Uncover Your Health Blueprint: Personalized Functional Medicine
Are you tired of generalized advice and quick fixes that don't address the root cause of your health concerns? At Renew Health & Wellness, we believe in a personalized approach to wellness, digging deep to understand your unique biochemical individuality. Our functional medicine offerings are designed to uncover the imbalances contributing to your symptoms and empower you with the knowledge and tools to achieve lasting health.
What We Offer:
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA): Your hair holds a wealth of information about your mineral balance and heavy metal exposure over time. HTMA is a non-invasive test that provides insights into your cellular metabolic activity, helping us identify mineral deficiencies, excesses, and toxic element burdens that can impact your energy, mood, digestion, and more.
Functional Bloodwork Analysis: Beyond standard lab ranges, we analyze your bloodwork from a functional perspective. This means we look for optimal ranges and patterns that can indicate early signs of dysfunction, even before a disease manifests. This in-depth analysis helps us understand the intricate connections between your various body systems and pinpoint areas needing support.
Custom Supplement Protocols: Based on your individualized test results from HTMA and functional bloodwork, we create tailored supplement protocols. Forget the guesswork of generic supplements; your protocol will be precisely designed to address your specific deficiencies, support detoxification pathways, and optimize your body's natural healing capabilities.
Personalized Food Recommendations: Food is powerful medicine. We'll provide you with personalized food recommendations that align with your unique biochemical needs and test findings. This isn't about restrictive diets, but rather about discovering the foods that nourish your body, reduce inflammation, and support your journey to optimal health.
Ready to uncover your unique health blueprint and embark on a path to true well-being?
We're here to guide you every step of the way.
Your Journey to Lasting Wellness: Our Process
Achieving profound and lasting health changes in functional medicine is a journey, not a quick fix. Your body's imbalances didn't develop overnight, and rebalancing them takes time, consistent effort, and a methodical approach. That's why we emphasize a process designed to give you the best possible results.
The Power of the Protocol & Retesting
Ideally, to experience the full benefits of our personalized approach, we recommend a commitment to at least an initial test, followed by a three-month protocol, and then a re-test.
Initial Testing: This is where we gather your unique health data through HTMA and functional bloodwork analysis. It provides the crucial baseline and insights needed to craft your personalized plan.
The Three-Month Protocol: Based on your initial results, we'll design a custom supplement protocol and personalized food recommendations. This three-month period allows your body time to respond to the targeted support, begin detoxification, and initiate the healing process.
Retesting for Progress: After approximately three months, we'll re-evaluate your progress with follow-up testing. This critical step allows us to:
Measure tangible improvements: See how your mineral levels, blood markers, and overall body chemistry have shifted.
Fine-tune your protocol: Adjust dosages, introduce new supports, or phase out others based on your body's evolving needs.
Validate the effectiveness of your plan: Confirm that the interventions are working for you.
Celebrate your progress: Witnessing the positive changes in your lab results can be incredibly motivating!
This "test, protocol, re-test" cycle is the cornerstone of effective functional medicine, ensuring your plan remains responsive and optimized for your unique healing journey.
Our Comprehensive Offerings for Deeper Transformation:
To support you in achieving your deepest health goals, we offer structured programs designed for sustained support and profound change:
3-Month Minerals & Mind Journey:
The package includes:
2 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis- taken every 3 months
2 Lab analysis of Blood Work- taken every 6 months
Messaging during business hours with Dr. Jessica Fish
Three 40 minute long zoom calls with Dr. Jessica Fish for:
Protocol Support
Inlighted Emotional Clearing
Written protocols with suggestions to address whatever we find in the lab
Minerals & Mind: Healing Overwhelm Journey Course - highlighting common symptoms and support on lifestyle choices to enhance your healing experience
Ideal for: Those ready to dive into understanding their foundational mineral balance and its impact on mental and physical well-being. This program provides the essential initial testing and the critical first three months of targeted support and guidance.
6-Month Minerals & Mind Journey:
The package includes:
3 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis- taken every 3 months
2 Lab analysis of Blood Work- taken every 6 months
Messaging during business hours with Dr. Jessica Fish
Six 40 minute long zoom calls with Dr. Jessica Fish for:
Protocol Support
Inlighted Emotional Clearing
Written protocols with suggestions to address whatever we find in the lab
Minerals & Mind: Healing Overwhelm Journey Course - highlighting common symptoms and support on lifestyle choices to enhance your healing experience
Ideal for: Individuals with more entrenched or complex health concerns seeking a more extended period of dedicated support and re-evaluation. This allows for deeper healing and refinement of protocols over two full cycles of testing and adjustment.
Minerals & Mind Mastery Monthly Membership:
The package includes:
4 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis -tested every three months
3 Lab analysis of Blood Work- tested every 6 months
Messaging during business hours with Dr. Jessica Fish
12 -40 minute long zoom calls once a month with Dr. Jessica Fish for:
Protocol Support
Inlighted Emotional Clearing
Written protocols with suggestions to address whatever we find in the labs
Minerals & Mind: Healing Overwhelm Journey Course - highlighting common symptoms and support on lifestyle choices to enhance your healing experience
Ideal for: The ultimate commitment to comprehensive health transformation and ongoing optimization. This membership provides continuous support, regular retesting, and advanced strategies to not only address root causes but to master your long-term wellness.
Flexible Options for Your Needs:
We understand that everyone's journey is unique. While we highly recommend our structured programs for optimal results, we also offer individual testing options:
One-Off Tests:
HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis): A standalone assessment of your mineral status and heavy metal exposure.
Functional Blood Work Analysis: A detailed interpretation of your blood markers beyond conventional ranges.
Bring Your Own Blood Work: If you've recently had blood tests done, we can provide a functional analysis based on your existing results.
HTMA & Blood Work Combo: A comprehensive initial assessment combining both our key diagnostic tools.
Each One Off Blood Work Analysis includes:
Comprehensive Blood Work ordered by Dr Jessica
Lab analysis of Blood Work
Written protocols with suggestions to address whatever we find in the labs
Video recording of Report of Findings
Customized 3 month Supplement Protocol
Included in your comprehensive blood analysis are:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Lipid Panel
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Iron Panel
Thyroid Panel (with TSH, T4, T3, TPO Antibodies, TGB Antibodies)
Vitamin D, A1C, Homocysteine, Histamine, Vitamin B12
Each One off HTMA Tests include:
New Patient Appointment
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Initial protocol based on intake form
Write up and video of your HTMA results
Supplement Protocol based on your HTMA results
1 -40 Minute Follow Up Appointment
Both Packages come with the Minerals & Mind: Healing Overwhelm Journey Course - highlighting common symptoms and support on lifestyle choices to enhance your healing experience
Note on labs:
The cost of the HTMA is included in the price of the program
Results take, on average, 14 business days to get back
Other costs associated with this program are:
Supplements- you will receive a 5% discount off medical grade supplements from Fullscript
Additional follow up appointments may be purchased at full price
No matter where you are on your health journey, we are here to provide the insights and personalized support you need to thrive.
Have questions? Don’t know which package to choose? Click the “Book Now” button above and choose the “15 Minute Discovery Call” for a complementary chat about your goals and the best way to support them.
Deep Dive: What are the Functional Tests?
HTMA Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Navigating a Toxin-Laden World
Have you ever wondered about the silent invaders in our daily lives? From your favorite lipstick to the bustling traffic during rush hour, toxins are like unwanted guests that seem impossible to avoid.
The Price We Pay
Our bodies, resilient as they are, often bear the brunt of this toxic onslaught. Think persistent fatigue, stress, hypothyroidism, frequent infections, muscle discomfort and joint pain, fertility concerns, hormonal imbalance, allergies, anxiety, mood imbalances, gut issues, PMS and muscle cramps, skin issues, mood swings, and osteoporosis. It's like a whirlwind of health issues triggered by heavy metals and overall bodily toxicity.
General signs and symptoms of mineral depletion:
Low energy/fatigue
Headaches/ migraine
Water retention/puffiness
Brain fog
Sluggish thyroid
Digestive issues / low stomach acid
High urination
Poor stress resistance
Poor sleep quality
Mood imbalances
Always fighting a cold
Beyond Skin Deep
HTMA isn't just about hair. It's a treasure trove of over 35 essential minerals, heavy metals, and crucial mineral ratios that typical tests often overlook.
Hair Talks: Decoding Health Mysteries
Your hair isn’t just a style statement; it's a timeline of your health. It stores valuable information about mineral levels over months, giving us an extended, holistic view. Hair contains a blueprint- a lasting record of mineral status and nutritional metabolic activity- that occurred over its growth period. The HTMA can show us what’s going on in the body over the last 3-4 months. HTMA's revelations go beyond the surface, diving deep into nervous system status, stress stages, energy levels, digestive health, and more. It's a comprehensive health dossier waiting to be explored.
What we can learn from the results:
→ Nervous system state
→ Stage of stress (alarm, resistance, exhaustion/burnout)
→ Metabolic rate
→ Glandular activity (particularly the adrenal and thyroid)
→ Energy production
→ Digestive function
→ Blood sugar regulation & carb tolerance
→ Liver/detox function
→ Oxidative stress & inflammation
→ Heavy metal presence
Why Blood Tests Fall Short
Blood tests might seem convenient, but they're mere snapshots in time. They fluctuate with our daily hustle, failing to capture the full mineral story. Meanwhile, HTMA tracks the body's mineral journey over time, uncovering the real health narrative.
Dr. Jessica's Expert Eye
Dr. Jessica can create a personalized approach using this information as a foundation. This approach involves leveraging dietary adjustments, herbal remedies, supplements, lifestyle modifications, and more to restore harmony within the body. Rectifying and harmonizing mineral levels while addressing the factors disrupting this balance is pivotal in the healing journey toward optimal health.
If exploring a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and gaining deeper insights into your body's status interests you, let's connect! Dr. Jessica incorporates numerous functional assessments and laboratory tests into a personalized plan, with particular attention to the insights provided by the HTMA. Schedule to collaborate with Dr. Jessica, delve into a comprehensive plan tailored to realign your body and rekindle that incredible sense of well-being.
Connect with Dr. jessica today for a personalized plan to get you feeling your best!
The Power of Functional Bloodwork Analysis
You've likely had blood work done by your conventional doctor, and perhaps you've been told everything "looks normal." But what if "normal" isn't actually "optimal"?
This is where functional bloodwork analysis dramatically differs and provides a crucial key to truly understanding your health.
Beyond "Normal": The Functional Difference
Conventional medical blood tests are designed to identify overt disease. The "normal ranges" you see on your lab reports are often very wide, based on statistical averages of the general population – a population that, unfortunately, is increasingly dealing with chronic health issues. This means:
Wide Ranges for "Normal": A conventional doctor will typically consider a result "normal" even if it's on the very edge of this broad range. For example, if the "normal" range for a marker is 10-100, a result of 11 or 98 might both be considered "normal."
Waiting for Sickness: Legally and ethically, conventional medicine often operates within a framework where intervention (usually medication) is only initiated once a marker falls outside of these broad "normal" ranges, meaning you're already experiencing significant dysfunction or disease. Their focus is on disease management, not proactive health optimization.
Our Approach: Striving for Optimal
In functional medicine, we challenge the notion that "normal" is good enough. We understand that your body thrives when its systems are not just "not sick," but are actually functioning at their very best. When we analyze your bloodwork, we look for optimal ranges, often targeting the middle third of the conventional "normal" range.
The "Optimal Zone": We view results at the edges of the conventional "normal" range as potential early warning signs of imbalance or dysfunction, even if they don't yet indicate full-blown disease. For instance, if that "normal" range is 10-100, we might consider 40-70 to be the "optimal zone." A result of 20, while "normal" conventionally, would signal to us that your body needs support.
Proactive Intervention: Our goal isn't to wait until you're "sick enough" for medication. Instead, we use your functional bloodwork insights to implement proactive strategies using:
Custom Supplements: Targeted nutrients to address specific deficiencies or support organ function.
Lifestyle Adjustments: Recommendations for stress management, sleep optimization, and physical activity.
Personalized Food Choices: Dietary modifications to reduce inflammation, improve nutrient absorption, and support overall systemic balance.
By focusing on these optimal ranges and intervening early, we aim to prevent chronic conditions from developing, reverse existing imbalances, and guide you towards a state of vibrant health and sustained well-being, rather than simply just "not sick." Your blood tells a story, and we're here to help you understand it and rewrite your health narrative.
The Specifics: What Your Functional Bloodwork Includes
When we talk about "functional bloodwork," we're not just running a basic panel. Our approach involves a comprehensive suite of tests designed to give us the most detailed picture possible of your internal health. These tests are often far more thorough than what you might receive during a routine check-up with a conventional medical doctor.
Here are the key panels and individual markers we analyze to uncover your unique health blueprint:
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): This panel provides insights into your liver and kidney function, electrolyte balance, blood sugar regulation, and protein metabolism. We'll examine each marker to assess cellular function and identify subtle shifts that could indicate early imbalances.
Lipid Panel: Beyond just total cholesterol, we'll look at the specific markers within your lipid panel, including LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and often advanced markers like particle size, to get a deeper understanding of your cardiovascular risk and metabolic health.
Complete Blood Count (CBC): This fundamental test provides a snapshot of your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. We'll analyze trends in these markers to assess for anemia, inflammation, infection, and immune system function.
Iron Panel: Iron is crucial for energy and oxygen transport. Our comprehensive iron panel typically includes ferritin (iron stores), serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation, giving us a complete picture of your iron status and ruling out various types of anemia or iron overload.
Complete Thyroid Panel: The thyroid gland is a master regulator of metabolism, energy, and mood. Unlike conventional doctors who often only test TSH, we dive deep with a complete thyroid panel that includes:
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): A pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid. We look for optimal, not just "normal," ranges.
Free T4 (Thyroxine): The main hormone produced by the thyroid.
Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): The active form of thyroid hormone that influences cellular metabolism throughout your body.
TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies): To detect autoimmune activity against the thyroid.
Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGB Antibodies): Another key marker for autoimmune thyroid conditions.
This comprehensive view is critical for identifying subclinical hypothyroidism or autoimmune thyroiditis (like Hashimoto's) that often goes undiagnosed with limited testing.
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxyvitamin D): Essential for immune function, bone health, mood, and countless other bodily processes. We look for optimal levels, not just deficiency.
A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin): Provides an average of your blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months, giving us a clearer picture of your long-term glucose regulation and risk for insulin resistance or pre-diabetes.
Homocysteine: An amino acid that, when elevated, can be a marker for inflammation and increased risk for cardiovascular issues. High levels often indicate deficiencies in key B vitamins.
Histamine: While not always a standard test, we assess histamine levels as needed, particularly when investigating symptoms related to allergies, inflammation, and gut health, as imbalances can contribute to a wide range of issues.
Vitamin B12: Crucial for nerve function, energy production, and red blood cell formation. We evaluate your levels to ensure optimal neurological and metabolic health.
Using Your Existing Bloodwork & Ordering New Tests: (Byo Blood work- Bring your own Blood work)
If you've recently (within 3 months) had bloodwork done by your medical doctor, please share it with us! We are happy to review what is provided. However, given our commitment to comprehensive analysis and optimal ranges, it's common for these panels to be incomplete for our functional assessment. If your existing bloodwork is insufficient to provide the full picture we need, we will recommend and order any additional tests required, with associated costs discussed transparently with you beforehand.
Our goal is always to gather the most precise data possible to create a truly personalized and effective health plan for you.