Why Test Your Nutrient Status?

Your body was designed to get all of the ingredients it needs to function optimally from natural, whole foods and ingredients.
You are, quite literally, made from your food!
Those ingredients that we ingest we call nutrients and we have in-depth knowledge about all of the roles different nutrients play in the body. When you don't get enough of a key nutrient, the chemistry of your body just doesn't work properly and you can start to develop symptoms related to the deficiency. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies are wide-spread due to our poor-quality food supply, lack of knowledge about food and lifestyle factors that stress the body and drain nutrients.
​Getting a blood test to assess your nutrient status is a helpful way to figure out exactly where your body needs support and cuts out a lot of the guess work. The test can help us understand the underlying causes of your symptoms so we can provide nutrition and lifestyle recommendations that are laser focused to your situation and biochemistry. Instead of spending a lot of money on  supplements that your body doesn't need, we can narrow down our recommendations down to those that will support you best. We can also look at patterns in your test profile to give us more information about how to best support you.
Testing is beneficial if you:

• are looking to improve or maintain your wellness and age healthily.
• would like to enhance your body's cellular function and performance.
• would like more customized solutions around diet and supplements.
• are suffering with chronic health conditions and would like some targeted paths to improving your health.
• get sick often and are concerned about your immune status.
• suffer with fatigue ongoing and would like to improve your energy levels.
• would like to get pregnant and have the best chance of a healthy pregnancy and baby.
• are looking for answers that you can't get elsewhere.

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How Does The Test Work?

We use Cellular Micronutrient Assay and Antioxidant Protection Assay Blood Tests through Cell Science Systems. ​The test is evaluates how your white blood cells respond to varied environments of different micronutrients: vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. It then assesses current nutrient storage levels in those cells. In this way the test provides a long range look at your nutrition status based on the prior 3 to 4 months. We call this a functional test which provides superior and more relevant information compared with a static blood test. Traditional static blood tests that look at serum levels are simply a snapshot because levels are known to fluctuate day to day, week to week, and do not provide a true measure of nutrient status.
​Each of the micronutrients tested has roles and functions in the body and when there are deficiencies or borderline deficiencies, those functions start to suffer and symptoms can arise. Testing allows us to see which nutrients might be connected with symptoms you are experiencing. We also see patterns and connections between different nutrients that can reveal more about how to help you with your wellness goals.

How Is The Test Performed?

1. We provide you with a test kit and requisition form shipped to your address.
2. You make an appointment at a specified blood draw site in your local area and have your blood drawn there. Blood draw locations charge you directly for blood collection.
3. Test results are sent to us, usually within a week. If you choose, we are then able to do our analysis and formulate our recommendations specifically for you.
4. We charge you for the test and provide you with the results.

How Much Does The Test Cost?

$249 for 55 micronutrients with the Cellular Micronutrient Assay or
$349 for 104 micronutrients with additional Antioxidant Protection Assay.
This price does not include any of our services which are additional and the key to realizing the full benefits of the testing. We analyze and interpret the test and provide nutrition recommendations. These always include a suggested supplement regime from quality health professional lines and some dietary recommendations to improve your nutrient status.
Take a look at our bundled services around testing below or incorporate testing in your regular nutrition sessions with us.

What Are My Options For Services With The Test?

Doing your testing with the help of a Certified Nutritionist means you can make the most of the information. We've put together the following service packages to assist you. 

Basic Testing Bundle,
​$180 plus the cost of your blood tests.
Initial Fact Finding Session, 45mins

• A review of your intake forms as a context for our recommendations.

Follow up Session with Test Results, 45mins

• Review test results that identify any deficiencies and borderline deficiencies, as well as patterns, that can be contributing to your health issues or symptoms.
• Suggested supplement regime and dietary sources.

Full Testing Bundle,
$300 plus the cost of your blood tests.
Basic Testing Bundle plus

• Get our detailed Nutrition Recommendations Report as a road map for your journey to the Optimal You.

Optimal Testing Bundle,
$370 plus the cost of your blood tests.
Full Testing Bundle plus
Extend your Initial session to our 90 mins Optimal You Discovery Session

• Time to learn all about you, your goals, health history and lifestyle and come up with a strategy to move you forward
• Initial steps for getting started.

I'm Not Sure Which Services Bundle Is Best For Me

Schedule a Complimentary 15 min call with us to discuss your situation and your needs and we'd be happy to give our recommendations as to how we might be able to help you.