Nerva: IBS & Gut Hypnotherapy

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4.5
4.21K reviews
100K+
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Everyone
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About this app

Nerva is the easiest way to self-manage your IBS symptoms at home, without pills or diet change. Developed by experts, Nerva can help you learn to 'fix' the miscommunication between your gut and brain with a 6-week psychology-based program.

Nerva uses a proven psychological approach to IBS: gut-directed hypnotherapy. Examined in a study at Monash University (creators of the low FODMAP diet), this approach was found to work just as well as their elimination diet for managing IBS*.

How does it work?

Most people with IBS have visceral hypersensitivity, which means their gut is overly sensitive to certain foods and mood triggers. Nerva can help you learn how to address this miscommunication through audio-based gut-directed hypnotherapy in just a few weeks.

What you get:
- An evidence-based hypnotherapy program designed by a world-leading expert to help you live well with IBS and learn to manage your symptoms
- Interactive content with dozens of articles, guides & animations that help you learn to calm anxiety & stress
- Intuitive streak tracking & to-do lists that keep you motivated and on-track
- Tips & advice on how to enjoy a healthy gut and life
- In-app chat support from real people

“I have been using this app for 2 weeks now and have already started seeing results. The sessions are really high quality and the bite size readings each day have been really helpful. It takes some discipline to make sure I do it everyday but I would highly recommend giving it a go.” - Nerva member

”I have done it for 1 week and Im definitely buying the subscription. It really made a huge difference so far.” - Nerva member

*Peters, S.L. et al. (2016) “Randomised clinical trial: The efficacy of gut-directed hypnotherapy is similar to that of the low fodmap diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome,” Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 44(5), pp. 447–459. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13706.

Medical Disclaimer:
Nerva is a general well-being and lifestyle tool designed to help people live well with diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and is not intended as a treatment for IBS and does not replace care by your provider and IBS treatments you may be using.

Nerva is not a substitute for any medications. You should continue to take your medications as directed by your healthcare provider.

If you have any feelings or thoughts of harming yourself or others, please dial 911 (or local equivalent) or go to the nearest emergency room.

Any advice or other materials posted by Our employees, or other Users, is provided for general information purposes only. They are not intended to be relied upon and are not a substitute for professional medical advice based on your individual circumstances. You are solely responsible for deciding which of the suggested techniques can be found in the Nerva app to put into practice and the manner in which those techniques are applied.

Nerva uses gut-directed hypnotherapy techniques and is based on established clinical guidelines: https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fulltext/2021/01000/acg_clinical_guideline__management_of_irritable.11.aspx

For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions of Use: https://www.mindsethealth.com/terms-conditions-nerva-app
Updated on
Apr 20, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 5 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 5 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
4.11K reviews
Derek Fritz
February 16, 2024
Literally life changing! I have struggled with IBS for over 15 years. I have tried multiple restrictive diets, had countless doctors appointments, and eventually just completely gave up trying to fix it. Within two weeks of daily hypnosis sessions I was seeing noticeable improvement. I now am symptom free and feel that my mental health is in a better place than it has been in years! I can't possibly recommend this app enough!
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Jillian Bellamy
March 1, 2024
I think the guided meditations need improvement, I often find bits of them frustrating. They will say things like 'listen for 3 sounds in your environment' and then continue talking over the time for listening. Just little things like that that don't feel well considered. Still in the first week, so no noticeable improvement yet.
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After Midnight Productions Miami, Florida
November 3, 2023
Purchased Nerva a few weeks ago. After a few weeks, the app would freeze up. Tried everything their tech support suggested. Uninstall/reinstall etc. Nothing worked. When I explained this, they would reply with the same suggestions. I'll say the staff was very cordial and responsive. As far as, the app itself, when it did work for a few weeks, I can't say I felt any relief of symptoms. Also, the the same listening sessions repeat over and over.
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What's new

Thanks for using Nerva!

We are introducing coaching check-ins and personalizing the program for you. It is now also easier to track symptoms and allow healthcare practitioners to access the program.
Sessions playback should be smoother with audio download improved.

As always, if you run into any troubles, let us know at nerva@mindsethealth.com