Functional Pathology Testing
Discover what’s really going on inside your body.
At Sutherland Shire Naturopathic Clinic, we offer advanced functional pathology testing that goes far beyond standard medical pathology. These in-depth tests don’t just look at whether your results fall within “normal” ranges—they explore how well your body is actually functioning. By identifying subtle imbalances before they develop into illness, we can help you take control of your health at a deeper level.
Our comprehensive testing options include hormone profiles, digestive and gut microbiome analysis, food intolerance and allergy testing, nutrient and mineral assessments, adrenal and thyroid function testing, and much more. These insights allow us to understand exactly what your body needs to thrive.
Using your results, our naturopaths create a personalised treatment plan that targets the root cause of your symptoms—not just the surface signs. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, or unexplained symptoms, functional testing provides the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Experience the difference of truly holistic healthcare. With cutting-edge testing and guidance from our practitioners with a wealth of experience , we’ll help you uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface—so you can restore balance, vitality, and feel brand new again.
D.U.T.C.H. Hormone Test
Throughout our lives and with living in the 21st century, our hormones can become quite out of balance. This often leads to pain and discomfort. Our hormones can also potentially lead us down the road to more serious health concerns if we do not balance them. During Peri-menopause and Menopause hormones can really become imbalanced leading to so many undesirable signs and symptoms.
A Comprehensive D.U.T.C.H. Hormone Assay is a very accurate test and shows us a snap shot of what all your hormones and doing. This enables us to use holistic approaches and natural medicines to bring the hormones back to balance to relieve your discomfort now and potentially prevent health concerns in the future.
Microbiome Mapping (for improving Digestion)
Are you suffering IBS, IBD, food intolerances, digestive pain, constipation, diarrhoea, fatty liver or the many other digestive disturbances that can make life miserable?
We have many approaches to sooth your tummy troubles but a great test that shows us all the good and bad of your digestion is a Complete Microbiome Mapping.
This test shows us a snap shot of your good bacteria and which good bacteria’s are not in high enough levels for your well being. We also will see any parasites and parasitic bacteria that may be causing problems.
Complete Thyroid Testing
Our thyroid is a sensitive part of the endocrine system and is very easily thrown off balance. With Menopause, Perimenopause, stress, nutritional deficiencies just some of the concerns of living in the 21st century, so many of us have a thyroid condition that is either not diagnosed or not supported correctly. We have several tools including a Comprehensive Thyroid Assay that can identify thyroid concerns and get you feeling energetic, clear in the mind and feeling great again!
Food Intolerances Test
Food Detective: Just a drop of blood from a finger can help us identify the IgG food intolerances that have made you feel unwell for years.
Using a scientific pathology test that is 98 – 100% accurate we are able to identify 59 different food intolerances.
By incorporating adjustments to your diet, removal or reduction of these aggravating foods and a soothing repair program to your digestive system, you can feel free of the pain and discomfort that has plagued you for years. This restores energy and vitality that will have you feeling brand new in no time.
Hair Mineral Analysis
With just a snippet of hair from your head, a laboratory can tell us about your mineral imbalances, heavy metal status and many other details about your health and well-being.
Using this information and preparing a program personalised to you and the results from your Hair Mineral Analysis can have you feeling the best you have felt in years!
