Functional Testing

Getting answers from your body

Do you suffer from symptoms whose cause can’t be pinpointed? Are you tired of dealing with the same issues, such as weight loss, bloating, fatigue, or headaches, over and over? Have you tried everything to get relief? Stop guessing and START TESTING! Get the answers — straight from your own body, with Be Well’s Functional Testing.

Functional testing is an exciting new area of nutritional medicine that provides answers to those frustrated patients who feel terrible yet have perfect labwork and are told that nothing is wrong with them. Our more refined and sensitive tests go beyond conventional lab testing and get to the root of what ails the average 21st century stressed out and overworked person.

Functional Tests are like an interview with your body. They ask questions about what is happening that only YOUR body can answer. And once you know what your body needs, the nutritionists at Be Well Associates can suggest the supplements, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments that will help you feel your best. Best of all, all tests and testing packages include pre- and post-test appointments with an experienced nutritionist at Be Well Associates, so you will be sure to get the support you need.

You can get well, lose weight, feel energized, and enjoy life.
Stop guessing and START TESTING!

Wondering How to Get Started?

There are seven tests and two multi-test packages. Review the test profiles, below, and see which tests might help relieve your symptoms. Then contact us to get started.

The Tests:


GI Effects Stool Profile
Some people have to start with this test, as digestive problems underlie so many health problems.

Consider this test if you are having:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloating and gas
  • Acid reflux/heartburn
  • Arthritis/joint pain
  • Blood/ mucous/pus in the stool
  • Cramping
  • Diarrhea/constipation
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Hives/skin rashes/ eczema
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Irritable Bowel
  • Food sensitivities
  • Celiac Disease
  • Autoimmune conditions

This is a very highly technical test and will reveal not only whether you have a pathogen but also will identify its identity using DNA probes. This is a much more accurate way to test than conventional hospital labs.

Specific bacteria have been identified to cause conditions such as Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease (Yersinia) and reactive arthritis (Klebsiella), to name a few. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your chronic disease turned out to be an infection that could be treated?!

This test requires a single stool sample collection, done at home.

Organic Acids Profile
If you are thinking about having just one test this would be the one we recommend because it yields so much fantastic information, and all from a single urine collection.

The Organic Acids test will tell you:

  • How you process your fats and carbohydrates
  • How you produce energy in your body- (yes, your Krebs cycle will be revealed!)
  • Your B vitamin status, and specifically folic acid and B12 levels
  • Whether you have any hidden infections, bacterial or fungal
  • How well your liver is doing its job of detoxification
  • Your levels of oxidative stress (how much Vitamin C and E you need)
  • Your neurotransmitter levels (are you high or low in serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, etc). These affect memory, learning, mood, behavior, sleep, pain perception and sexual urge.

So, think about this test if you are having problems with:

  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Weight loss resistance
  • Sleep problems
  • Mood changes
  • Blood sugar problems
  • Joint pain
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Depression/anxiety
  • Inflammation
  • Headaches
  • Early aging
  • Reflux
  • Nausea
  • Chemical sensitivities
  • Chronic yeast infections
  • Bloating and gas


Food Sensitivity Profile
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, this test is for you:

  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Bloating/fluid retention
  • Digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea or “irritable bowel”
  • Skin problems such as acne, hives, eczema or psoriasis
  • Joint stiffness and pain
  • Congestion/allergies/sinus problems
  • Food Cravings

Evaluates 30 IgG antibodies for “hidden” food allergies using a simple fingerstick and bloodspot collection that you do at home. It includes all the most common foods such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, yeasts, plus 25 more.

We will help you make the necessary dietary changes by giving you food substitution information, menus, recipes and even help you with food preparation and grocery shopping, to ensure your success.

Amino Acid Profile
Amino Acids are the building blocks of every cell in our bodies. They are also very important to muscle building, hormone activity and brain function. When you are not getting enough of the essential (or necessary) amino acids from your diet, or cannot absorb them due to digestive problems or medications, your health can suffer. Replenishing low amino acids can have some of the most dramatic effects for people suffering from unexplained chronic fatigue.

Here are some of the indications that Amino Acid testing may be right for you:

  • Fatigue
  • Moodiness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Vegetarian or vegan diet
  • Aging
  • Loss of muscle or difficulty building muscle
  • Chronic stress
  • Depression
  • Long-term use of antacids or acid blockers
  • Poor digestion

Often a custom-made, free form Amino Acid formula is indicated, which, when used for a few months, brings all amino acids to their optimal level. These can then be maintained through ordinary protein supplements and a healthy diet. This test requires a fingerstick and bloodspot collection, which you do in the comfort of your own home, to measure 20 essential Amino Acids.

Fatty Acid Profile
Fish oil or Omega 3 Fatty Acids are heavily researched and widely used supplements that have positive impact for many areas, including:

  • Brain function
  • Inflammation
  • High cholesterol, high LDL, low HDL
  • Allergies
  • Skin
  • Hormones

How can you determine whether you need fish oil and how much? New research is telling us that too much can cause lowered immunity in some people, yet others benefit from the anti-inflammatory effects of fish oil. This test will also reveal whether there is hidden inflammation occurring.

This profile can help you decide what is best for you by evaluating your Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid levels, as well as your trans fat (unhealthy fat) levels Take the guesswork out of Fatty Acid supplementation and take just the right amount and combination of Omegas for your optimal health.

This is a simple fingerstick bloodspot test that can be done at home.

Adrenal Stress Profile
Do you:

  • Wake up feeling tired
  • Crave sugar
  • Feel overwhelmed by your life
  • Have low or no sex drive
  • Fight stubborn belly fat
  • Feel achy and “inflamed” all over
  • Have trouble staying asleep even though you are exhausted
  • Experience erratic periods or terrible PMS
  • Feel “wired but tired”

The adrenal glands are a command center for your endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, digestion, growth and development, tissue function, and mood. Low adrenal hormone levels can cause all of these symptoms, the result of chronic stress to your system from various sources.

The Adrenal Stress Profile measures your adrenal hormone levels throughout the day so that you can see what effect stress is having on your physiology. You will get the following information from this simple- to- collect saliva test:

  • Your circadian cortisol rhythm
  • DHEA, the master hormone builder in your body
  • 17-0h progesterone, which represents your adrenal reserves
  • Immune markers of the gut lining, which are effected by stress, and can make you more vulnerable to chronic yeast and bacterial infections
  • Gluten allergy, which can often underlie adrenal problems
  • Insulin resistance, which can be a side effect of long periods of high cortisol caused by sustained stress.

Once adrenal problems are identified, restoration can begin, including the lifestyle changes that are necessary to prevent recurrence. We will coach you in making those changes, which often involves learning how to manage your energy more effectively. Even knowing when you take your vitamins can improve your outcomes when dealing with adrenal fatigue!

This test is a simple saliva collection four times during a single day.

Estronex Profile
Have you ever wondered whether you are at risk for breast cancer? More than half of new cancers are being diagnosed in women with no family history, and men are also at risk. This very simple urine test evaluates whether you are at risk for developing any estrogen sensitive cancer, breast, uterine, cervical, or prostate as a result of unbalanced estrogen metabolism.

The test looks at how your body excretes estrogens and whether it they are released along a safe “pathway” in the liver, or not. If these pathways are not flowing in an optimal way, we will create a strong program of dietary and supplement changes to prevent future problems. Now, that is peace of mind!

Estronex plus Bone Resorption
Add-on test evaluates whether you are losing bone or building bone at any given time, by measuring an enzyme that is released as a result of bone breakdown. The ease and cost effectiveness of this test makes it a much better way to monitor the success of bone building therapies than annual bone scans, which are costly and only measure bone loss that is significant to be recorded by a scan. So much time is lost that could have been used to improve bone building!

If you have any concerns about your bones or have already been diagnosed with osteopenia/ osteoporosis, or have ever asked the question “do I need calcium and /or magnesium and if so how much?” then this test is for you.

This is a simple urine collection, first thing in the morning, and done at home.

How can you get the most from Functional Testing?
The more information we have from your body, the better and faster we can help. That’s why, at Be Well Associates, we highly recommend the Premiere Health Profile, which provides the most information about your health from Functional Testing. We can then give you the most indepth and personalized recommendations for your body’s unique biochemistry needs.

The Premiere Health Profile includes:

  • Five tests: Organic Acids, Amino Acids, Food Sensitivity, Fatty Acids, and Adrenal Stress Profiles
  • Complete testing instructions
  • Free shipping to your home and the lab
  • Pre- and Post- test appointments with a nutritionist at Be Well to plan for, interpret, and strategize with you on your results.
  • A complete, personalized plan of diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to bring your body into balance.
  • 20% off your first order of our high quality, lab- tested supplements

All for a special price of $1397 — a savings of $588 over the cost of the individual tests ($1985).

The Triad Profile
Many of our clients begin their testing with the Triad Tests.

This 3-test package includes:

  • Three tests: Organic Acids Profile, Amino Acids Profile, and Food Allergy Profile
  • Complete testing instructions
  • Free shipping to your home and to the lab
  • Pre- and Post- test appointments with an experienced nutritionist at Be Well to plan for, interpret, and strategize with you on your results.
  • A complete, personalized plan of diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes to bring your body into balance.
  • 20% off your first order of our high quality, lab- tested supplements

All for a special price of $745 — a savings of $176 over the cost of the individual tests ($921).

Triad Test Points the Way to Wellness for Working Wife and Mother
“After getting help from Monica for an underactive thyroid, I recently I did the Triad Profile test to gain information to tackle my 15 year battle with migraine headaches. As soon as the results came back, Monica emailed me to tell me that I have a severe allergy to dairy and eggs. I had no idea. Since eliminating dairy and eggs from my diet and taking the appropriate supplements, I have been headache free! I have had high blood pressure for a few years and had begun to need stronger and stronger medication. I am now on the way to lowering my blood pressure with NO prescriptions! I am able to balance my busy life as a wife, mother, and elementary school teacher and have the energy to do it all! Thanks, Monica, you’ve improved my health and well-being!”

-Kelly Wright, State College, PA

Individual Test Menu
All the tests can be ordered individually. Bloodspot tests are available for those who do not have easy access to a blood draw, and can be done at home. All test prices include an Initial 60 minute consultation to interpret the test, follow-up 30-minute consultation to assess program effectiveness and progress, and free shipping of the kit to your home as well as from your home/office, to the lab.

  • GI Effects Stool Profile  $408
  • Organic Acids Profile   $332
  • Amino Acids Profile  $216
  • Food Sensitivity IGG Serum (90 foods)  $225
  • Food Sensitivity IGG & IGE Serum (90 foods)   $305
  • Food Sensitivity (30 foods)    $138
  • Fatty Acids Profile    $150
  • Adrenal Stress Profile   $207
  • Estronex   $183
  • Estronex with Bone Resorption   $248