How I help · Testing
Normal labs.Still not well?
Many people still feel unwell even when their results come back “normal.” Functional testing asks a different question: how well is your body actually working?
We don’t just ask what’s wrong. We ask why.
I’ve been there
Normal isn’t the same as well.
“I definitely had signs of it, but didn’t know it, because my numbers were normal. Once I looked at better labs, I saw I had thyroid antibodies. My immune system was attacking my thyroid.”
“If you look at different labs, the functional medicine viewpoint is much more broad, and we can see what’s brewing before the bad thing happens.”Shalli, at her October wellness talk, trimmed
The tests I use
Only the tests that fit you.
Depending on your symptoms and health history, I may recommend one or more of these. No unnecessary labs.
- At home · BiomeFx or Tiny HealthStool microbiome test
A detailed look at your gut: harmful pathogens, missing beneficial strains, digestion, and signs of leaky gut.
About the stool test - At home · DUTCHComprehensive hormone test
Sex hormones, cortisol, melatonin and how your body breaks them down, from a dried urine sample.
About the hormone test - At home · BiomeFx or Tiny HealthVaginal microbiome test
Your specific bacterial flora, for chronic yeast infections, UTIs, BV, and fertility concerns.
About the vaginal test - At home · 3X4Genetic testing
A painless cheek swab that shows how your genes may shape your hormones, blood sugar, heart health and more.
About the genetic test - Blood workFunctional blood panels
When the picture needs more, a blood draw for a wider look at all your body systems.
See the panels - How I decideTest first, or food first?
We decide after your first visit, once I know your history. Labs are expensive and not covered by insurance, so I don’t push them. Most people see real change just by cleaning up the inputs: what you eat, what’s in your air, what you put on your skin, your stress and your sleep. If something is still hanging on after that, or your symptoms are urgent, labs help us dig deeper.
Who this helps most
Told “everything looks fine,” but you still feel off?
Many people come to me with unresolved symptoms, normal labs, and no clear answers. Deeper testing looks at how your systems are working right now, so we can find patterns routine tests often miss and build a plan that matches how you actually feel.
- Chronic fatigue or brain fogTired no matter how much you sleep.
- Digestive issues with no known causeBloating, gas, reflux, or a gut that changes day to day.
- Hormonal imbalanceCycle changes, hot flashes, mood swings.
- Autoimmune symptoms or inflammationSomething is brewing and nobody can say what.
- Suspected nutrient or mineral deficienciesB vitamins, iron, magnesium and more.
Functional blood work
A broader look at what your body needs.
Routine checkups look for disease. These panels look at how well things are working, so we can catch imbalances early.
- PanelComprehensive blood chemistry
Key organ function, metabolic markers, blood sugar, and more.
- PanelThyroid panel with antibodies
Looks for thyroid trouble and autoimmunity beyond a basic TSH.
- PanelNutrient and mineral testing
Functional levels of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and more.
- PanelInflammation and autoimmunity markers
Measures inflammation across the body and immune reactivity.
- PanelCardiometabolic panel
Advanced cholesterol, insulin resistance, and blood sugar testing.
- PanelToxin or heavy metal screening
Looks for toxic burdens that may be adding to fatigue.
What happens after we test
Your results are just the beginning.
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Testing tailored to you
Based on your history and symptoms, we order the tests that matter for you. Nothing extra.
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We sit down together
We walk through what your results actually mean, in plain language, and how they connect to the way you feel.
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A plan built from your results
Nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements, step by step, so you can stop guessing and start healing.
Personalized supplement plan
“The testing she offers revealed some issues that needed attention. The tests were stool and labs. They are not mandatory but enlightening.”
Curious about a test?
Start with a free 20 minute call.
A test on its own is rarely the whole answer. Tell me a little about what’s going on and what you’ve already tried. I’ll reach out to set up a free 20 minute call, and we’ll figure out together what makes sense for you.
I order every test for you, so your results come to someone who will walk you through them.
Is testing part of the 8 Week Food Adventure?
Labs are not included in the program. If we meet one on one and a stool microbiome test, a hormone test, or a functional panel looks like a good idea, I point you in that direction.
Do I have to go to a lab?
Not for most of them. The stool, vaginal microbiome, hormone and genetic tests are all done at home with clear instructions. Functional blood panels need a blood draw.
Who explains my results?
I do. We sit down together and walk through what the numbers mean in plain language. Individual consultations to review lab results are $200 an hour.
Do you bill insurance?
I am unable to bill insurance. Some services can be reimbursed from an HSA account, but most of what I do does not meet their requirements for reimbursement.
Your next step
Let’s Start Your Healing Journey Together
Have questions? Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re curious about services, want to join a wellness talk, or are simply looking for someone who truly listens, I am here for you.