Functional testing that gets to the root of your health concerns
Discover what your body is telling you
Functional testing is an empowering journey of discovery that reveals valuable insights into how your body truly functions at a cellular level. Unlike standard blood tests that only show if you're within 'normal' ranges, functional testing uncovers hidden imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and root causes that may be affecting your energy, mood, digestion, hormones, and overall wellbeing.
At Nourishing Apothecary, we take a holistic approach to functional testing. Through our combination of comprehensive testing protocols and expert interpretation guided by Naturopathic and Homeopathic principles, we work to understand your body's unique patterns and create targeted treatment plans that address what your body actually needs. We'll support you through all stages of your testing and healing journey.
Find the answers you’ve been looking for with functional testing
At Nourishing Apothecary, we offer a range of functional tests that are designed to meet your health needs.
Comprehensive Hormone Testing
Advanced testing that measures your complete hormonal picture including thyroid function, adrenal health, reproductive hormones, and stress markers. This reveals imbalances that may be affecting energy, mood, weight, sleep and fertility.
Gut Health and Microbiome Mapping
Detailed analysis of your gut microbiome using advanced stool testing that maps the complete ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms in your digestive tract. Our comprehensive assessment reveals your digestive function, beneficial bacteria levels, inflammation markers, and intestinal permeability to help us address your digestive issues, immune function, and nutrient absorption concerns.
Vaginal Microbiome Testing
Specialised testing that analyses the delicate balance of microorganisms in the vaginal environment. This testing helps identify imbalances that may contribute to recurrent infections, hormonal disruptions, or reproductive health concerns.
Food Sensitivity and Allergy Testing
Identifies specific foods that may be triggering inflammation, digestive upset, skin issues, or other symptoms. This testing helps create personalised elimination diets and reduces inflammatory burden on your body.
Heavy Metal and Toxicity Screening
Non-invasive hair tissue mineral analysis that measures toxic metal accumulation and essential mineral imbalances over a 2 to 3 month period. This testing reveals heavy metal toxicity and your body's detoxification capacity, crucial for addressing unexplained fatigue, brain fog, and chronic health issues that may be linked to environmental toxin exposure.
Metabolic Function Testing
Assesses how efficiently your body produces and uses energy at the cellular level. This reveals metabolic imbalances that may be affecting your weight, energy and overall metabolic health.
What to expect from our functional testing
Our children’s health consultations take a gentle, family-centred approach. We understand that caring for children requires patience, creativity, and flexibility, so we create a calm and supportive environment where they feel at ease. Together, we explore your child’s health history, sleep, diet, behaviour, and family lifestyle to see the full picture. From there, we design a tailored plan using gentle homeopathic remedies, herbal medicine, nutritional support, and lifestyle guidance for lasting family wellbeing.
Find answers with functional testing
Our functional testing services are tailored to your unique health concerns and circumstances. We support those seeking answers to persistent symptoms that conventional testing hasn’t explained. Functional testing is ideal for people managing ongoing issues, wanting to optimise wellbeing, or sensing something isn’t quite right. These tests uncover hidden imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and root causes, giving you the clarity, confidence, and direction to understand what your body truly needs and start restoring balance naturally.
What functional testing reveals
Functional testing reveals imbalances across key body systems, from hormonal and nutrient deficiencies to digestive dysfunction and toxin overload. Through comprehensive testing, we identify these root causes and create personalised treatment plans to restore optimal function. If you’re ready to understand what’s really happening in your body, there’s much to explore, including:
How well your gut is absorbing nutrients and maintaining healthy bacteria balance affects your entire body.
Your body's hormones regulate everything from energy and mood to metabolism and sleep patterns.
Identifying specific vitamin, mineral, and nutrient deficiencies that may be impacting your health and vitality.
Understanding how well your body processes and eliminates toxins from your environment and diet.
