About Liz
As a lover of life and adventure, I've always been drawn to growth. I have two wonderful adult children, and over the decades, I've experienced both gifts and challenges that have shaped the way I live, learn, and care for others.
I've learned to trust the process. To appreciate the teachers who arrive with love, and those who arrive with lessons. And to recognize that growth often begins when we have the space to pause, listen, and see ourselves a little differently.
My formal training, clinical experience, and personal journey have all contributed to the tools I use in my ongoing practice. I've witnessed, in my work and in my own life, the profound changes that can happen when we feel supported, understood, and safe enough to explore what is beneath the surface.
Welcome.
I'm glad you're here.
That is the space I hope to create for you.
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Elizabeth Bailey, PA-C, RYT
Founder, The Digestion Connection™
A background in medicine. A wider view of health.
I bring over 20 years of clinical experience to my work, with an extensive background in gastroenterology and a passion for understanding the connections that shape our health.
Throughout my career, I've seen the value of Western medicine in evaluating symptoms, identifying disease, and guiding treatment. I've also become increasingly interested in the broader picture: how the nervous system, microbiome, movement, sleep, hormones, stress, and everyday experiences can influence the way we feel.
Our bodies don't operate in isolation. And sometimes, understanding our health means looking beyond a single symptom.
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
Lead GI Provider
Maine General Medical Center
Medical Advisory Committee
American Liver Foundation
LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Hanley Executive Leadership Institute
Cornell Medical Leadership
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & HEALTHSPAN
Certified Yoga Teacher
Interests in Ayurveda, Eastern approaches to health, and healthspan
The perspective behind the practice
These experiences have shaped the integrative perspective behind The Digestion Connection™.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
University of New England PA Program
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Maine Association of Physician Assistants
Your body is connected. Your health is, too.
Gut health, the nervous system, hormones, nutrition, sleep, and emotional well-being all influence one another.
The Digestion Connection™ brings these pieces together through an integrative approach that considers not just what your body is experiencing, but the patterns and connections behind it.
Curious about how these connections shape your health?
Explore The Digestion Connection™ approach and discover a more connected way to understand your body.
Take your time. Start where you are. Because feeling better begins with understanding the whole picture.
Digestive Health
Nervous System
Why The Digestion Connection™?
Because symptoms are part of the story. But they may not tell the whole story.
This work brings together clinical knowledge, nervous system awareness, and mind-body practices to help you explore your individual patterns and discover what supports your well-being.
Sleep & Recovery
Mind-Body Practices
Energy & Lifestyle
MORE AWARENESS / MORE OPTIONS / A MORE CONNECTED YOU
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Is The Digestion Connection™ right for you?
If you're curious about the connection between stress and digestion, your energy, or the patterns in your life, this may be for you. It's not a one-size-fits-all approach, and that's ok.
Through individual and group programs, we'll explore what matters most to you and identify meaningful next steps.