Functional Lab Testing

I use a series of functional lab tests in my coaching programs to dig deeper and help you uncover healing opportunities.  I use the data to create a customer natural healing protocol to help you restore health and balance back in your body.

The Diagnostic Lab tests I offer:

GI Map (gut function and pathogens) by Diagnostic Solution

The GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) is unique in the field of comprehensive stool testing. It relies exclusively on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more, by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested.


This test assesses:

Pathogens –parasitic bacterial and viral

  • H. Pylori

  • Normal/commensal bacteria which is a general indication of health of microbiome.

  • Phyla Microbiota-indicates the general balance between gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria in the Gi tract

  • Opportunist Bacteria-prone to overgrowth given the right environment and can become pathogenic in certain individuals

  • Yeast/Fungus prone to overgrowth given the right environment.

  • Virus which are dormant in a large part of the population but can become active given the right conditions, and are associated w/ various autoimmune diseases.

  • Parasites-can become chronic and are common sources of subsequent bacterial and fungal/yeast overgrowth.

  • Intestinal Health Markers which provides valuable inside into digestive sufficiency, detoxification, immune function and gi inflammation

  • Zonulin add on to help assess the mucosa barrier integrity


Organic Acid Test (mitochondrial function & cellular health) by Great Plains Labs

The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of what is going on in the body.  It provides an accurate evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria. It also provides information on important neurotransmitters, nutritional markers, glutathione states oxalate metabolism, toxins, mycotoxins, and much more.  

The test includes 75 urinary metabolite markers that can be very useful for discovering underlying causes of chronic illnesses.  


Who is the OAT beneficial for? 

  • Autism

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Autoimmune

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Digestive problems

  • Metabolic, mental health, and neurologic disorders.


IGG (food sensitivity test) by Great Plains Labs

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food testing is a useful guide for structuring elimination diets for patients with many chronic conditions. This test assesses 190 foods. 

Who benefits from the IGG?  Individuals with:

  • Neurological issues

  • Gastrointestinal issues movement

  • Behavioral disorders.

When trying to heal the system, or relieve idiopathic symptoms, identifying food sensitives can be a piece to the puzzle or sometimes the direct cause.  When IgG immune complexes are overproduced and unable to clear, they can cause significant inflammation through to the body. 

The IgG test can be an effective way to identify goods that are causing an inflammatory response without having to implement an elimination diet.  

Eliminating identified food allergens can reduce:

  • Stress on the immune system

  • Decrease inflammation,

  • Help heal leaky gut

  • Resolve food cravings and

  • Improve symptoms of asthma, coughing, chronic fatigue, headaches, bloating diarrhea, skin rash etc.

Dutch Complete (hormone test) by Precision Analytical

Dutch stands for dried urine test for comprehensive hormones.  This test is a comprehensive assessment of sex and adrenal hormones and their metabolites.

It also includes the daily, free cortisol pattern, organic acids and melatonin.

Who is the Dutch beneficial for?

It is helpful for all suffering from:

  • Fatigue

  • Weight gain/loss,

  • Mood swings

  • Depression

  • Hot flashes

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Hormones issues

  • Thyroid, PMS, PCOS,

  • (Peri) menopause, fertility and irregular cycles.


Metal Hair Test by Great Plains Labs

A metal hair test is ideal for checking current exposure to toxic metals.  Hair element analysis is a valuable and inexpensive screen for physiological excess, deficiency or misdistribution of elements.  This test helps determine if metal toxicity or mineral deficiency is contributing to a disorder, monitors the effect of chelation, identifies if supplements of important minerals may bring about significant improvements.