Functional Testing

Looking beyond symptoms to better understand your health.

Many people come to me after being told their blood tests are "normal", yet they still don't feel like themselves.

Routine pathology provides valuable information and is often the first place to start. However, depending on your symptoms and health history, it doesn't always provide the complete picture.

Where appropriate, further pathology or functional testing can provide additional insights into hormone health, nutrition, digestive function, cardiovascular risk and overall wellbeing, helping us better understand what's driving your symptoms and guide more personalised care.

Testing isn't recommended for everyone. My role is to determine whether further investigation is likely to provide meaningful information that will influence your treatment plan.

Comple Microbiome Stool testing

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Advanced Hormone - Dutch testing

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Cardiovascular Panel

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Food sensitivity testing

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SIBO breath testing

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Comprehensive Thyroid Testing

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Organic Acids testing

Comple Microbiome Stool testing ✳︎ Advanced Hormone - Dutch testing ✳︎ Cardiovascular Panel ✳︎ Food sensitivity testing ✳︎ SIBO breath testing ✳︎ Comprehensive Thyroid Testing ✳︎ Organic Acids testing

When testing may be helpful

Further testing may be appropriate if you're experiencing:

Persistent fatigue or low energy
Brain fog or poor concentration
Digestive symptoms including bloating, IBS or altered bowel habits
Perimenopause, menopause or hormonal concerns
Thyroid dysfunction or autoimmune conditions
Poor sleep or chronic stress
Food reactions or sensitivities
Nutrient deficiencies
Difficulty achieving your health goals despite making healthy lifestyle changes
Cardiovascular risk factors or family history of heart disease

Common Testing available

Comprehensive Thyroid Testing

Evaluates thyroid function, thyroid antibodies and key nutrients to identify potential drivers of symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, brain fog and hair loss.
Comprehensive Pathology Review

A detailed interpretation of your blood tests within the context of your symptoms, medical history and overall health.
DUTCH Hormone Testing

Provides an in-depth assessment of hormone production, metabolism and cortisol patterns, offering valuable insights into hormone balance, stress and adrenal function.
Complete Microbiome Mapping

Evaluates the health & diversity of your gut microbiome, digestive function, inflammation, immune activity & potential GIT pathogens.
Adrenocortex Stress Profile

Measures cortisol and DHEA throughout the day to better understand stress physiology, resilience and energy patterns.
Melatonin Testing

Used in selected cases to investigate sleep quality and circadian rhythm disturbances.
Food Sensitivity Testing (IgG) or IgA/IgE

May be considered when there is a clinical history suggesting delayed food reactions or persistent inflammatory symptoms.
Cardiovascular Health Profiles

Provides a more comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular risk beyond standard cholesterol testing.
Nutritional Assessment

May include iron studies, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium and other nutritional markers to identify deficiencies or insufficiencies.