Depending on what your health complaint is, I may order functional testing in collaboration with labs throughout Australia. Functional testing is completely optional and not always necessary, it entirely depends on your unique presentation.

A common test I order for a lot of patients is a complete microbiome mapping test which gives us a comprehensive insight into the health of your gut. The gut often referred to as our ‘second brain’ controls more than just the digestion of our food, it produces neurotransmitters, holds 70-80% of our immune cells and interacts with various other systems and organs in the body including the brain, liver, bones, cardiovascular system and others. Hence, the gut is often the first place I like to address with my patients along with managing their stress levels.

For more common tests that can be covered by Medicare I will often refer my patients back to their GP.

Other tests I may order depending on your presentation and budget include:

• Vaginal microbiome testing

• Essential mineral and heavy metal analysis

• Female/ male hormone profile analysis

• Urinary metabolite testing

• Food allergy panels

• Mould/ Biotoxin testing

• SIBO testing

• & more!!

  Once results are processed, I come up with an evidence based plan tailored to your health needs. This may incorporate herbal medicine, nutritional & lifestyle interventions, supplementation and appropriate referral if required.