Functional Testing
A gentle approach to understanding the biological patterns that influence health.
Functional testing provides a deeper insight into your health by looking at how the body is functioning rather than simply identifying disease.
By exploring areas such as the gut microbiome, hormones and nutrient levels, it can help uncover hidden imbalances that may be contributing to ongoing symptoms. This allows treatment to be tailored specifically to your body and your needs.
Functional Tests that I Commonly Order.
In my practice, I use a select range of functional tests to gain deeper insight into the underlying drivers of health concerns.
The most commonly used tests include microbiome mapping, EndoMap (hormone testing), organic acids testing and genetic DNA analysis. Each of these provides valuable information about how the body is functioning, helping to identify imbalances in areas such as gut health, hormones, metabolism and nutrient status. By using the right test at the right time, we can create a more targeted and personalised approach to treatment.
Understanding how the bugs in your gut can influence physical health.
Microbiome mapping is one of the most valuable tools for gaining insight into your gut health.
This comprehensive test analyses the balance of bacteria within the digestive system, helping to identify beneficial microbes, imbalances, inflammation, and the presence of pathogens such as bacteria, yeast or parasites. By understanding what is happening within the gut, we can develop a more targeted and personalised treatment plan to restore balance, improve digestion, and support overall health.
Price: $426
Hormones play such a profound roll in balancing our mond and body
EndoMap is an advanced hormone test that provides a detailed overview of how your hormones are being produced, metabolised and cleared within the body.
Unlike standard testing, it looks at hormone patterns over time, offering insight into imbalances that may be contributing to symptoms such as fatigue, mood changes, irregular cycles, PMS, skin conditions, sleep disturbances and menopausal symptoms.
The endoMap is very comprehensive and covers hormones including:
Female hormones
Male hormones
Cortisol
Melatonin
Endocrine disruptors (plastics and heavy metals)
and some organic acids
By understanding these patterns more clearly, we can develop a targeted approach to support hormonal balance and overall wellbeing.
Price: $326
Organic acids testing provides a comprehensive overview of how your body is functioning at a cellular level.
It can reveal imbalances in areas such as energy production, nutrient status, detoxification, neurotransmitters and gut health.
This test is particularly useful for understanding issues such as fatigue, brain fog, mood changes and metabolic stress.
It is also a great way to gain a deeper understanding behind the patterns playing out in neurodivergent conditions such as ADHA and autism. As well as mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks and chronic stress/burnout.
By identifying these underlying patterns, we can create a more targeted approach to support energy, mental clarity and overall health.
Price: $357
A My DNA test will give you a comprehensive report on your individual genotype.
Genetic DNA testing offers insight into your body’s unique blueprint, helping us understand how your genes may influence areas such as detoxification, nutrient metabolism, hormone pathways and stress response.
While your genes do not determine your health outcomes, they can highlight areas where your body may need additional support.
Your report will highlight your unique strengths and weaknesses, areas of health to monitor more closely, specific blood work and testings for your unique imprints and even a diet plan that is specific to your best health outcome.
This allows me to tailor your treatment plan more precisely, supporting your individual needs and helping to optimise long-term health and wellbeing.
