Functional Testing
Insights for Informed Decisions and Targeted Treatments
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is an individualized healthcare approach stemming from healthcare professionals who recognized the significance of personalized disease treatment. Informed by research in nutritional science, genomics, and epigenetics, it targets root causes using low-risk interventions to modify molecular and cellular systems. This method aims to reverse disease drivers and views the body as a complex of interacting parts, philosophies very much in line with naturopathic approach.
What is Functional Medicine Testing?
Functional testing delves into the intricacies of the body's physiology, examining its molecular, tissue, or organ-level functioning. These tests serve as incredibly useful tools in pinpointing the root cause of various health concerns, such as hormonal imbalances, biochemical irregularities, gut flora issues, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic dysfunctions. They can be integrated into your initial consultation or scheduled as a standalone session. Particularly beneficial for individuals who have exhausted numerous treatments with limited success, these tests yield valuable insights when interpreted alongside your health history. By combining the nuanced data from these tests with your unique health profile, tailored and effective health interventions can be crafted to address your specific needs.
Examples of Functional Medicine Testing available:
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Gastrointestinal testing assesses microbiota known to contribute to dysbiosis and chronic diseases. Through multiplexed, real-time PCR technology, gut testing may detect pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and parasites, aiding in the identification of microbiome imbalances. With these insights, personalized treatment programs can be tailored to target specific pathogens and restore gut health effectively.
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Hormonal functional testing, such as DUTCH (Dried Urine Testing for Comprehensive Hormones), provides a comprehensive assessment of hormonal health for individuals experiencing symptoms or concerns. Conveniently conducted from home, this test offers valuable insights into hormonal imbalances, aiding in the understanding of underlying causes for symptoms and facilitating personalized treatment strategies.
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Food sensitivity testing, such as the FIT Test, examines reactions to different foods by measuring IgG and Immune Complexes pathways, the most common food-related pathways in the body. This multi-pathway approach enables the identification of food sensitivities, inflammation, and leaky gut from a single test, providing valuable insights for personalized meal planning and lifestyle adjustments through accompanying tools like an app.
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Genetic testing analyzes variations in genes known to affect health and susceptibility to chronic diseases, such as those involved in methylation, detoxification, and oxidation. While genes cannot be altered, their expression can be influenced through targeted treatments informed by genetic testing. Various genetic panels, focusing on specific areas like cardiovascular risks and conception health provide valuable insights for tailored naturopathic treatments.
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Packages
Our packages are designed to provide you with tailored clinical support to guide you through your wellness journey. All packages include ongoing email communication, research, treatment plan curation and ongoing revision, in-depth pathology interpretations, prescription management, referrals and collaboration with other healthcare providers, herbal dispensary access and reformulations as needed.
Package follow-up sessions typically last 1 hour; however, we allow flexibility ranging from 30m - 1.5hr to accommodate the unique needs of each client on the day.
*Upgrade to any package after completing an initial consult and receive $300 off.
Please note packages are not inclusive of supplementation, herbal medicine, and any additional referral/testing recommendations outside of whats specified in each package. Monthly payment plans available on request.
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Foundational Wellness is a 3 month package perfect for those looking to build a solid health foundation. It includes a full initial consultation, the curation of your integrative health plan, two follow-up sessions, and two 15m phone check-ins. You’ll also receive ongoing support, resources, and pathology and plan revisions to keep you on track.
Investment: $750
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Functional Gut Reset is a package designed for those looking to address gut health in depth. Over five months, we’ll conduct a full naturopathic assessment and complete functional gut testing with Microbiomix Metagenomic Mapping. This package includes functional testing, 3 hours of pathology interpretation, curation and revision of your tailored integrative plan, 5x follow up consultations and ongoing support via email.
Investment: $1825
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The Burnout Package is designed to help you recover and restore your energy. This three-month program includes a full initial consultation, two follow-up sessions, and adrenocortex saliva testing to measure cortisol levels. Together, we’ll address stress and create a plan for sustainable improvement in your overall well-being.
Investment: $985
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The Whole Health Optimisation package is the ultimate health reset, combining cutting-edge functional technology to give you a complete picture of your health. Over six months, we’ll use functional testing (all inclusive) to analyse your genetics, gut microbiome, metabolism and nutritional status, providing data-driven insights that guide every clinical decision. This package eliminates guesswork and offers precise clarity, allowing us to create a highly refined and tailored health plan. With monthly follow-ups and fortnightly check-ins, you’ll have continuous, premium support throughout your transformation.
Investment: $4250
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The Complex Care Package is designed for those with significantly complex (involving multiple body systems in compromised states) or chronic health concerns. Tailored to meet your unique needs, this package provides comprehensive support and treatment over time. Price on application (POA).