When someone comes to work with me, whether they’re struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalances, brain fog, or mystery symptoms that no one has been able to explain—I don’t start with a long list of expensive lab tests. I start with the foundations.

Here’s a look at my exact step-by-step approach to assessing each client and how I layer in support from the inside out.

Step 1: Comprehensive Health Intake + HTMA Test

Before anything else, I want to get the full picture.

1. A detailed intake form helps me understand symptoms, stressors, lifestyle, history, and goals.
2. A Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) gives us a baseline of what’s going on inside the cells when it comes to minerals, stress patterns, metabolic type, and detox capacity.

Why I Love HTMA

HTMA is hands-down my favorite place to start because:

1. It’s non-invasive and affordable.
2. It gives us a 2-3 month view of how the body is functioning at the tissue level.
3. It reveals deep patterns like adrenal burnout, sluggish thyroid, hidden copper toxicity, or chronic stress.

It’s the most foundational test I know—and I use it as a roadmap.

Step 2: Create a Custom Vykon Blend

Once I review their HTMA results, I use the insights to build a Vykon Custom Blend for that client.

Why I Love Vykon

Unlike piecing together random supplements, Vykon blends:

1. Are tailored to the client’s unique mineral ratios and patterns
2. Focus on nervous system support, not just symptoms
3. Are easy to take (no giant supplement stacks!)

This custom blend becomes the first step in restoring balance and reducing the burden on the body.

Step 3: Foundational Support + Lifestyle Shifts

With their custom blend in place, I give them personalized guidance on:

1. Diet based on their oxidation type (fast/slow)
2. Stress & lifestyle shifts to support healing
3. Sleep, hydration, and nervous system regulation

We don’t rush into deeper protocols until we’ve stabilized their foundation. This is where many people finally feel heard and start to feel real shifts—sometimes for the first time in years.

Step 4: Reassess and Consider Deeper Testing

Once a client is consistent with foundational support and we’ve seen what their body can do with minerals on board, then we ask:

What else is going on under the surface?

At this point, I may recommend further testing based on their symptoms and progress:

1. Mold or Mycotoxin Testing (if there’s a history of water damage, sinus issues, or sensitivity)
2. Lyme + Co-Infections (especially if symptoms are complex or relapsing)
3. GI MAP or OAT Testing (to assess gut pathogens, yeast, or digestive markers)
4. DUTCH Test (for a deeper look at hormones and adrenal function)

But we don’t guess. We only layer in additional testing if needed based on how the client is responding.

The Bottom Line

My goal is to make the healing process feel grounded, strategic, and supportive.

Every client starts the same way:

– In-depth intake

– Affordable functional testing (HTMA)

– Personalized foundational protocol with Vykon support

From there, we watch how the body responds and adjust as needed. It’s a process that builds confidence, clarity, and real results.

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