GUT HEALTH ANALYSIS
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Uncover Hidden Infections
Identify bacteria, parasites, yeast, and pathogens that may be disrupting your gut and overall health.
Understand Your Gut Balance
See how your beneficial bacteria, harmful microbes, and inflammation markers are truly functioning.
Personalized Treatment Strategy
Get clear, targeted recommendations based on your unique gut results, not guesswork.
Why Advance Lab Testing
Unlock Your Gut’s Hidden Story with GI-MAP™ Comprehensive Analysis
Your gut influences digestion, immunity, energy, mood, hormones and detoxification. But standard labs often miss the root causes of chronic discomfort, bloating, fatigue, and stress-related symptoms.
The GI-MAP™ (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is an advanced functional stool analysis that reveals what’s truly happening in your digestive system, so we can build a personalized plan that restores balance, resilience, and wellbeing.
What Is a GI-MAP™ Test?
Unlike routine stool tests, the GI-MAP™ is a comprehensive DNA-based stool analysis that provides insight into:
Microbial balance
Opportunistic organisms
Digestive function
Inflammatory markers
Immune activity
It can be used as a strategic assessment tool to evaluate patterns of imbalance so we can make informed decisions about how to move forward.
The Value of Functional Gut Analysis
Many people jump straight into supplements or restrictive diets without understanding what their body actually needs.
This assessment allows us to:
Avoid guesswork
Prioritize what matters most
Decide whether targeted gut work is necessary
Explore if structured support would benefit you
It gives you clarity and clarity changes everything.
This assessment is ideal if you:
✓ Experience chronic bloating, gas or irregular bowel movements.
✓ Feel frequent discomfort after eating or suspect food sensitivities
✓ Struggle with low energy despite adequate sleep.
✓ Notice brain fog, mood fluctuations, or increased anxiety.
✓ Experience recurring yeast or bacterial imbalances.
✓ Have poor stress tolerance or frequent immune challenges.
✓ Prefer a functional, root-cause perspective.
✓ Are considering deeper support and want clarity first.
If you’re tired of guessing and want clarity on your gut’s actual microbial and functional status, the GI-MAP™ provides the insight we need.
HOW THE GI MAP ASSESSMENT WORKS
Simple. Private. Convenient.
✓ A collection kit is delivered to your door with simple, step-by-step guided instructions.
✓ Samples undergo advanced DNA-based PCR analysis to identify critical microbial and functional health markers.
Insight Through Data
✓ Once your data is processed, a 60-minute personalized consultation is scheduled to interpret the findings in detail.
✓ This session identifies functional patterns to reveal how your gut microbiome influences your energy, immunity, detoxification, and mental clarity.
Strategy Driven by Evidence
✓ Based on your unique bio-individual results, a specific path forward is identified to address your goals.
✓ Recommendations may include a targeted protocol or a comprehensive, structured program for long-term health optimization.
Ready to Decode Your Gut?
During this 15-minute call we’ll determine if the GI-MAP™ is appropriate for your
goals and map your next steps.
FAQ's
How is the GI-MAP™ different from a regular stool test?
Most conventional stool tests are designed to detect acute infection, meaning they look for a limited number of pathogens when symptoms are severe or urgent.
The GI-MAP is different.
It uses quantitative PCR (DNA-based technology) to measure microbial patterns and functional markers in much greater detail. Rather than simply asking, “Is there an infection?”, it evaluates:
• Opportunistic and pathogenic bacteria
• Parasites and yeast
• Viral markers
• H. pylori and virulence factors
• Inflammatory and immune markers
• Digestive function indicators
• Gut barrier integrity markers
In other words, it provides a broader functional overview — not just a yes-or-no infection screen.
This allows us to identify imbalances and patterns that may contribute to ongoing digestive or systemic symptoms, even when standard lab work appears “normal.”
The GI-MAP™ is a functional health assessment and is not intended to diagnose disease or replace medical care.
When does it make sense to consider a GI-MAP™ assessment?
The GI-MAP may be appropriate when symptoms persist but traditional evaluations haven’t provided clear answers.
Many individuals pursue this assessment when:
• Digestive symptoms continue despite “normal” lab work
• They suspect microbial imbalance but lack objective data
• Symptoms extend beyond digestion — affecting energy, mood, immunity, or stress resilience
• They want measurable insight before committing to a structured program
Rather than guessing or layering supplements, this assessment provides clarity on microbial patterns and functional markers so decisions can be informed and strategic.
It is particularly useful for individuals who value data-driven insight and prefer understanding underlying patterns before determining their next step.
Do I need to stop medications or supplements before taking the test?
In some cases, yes.
Certain medications and supplements, especially antimicrobials, probiotics, or digestive enzymes, can influence results. Specific preparation instructions are provided before testing to ensure the most accurate data possible.
We want a clear snapshot of your current microbial landscape, not a temporary shift from something you recently started.
How accurate is the GI-MAP™ test?
The GI-MAP uses quantitative PCR (DNA-based technology), which is highly sensitive and specific for detecting microbial organisms. This allows for precise identification rather than general categories. While no test is perfect, it provides a reliable snapshot of microbial patterns when interpreted correctly and in context.
Is this test only for people with digestive symptoms?
No. While digestive symptoms are common, gut imbalances can influence energy, mood, skin, immune function, and stress tolerance. Some individuals pursue testing due to systemic symptoms rather than overt digestive complaints.
What kind of support can I get after the consultation?
If you’d like ongoing guidance, we can review my programs to find the one that best suits your needs.
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