DNA and Functional Testing
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DNA and Functional Testing
At Alitura Health, we believe that the most effective path to wellness begins with a deep understanding of your unique biological architecture. DNA and Functional Testing are the precision tools that allow us to move beyond generalised health advice and into a space of absolute clarity.
By mapping your genetic blueprint, we uncover the hidden instructions your body uses to process nutrients, manage inflammation, and detoxify. This isn’t about medical diagnosis; it’s about nourishing your body according to its specific, hardwired requirements to ensure long-term vitality and resilience.
DNA testing is a sophisticated investigative tool that identifies variations in your genes known as Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). These are the small differences that dictate why one person thrives on a certain diet while another struggles, or why some of us require extra support for detoxification and stress resilience.
Rather than guessing which supplements or lifestyle changes you need, we use these insights to build a high-performance nutritional roadmap. We focus on ‘Functional SNPs’—for example the markers that control your Vitamin D absorption, caffeine metabolism, methylation (cell repair), and inflammatory response. This allows us to ‘talk’ to your genes through targeted nutrition, effectively turning down the volume on genetic predispositions and turning up the support for your body’s natural vitality.
While DNA reveals your permanent genetic potential, functional testing provides a “real-time” snapshot of your internal environment. We offer advanced pathology to investigate the root cause of complex health concerns.
Hormone Architecture (DUTCH): A gold-standard look at adrenal and sex hormone metabolites. Essential for addressing persistent fatigue, mood shifts, and cycle irregularities.
The Gut Microbiome (GI-MAP): Comprehensive DNA-based stool analysis to identify pathogens, bacterial balance, and intestinal health markers that impact systemic wellness.
The Oral Microbiome: Investigating the “entry point” of health. We identify oral microbiome alongside specific acid-producing bacteria that shift oral pH and drive systemic inflammation, impacting everything from cardiovascular health to metabolic resilience.
Thyroid & Metabolic Function: Deep-dive panels that go beyond standard screening to analyse active hormone conversion, cellular energy, and metabolic efficiency.
Not sure which investigation is right for you? During your Initial Consultation, we determine exactly which functional tests will provide the most clinical value for your unique health goals, ensuring every investment in your health is data-backed and purposeful.
DNA and Functional Testing Appointments
DNA Blueprint - DNA Test, Analysis & Strategy Session
Description:
A specialised genomic analysis designed to unlock your unique biological blueprint. Move beyond “one-size-fits-all” health advice by understanding how your genes interact with your nutrition and lifestyle. This service includes your DNA collection kit, practitioner-grade lab processing, and a Functional Nutrition consultation to translate your data into a proactive longevity strategy.
What we analyse: 92+ genetic markers (SNPs) specifically selected for their impact on Nutrient Metabolism, Methylation, Oxidative Stress (Cellular Rust), Inflammatory Response, and Detoxification Pathways.
Deliverables:
* Your comprehensive Digital Genetic Report.
A Personalised Longevity Roadmap that validates your unique requirements for diet, supplementation, and lifestyle habits based on your “hardwired” biology.
75min $495.00
Total Wellness Blueprint (DITI + DNA)
Description:
The ultimate health deep-dive. Includes the Full Body DITI Thermal Imaging (29 images) and the DNA Blueprint Analysis. This combined approach maps your current inflammatory state and your genetic predispositions in one comprehensive strategy.
*This booking is for your DITI scan. Your DNA Strategy Session will be scheduled during this appointment.
60min $825.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Longevity is about more than just living longer; it’s about maintaining "function" as you age. By identifying your genetic requirements for DNA Repair, Oxidative Stress control, and Detoxification, we can create a proactive strategy. This ensures you aren't just reacting to symptoms but are proactively supporting your body’s ability to neutralise free radicals. Think of this as preventing the 'cellular rust' that accelerates the aging process and impacts your long-term vitality.
No. As a Functional Nutritionist and Naturopath, I use this data as a biological compass, not a medical diagnosis. We are looking for "Functional SNPs"—small variations in your DNA that change how you process things like Vitamin D, Caffeine, or Estrogen. This allows us to build a high-performance nutritional plan that supports your body’s natural architecture.
Not at all. In Nutrigenomics, we say that "DNA loads the gun, but environment pulls the trigger." Your genes are not your destiny; they are your predispositions. By understanding your blueprint, we can use targeted nutrition, and lifestyle shifts to ensure those "triggers" are never pulled. It moves you from a place of guessing to a place of biological certainty.
Standard DNA tests often focus on ancestry or "finding a gene" for a disease. Nutrigenomics is a specialised branch of nutritional science that looks at how your unique genetic profile interacts with the nutrients you consume. Instead of just looking at what genes you have, we look at how we can use Functional Nutrition to "talk" to those genes—effectively turning down the volume on inflammatory markers and turning up the support for your energy and detoxification pathways.
No. Your DNA remains constant throughout your life. Unlike other tests that we may repeat to track progress, this is a one-time investment that provides a foundational roadmap you can refer to for decades. Whether you are adjusting your nutrition in your 30s or your longevity supplements in your 50s, your DNA results remain a relevant and vital clinical compass.
No. It is important to distinguish this from a medical diagnostic test. We are providing a Functional DNA Profile, which means we aren't looking for "disease genes"; instead, we are looking at the specific genes that control your metabolism, detoxification, nutrient absorption, and stress resilience. Our goal is to optimise your health potential and functional vitality, rather than predicting or naming a medical diagnosis.
Standard blood tests or energetic screenings (like the Vega) are "snapshots" in time—they tell us what is happening in your body right now. Your DNA, however, tells us what is happening always. It is your permanent biological "owner's manual." By understanding your unique genetic SNPs (variations), we can validate your current health protocols and ensure they are perfectly aligned with your hardwired biological requirements. It moves your care from a place of "educated guessing" to absolute biological precision.