Initial Assessment
Your Initial Intake/Assessment will take between 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Prior to meeting in person, you will be asked to fill out various forms and questionnaires that will help us to better understand your current state of health and wellbeing. These will be evaluated prior to meeting in person, which is when we will discuss your results with you in detail, as well as getting an idea of your health goals and what you'd like to accomplish!
Finally, we will conduct a few hands-on evaluations that will provide us with even more useful information on your health. A few of these may include:
Lingual-Neuro Testing
Lingual-neuro testing utilizes scientific reflex points along the rib cage and organs to provide feedback about what is happening internally. These reflex points relate directly to certain organ function and light up the same part of the brain as the organ functioning. There is a physical component to this testing, so being comfortable with a practitioner’s touch is key to getting feedback accurately.
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Once there is an indication of pain or dysfunction, supplements (in the form of vitamins and nutrients) are used to see if a deficiency exists. For example, if your reflex point for stomach function is tested and returns a less-than-ideal response, then you could test a stomach acid or digestive support right away. This is done by putting a small amount of the vitamin or nutrient on the tongue (but not swallowed), which is sensed by the vagus nerve and relays a signal to that organ. If the organ is not functioning properly or deficient in that nutrient, when re-tested, the negative symptom will be reduced or eliminated all together. This tells us that the vitamin or nutrient tested would be beneficial for you to use to help restore normal function in that organ.
Lingual-Neuro testing is particularly useful in determining which supplements may actually be useful for you. You can know right away what your body needs and what really works for you individually, rather than buying them with an educated guess. After all, we all know how expensive supplements can be!
Paradoxical Pupillary Response Test
This tests the pupillary response of your eyes, which can give us insight into your adrenal function. With good adrenal function, the pupil will constrict and hold without pulsing for 20 seconds. Holding for less than 20 seconds or not all all, may indicate adrenal dysfunction.
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Postural Hypotention Test
Another adrenal function indicator, you may recognize this test as it's similar to what is done at virtually every doctor's appointment. Your systolic blood pressure is taken while sitting, then upon standing is immediately taken again. If your adrenals are not functioning properly then your blood pressure will drop.
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Oral pH Test
For this test you will be asked not to eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes prior. It is a simple test using a pH strip that is wet with your saliva. It is a good long-term indicator of your fatty acid levels. ​
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Repeated Muscle Challenge
Another fatty acids test, this is a physiological challenge of a muscle to see if it has the appropriate nutrients to perform at an aerobic pace. Laying down on a massage table, various muslces will be challenged with applied pressure by the therapist to see how well, and how long, it can perform.
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Zinc Test
We have found that the vast majority of our patients are deficient in certain nutrients, zinc being one of them. Your levels will be evaluated by using a simple taste-test of an oral dose of liquid zinc. However strong the flavor seems to you, will determine if you are likely deficient or not.
As you may have noticed, many of the above evaluations include hands-on touch by your therapist. Everything is conducted in a very professional and respectful manner, and your comfort is always be our top priority. However if you wish to exclude these evaluations, you can always request they be excluded.