Functional Medicine Lab Testing

You have been struggling for years. Low energy, painful periods, unexplained digestive problems that come and go. And you repeatedly ask your doctor to run labs, and they say everything is ‘normal’. You feel anything but. This is can be so frustrating. I have been there.

Sex and Stress Hormone Testing

If you’ve been experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, weight changes, irregular or painful periods, PMS, mood swings, anxiety, poor sleep, low libido, acne, headaches, or symptoms around perimenopause or menopause, it can be frustrating when standard blood tests come back “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself.

The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test provides a more detailed assessment of hormone health than standard blood testing alone. By a mile! Rather than measuring hormone levels at a single point in time, it evaluates hormone metabolites, giving insight into how your body produces, breaks down, and clears hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol. It can also assess daily cortisol patterns and other markers that may help explain symptoms related to stress, energy, sleep, and hormonal balance. It is a simple at-home test you can do at your convenience with results available in 2-3 weeks. Then you get a full session to go over in detail all test results and how they explain your current symptoms. It is so much more than a daily snapshot, but can provide the real information you were lacking in previous tests.

This test is especially helpful for anyone dealing with symptoms like fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings, burnout symptoms, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, or perimenopause/menopause transitions.

Gut testing

If you’ve been struggling with ongoing bloating, stomach pain, reflux, diarrhoea, constipation, food sensitivities, or unpredictable digestive symptoms, it can be incredibly frustrating to be told that your standard stool tests are “normal” while you still don’t feel well.

A GI Map stool test is a comprehensive DNA-based test that looks much deeper than conventional stool testing. While standard tests are typically designed to detect a limited number of infections or obvious pathogens, the GI Map provides a detailed picture of your gut health. It can identify imbalances in beneficial bacteria, opportunistic organisms, parasites, yeast, digestive function, inflammation, immune health, and markers that may help explain why you’re experiencing ongoing symptoms.

Optional add-ons: SIBO For those who also struggle with symptoms that may suggest SIBO—such as bloating that worsens after eating, excessive gas, abdominal discomfort, belching, constipation, diarrhoea, or alternating bowel habits—optional add-on testing is available. These additional tests can help investigate whether bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine may be contributing to your symptoms, allowing for a more personalised treatment approach.

Leaky Gut (Increased Intestinal Permeability) add on. Your gut lining acts as a protective barrier, allowing nutrients to pass into the bloodstream while keeping unwanted substances out. When this barrier becomes compromised—often referred to as “leaky gut” or increased intestinal permeability—it may contribute to ongoing digestive symptoms and immune activation in some people. Common symptoms that may be associated with increased intestinal permeability include bloating, abdominal discomfort, food sensitivities, diarrhoea or constipation, fatigue, brain fog, skin concerns such as eczema or acne, and joint aches. While these symptoms can have many possible causes, assessing gut health may help identify factors that could be contributing to a compromised gut barrier and guide a more personalised treatment plan.

These tests allow us to stop guessing and start making informed choices about your health. By identifying imbalances and dysfunctions early on, we can take proactive steps with targeted nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and natural therapies. If you’re tired of feeling like something is “off” but not getting clear answers, functional medicine lab testing can be a powerful starting point for your healing journey.