Functional Lab Testing
Sometimes we need to do a deep dive and get some quantative results. This may be the case if you are really struggling with chronic health conditions like IBS/IBD, hypothyroid, autoimmune disease, MCAS, or skin issues.
Myia is educated and certified to include functional labs and provide perspective and support to help your body find balance through nutrition, supplementation, somatic, and/or energetic therapies.
This gives you the possibility to have someone:
A). Help you navigate and get advice on testing that you can get through your medical doctor.
B). Give you access to state of the art testing not given via the standard medical system.
c). Put this all together into a cohesive and inclusive plan to support you.
( As Myia works with several different labs primarily based in the US. While Myia is NOT currently offering labs for international clients (outside of Canada) please expect to pay for your labs in US dollars, plus shipping and duties.)
Some of the primary testing that Myia can help you with includes:
Advanced Microbiome Testing (aka Gut Tests): This is probably the most informative and beneficial baseline test you can consider. It gives clarity and insight into root causes of many chronic inflammatory symptoms or autoimmune.
This form of testing is a comprehensive stool test using quantitive PCR and/or shotgun testing methods (advanced DNA testing) for the presence of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, parasites and viruses, as well as biomarkers for autoimmune, digestion, and absorption levels. This test can be a game changer for your foundational health if you suffer from chronic symptoms (as above).
Note: Myia works with several different microbiome testing labs covering multiple options for testing needs and having the ability to customize care based on age and condition.
Overview of comprehensive blood tests: those simple tests that most medical doctors can and will order for you contain valuable clues if you look at the patterns and values. Having a functional perspective on standard blood work, and/or having someone advocate on your behalf for what to ask you medical Dr to consider testing, can be a game changer for answers and outcomes. Myia can both review current and previous labs done by your MD, advocate and educate you on what you may like to ask for, and/or discuss the benefit for ordering these labs and facilitate this as needed.
Other Options for Functional Diagnostics:
Dutch Hormone testing: this test is a premier hormone test, offering a comprehensive analysis of sex hormones, cortisol levels, and their metabolites. It also includes markers for nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, gut health, melatonin, and more.
This test can be used to help optimize hormone health and address symptoms associated with PMS, perimenopause, PCOS, fatigue, chronic stress, weight gain, hair loss, and mood swings.
Complete Thyroid Panels: Most medical tests only look to the value of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). This test, while it contains value, also lacks the whole picture of your thyroid health and how you are metabolizing and utilizing thyroid hormones. Comprehensive thyroid panels look beyond the standard TSH test and also includes free T3 & T4, Thyrogobin and Antibodies. Knowing these values can beneficial if you have thyroid issues and symptoms that do not resolve with standard medical treatment.
Note: as Myia is not a medical doctor she cannot use testing for diagnosis of disease states, nor can she prescribe medications.
LABS are a separate cost and is not included in session fees.
Myia is educated and certified to include functional labs and provide perspective and support to help your body find balance through nutrition, supplementation, somatic, and/or energetic therapies.
This gives you the possibility to have someone:
A). Help you navigate and get advice on testing that you can get through your medical doctor.
B). Give you access to state of the art testing not given via the standard medical system.
c). Put this all together into a cohesive and inclusive plan to support you.
( As Myia works with several different labs primarily based in the US. While Myia is NOT currently offering labs for international clients (outside of Canada) please expect to pay for your labs in US dollars, plus shipping and duties.)
Some of the primary testing that Myia can help you with includes:
Advanced Microbiome Testing (aka Gut Tests): This is probably the most informative and beneficial baseline test you can consider. It gives clarity and insight into root causes of many chronic inflammatory symptoms or autoimmune.
This form of testing is a comprehensive stool test using quantitive PCR and/or shotgun testing methods (advanced DNA testing) for the presence of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, parasites and viruses, as well as biomarkers for autoimmune, digestion, and absorption levels. This test can be a game changer for your foundational health if you suffer from chronic symptoms (as above).
Note: Myia works with several different microbiome testing labs covering multiple options for testing needs and having the ability to customize care based on age and condition.
Overview of comprehensive blood tests: those simple tests that most medical doctors can and will order for you contain valuable clues if you look at the patterns and values. Having a functional perspective on standard blood work, and/or having someone advocate on your behalf for what to ask you medical Dr to consider testing, can be a game changer for answers and outcomes. Myia can both review current and previous labs done by your MD, advocate and educate you on what you may like to ask for, and/or discuss the benefit for ordering these labs and facilitate this as needed.
Other Options for Functional Diagnostics:
Dutch Hormone testing: this test is a premier hormone test, offering a comprehensive analysis of sex hormones, cortisol levels, and their metabolites. It also includes markers for nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, gut health, melatonin, and more.
This test can be used to help optimize hormone health and address symptoms associated with PMS, perimenopause, PCOS, fatigue, chronic stress, weight gain, hair loss, and mood swings.
Complete Thyroid Panels: Most medical tests only look to the value of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). This test, while it contains value, also lacks the whole picture of your thyroid health and how you are metabolizing and utilizing thyroid hormones. Comprehensive thyroid panels look beyond the standard TSH test and also includes free T3 & T4, Thyrogobin and Antibodies. Knowing these values can beneficial if you have thyroid issues and symptoms that do not resolve with standard medical treatment.
Note: as Myia is not a medical doctor she cannot use testing for diagnosis of disease states, nor can she prescribe medications.
LABS are a separate cost and is not included in session fees.
