Diagnostic Testing For Personalised Care
While health coaching, nutritional advice, and lifestyle modifications can help improve your overall wellbeing, sometimes a more specific intervention—such as diagnostic tests—can complete your understanding of the full picture of your health.
This is because approaches to nutrition, such as dietary protocols or lifestyle recommendations, aren’t one-size-fits-all. They don’t account for our individual differences and specific needs, and trialling them one by one to see what’s right for us can be frustrating and arduous.
What Is Diagnostic Testing?
Diagnostic tests provide personalised insights into your body’s biochemistry, which help New Leaf’s nutritionists to develop protocols and recommendations that fit your biochemical profile. We work with a trusted partner, Nordic Labs, to offer a range of diagnostic tests designed to bring you closer to the answers you’re looking for, whether you’re dealing with gut health issues, hormonal imbalances, or nutrient imbalances.
Discover A Comprehensive View Of Your Health with These Tests
1) Organic Acids Test (OAT)
The OAT is a great starting point for understanding your body’s biochemical function. A simple urine test enables the evaluation of more than 70 organic acids in a lab, creating an overall picture of your metabolic health. These acids are byproducts of metabolism present in urine and indicate potential underlying nutrient deficiencies, oxidative stress, and gut microbiome imbalances.
2) DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)
The DUTCH test is a comprehensive hormone test that provides a detailed picture of your hormonal health, including cortisol and adrenal function, through a dried urine sample. It tests around 35 sex and adrenal hormones, and is particularly useful for clients experiencing stress, fatigue, libido issues, or hormonal imbalances.
3) Metabolomix+ Test
This non-invasive test examines the interplay between your metabolism and nutrition, assessing key nutritional biomarkers, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. It helps us target deficiencies that may be affecting your overall wellness and tailor nutritional therapies to meet your needs.
4) GI Map (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus)
The GI Map is a stool test that offers a comprehensive view of your gut microbiome, highlighting potential pathogens, imbalances, and digestive health markers. A GIP Map can help identify underlying causes of IBS, autoimmune diseases, and gut-related issues, such as bloating or discomfort.
Schedule A Consultation Today!
By incorporating advanced testing into New Leaf’s nutrition services, we address the root causes of your health issues, ensuring we provide the best possible care.
If you’re ready to get the answers you’ve been looking for and supplement your health coaching or lifestyle changes, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our expert nutritionist, Jessica Woodruff.
During this session, we’ll discuss your health goals, assess your current well-being, and determine which diagnostic tests are most suitable for your situation. With data from these tests, we can craft a personalised nutrition and wellness plan designed just for you.
Our Partner
At New Leaf Counselling & Integrative Health, we are pleased to collaborate with Nordic Labs, a high-quality, confidential laboratory test provider designed to optimise our clients’ care. We recognise that each body is unique and are committed to moving away from the traditional one-size-fits-all healthcare model
We aim to help clients maintain and enhance their health, prevent disease, and live well. Whether improving overall well-being or addressing chronic conditions, we work in close collaboration with each client, ensuring they are an integral part of the process to develop tailored treatment plans that meet their specific needs. Laboratory tests offer invaluable insights into the body’s biochemical systems, revealing how we function physically and emotionally. With this knowledge, we empower our clients to make informed decisions about their health and make meaningful changes to improve their lives.
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Meet Our Nutritionist: Using Diagnostic Testing For Personalised Care
Jessica Woodruff
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