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You’re Not Alone

At the heart of the Living Well philosophy is the understanding that living well with gastroparesis is about more than managing symptoms. It’s about gastroparesis being one part of your life, rather than the center of it.

This is the framework behind my books, videos, and the Living Well with Gastroparesis program, which have supported tens of thousands of people living with gastroparesis over the past 15 years. It’s also the framework on which I trained Living Well with Gastroparesis coaches, Samantha Cook and Stefanie Maira.

This approach prioritizes feeling better physically, mentally, and emotionally. We focus on practical strategies that are sustainable rather than perfect, and on helping people regain a sense of normalcy and freedom.

If you’re struggling with gastroparesis, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Below are some ways we can help…

Crystal Saltrelli

I was diagnosed with idiopathic gastroparesis in 2004. What began as a search for symptom relief gradually became a deeper exploration of what it actually means to live well with a chronic condition. That understanding is the foundation of the work I’ve been sharing for the past fifteen years.

While I’m not currently taking one-on-one coaching clients, I’ve created a collection of resources designed to give you the foundational tools, understanding, and perspective needed to navigate gastroparesis with more ease and less fear.

The Quick Start Guide (Free): My introductory 20-page ebook designed to help you take the first practical steps toward relief.
Eating for Gastroparesis & Living (Well!) with Gastroparesis: These two books serve as the “manuals” for this journey, covering everything from nutritional guidelines and recipes to managing the emotional impact of chronic illness.
The Living Well with Gastroparesis Program: My signature online program that guides you through the entire Living Well with Gastroparesis framework at your own pace. It is the most comprehensive resource I offer, and it mirrors the one-on-one coaching I used to provide.

For those seeking individualized coaching, real-time support, or gentle accountability, I highly recommend working with the coaches I have personally trained in this philosophy:

Samantha Cook

Samantha was diagnosed with Gastroparesis in 2010 and spent nearly a decade believing that careful daily symptom management was the key to improving her quality of life. She meticulously followed routines and lists, but soon realized her mind had become crowded with “shoulds” and constant self-judgment.

Her turning point came when she discovered the inside-out understanding of wellbeing — the recognition that our experience is created from our thinking, not our circumstances. As her mind settled, her body began to calm as well. While her symptoms didn’t disappear, they became far more manageable, and she began to feel that she was truly living rather than just existing.

With more than 25 years of experience as a Psychologist, Samantha brings deep professional expertise to her work, along with a personal understanding of life with a chronic illness. Her approach blends psychological insight with compassionate, grounded support for others navigating health challenges.

Samantha is particularly passionate about helping individuals address the emotional and mental strain that often accompanies gastroparesis — including anxiety, fear, frustration, and loss of identity. Through her work, clients learn to break the fear-symptom loop, reduce suffering, and regain a sense of calm, control, and resilience.

Samantha offers one-on-one coaching via Zoom, as well as group coaching and support through her Thriving with Gastroparesis community. Visit her website or email her at transformativepsychservices@gmail.com to find out more about her services.

Stefanie Maira

Stef is a coach who understands the realities of living with gastroparesis and motility disorders from the inside out. She developed gastroparesis after a Nissen fundoplication surgery for reflux in 2017 and was officially diagnosed in 2019, an experience that has shaped her deep empathy for others navigating complex digestive symptoms and a long road to answers.

Over the years, Stef has moved from a life dominated by fear, restriction, and constant symptom monitoring to one marked by more ease, flexibility, and a fuller sense of living with her condition rather than for it.

That personal transformation, and a desire to help others avoid the difficulties she encountered, led her to pursue formal training as a Living Well with Gastroparesis (LWWGP) coach. She also hosts the I’ve Got Guts podcast, where she shares conversations and insights for people living with digestive disorders.

As a coach, Stef offers individualized support and gentle accountability grounded in the LWWGP philosophy. She helps clients work toward practical symptom relief, calmer and more confident relationships with food, and a sustainable symptom management plan that leaves more room for what truly matters to them.

Stef offers one-on-one coaching via Zoom, including single sessions and packages. Schedule a free consultation using this link or send her an email at Stefanie.a.maira@gmail.com.