It’s true – lab testing is expensive and should give you pause. I tell all of my clients that we can always support the body empirically, without testing. While my training and expertise informs an empirical approach to healing, this method is slower than taking action based on solid lab results. Updated conventional lab results are always my first request. A lot of nutritional information is available through standard CBC, CMP, and lipid panels, plus these lab tests are usually covered by insurance.
Even so, many of my clients have spent years pursuing conventional testing and empirical treatment with few results. In these cases, functional testing can shine a light on the root cause of symptoms and highlight a path toward healing.