is the strategy they use to help calm down your body (either a muscle tense and release, a progressive full body relaxation, or a "name 3 things you see, hear, feel"). Part B is the visualization phase where you are prompted to imagine yourself in a park, in a bookstore, in a planty nursery, or several other possibilities. Part C is always the same script, full of encouraging messages about how your digestion will be better in the future. All parts are recorded with the same woman's voice. I find her voice to be extremely soothing, more so than even the Sleep stories on the Calm app, which I also paid for. I wish I could comment on Nerva's effects on my IBS symptoms, but as I said, I unfortunately have not be consistent enough to know what effect it's had. Nerva also includes regularly scheduled readings to provide you with information about your gut's relationship with your brain and overall health. I've read a few, but I wish there was an option to listen to the readings. I get visual migraines so I am averse to spending large quantities of time reading my phone screen. Anyways, great app! Thank you.
Calming
11/15/2024

womenclature

The recordings definitely calm me. I really struggle with consistency and routines, so I did not reliably follow the course. But I do use the recordings to help me relax and even to help me go to sleep. They are very effective. The recordings are always about 15 minutes. They are composed of three parts, A+B+C, and they rotate A and B, but C is aleays the same. Part A is the strategy they use to help calm down your body (either a muscle tense and release, a progressive full body relaxation, or a "name 3 things you see, hear, feel"). Part B is the visualization phase where you are prompted to imagine yourself in a park, in a bookstore, in a planty nursery, or several other possibilities. Part C is always the same script, full of encouraging messages about how your digestion will be better in the future. All parts are recorded with the same woman's voice. I find her voice to be extremely soothing, more so than even the Sleep stories on the Calm app, which I also paid for. I wish I could comment on Nerva's effects on my IBS symptoms, but as I said, I unfortunately have not be consistent enough to know what effect it's had. Nerva also includes regularly scheduled readings to provide you with information about your gut's relationship with your brain and overall health. I've read a few, but I wish there was an option to listen to the readings. I get visual migraines so I am averse to spending large quantities of time reading my phone screen. Anyways, great app! Thank you.
Outstanding program!
09/02/2024

BRMBetsysbeau
When I started Nerva, my IBS was out of control. I could not leave my house. I had to change my dates for a vacation I planned twice. I felt desperate knowing that I couldn’t live that way. At the time I was not working, and if I had continued on the way I was headed I was not going to be able to work. My life was literally on hold. I was overwhelmed. Not knowing what to do, I started “researching” online about IBS solutions and found Nerva. Knowing that the GI tract is the first place the body manifests stress in most people, I recognized that Nerva could provide a helpful, alternative way to manage IBS. I subscribed immediately, and that day began doing the hypnotherapy sessions. Without changing anything else I was doing, I had results within 36 hours. I have learned techniques and now have skills that I use when I begin to feel like I am starting to have IBS symptoms. As soon as I sense something is amiss, I immediately use the techniques that I have learned through Nerva with unbelievable results. In addition to the hypnotherapy sessions, I have enjoyed the reading provided that has given me more insight into IBS, and some of the things that may instigate IBS flare ups. Prior to starting Nerva, I had already changed my diet. However, I can honestly say with no exaggeration that participating in the Nerva program is the factor that has completely changed my life! Thank you Nerva!!
Outstanding program!
09/02/2024

BRMBetsysbeau

When I started Nerva, my IBS was out of control. I could not leave my house. I had to change my dates for a vacation I planned twice. I felt desperate knowing that I couldn’t live that way. At the time I was not working, and if I had continued on the way I was headed I was not going to be able to work. My life was literally on hold. I was overwhelmed. Not knowing what to do, I started “researching” online about IBS solutions and found Nerva. Knowing that the GI tract is the first place the body manifests stress in most people, I recognized that Nerva could provide a helpful, alternative way to manage IBS. I subscribed immediately, and that day began doing the hypnotherapy sessions. Without changing anything else I was doing, I had results within 36 hours. I have learned techniques and now have skills that I use when I begin to feel like I am starting to have IBS symptoms. As soon as I sense something is amiss, I immediately use the techniques that I have learned through Nerva with unbelievable results. In addition to the hypnotherapy sessions, I have enjoyed the reading provided that has given me more insight into IBS, and some of the things that may instigate IBS flare ups. Prior to starting Nerva, I had already changed my diet. However, I can honestly say with no exaggeration that participating in the Nerva program is the factor that has completely changed my life! Thank you Nerva!!
Comprehensive, simple and effective
03/26/2024

nutriphyte
This program is exactly what I needed at this stage of my IBS journey. I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago. I have been on multiple diets and been treated for multiple diseases, including low thyroid, parasites, EBV, nutrient deficiencies, and most recently, SIBO. I believe the treatment for SIBO in conjunction with coaching and the mind/body work found in this app has given me the greatest improvements to date. It’s important to note that all of these interventions had their time and place in my health journey. They have all “worked” to some degree, but none have been a “cure”. I will continue on my path of healing, taking one step at a time and trying the next right thing. My next step after this is trying an antidepressant, and abdominal physical therapy. Every person has bio-individuality, so what works for one may not have the same effect for another. But I wholeheartedly recommend this app for anyone with IBS, as it is the least invasive and restrictive treatment—you don’t have to cut anything out of your diet or remember to take a complicated regimen of supplements. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is key for anyone with any chronic illness, and I love how this program is comprehensive, addressing all the facets of IBS. Take care and best wishes on your health journey!

Developer Response
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!
Comprehensive, simple and effective
03/26/2024

nutriphyte

This program is exactly what I needed at this stage of my IBS journey. I was diagnosed almost 10 years ago. I have been on multiple diets and been treated for multiple diseases, including low thyroid, parasites, EBV, nutrient deficiencies, and most recently, SIBO. I believe the treatment for SIBO in conjunction with coaching and the mind/body work found in this app has given me the greatest improvements to date. It’s important to note that all of these interventions had their time and place in my health journey. They have all “worked” to some degree, but none have been a “cure”. I will continue on my path of healing, taking one step at a time and trying the next right thing. My next step after this is trying an antidepressant, and abdominal physical therapy. Every person has bio-individuality, so what works for one may not have the same effect for another. But I wholeheartedly recommend this app for anyone with IBS, as it is the least invasive and restrictive treatment—you don’t have to cut anything out of your diet or remember to take a complicated regimen of supplements. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is key for anyone with any chronic illness, and I love how this program is comprehensive, addressing all the facets of IBS. Take care and best wishes on your health journey!
Developer Response 07/28/2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!
Super helpful for IBS relief!
12/29/2022

KateTX2021
My dietician recommended trying Nerva to help with IBS discomfort. I was a little skeptical because I wasn’t sure if it would actually work, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to try. It only takes about 15 min a day and I find it helps so much- not only with discomfort, but also anxiety caused by IBS. I’m in the maintenance phase now and I find I feel better when I continue doing the app everyday. It took me a little to find the best time for me to do it because it’s so relaxing that sometimes I’d fall asleep if I did it at night. I have found the morning works best for me- just while still in bed with AirPods. I like the woman’s voice- far better than apps with mindfulness like Headspace. I’m surprised my GI dr doesn’t recommend this because it’s been more helpful at managing pain than meds she has prescribed and has no bad side effects. I plan to tell her how helpful it is at my next appointment! I would highly recommend this app and have already to friends. I recently had an issue with the app freezing and the customer service answered very quickly and are very friendly. It turned out there was just a brand new phone update my phone hasn’t done automatically yet. I love that they are available to help even around the holidays!

Developer Response
Thanks a lot, Kate! I'm happy to hear that our support team were able to offer you assistance so quickly 😀
Super helpful for IBS relief!
12/29/2022

KateTX2021

My dietician recommended trying Nerva to help with IBS discomfort. I was a little skeptical because I wasn’t sure if it would actually work, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to try. It only takes about 15 min a day and I find it helps so much- not only with discomfort, but also anxiety caused by IBS. I’m in the maintenance phase now and I find I feel better when I continue doing the app everyday. It took me a little to find the best time for me to do it because it’s so relaxing that sometimes I’d fall asleep if I did it at night. I have found the morning works best for me- just while still in bed with AirPods. I like the woman’s voice- far better than apps with mindfulness like Headspace. I’m surprised my GI dr doesn’t recommend this because it’s been more helpful at managing pain than meds she has prescribed and has no bad side effects. I plan to tell her how helpful it is at my next appointment! I would highly recommend this app and have already to friends. I recently had an issue with the app freezing and the customer service answered very quickly and are very friendly. It turned out there was just a brand new phone update my phone hasn’t done automatically yet. I love that they are available to help even around the holidays!
Developer Response 01/10/2023
Thanks a lot, Kate! I'm happy to hear that our support team were able to offer you assistance so quickly 😀

Thanks for using Nerva! This version includes bug fixes and improvements. As always, if you have any feedback or run into any troubles, let us know at nerva@mindsethealth.com.

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