GI-MAP® (GI Microbial Assay Plus)
Research overwhelmingly indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet, digestion, immunity, metabolic function, and more. This GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) test is truly unique in the field – relying exclusively on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested. The quantitative insights provided in this process, known for accuracy and reliability, allow practitioners to create more personalized treatment protocols for optimizing gut function and addressing dysfunction.
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A clear, color-coded report your practitioner uses to build your plan. Every marker is grouped, flagged, and plotted against reference ranges.
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Catherine Whitaker MS, HWC
Catherine is a functional care provider trained in nutrition, cellular health, gut health, detoxification, preconception, and fertility. She holds a master's in clinical and research physiology and previously worked in hospital-based cardiac rehab before transitioning to root cause care. She earned her training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), and American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Her transition from conventional to functional care was inspired by her own experience as a young-adult cancer survivor and her desire to study and heal the root causes of chronic symptoms and conditions. In practice, she maintains a 90% success rate reversing biotoxin illness, autoimmune conditions, and chronic unexplained symptoms, alongside a 98% client retention rate. Through integrative medical collaboration, her clients have seen a 54% reduction in prescription medication use across complex cases.
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