Genetic Testing on Salt Spring Island
Your genes aren't your destiny, but they are a roadmap.
Genetic testing analyzes key gene variants (SNPs) that influence how your body detoxifies, methylates, metabolizes nutrients, and manages inflammation. Understanding your genetic predispositions allows me to design treatment protocols that work with your biology rather than against it.
Your genes don't determine your health, but they do influence how your body responds to food, supplements, toxins, and stress. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes like MTHFR, COMT, CBS, and CYP450 enzymes can affect methylation efficiency, estrogen clearance, glutathione production, and drug metabolism. Research in Pharmacogenomics Reviews has established that genetic variations in detoxification pathways significantly influence individual susceptibility to environmental toxins and response to treatment.
I use genetic testing strategically, not as a standalone tool, but as a layer of insight that makes everything else I do more precise. If you have an MTHFR variant that impairs folate metabolism, I'll prescribe the active form of folate rather than folic acid. If your COMT gene processes catecholamines slowly, I'll adjust neurotransmitter support accordingly. This level of precision eliminates the trial-and-error that characterizes most supplement and treatment protocols.
Genetic testing is a one-time investment. Your DNA doesn't change, so the results inform treatment decisions for life. I combine genetic data with functional testing like the Organic Acids Test and comprehensive hormone panels to build a complete picture of how your genetics are expressing in real time, and where targeted intervention can make the biggest difference.
Why Genetic Testing
Lifetime Insight
A one-time test that informs treatment decisions for life. Your DNA doesn't change.
Precision Medicine
Eliminates trial-and-error by matching supplements, nutrients, and treatments to your genetic profile.
Detox & Methylation Clarity
Reveals how efficiently your body detoxifies, methylates, and processes hormones and nutrients.
Who Genetic Testing Is For
Family History of Chronic Disease
Poor Response to Standard Supplements
Detoxification Concerns
Methylation Issues (MTHFR)
Hormonal Imbalances
Mental Health Conditions
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Chemical & Environmental Sensitivities
Complex Multi-System Illness
Sample Report
What to Expect
Cheek Swab or Saliva
A simple, painless cheek swab or saliva sample collected at my office or at home with a provided kit.
Lab Analysis
The sample is sent to a specialized genomics lab that analyzes clinically relevant gene variants (SNPs).
Results in 3-4 Weeks
Results typically return within 3-4 weeks with a detailed report of your genetic variants and their clinical implications.
Personalized Interpretation
I review your genetic results alongside your current labs and symptoms to translate raw data into actionable treatment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bioidentical Hormones
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Book a consultation and I'll build a treatment plan tailored to your health goals.