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TESTING

What is functional testing?

Functional testing evaluates how well various bodily functions are working, such as hormone levels and digestive health. Unlike standard medical tests that diagnose specific conditions, functional testing provides a comprehensive view of the overall function of your body, and helps identify imbalances, deficiencies, or dysfunctions that may be contributing to your health issues.

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  • Questionnaire
    The first step is completing a comprehensive health questionnaire. Being as specific as possible helps me understand your issues and needs, with the understanding that there may be some areas which are less clear that we can discuss during the initial consultation.
  • Initial Consultation
    During this first consultation, I will focus on understanding you and your body, exploring your family history, your unique health history, and discussing your current food choices, lifestyle, worklife, physical activity levels, sleep and stressors. We will then work together to clearly define your priorities and your short-term and long-term goals.
  • Personalised Health Plan
    The key to this plan is collaboration. In order for you to commit to achieving your goals we work together to make sure the plan is sustainable and that changes are simple and manageable for you and are reflective of your preferences and lifestyle. Both dietary and lifestyle changes are may be included however any recommendations will be tailored to your likes and dislikes. Other elements such as supplement recommendations may also be included dependent on analysis of your health questionanaire and/or test results.
  • Tests and Specialists
    Where needed, I may recommend additional functional testing including nutrigenomic (DNA) testing which could involve blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples. These tests would be discussed with you prior to any arrangements being made. The information provided by these tests can help provide me with a clearer picture of your how your body is working and of your individual needs. To ensure comprehensive and accurate results, I recommend using reputable private companies rather than relying on the GP. These tests are faster, more reliable, and provide a wide range of markers indicating where changes may be needed. I may also refer you to specialists such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, or herbalists if I believe it would be beneficial for your health and well-being. My aim is to work alongside your GP and other medical professionals supportng a multi-pronged approach to achieving your health and wellness goals.
  • Fees
    I work solely on a package basis to ensure the best outcomes for you. My packages are designed to deliver lasting, sustainable changes. Each package begins with an online questionnaire, followed by a one-hour consultation which can be in person or online. I tailor your nutrition plan to your goals, lifestyle, and preferences. This is followed by weekly support to help you stay on track. My fees reflect the time spent preparing for your appointment, researching and writing personalised health plans and studying and interpreting any GP, functional or DNA test results. My practice is built on providing safe, fact-based and effective recommendations tailored to your needs.

Functional tests offered include:

If you would like a bit more information about how functional and nutrigenomic testing could benefit you, book a free 15 minute chat.

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