Health and Wellness

November 3, 2026

#157: What the Tests Your Doctor Never Ordered Actually Found

Have you ever been told your labs are “normal,” yet you still don't feel your best? What if the answers you've been looking for require looking beyond the standard blood work your doctor typically orders? In this episode, we're diving into functional testing and what it can reveal about your health, from mineral imbalances to gut health. I'm sharing a peek into my own recent experience with Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), the additional testing I use with clients, and why these deeper insights can make such a difference when creating a personalized nutrition and wellness plan. We'll also talk about why these tests aren't typically part of routine primary care, how I use them to guide my 1:1 coaching clients, and why there's no need to wait for the “perfect” season of life to start prioritizing your health. Plus, this episode kicks off my Black Friday coaching promotion! For a limited time, I'm including complimentary advanced functional testing in my 1:1 coaching package. If you've been looking for answers and want a more personalized approach to your health, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

About this episode

What You'll Learn: 

  • Why “normal” lab results don't always mean your body is functioning optimally, and what conventional reference ranges may be missing.
  • What Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) testing reveals about mineral patterns and how it complements traditional blood work to provide additional insight into your health.
  • How comprehensive stool testing can uncover important information about your gut microbiome, including beneficial and pathogenic bacteria, parasites, digestive function, and gut immune health.
  • Why your primary care doctor may not be ordering these types of functional tests and how they can compliment conventional healthcare.
  • How I use advanced functional testing to connect the dots, identify potential underlying imbalances, and create personalized nutrition and lifestyle protocols.
  • What makes my 1:1 coaching program different, including how your nutrition and wellness plan is tailored to your individual needs and current season of life.
  • Why there's value in starting to build healthy habits during the busy, challenging seasons rather than waiting for the “perfect” time.
  • How to take advantage of my Black Friday coaching offer, which includes complimentary advanced functional testing, and how to book a Discovery Call to see if the program is right for you.

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