Why Do Genetic Testing and Optimization?
Purpose
DISCOVER genetic vulnerabilities in your body through proper laboratory testing and medical evaluation; CREATE a specific plan to prevent disease, improve quality of life, and promote longevity, RECEIVE the support you need to implement your individualized plan for life.
Benefits
- Learn what your predisposition is for a variety of diseases and conditions, from heart disease and cancer to osteoporosis and arthritis as well as allergies, toxicity, anxiety and adverse drug reactions
- You are seen for 4.5 total hours by a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor who develops your optimal health and prevention plan based on your genetic profile
- You feel and look your very best and optimize your health and well being
- You take proactive, individualized steps in preventing diseases from ever manifesting in your body
What is Included in the Program?
- Over 4 hours of one-on-one time with a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor who is clinically trained to pinpoint and treat genetic vulnerabilities and optimize health and well being
- Comprehensive medical intake
- All necessary genomic laboratory testing (see below for some of the testing options)
- Interpretation of lab results
- Development of comprehensive treatment plan based on lab results
- Mid-year evaluation and review of progress including necessary adjustments
- Unlimited support from your own Wellness Coach
Program Timeline
Initial Visit:
Comprehensive medical evaluation and intake, determination of appropriate genomic testing to undergo based on medical intake. You spend 1.5 hours with the Naturopathic Medical Doctor during this visit.
Visit 2 (review of findings and optimal health plan):
Review results of genomic testing and go over comprehensive plan, developed exclusively by Dr. Gina Nick, to optimize health based on genomic test results. You spend approximately 1 hour with your licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor during this visit.
Visit 3:
This is your 6 month check up where we will evaluate your progress thus far and make necessary modification to your health plan. You will spend 1 hour with your licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor during this visit.
Visit 4:
This is your 12 month medical visit to assess progress made over the year and to discuss options moving forward. You will spend approximately 1 hour with your licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor during this visit.
Testing Available
Genomic testing for single nucleotide polymorphisms that provide insight into genetic tendencies, allowing for individualized intervention. Based on your medical intake and assessment, your licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor will determine, with you, the appropriate genomic testing to undergo for the first year. Some of the options include:
Cardiovascular Genomic Profile
This test looks at your individualized genetic variations that reveal how your body modulates blood pressure regulation, lipid balance (cholesterol and triglycerides), nutrient metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
Immune System Genomic Profile
This test evaluates genetic variations in genes that modulate immune and inflammatory activity. These variations can affect balance between cell (Th-1) and humoral (Th-2) immunity, trigger potential defects in immune system defense, and stimulate mechanisms underlying chronic, overactive inflammatory responses.
Estro Genomic Profile
This test looks at your genetic profile and how your genes are coded for estrogen metabolism, blood coagulation (blood clot formation), cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis.