Explore functional testing
Functional testing to support and guide your health – making the invisible… visible
Types of testing available:
Vaginal swab
Blood tests
Saliva and urine
Gut (stool)
DNA (Cheek swab)
Gut (stool analysis)
Gut microbiome tests are widely available, but it is all about the right type of test because of the technology used, and the depth to which they get to (family > genus > species > strains)
The visibility into your gut health is vital for a variety of health goals; skin health, brain health, mild to severe digestive and intestinal issues, fertility, food intolerances, autoimmunity, reflux / impact of PPI use, and much more.
Saliva and Urine based testing
These tests can provide data on your sex hormones (inc. cycle mapping), nutritional deficiencies, toxin exposure, neurotransmitter status (brain health) and your stress resilience.
Some symptoms that this may help investigate include fatigue, PMS, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), irregular cycles, migraines, brain fog, cognitive decline, low libido, weight gain, fertility/erectile concerns, decreased muscle mass, and acne.
Nutrigenomics - DNA mapping (Cheek swab)
These tests can identify your Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) IDs / genotypes which can inform us on your food response, vitamin needs, how well you detoxify toxins, your metabolism and methylation capabilities.
For instance, genetic variants can alter the uptake and metabolism of nutrients or the interaction of enzymes and cofactors.
This is a great way to best inform yourself on areas of diet and lifestyle that you may need to pay extra attention to, in a personalised way. Protecting yourself ahead of time.
Vaginal swabs
Gain insights on chronic UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, reproductive system infections and yeast overgrowth.
Offering insights into dominant pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes for informed treatment decisions (by taking the data to your GP) and complemented with diet and lifestyle recommendations to support you with long-term management and prevention.
Blood tests
You can do at-home finger-prick tests, private tests taken with a local phlebotomist or ask for a blood panel with your GP.
These can give you insight into your cardiovascular health, blood sugar regulation, kidney function, some micronutrients, liver function, thyroid function and inflammatory markers.
This is a great way to protect your health for the long term, by understanding how your current levels are faring, how your body works in the areas mentioned, and then integrate positive changes into your lifestyle starting now. Be proactive, if possible, do not wait until symptoms start to arise!
How I can support you
FREE 30-minute wellbeing clarity call
This is a great place to start if you just want to ask some questions about what types of tests are possible and find out how you may benefit from going through functional testing and working with me.
Functional test basics £55
- 30-minute online call to establish best test provider available for what you are looking for (you may already know what type of test you would like but just need my practitioner access)
- 15-minute online call when the test arrives, to help you through the instructions
- Cost of tests not included (but you will benefit from my clear ordering instructions and my practitioner access)
- You will receive the results directly and analysis will be limited to the laboratories provision.
Functional testing support package £275
- 45-minute initial consultation (In-person or online) to establish best functional test and provider for you, depending on your health goals and current symptoms.
- 15-minute online call when the test arrives, to help you through the instructions
- 45-minute online call to discuss the results (full test analysis done in advance and you’ll be provided with some recommendations [not as in-depth as my personalised packages])
- Supplement review (safety checks with medication and recommendations based on test results)
- Cost of tests not included (but you will benefit from my clear ordering instructions and my practitioner access)
- Bonus for an in-person initial consultation (FREE antioxidant scan, providing you with additional insight)
Personalised support (prices from £425)
If you would like to personalise your recommendations, please refer to the CONSULTATIONS PAGE for my REVIVE (Test cost not included, but analysis/admin for tests is) and EVOLVE (£500 test credit included – usually 2 x tests to optimise visibility) packages.