Functional & Integrative Testing at New South
What is Functional Testing?
At New South Family Medicine & MedSpa, our Functional & Integrative Testing program takes the guesswork out of your health journey. Instead of masking symptoms, we test — not guess — to uncover the root causes of issues related to fatigue, gut health, hormone balance, metabolism, and micronutrient deficiencies.
Our integrative approach combines advanced lab testing with personalized medical care to help you understand what’s really happening inside your body. These insights empower you and your provider to create a customized plan for healing, balance, and long-term vitality.
Why Functional Testing Matters
Traditional labs often tell you whether something is “normal” — but not whether it’s optimal. Functional and integrative testing digs deeper, helping us identify subtle imbalances before they turn into chronic issues.
Our testing can provide clarity if you experience:
Bloating, food sensitivities, or digestive discomfort
Fatigue or low energy despite normal labs
Hair loss or brittle nails
Brain fog or difficulty focusing
Hormonal changes, mood swings, or irregular cycles
Unexplained weight gain or inflammation
Our Testing Options
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Your gut is the foundation of your health — influencing immunity, hormones, mental health, and metabolism.
Includes: GI-MAP stool test, interpretation session, and two follow-up visits.
Focus: Gut microbiome balance, digestion, inflammation, and pathogen detection.
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The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) measures nutrient and toxic element levels stored in your body’s cells.
Includes: HTMA lab test, interpretation session, and one follow-up visit.
Focus: Energy, thyroid health, adrenal function, and detoxification pathways.
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Our most comprehensive option, designed for those seeking a full-body reset.
Includes: Both Gut and Mineral testing, interpretation, and six months of lifestyle and nutrition coaching.
Focus: Gut and mineral balance, hormone optimization, metabolic health, and lifestyle transformation.
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Feeling lost in the wellness world? Our personalized lifestyle coaching program provides the clarity and structure you need to build a truly sustainable, healthy routine. Across six 45-minute sessions, you’ll receive tailored guidance on nutrition, movement, and daily habits that align with your goals and lifestyle.
You’ll have email access between sessions, with responses provided within one business day (please note: no responses after business hours or on weekends). This program is ideal for individuals seeking a clear, science-backed path to long-term wellness — without the overwhelm or confusion of conflicting health advice.
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For those wanting a deeper look, we offer conventional lab panels that can be bundled with your functional tests:
Anemia Panel: CBC, ferritin, iron, B12, folate
Thyroid Function Panel: TSH, Free T3/T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies
Vitamin D Panel: Vitamin D (25-OH)
Metabolic Health Panel: Glucose, HbA1c, cholesterol, ApoA/B
Hormone Panels: Tailored for both men and women to assess testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and FSH levels