Tests & Diagnostics
Tongue & Nail Diagnostics | Iridology | Hair Mineral Analysis
Our naturopaths use a very traditional style of naturopathic practice. Your initial consultation will include iridology and tongue and nail diagnosis to assist with your overall health assessment. Where indicated zinc tally and blood pressure measurement may also be taken.
Other tests including blood tests, vitamin and mineral screens, hair mineral analysis, coeliac and candida testing, hormonal assessments, heavy metal toxicity, liver and stoole analysis may be conducted where indicated.
Tongue & Nail Diagnosis
A quick, easily accessible and non-invasive way to assessing your digestive and general health
Both tongue and nails can provide valuable information regarding nutritional deficiencies
Your naturopath will look at the colour and patterns in your tongue and nails, the coating and moistness of your tongue, the shape and strength of your nails and the blood flow to this area
Normally conducted towards the end of your consultation
The information obtained by assessing your tongue and nails is used in combination with your case history to facilitate a more wholistic diagnosis
Rates: (as part of a naturopathic consultation) Initial consultation $240 Subsequent: $110 (Private Health Rebates may apply)
Iridology
Definition: observation of the iris (coloured portion of the eye) by means of a magnifier to note various colours or health markers
This assessment is normally performed at the conclusion of your consultation.
Your naturopath uses iridology to aid her diagnosis, thus providing additional insight into your general health and constitution
Iris signs may indicate areas of inherited weakness, whether in a particular organ or system of your body
Rates: Initial consultation $240 Subsequent: $110 (Private Health Rebates may apply)
Hair Mineral Analysis
Vita uses Interclinical Laboratories when testing mineral status in our clients. InterClinical Laboratories is the leading service provider of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Pathology in Australia. They provide reliable and comprehensive clinical data in our HTMA reporting.
What is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)?
HTMA is a safe and non-invasive pathology test. It measures the levels and comparative ratios of nutrient and toxic minerals found in hair.
HTMA is regarded by many doctors, naturopaths and nutritional therapists as one of the most valuable screening tools available in everyday and preventative health care.
Why test for minerals?
Minerals are essential for growth, healing, vitality and wellbeing. They provide structural support in bones and teeth, and they maintain the body’s pH and water balance, nerve activity, muscle contractions, energy production and enzyme reactions. They are the basic ‘spark plugs’ of life.
Ideally we should get all the minerals we need from a balanced diet. Unfortunately today this is rarely possible. Modern farming techniques, fertilisers and depleted soils reduce the mineral content of foods. Environmental pollutants, chemical food additives and stressful lifestyles also have a detrimental effect on our nutritional status.
Many health conditions are aggravated by mineral imbalances and toxic metal excesses, including cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, migraines, learning difficulties and hyperactivity in children, to name just a few.
Consequently, we need to test and monitor our nutritional status more than ever.
Benefits of HTMA
Safe, scientific, non-invasive pathology test.
Reliable data on more than 35 nutrient and toxic minerals, and over 25 important mineral ratios.
Valuable health information often not revealed in standard blood and urine tests.
Discovery of nutrient mineral imbalances or toxic mineral excesses that may be affecting your health.
Personalised patient and doctor interpretive test reports that assess your current mineral status, highlight areas of concern and recommend dietary changes and supplements for improved health and wellbeing.
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Location
73A Napier Street
Essendon, VICTORIA
(Corner of Napier St & Raleigh St - our clinic is located within Lifespan Osteopathy)
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Open Hours
Monday: 9:30am - 12:30pm (Telehealth ONLY)
Tuesday: 10am - 7:30pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)
Wednesday: 9:30am - 1pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)
Thursday: 9:30am - 7pm (In Clinic & Telehealth)
By Appointment.
PH: 0425 724 705
Contact Vita
Location
73A Napier Street
Essendon, VICTORIA
(Corner of Napier St & Raleigh St – our clinic is located within Lifespan Osteopathy)
Make an Appointment
Book easily and quickly online.
