Functional Testing

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    Watch this space!

    Live and Dry Blood Analysis coming in 2026!

    Interested in booking a consult in a town near you?

    Click the link here to register your interest and reserve your spot on the waitlist.

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    Blood work Review

    Already have recent blood test results from your GP? Bring them along to your initial consultation. Even if your results were labelled “normal,” there’s often more to uncover because standard reference ranges don’t always reflect the optimal ranges that support true wellbeing.

    What We’ll Do Together

    - Review your current results in detail

    - Identify any gaps in testing

    - Discuss additional tests that could provide deeper insights

    - Arrange further testing easily through if needed.

    - No Recent Blood Work? No Problem

    If you haven’t had blood tests recently, we’ll determine the most appropriate starting point for your health goals during your consultation. If blood testing is the right next step, I’ll guide you through:

    Which tests to request and how to access them quickly and easily in New Zealand. Please note that Blood testing from Naturopathic referral is not funded. Your local path lab will arrange payment.

    Why choose a blood test review in NZ?

    Because it helps you move beyond “normal” results to uncover what’s really happening in your body giving you and your practitioner the clarity needed to create a personalised plan for energy, balance, and long‑term wellbeing.

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    DUTCH Test

    Struggling with fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, or sleep issues? The DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is one of the most advanced ways to uncover what’s really happening with your hormones.

    Unlike standard blood tests that only capture a single moment, the DUTCH Test provides a 24‑hour hormone profile showing not just your levels, but how your body is breaking them down and clearing them.

    The different tests can provide a deeper insight to the root causes behind:

    - Anxiety & depression

    - PMS, PMDD & menopausal symptoms

    - Low libido & insomnia

    - Weight gain & stubborn fatigue

    The DUTCH Plus also measures your cortisol awakening response (CAR). A “mini stress test” that tracks cortisol patterns right after waking.

    This can highlight issues such as chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, seasonal affective disorder, blood sugar imbalances, digestive problems, burnout, and more.

    Testing can look at:

    - Progesterone, oestrogen & androgen metabolites

    - Cortisol (free, metabolised & cortisone)

    - Melatonin levels

    - Organic acid markers for liver detox, B‑vitamin status & neurotransmitters (dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline)

    - 8‑OHdG, a marker for DNA damage

    Pricing

    - DUTCH Complete (most popular): $682

    - DUTCH Cycle Mapping (ideal for irregular cycles): $887

    - DUTCH Complete + Cycle Mapping: $1085

    - Dutch Plus (Complete + CAR): $895

    - DUTCH Cycle Mapping + Adrenal: $924

    Please note is these prices are the test price only. A Consultation fees are in addition to this.

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    Complete Microbiome Test

    Your gut health impacts everything from digestion and immunity to mood, hormones, and energy.

    The Complete Microbiome Stool Test is the most advanced way to uncover what’s really happening in your digestive system.

    This test is ideal for anyone experiencing:

    - IBS/IBD,

    - Abdominal Cramps or pain

    - Leaky gut Symptoms

    - SIBO

    - Allergies

    - Weakness

    - Diarrhea

    - Bloating

    - Fatigue

    What the test looks at:

    - Parasties and worms

    - Bacteria, Fungal and Yeast

    - Beneficial gut flora

    - Firmicutes: Bacteroidetes Ratio

    - Blood in stool

    - Zonulin

    - Pancreatic Elastase

    - Calprotectin

    - B-Glucoronidase

    - Along with Short chain Fatty acids

    Pricing

    Complete Microbiome Stool Test: $661. Please note is this the test price only. A Consultation fees are in addition to this.

    Why choose microbiome testing in NZ?

    Because your gut is the foundation of your health.

    This test gives you the clearest picture of your microbiome, helping you and your practitioner create a personalised plan to restore balance, reduce inflammation, and improve overall wellbeing.

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    Vaginal Microbiome Test

    Vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and trichomoniasis (TV) are among the most common reasons women seek medical care.

    The Vaginal Microbiome Test offers a clear window into the complex ecosystem of microbes that live in the female reproductive tract.

    Why the Vaginal Microbiome Matters

    The vagina is home to trillions of microorganisms mostly bacteria, but also fungi, viruses, and even parasites. When this delicate balance is disrupted, often due to a loss of Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria, infections and uncomfortable symptoms can occur.

    Most women will experience at least one episode of BV, VVC, or TV in their lifetime. Factors such as age, hormonal changes, and antibiotic or probiotic use can all influence the vaginal microbiome.

    What the test looks at:

    - pH

    - Presence of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and yeasts

    - Viruses and parasites

    - Beneficial Bacteria

    Pricing

    Vaginal Microbiome Test: $340

    Please note is this the test price only. A Consultation fees are in addition to this.

    Why choose vaginal microbiome testing in NZ?

    Because every woman’s microbiome is unique. This test helps identify imbalances that may be driving infections, discomfort, or hormonal symptoms giving you and your practitioner the insights needed to restore balance and support long‑term wellbeing.