Functional Testing
As part of your naturopathic care, I may recommend functional testing to help uncover the root cause of your symptoms. These tests give us deeper insight into how your body is functioning and can reveal imbalances that may not show up on standard blood work. They allow us to take the guesswork out of treatment and create a more targeted, personalised plan to support your health.
GI Map Testing – My Go-To for Gut Health
The GI Map is one of the most valuable tools I use in clinic. It's a comprehensive stool test that gives a clear picture of your gut microbiome. It checks for bacterial imbalances, parasites, yeast, viruses, digestive function, inflammation, leaky gut, and more. It’s especially helpful for people experiencing bloating, constipation, IBS, skin issues, autoimmune conditions, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Your gut plays a key role in almost every aspect of your health—this test helps us understand what’s going on and what your body needs to heal.
Other Functional Tests I May Use Include:
Food intolerance testing – to identify foods triggering immune or inflammatory responses
SIBO breath testing – to detect bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine
Salivary hormone testing – for assessing female and male sex hormones over a full day
Cortisol stress testing – to understand your stress response and adrenal function
Hair mineral analysis – to check for heavy metal exposure and mineral deficiencies
OMX (Organic Metabolite Testing) – to assess detoxification pathways, nutrient status, and energy production
CDSA (Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis) – to look at digestion, absorption, and microbiome balance
Thyroid hormone panels – to assess thyroid function in more detail than standard TSH testing
MTHFR and genetic markers – to support methylation and detoxification pathways
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing symptoms and are looking for answers, functional testing can help uncover what’s going on beneath the surface—so we can get you feeling better, faster.