- Partnering with me as your certified functional health practitioner offers you a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to healing — one that honors the connection between your body, mind, and spirit. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, dedication, and deep empathy as we uncover the root causes of your health challenges and move toward lasting wellness, together.
Functional Testing
At Cristal Dawn Wellness, I believe that your mind, body, and spirit were designed to work together in harmony. When one area is out of balance, the others often follow. True healing begins by listening — not only to your symptoms, but to what your body is quietly trying to tell us.
Through functional laboratory testing, we can see beneath the surface. These tests help reveal nutrient deficiencies, hidden inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and other underlying factors that may be influencing mood, energy, and resilience. When we address the biological roots of distress, hope and healing often follow.
Each test is chosen with care, depending on your story, symptoms, and goals. Together, we use these results to create a personalized plan that supports your brain chemistry, nourishes your body, and restores peace to your nervous system.
Through functional laboratory testing, we can see beneath the surface. These tests help reveal nutrient deficiencies, hidden inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and other underlying factors that may be influencing mood, energy, and resilience. When we address the biological roots of distress, hope and healing often follow.
Each test is chosen with care, depending on your story, symptoms, and goals. Together, we use these results to create a personalized plan that supports your brain chemistry, nourishes your body, and restores peace to your nervous system.
Common Labs We May Utilize
Micronutrient & Mineral PanelsReveal deficiencies in nutrients that are essential for serotonin, dopamine, and GABA production. Balanced nutrients create the foundation for emotional steadiness.
Methylation & HomocysteineMeasure how well your body converts nutrients into active forms that support detoxification, focus, and mood. Optimizing methylation often brings renewed energy and mental clarity.
Amino Acid & Neurotransmitter PrecursorsShow whether you have the raw materials needed for serotonin, dopamine, and GABA synthesis. These results guide targeted amino acid support to restore calm and focus.
Kryptopyrrole (Pyroluria) TestingDetects elevated kryptopyrroles that can deplete zinc and vitamin B6 — two nutrients critical for emotional stability. Identifying this hidden imbalance can bring profound relief from anxiety and irritability.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)Assesses long-term mineral patterns and stress response indicators like lithium, magnesium, and copper ratios. Helps reveal how your body handles stress and supports nervous system regulation.
Organic Acids Test (OAT)Evaluates how your cells produce energy and manage neurotransmitters and detoxification. A window into how your metabolism and mood are connected.
Inflammation MarkersMeasure indicators of chronic inflammation that can impact mood. Reducing inflammation helps the brain and nervous system find balance.
Omega-3 & Fatty Acid ProfilesShow whether your brain has enough healthy fats to support emotional well-being. Low omega-3 levels are often linked to anxiety and low mood — and are simple to restore.
Hormone & Thyroid PanelsReveal how stress, thyroid function, or hormonal shifts influence mood and energy. Understanding these patterns helps restore emotional balance and vitality.
Gut & Microbiome Testing (GI-Map, etc)Explore how your gut health impacts neurotransmitters, inflammation, and energy. A healthy gut is foundational for a peaceful mind. Lipid Panel / Cholesterol FractionsEvaluates total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides to understand how your body produces and uses fats that support brain health. Cholesterol is essential for hormone balance and neurotransmitter function — levels that are too low can be linked to anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
When you understand the “why” behind how you feel, everything changes. These insights allow us to create a personalized plan that supports your biology —helping your body and spirit return to peace.
Your brightest days are ahead.Your healing is within reach.
Methylation & HomocysteineMeasure how well your body converts nutrients into active forms that support detoxification, focus, and mood. Optimizing methylation often brings renewed energy and mental clarity.
Amino Acid & Neurotransmitter PrecursorsShow whether you have the raw materials needed for serotonin, dopamine, and GABA synthesis. These results guide targeted amino acid support to restore calm and focus.
Kryptopyrrole (Pyroluria) TestingDetects elevated kryptopyrroles that can deplete zinc and vitamin B6 — two nutrients critical for emotional stability. Identifying this hidden imbalance can bring profound relief from anxiety and irritability.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)Assesses long-term mineral patterns and stress response indicators like lithium, magnesium, and copper ratios. Helps reveal how your body handles stress and supports nervous system regulation.
Organic Acids Test (OAT)Evaluates how your cells produce energy and manage neurotransmitters and detoxification. A window into how your metabolism and mood are connected.
Inflammation MarkersMeasure indicators of chronic inflammation that can impact mood. Reducing inflammation helps the brain and nervous system find balance.
Omega-3 & Fatty Acid ProfilesShow whether your brain has enough healthy fats to support emotional well-being. Low omega-3 levels are often linked to anxiety and low mood — and are simple to restore.
Hormone & Thyroid PanelsReveal how stress, thyroid function, or hormonal shifts influence mood and energy. Understanding these patterns helps restore emotional balance and vitality.
Gut & Microbiome Testing (GI-Map, etc)Explore how your gut health impacts neurotransmitters, inflammation, and energy. A healthy gut is foundational for a peaceful mind. Lipid Panel / Cholesterol FractionsEvaluates total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides to understand how your body produces and uses fats that support brain health. Cholesterol is essential for hormone balance and neurotransmitter function — levels that are too low can be linked to anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
When you understand the “why” behind how you feel, everything changes. These insights allow us to create a personalized plan that supports your biology —helping your body and spirit return to peace.
Your brightest days are ahead.Your healing is within reach.