Functional Testing
If you're trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or navigating the postpartum period, you’ve probably asked yourself:
“Why is it taking so long to fall pregnant?”
“Why am I exhausted all the time, even with a good diet?”
“Why can’t I lose the baby weight or feel like myself again?”
These aren’t just surface-level questions, they’re signs your body is trying to communicate. That’s where functional testing comes in.
What is Functional Testing?
Functional testing dives deep into your body's biochemistry to uncover imbalances that standard tests often miss. Instead of just managing symptoms, we investigate the root causes affecting your hormones, energy, digestion, mood, and fertility outcomes.
I offer a select range of evidence-based functional tests that are safe and effective for women in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Reveals mineral imbalances and heavy metal toxicity. Crucial for understanding adrenal function, thyroid health, and metabolic patterns. Especially important for restoring fertility and supporting postpartum recovery.
DUTCH Test (Hormone Panel)
A gold-standard hormone test that maps out your entire hormone pathway, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and their metabolites. It helps us understand cycle irregularities, PMS, estrogen dominance, and stress hormone imbalances that impact fertility and mood.
GI-MAP (Stool Test)
Gut health is foundational to hormone balance, immune regulation, and nutrient absorption. GI-MAP uncovers pathogens, parasites, gut bacteria imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation—all of which can hinder fertility or lead to postpartum depletion.
