Structured
A defined 12-step programme rather than a passive library of content.
Move beyond passive wellbeing content
Many employees already know that nutrition, sleep, movement and stress matter. The challenge is turning that knowledge into consistent action.
GutWise gives employees a structured programme, credible knowledge and practical tools they can apply in everyday life, one manageable step at a time.
Holistic
Food, gut health, sleep, stress, movement, recovery and mental wellbeing.
Practical
Small, realistic actions that fit everyday life.
Measurable
Reach, activation, engagement and self-reported outcomes.
A structured 12-step programme
Employees are guided through one clear focus at a time, supported by short videos, practical exercises, recipes and food tools. The programme helps participants learn what to do, why it matters and how to turn knowledge into realistic everyday habits.
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Start
Straightforward access and baseline measures.
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Build
One manageable focus introduced at a time.
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Learn
Engagement, feedback and progress reviewed.
About Berit Nordstrand
More than three decades of medical and behaviour-change experience
GutWise was founded by Dr Berit Nordstrand, a physician who has spent more than 30 years helping people understand the connections between food, physical health, mental health, sleep, stress, recovery and everyday functioning.
GutWise translates this medical, clinical, educational and organisational experience into a structured, scalable and measurable programme.
- Medical doctor since 1991
- Dual specialist and trained cognitive therapist
- Author of 18 books
- Experienced clinician, educator and organisational change partner
Bring GutWise to your organisation
We work with employers and partners to introduce GutWise through focused employee programmes. A programme can include onboarding and communications support, engagement monitoring, agreed self-reported measures and a final review to inform the next decision.
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Introduce
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Engage
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Measure
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Review
GutWise measures whether the programme reaches employees, motivates activation, sustains engagement and creates sufficient value to support renewal or a wider rollout.
This describes the evaluation goal of a programme, not a guaranteed result.
Who we work with
Employers and people teams
Structured employee wellbeing programmes that support practical behaviour change.
Employee-benefits providers
A credible programme that can strengthen a wider benefits offer.
Occupational-health and wellbeing partners
A complementary programme for employee engagement and healthier daily habits.
Insurers and strategic partners
Opportunities to test, evaluate and extend GutWise across relevant populations.
Conversations that move us forward
gutWise LIVE
Gut health meets working life. Explore our executive roundtable and upcoming CIPD webinars.
Past event · Executive roundtable
The Gut-Brain Advantage at Work
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CIPD webinar series
October & November 2026CIPD webinar
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The Gut-Brain Axis: Wellbeing, Productivity and Presenteeism
How the gut-brain axis shapes wellbeing, productivity and presenteeism at work.
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CIPD webinar
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Gut Health and Menopause: A Whole-Body Perspective
A whole-body perspective on how gut health and menopause affect each other.
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CIPD webinar
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Gut Health and Stress: Understanding the Two-Way Connection
Understanding the two-way connection between gut health and stress.
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GutWise for organisations
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We are working with selected organisations to introduce and evaluate GutWise through structured employer programmes. Speak with us about an employee pilot, strategic partnership or wider workforce opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about GutWise for organisations
An overview of the programme, employee experience and partnership approach.
Have a different question?
Speak with us about your organisation, workforce or partnership goals.
What is GutWise?
GutWise is a physician-developed, evidence-informed 12-step programme that helps people turn knowledge about food, gut health, sleep, stress, movement and recovery into practical everyday habits.
Participants work through one manageable focus at a time, supported by short videos, exercises, recipes and food tools.
How does the 12-step programme work?
GutWise introduces one clear and practical focus at a time. Each step explains what to do, why it matters and how it can be applied in everyday life.
Participants can progress at a realistic pace rather than being expected to change everything at once.
Who is the programme intended for?
GutWise is intended for employees who want practical support with healthier everyday habits.
The programme can accommodate different starting points, levels of prior knowledge and dietary preferences. It does not require participants to already know about nutrition or gut health.
Is GutWise realistic for employees with busy schedules?
Yes. The programme is built around small, manageable actions rather than major lifestyle changes introduced all at once.
Content is presented in short formats and participants focus on one step at a time. The aim is steady progress, not perfect adherence.
What makes GutWise different from passive wellbeing content?
GutWise is a defined behaviour-change programme rather than an open library of articles or videos.
It combines credible knowledge with practical actions, recipes, exercises and a clear progression through the programme. Participants are guided to apply what they learn rather than simply consume information.
What topics does GutWise cover?
The programme takes a holistic view of everyday health and covers areas including:
- Food and gut health
- Sleep and recovery
- Stress and mental wellbeing
- Movement and activity
- Meal habits and practical food choices
- Sustainable behaviour change
What can an employer programme include?
A GutWise employer programme can include employee onboarding, launch communications, participation support, engagement monitoring, agreed self-reported measures and a final programme review.
The precise structure can be agreed around the organisation, workforce and partnership goals.
How is programme engagement evaluated?
GutWise can track measures such as reach, activation and ongoing engagement.
Agreed self-reported measures may be collected to explore the participant experience and changes over the programme. The final review can help the organisation decide whether to renew, adjust or extend the programme.
Can GutWise complement an existing wellbeing or benefits offer?
Yes. GutWise can sit alongside wider employee benefits, occupational-health services and wellbeing programmes.
It is intended to provide a structured employee experience focused on practical habits and can be introduced as a focused pilot or partnership programme.
How do employees access GutWise?
Employees use the GutWise app on a mobile phone or tablet. An internet connection is required to access the programme content.
Is GutWise a medical treatment?
No. GutWise is an educational and behaviour-change programme. It does not diagnose, treat or cure disease and should not replace individual medical advice or treatment.
Participants with health conditions, medication questions or individual dietary needs should speak with an appropriate healthcare provider.
How can our organisation explore GutWise?
Use the enquiry form below to discuss an employee pilot, workforce programme, strategic partnership or speaking opportunity.
A member of the GutWise B2B team will follow up to learn more about the organisation and determine an appropriate next step.