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Sometimes you just know something isn’t quite right. You’re exhausted, your sleep has changed, your digestion is playing up, your periods are different, you’re struggling with brain fog or you just don’t feel like yourself. Maybe you've tried making some changes, but nothing seems to be shifting.
And then you have routine blood tests, are told everything is “normal”, and you’re left wondering: so why do I still feel like this?
Sometimes, it’s worth looking a little deeper.
There’s a lot that routine testing can tell us - but it doesn’t always answer the questions you have. That's why I offer a range of advanced testing options that just look that little bit more closely.
But more testing isn’t necessarily better testing. The starting point is always you: your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and what you’re hoping to understand. From there, we can decide whether testing could add useful information and, if so, which tests are actually worth doing.
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What types of tests are available?
COMPREHENSIVE BLOOD TESTING
Blood tests are one of the most useful tools we have for gaining a clearer picture of what is happening inside your body. While standard blood tests often focus on identifying disease, a more detailed nutritional and functional approach can help us explore patterns that may be contributing to how you feel day-to-day. Depending on your symptoms, health history and goals, comprehensive blood testing may provide insight into areas such as nutrient status. thyroid health, blood sugar balance, cardiovascular markers, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, inflammation markers and more.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH TESTING
The health of your digestive system can influence nutrient absorption, immune function, inflammation, energy levels, hormone balance and mood. Advanced testing can provide a deeper understanding of what's going on - depending on your specific symptoms, digestive health testing may help us explore areas such as the health of your gut microbiome, digestive function, markers of gut inflammation, intestinal health, infections and more.
HORMONE & FERTILITY TESTING
Hormones can tell us a lot about what is happening in your body, particularly when it comes to your cycle, fertility, energy and how you’re feeling day-to-day. Depending on your symptoms, hormone and fertility testing can help us take a closer look at areas such as ovarian function, ovulation, oestrogen and progesterone levels, thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones and other markers involved in reproductive health. More specialised testing may also help us understand your hormonal patterns in greater detail, giving us a clearer picture of what may be going on and helping to guide a more personalised approach.
ADDITIONAL HEALTH INSIGHTS
Sometimes the most useful information doesn't come from a traditional test, but from getting clearer insight into your body's patterns in real time. Depending on your symptoms, goals and health concerns, I may recommend additional tools that help us gather insights over a longer term, including continuous glucose monitoring, wearable technology such as the Oura Ring, daily hormone testing with devices such as the Mira or Tempdrop, and more.