Relief That Starts with a Real Story

RefluxRaft was created by two doctors who saw the gap in traditional acid reflux care
and set out to build something better.

Born from Experience. Backed by Science.

Born from Experience. Backed by Science.

RefluxRaft began in the exam room.

After years of treating patients with chronic reflux and GERD, ENT specialists Dr. Spencer Payne and Dr. James Daniero saw a pattern: people were caught between harsh medications and short-term fixes, often trading one problem for another.

They believed there had to be a better way, one that delivered real relief without compromising long-term health.

Drawing on decades of research behind alginate therapy, they reimagined it through a more comprehensive, body-respecting lens — enhancing it with targeted ingredients to soothe inflammation and throat irritation, not just block reflux.

RefluxRaft was created to challenge the status quo and offer something different: natural, clinically informed relief that works in harmony with the body.

RefluxRaft began in the exam room.

After years of treating patients with chronic reflux and GERD, ENT specialists Dr. Spencer Payne and Dr. James Daniero saw a pattern: people were caught between harsh medications and short-term fixes, often trading one problem for another.

They believed there had to be a better way, one that delivered real relief without compromising long-term health.

Drawing on decades of research behind alginate therapy, they reimagined it through a more comprehensive, body-respecting lens — enhancing it with targeted ingredients to soothe inflammation and throat irritation, not just block reflux.

RefluxRaft was created to challenge the status quo and offer something different: natural, clinically informed relief that works in harmony with the body.

Proven Superior to Placebo
and Standard Antacids for Heartburn Relief

This large systematic review and meta-analysis found that alginates significantly improve GERD symptoms compared to placebo or traditional antacids. They work by targeting the post-meal “acid pocket,” a key source of reflux symptoms.

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Alginates: From the Ocean to GERD Treatment

This comprehensive review outlines how alginates are used for typical and atypical GERD symptoms, on-demand relief, and PPI step-down therapy. It also discusses safety and efficacy in women and children.

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Reduces Nighttime Reflux Even When PPIs Aren’t Enough

In patients with persistent symptoms despite daily PPI use, adding alginate therapy significantly reduced nighttime reflux symptoms. This supports alginates as an effective complementary, non-systemic option.

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A Physical, Drug-Free Barrier that Blocks Reflux at its Source

This clinical overview explains how alginates form a floating “lid” on top of stomach acid to prevent reflux into the esophagus and throat. Unlike acid-suppressing medications, alginates work mechanically without altering stomach chemistry.

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Meet the Team Behind the Raft

Dr. Spencer Payne

CO-Founder

Dr. Payne is a board-certified otolaryngologist with specialized training in sinus and nasal health. He’s spent his career helping patients find long-term relief from upper respiratory issues, and his expertise in how sinus health overlaps with reflux has shaped the foundation of RefluxRaft.

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Dr. Jim Daniero

CO-Founder

Dr. Daniero is an ENT physician with fellowship training in laryngology and a clinical focus on throat pain, reflux, and swallowing disorders. With decades of hands-on experience, he co-founded RefluxRaft to offer patients a safer, more effective alternative to traditional reflux treatments.

MEET DR. JIM DANIERO

Dr. Inna Husain

VP of Education

Dr. Husain is a board-certified otolaryngologist and fellowship-trained laryngologist with a specialty in reflux-related voice and airway disorders. Trained at Northwestern and Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, she’s a recognized leader in laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), chronic cough, and voice care.

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How RefluxRaft Stacks Up

PPIs Antacids
Fast Acting Relief Within Minutes Takes Days Varies
100% Natural
Safe for Daily Use* Can Have Longterm Side Effects
Works Without Entering Bloodstream
Safe During Pregnancy*
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Dr. Paul Bryson, MD MBA

Director
Cleveland Clinic Voice Center

Molly Pelletier

MS, RD, CDN
FLORA Nutrition

Dr. William Gao, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

University of Chicago Voice Center

Dr. Steve Schoeff, MD

Laryngology & Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Washington Permanente Medical Group

Dr. Candace Hrelec

Otolaryngology

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System

Dr. Nariman Dash, MD

Chief of Surgery, SHC
Mary Washington Healthcare
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