At Living Balance Wellness, I specialize in personalized health strategies that analyze your gut bacteria, helping you achieve optimal digestion, immune support, and overall vitality.
Your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in digestion, immune function, and even mental well-being. The advanced GI microbiome testing offers detailed insights into your gut bacteria, identifying imbalances that may contribute to health issues. Through expert lab testing solutions, I can provide actionable recommendations tailored to your unique needs. Contact us today to take control of your gut health.
Discover bacterial, pathogen, and microbiome imbalances that can impact digestion, immunity, and metabolism.
Gain insights into issues like bloating, food intolerances, and irregular bowel movements for better gut health.
A well-balanced microbiome strengthens your immune system, reducing susceptibility to infections and inflammation.
Get tailored dietary and supplement recommendations based on your unique microbiome composition.
If you’re dealing with bloating, constipation, reflux, food sensitivities, or inflammation, gut testing is one of the most powerful tools we can use to uncover the why. At Living Balance Wellness, I offer two options based on your needs and goals: the GI Spotlight by Designs for Health and the more in-depth Gut Zoomer by Vibrant Wellness.
These tests go beyond surface symptoms to evaluate digestion, microbial balance, inflammation, immune activity, and how well your body is breaking down and absorbing nutrients. Testing allows us to get clear on what’s going on beneath the surface—so we can create a step-by-step plan that truly supports healing.
GI Spotlight is ideal for identifying core imbalances, digestive insufficiencies, and inflammation-related triggers
Gut Zoomer offers a deeper dive into over 170 species of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and immune marker
Overview:
The GI Spotlight is a focused, functional lab test that evaluates key areas of digestive health and gut immunity. It looks at microbial balance, digestive capacity, inflammation, and markers that reflect the integrity of the gut lining. It is ideal for clients experiencing symptoms like bloating, food sensitivities, constipation, loose stools, or chronic gut discomfort.
What It Measures:
Commensal and opportunistic bacteria (including Akkermansia, Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium)
Fungal and yeast overgrowth (e.g., Candida spp.)
Pathogenic bacteria and markers of intestinal inflammation (e.g., Anti-gliadin, Zonulin)
Digestive enzyme levels (e.g., Pancreatic Elastase 1)
Immune markers (e.g., Secretory IgA)
Best For:
Individuals needing a mid-level analysis of gut health
Those looking for clues behind food sensitivities, leaky gut, or GI inflammation
Clients who have tried basic digestive support but still experience symptoms
What You’ll Gain:
A functional view of your gut’s current state
Insight into key imbalances or infections
A roadmap to begin rebalancing your digestion, gut immunity, and microbiome health
Overview:
The Gut Zoomer is a comprehensive microbiome test designed to analyze the full spectrum of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses within your digestive system. It also evaluates inflammation, immune markers, gut barrier integrity, and digestive sufficiency. This test offers one of the most complete pictures of gut health available.
What It Measures:
170+ species and genera of bacteria, including beneficial flora, pathogens, and diversity indexes
Pathogenic microbes (including parasites, viruses, fungi)
Inflammatory and immune markers (e.g., calprotectin, secretory IgA, anti-gliadin, zonulin)
Digestive function (e.g., fecal fats, elastase, short-chain fatty acids)
Microbial resistance genes (antibiotic resistance)
Best For:
Clients with long-standing, chronic digestive symptoms
Autoimmune, neurological, or inflammatory conditions connected to gut health
Anyone looking for a deep, comprehensive understanding of their gut microbiome
What You’ll Gain:
A detailed map of your gut ecosystem and immune status
Specific insights into infections, inflammation, or nutrient absorption challenges
Targeted, strategic recommendations to restore gut balance and improve overall resilience
Understanding the diversity of your gut microbiome is essential for optimal digestive and metabolic health. GI microbiome testing evaluates microbial diversity to ensure your gut functions at its best.
While lab testing can give us valuable insight into things like pathogens, dysbiosis, leaky gut, and inflammation, it’s not always necessary to get started. My Microbiome Reset Program is designed to support gut healing whether you choose to run a lab or not. We can absolutely work with your results if you have them—but if not, the program still provides a clear, targeted approach to help rebalance your gut, reduce inflammation, and support your overall well-being. Schedule your orientation session to find out what's best for you !
Living Balance Wellness provides personalized and integrative health solutions across Weymouth, Boston, Needham, Wellesley, Newton, Hingham, Norwell, Hanover, Rockland, Cohasset, Scituate, Dedham, Norwood, Canton, Lexington, Concord, Weston, Dover, Brookline, and Jamaica Plain.