because
"everything looks fine"
isn't a real answer.
"Let's start off with a basic panel" or "We don't see flags of worrisome conditions" yet, you feel irregular or miserable from physical flair ups.
You're met with piecing together your mystery symptoms and narratives that the healthcare system red tape discourages your health team from pursuing. You don't need to be placated.
What you really need is a loophole to getting more overarching information, and someone that can help interpret the nuances of generalized regular and regular to you.
Here's your loophole. Functional Lab Testing.
This testing goes deeper than the standard bloodwork your medical team often begins with. The goal is to comprehensively identify imbalances before they become bigger issues.
Instead of measuring disease markers or generalized normal ranges, these tests look at how your body is actually functioning through: hormones, gut health, nutrient levels, and stress responses.
This data often validates your experiences, is expanded on with a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and creates language for you to bring back to your healthcare teams and create actionable and sustainable plans for your health experiences.
there's a loophole for medical red tape
Your symptoms don’t have to be severe to deserve attention. Functional testing fills in the gaps—so you’re not waiting until things get worse.
- Identifies imbalances before they turn into bigger issues.
- Looks at how the body is functioning, not just disease markers.
- Used to restore balance through diet, lifestyle, and supplements.
- Only flags issues once they’ve reached a critical threshold.
- Limited to “normal” ranges—even if symptoms are severe.
- Focused on diagnosing and prescribing, not optimizing health.
With the right language, tools, and understanding the approach is naturally made to be sustainable because we understand the root "why".
your labs are "normal" but symptoms are screaming...
tired of mediocre supplements, diets, and protocols?
If you're stuck in the ‘wait and see’ cycle—this is your way out.
Is this you?
"brandee encouraged me to ease back on my perception of 'healthy living' to
eat the foods I crave without hesitation or guilt."
Edie h.
BUT WHICH ONE?
functional testing vs. 1:1 coaching
- how to make the right choice.
1:1 Coaching is for those who want ongoing support, personalized nutrition, and accountability.
It includes two functional lab tests PLUS a structured 6-month plan to help you navigate results, implement change, and address more than just symptoms—from root causes to your relationship with food.
Functional Testing is for the curious, self-starter type—you know something is off, and you’re ready for data-driven insights and strategic support.
If you’re financially limited or already confident in your nutrition and lifestyle, this gives you a clear starting point.
are 1:1 sessions included with functional testing?
can i ask my doctor to order these tests?
Since every plan is fully personalized, supplements aren’t bundled into the cost of functional lab testing. However, you’ll have access to professional-grade supplements at a discount through my online dispensary—so you get exactly what your body needs, without paying for what it doesn’t.
are supplements included in the package price?
are 1:1 sessions included with functional testing?
can i ask my doctor to order these tests?
Yes—each functional lab testing package includes an onboarding session, one private session to review your results, break down what they mean, and provide personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
You'll also get two additional sessions to help you implement changes strategically, and troubleshoot along the way so you’re never left wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
are supplements included in the package price?
are 1:1 sessions included with functional testing?
can i ask my doctor to order these tests?
You may be able to request standard blood chemistry labs through your doctor, but many Western medicine practitioners aren’t familiar with functional lab testing. These tests go beyond routine screenings, offering deeper insights into your health that traditional panels often miss.
are supplements included in the package price?
are supplements included in the package price?
Since every plan is fully personalized, supplements aren’t bundled into the cost of functional lab testing.
However, you’ll have access to professional-grade supplements at a discount through my online dispensary—so you get exactly what your body needs, without paying for what it doesn’t.
are 1:1 sessions included with functional testing?
Yes—each functional lab testing package includes an onboarding session, one private session to review your results, break down what they mean, and provide personalized dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
You'll also get two additional sessions to help you implement changes strategically, and troubleshoot along the way so you’re never left wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
can i ask my doctor to order these tests?
You may be able to request standard blood chemistry labs through your doctor, but many Western medicine practitioners aren’t familiar with functional lab testing.
These tests go beyond routine screenings, offering deeper insights into your health that traditional panels often miss.
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