health & wellness

Functional Nutrition & Wellness

Sometimes better health requires looking beyond what you eat. Your symptoms are part of a bigger story. Our goal is to help connect the dots and create a plan that supports your health from the inside out.  Ready to connect the dots?

Deeper Insight Into Your Health

Our personalized, whole-body approach looks deeper at your symptoms, health history, nutrition, lifestyle, and metabolic health. When appropriate, we use advanced functional testing to help uncover underlying imbalances and better understand what may be influencing how you feel.

From digestive and metabolic concerns to nutrient imbalances, inflammation, low energy, and unexplained symptoms, we help connect the dots and use those insights to create a more personalized path forward.

Your symptoms are part of a bigger story. Let’s uncover yours.
Available Tests

Explore Our Functional Tests

Each test below opens a dedicated page with detailed information on what's measured, who it's for, and how results guide your personalized plan.

GI-MAP Stool Testing

GI-MAP® Stool Testing

A comprehensive stool analysis that evaluates the gut microbiome, digestive function, intestinal immune activity, pathogens, and inflammation markers.

MRT Food Sensitivity Testing

MRT Food Sensitivity Testing

A blood test that measures inflammatory reactions to a wide range of foods and food chemicals to help guide a personalized elimination and reintroduction plan.

HTMA Mineral Testing

HTMA Mineral Testing

A hair tissue mineral analysis that evaluates mineral patterns and selected heavy metals that may influence energy, stress response, metabolism, and overall wellness.

DNA Nutritional Genomics Testing

DNA Nutritional Genomics

Genetic testing that reveals how your body may respond to nutrients, exercise, and lifestyle factors, guiding a personalized approach to weight, metabolism, and wellness.

Metabolic Health Panel

Metabolic Health Panel

A comprehensive review of blood-sugar regulation, insulin, inflammation, and metabolic markers to identify barriers to weight loss and long-term metabolic wellness.

Core Inflammation Panel

Core Inflammation Panel

A targeted lab panel that evaluates key inflammation markers to uncover underlying immune stress, support earlier intervention, and guide a more personalized wellness plan.

How Functional Testing Works

A thoughtful, evidence-based process from selection to strategy.

1

Consult

Review your history, symptoms, and goals to determine appropriate testing.

2

Test

Complete convenient at-home or lab-based collection with clear instructions.

3

Interpret

Receive a professional review that translates findings into meaningful insight.

4

Apply

Follow a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan built from your results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about functional lab testing at The Nutrition Clinic.

How do I know which test is right for me?
Testing is selected during a consultation based on your health history, current symptoms, and wellness goals. Not every client needs every test — we choose what will provide the most meaningful insight for your situation.
Is functional testing covered by insurance?
Most functional lab tests are not covered by insurance, though some may be reimbursable through HSA or FSA accounts. Test pricing is provided upfront so you can make an informed decision.
How are results reviewed and used?
All test results are professionally interpreted and reviewed with you in a dedicated consultation. Findings are translated into practical nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your body.
Do I need to be a coaching client to order testing?
Functional testing is offered as part of our personalized programs, including the Signature Metabolic Wellness Program and Concierge Wellness. This ensures results are interpreted in the full context of your health.

Not Sure Which Test Is Right For You?

Every symptom has a story. Let's determine which functional tests will give us the clearest picture of what may be keeping your body stuck.