Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Test
The Gold standard in trace element pathology
A hair tissue report can give you an indication of mineral status, toxic element accumulation and reveal a unique metabolic world. Minerals status can provide you with insight into the production of hormones, enzyme activity, energy production, digestive health, stress levels and much more. It can also reveal reasons behind persistent deficiencies.
This is an invaluable tool to look at digestive function, adrenal and thyroid function as well as the immune function. This test tells me how well your body is functioning at a cellular level.
Have you ever been told that your ‘blood’ work is all fine but you still feel terrible? Do you feel like no one is listening to how you are really feeling?
This is the test for you! Often imbalances show up on The Hair Mineral Test way before you see any changes in a blood test.
Here is an example of a Hair analysis report.
The blue section highlights the levels of essential minerals. The red sections highlights heavy/toxic metals in the body and the green other elements.
The blue and red section highlight the ratio between significant elements.
Who is this test for?
Absolutely everyone!
No matter what symptoms/conditions you may be having this test is invaluable for getting to the bottom of why you are feeling the way you are. Those with digestive issues a stool test along side this tests really highlight whats going on for you.
What can Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Reveal?
MINERAL DEFICIENCIES AND EXCESSES
HEAVY METAL TOXICITY
METABOLIC RATE (FAST OR SLOW)
IMMUNE
MENTAL HEALTH
NERVOUS SYSTEM IMBALANCE
LIVER & KIDNEY STRESS
DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE
ENERGY LEVELS & FATIGUE
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
ADRENAL & THYROID FUNCTION
SPORTS ENDURANCE & RECOVERY
How do you take a Hair Sample?
Cut hair with clean stainless steel scissors
To make the sample less conspicuous, cut small amounts of hair from the nape of the neck and/or several other locations on the back of the scalp
Cut hair as close to the scalp as possible- we need the most recent growth. Approximately 1 table spoon of hair is required.
Note for men who shave their hair- collect 1 tbsp of shavings. The length of the hair is not important
If the sampled hair is less than 4cm long, keep all of it for testing. If the hair is longer than this, cut off and keep the 4cm of hair that was growing closest to the scalp (discard the excess)
Place the hair sample in a paper envelope and mail to my postal address (this will be in your consult notes)
Note: Please provide clean, well-rinsed, untreated and non-coloured hair. If hair is treated or coloured, wait six to eight weeks and take a sample from the freshly grown untreated hair.
The test cost is $150.00 (excluding the cost of the Initial appointment).
Make a booking for An Initial consult PLUS the Hair analysis $290 AUS.