Functional Testing
Sometimes symptoms don’t tell the whole story that’s where Functional Testing comes in. These advanced tests go beyond standard lab work to uncover hidden imbalances revealing how your body is truly functioning beneath the surface.
Functional testing can uncover:
- Digestive dysfunction
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Thyroid Function
- Cardiovascular Health
- Metabolic and Inflammatory Markers
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- Underlying infections or toxin exposure
Many clients who feel unwell often receive normal results on standard blood tests, yet they know something still isn’t right, leaving them without clear answers. Functional testing looks at a wider range of biomarkers and systems, helping to bridge that gap, providing deeper insight into what’s really going on inside the body.
This deeper insight helps identify the root causes behind fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, mood fluctuations, digestive discomfort, and hormonal shifts allowing for a more targeted and personalised approach to healing.
"Normal" Doesn't Always Mean Well
How Functional Testing Works
- Discovery Call – We discuss your health history, symptoms, and goals.
- Test Selection – Together, we choose the most relevant test(s).
- Simple Collection – Most kits are completed at home; some blood tests require a local phlebotomy visit.
- Personalised Plan – I interpret your results and create a nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement strategy tailored to you.
- Ongoing Support – We track progress and fine-tune your plan for lasting results.
These advanced tests may involve blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples, depending on your individual symptoms and health goals.
Tests I Commonly Use
Below are some of the most used functional tests that help uncover the root causes of imbalance and guide your personalised wellness plan.
GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile
An advanced stool test that provides a complete assessment of digestive function, absorption, inflammation, microbiome balance, and overall gastrointestinal health.
What it measures: Digestive enzymes, inflammation and immune markers, short-chain fatty acids, beneficial and pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, parasites, and overall microbiome balance.
Who benefits? Individuals experiencing gas, bloating, indigestion, reflux, IBS, abdominal pain, skin issues, or post-antibiotic gut changes.
DUTCH Complete®
Comprehensive dried urine test offering an in-depth analysis of sex and adrenal hormones, their metabolites, and nutrient markers.
What it measures: Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, melatonin, B12, B6, glutathione, and oxidative stress markers.
Who benefits? Individuals with symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as fatigue, low libido, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, menopause symptoms, or stress-related issues.
FunctionalDX® Blood Profile
A complete whole-body health assessment from a single blood draw, providing detailed analysis and a personalised report to identify nutritional, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances.
What it measures: About 120 biomarkers assessing blood sugar balance, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, thyroid, immune, and inflammatory function, as well as key nutrients and hormones.
Who benefits? Clients seeking a comprehensive health overview, those with complex or multiple symptoms, or anyone wanting proactive health screening.
Metabolomix+®
A functional nutrition assessment that highlights nutrient insufficiencies and metabolic imbalances influencing energy, mood, detoxification, and gut health.
What it measures: Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, and key nutrients that support metabolic and cellular function.
Who benefits? Clients with fatigue, mood disorders, chronic stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, poor immunity, or those on restricted diets who want to ensure they’re getting optimal nutrients.
Ready to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface?
Let’s begin by getting to know your story.