I offer a range of testing to help guide and inform treatment. Results can help establish underlying deficiencies or imbalances that may be contributing to dis-ease within the body. This allows me to create a treatment plan that is targeted and customised, whilst addressing the root cause.

pathology Testing

Pathology tests can be ordered directly from Wellington SCL. This is at a cost to the client. Conventional reference ranges on blood tests are based on an illness model - they represent a range that 95% of the population fall into. They are an average of the country, not an optimal. If your results fall within the reference range, your results are automatically deemed normal and require no further follow up regardless of whether you are experiencing signs or symptoms. As a Naturopath, I look for optimal ranges which are much tighter then conventional ranges and I always interpret results in the context of an individuals clinical picture.

Examples of tests that can be ordered:
- Thyroid studies (TSH, T3, T4, Thyroid antibodies)
- Iron studies
- Female Hormone Profile
- Vitamin D
- Plasma Zinc

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gastrointestinal testing.

  • DOCTORS DATA GI360 - this is a very extensive and comprehensive stool (fecal) profile. It identifies the presence of pathogenic bacteria and parasites, analyses digestion absorption, inflammatory and intestinal health markers and looks at the gut microbiome (bacterial ecosystem in the gut) and its diversity. It is useful for those with gut symptoms, IBD, IBS and food sensitivities.

  • SIBO TESTING - this test is used to investigate the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine).

  • Parasite testing (via PCR): this looks for the presence of parasites or bacterial infections. This is particularly useful after food poisoning or travel stints.

  • Microba Metabiome Testing - this evaluates the health of an individuals microbiome (bacterial ecosystem in the gut) and can pinpoint if dysbiosis (microbial imbalance) is an issue.

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Hair tissue mineral analysis

This is a safe, non invasive test that looks at the levels of nutrient and toxic elements in body tissue. Our health and wellbeing may be aggravated by mineral imbalances and toxic metal excesses.