Lab testing, used with intention.

I use labs to establish a clear baseline, guide decisions, and understand how your body is functioning beneath the surface.

How I Use Lab Testing

Most people are not lacking effort. They are lacking clarity.

Functional lab testing provides objective insight into how your body is functioning so we can make informed, precise decisions instead of relying on guesswork.

Lab testing is a tool.

It does not replace the foundations of health, and it is not the starting point for every decision.

In my work, testing is used to:

• Establish a clear physiological baseline
• Identify patterns that are not obvious from symptoms alone
• Guide targeted decisions around nutrition and lifestyle
• Track meaningful progress over time

The goal is always clarity and direction, not complexity.

Baseline Lab Testing

I recommend baseline labs for every client to give us a clear picture of how your body is responding to your current lifestyle and where support is needed. These biomarkers are directly influenced by daily habits, offering a real-time view of how your body is functioning.

These categories may look familiar, but we assess them using a broader set of markers and interpret them through a functional lens, with tighter reference ranges to identify patterns that are often missed.

  • Chronic, low-grade inflammation influences energy, recovery, immune activity, and long-term health patterns. These markers help us understand:

    • overall inflammatory load (systemic, vascular, cellular)
    • how your body is responding to stress and environment
    • whether inflammation may be contributing to current symptoms

  • Cardiovascular markers reflect more than heart health. They provide insight into metabolic function, inflammation, and long-term resilience. We use these to assess:

    • lipid balance and transport
    • inflammatory contribution to cardiovascular strain
    • broader metabolic health patterns

  • Blood sugar regulation plays a central role in energy, hormones, and inflammation. These markers help us understand:

    • stability of energy production
    • patterns of dysregulation that may not be obvious day to day
    • how the body is utilizing and storing fuel

  • The thyroid influences metabolism, energy, and system-wide regulation. We are looking at:

    • all 8 biomarkers related to thyroid function, hormone production, and conversion
    • signaling related to energy use
    • patterns that may indicate under- or over-function

  • The liver is central to detoxification, hormone processing, and nutrient metabolism. These markers help us assess:

    • metabolic load
    • detoxification capacity
    • how efficiently the body is processing internal and external inputs

  • Kidney markers reflect hydration status, mineral balance, and filtration. We use these to understand:

    • fluid and electrolyte balance
    • filtration efficiency
    • overall internal stability

  • Used when digestive symptoms, inflammation, or immune patterns suggest deeper imbalance. I use the Gut Zoomer from Vibrant Wellness to assess the gut microbiome, digestive function, and markers of inflammation and intestinal integrity.

    Provides insight into:

    • microbial balance, diversity, and overall ecosystem function
    • digestive capacity, including breakdown and absorption of nutrients
    • inflammatory activity within the gut
    • markers related to intestinal integrity and barrier function
    • the presence of pathogenic or opportunistic organisms

  • Assesses intracellular nutrient status, offering a clearer picture of what the body is actually using. I use the Nutrient Zoomer from Vibrant Wellness to evaluate how effectively nutrients are being utilized at the cellular level.

    Helps identify:

    • intracellular nutrient status and how well nutrients are being utilized at the cellular level
    • specific deficiencies that may be limiting energy production, repair, detoxification, regulation, and metabolic function
    • where targeted repletion can support more efficient and stable physiological function

  • Used when there is concern for environmental exposure to mold, heavy metals, and chemicals. I use the Toxin Zoomer from Vibrant Wellness to assess overall toxic burden and how the body is processing and eliminating these compounds.

    Provides insight into:

    • accumulated toxic burden and potential sources of exposure
    • how effectively the body is processing and eliminating toxins
    • where detoxification pathways may be limited or under strain

  • Used when symptoms suggest more complex endocrine or regulatory patterns. I use the Hormone Zoomer from Vibrant Wellness, a four-point urine analysis, to assess hormone signaling, stress response, and daily rhythm patterns.

    Can help clarify:

    • hormone signaling patterns and how effectively hormones are being produced, converted, and utilized
    • how the body is responding to and adapting to stress over time
    • daily rhythm patterns, including how cortisol and other hormones rise and fall throughout the day

Targeted Lab Testing

Targeted lab testing may be used when it adds meaningful clarity or helps guide more specific decisions. Not everyone needs deeper testing, and when it is used, it is done intentionally.

How to Access Testing

Lab testing is available in two ways: as part of private nutrition coaching, which includes full interpretation, strategy, and ongoing support, or as a standalone option for those who want targeted insight and clear direction without ongoing accountability.

If you are unsure where to start, we can decide together what would be most useful based on your goals and where you are currently.

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