Functional Testing

Functional testing can provide additional insights into patterns that may not be fully captured by conventional testing. As a Functional Medicine Health Coach, I help clients understand which tests may be relevant to their health goals and organize appropriate testing through available laboratory providers.

Depending on individual needs, testing may include:

• Functional Blood Testing
• Organic Acids Testing (OAT)
• Gut & Microbiome Testing (GI-MAP)
• Genetic Testing
• Hormone Testing
• Food & Immune Response Testing

Two Areas of Particular Focus

Organic Acids Testing (OAT)
OAT is one of the functional tests I work with extensively. It provides insights into metabolic pathways and biochemical patterns that can add valuable context when considered alongside health history, symptoms and other relevant testing. I particularly value OAT for its ability to help connect different aspects of the health picture rather than viewing individual markers in isolation.

Gut & Microbiome Testing (GI-MAP)
Given my particular focus on gut health, I also work extensively with GI-MAP and other comprehensive stool-based testing. These tests can provide detailed information about the gut microbiome, digestive function and microbial balance, including markers that may help guide further investigation of persistent digestive symptoms.

Together, OAT and gut microbiome testing can provide complementary perspectives—one looking more broadly at metabolic and biochemical patterns, and the other providing deeper insight into the intestinal environment.

I can help you understand the purpose and relevance of these tests, coordinate testing where available, and review the findings from a functional health-coaching perspective. Medical diagnosis and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional.

From Testing to Understanding

Testing is not about collecting as many results as possible. The value lies in selecting the right test for the right question and putting the findings into context.

I can help you understand the purpose and relevance of functional testing, coordinate testing where available, and use the results as part of your personalized health-coaching process.

I do not diagnose medical conditions or prescribe treatment. Medical diagnosis and treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional.