⸻ TESTING & INVESTIGATIONDiscover the root cause of your midlife health concerns
Testing over guessing. Functional and clinical testing, used strategically - only where it provides meaningful insight.
⸻ My approachLooking beyond standard blood tests.
Standard laboratory testing is designed to identify disease. Many midlife symptoms, however, arise when systems are under strain but still within "normal" reference ranges.
Functional testing allows us to explore patterns that may not be visible through basic screening markers. It clarifies how different systems - hormones, thyroid, metabolism, gut health, stress physiology - are interacting.
In some cases, careful clinical assessment alone reveals the patterns that explain persistent symptoms. In others, targeted functional testing is what turns a guess into a clear answer.
⸻ Frequently used testsThe tools used - when they help, not by default.
Hormone TestingThe DUTCH test - comprehensive hormone analysis.
A urine-based test offering an in-depth analysis of hormonal health - oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and adrenal hormones, including cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin. Hormone imbalances can contribute to fatigue, unexplained weight gain, insomnia, mood changes, fertility issues, and PCOS. The test also assesses organic acid markers, certain vitamins, and neurotransmitter levels - offering a thorough picture of individual hormonal need.
Ultimate Stool AnalysisGI EcologiX™ — a precise look at gut health.
A thorough assessment of digestive health, an essential foundation for wellness. Provides insight into the microbiome - bacteria, yeast, and parasites - and the GI ecosystem, helping uncover chronic patterns that affect energy, mood, skin, and hormone metabolism. Suitable for: IBS/IBD, bloating, neurodevelopment conditions, depression, chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and SIBO.
Hormone TestingThe DUTCH test - comprehensive hormone analysis.
A urine-based test offering an in-depth analysis of hormonal health - oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and adrenal hormones, including cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin. Hormone imbalances can contribute to fatigue, unexplained weight gain, insomnia, mood changes, fertility issues, and PCOS. The test also assesses organic acid markers, certain vitamins, and neurotransmitter levels - offering a thorough picture of individual hormonal need.
Hormone TestingThe DUTCH test - comprehensive hormone analysis.
A urine-based test offering an in-depth analysis of hormonal health - oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and adrenal hormones, including cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin. Hormone imbalances can contribute to fatigue, unexplained weight gain, insomnia, mood changes, fertility issues, and PCOS. The test also assesses organic acid markers, certain vitamins, and neurotransmitter levels - offering a thorough picture of individual hormonal need.
⸻ Testing philosophyTesting is selective and purposeful - never excessive.
The goal is to understand how different systems are interacting. We test where it provides meaningful clinical insight - not for the sake of generating data. The right test at the right time turns guesswork into clarity.
"Testing is never used simply to generate more data. It is used to answer meaningful questions."
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