Testing

Advanced Testing & Functional Health Assessments

Understanding the Root Cause of Your Health Concerns

Testing can provide valuable insights that support our clinical assessment and help uncover the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms and health challenges.

While testing is not always required, it can provide a deeper understanding of how your body is functioning and help us create a more targeted, personalised treatment plan.

Depending on your health concerns, we may recommend a range of pathology and functional medicine assessments.

Pathology Testing

Comprehensive pathology testing can provide detailed information about your overall health and identify potential imbalances that may be contributing to symptoms.

Areas we may assess include:

  • Nutrient status
  • Iron and ferritin levels
  • Liver and kidney function
  • Hormonal health
  • Immune function
  • Blood sugar regulation
  • Cholesterol and metabolic health
  • Inflammation markers
  • Food sensitivities and intolerances

Organic Acids Testing (OAT)

Organic Acids Testing (OAT) is a comprehensive functional assessment that provides insight into how your body is producing energy and utilising nutrients.

This test may help assess:

  • Mitochondrial energy production
  • Nutrient utilisation and deficiencies
  • Gut microbiome imbalances
  • Detoxification pathways
  • Oxidative stress
  • Metabolic stress and inflammation

OAT testing can be particularly valuable for individuals experiencing fatigue, digestive issues, recurrent illness, poor recovery, or complex chronic health concerns.

Investigating Iron Deficiency

Iron deficiency is often more complex than simply low dietary iron intake. To better understand the underlying causes, we may recommend:

  • Comprehensive pathology testing (beyond iron and ferritin levels)
  • Dietary analysis
  • Microbiome testing
  • Organic Acids Testing (OAT)
  • Genetic testing

This approach helps identify the factors contributing to ongoing iron deficiency and allows us to create a sustainable plan tailored to your health, nutrition, training, and lifestyle needs.

Genetic Testing

Genetic testing can provide insights into inherited factors that may influence your health and performance.

Areas we may explore include:

  • Nutrient metabolism
  • Hormone pathways
  • Inflammation regulation
  • Detoxification capacity
  • Recovery potential
  • Athletic performance markers
  • Caffeine metabolism and tolerance

Functional Health Testing

Additional functional testing may be recommended based on your individual presentation.

These may include:

  • Stool microbiome analysis
  • SIBO testing
  • Hormone mapping
  • Food intolerance testing

These investigations help us gain a clearer picture of your health and allow us to develop a more precise and effective treatment strategy.

Cortisol & Stress Testing

Stress can significantly impact energy, sleep, recovery, hormones, and overall wellbeing.

Cortisol testing may help identify:

  • Stress-related fatigue
  • Burnout patterns
  • Disrupted sleep-wake cycles
  • "Tired but wired" presentations
  • Nervous system dysregulation