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Core Stress and Metabolic

Start by understanding how your body handles stress and energy, with testing for blood sugar, insulin, thyroid function, and cortisol. This panel provides insight into factors that may affect energy balance and resilience.

What we test

  • Glucose (Blood)
  • Hemoglobin A1c
  • Insulin
  • Creatinine
  • BUN/Creatinine Ratio
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Calcium
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chloride
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Albumin/Globulin Ratio
  • Total Bilirubin
  • Globulin (Calculated)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • Albumin
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Protein, Total
  • Cortisol (AM)
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

FAQ

Answers to common questions about panels, results, and your plan.

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Carly Willeford DNP, MS, FNP, RN, BSN, BSW

I’m Carly Willeford, DNP, MS, FNP-C, a Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience. My work is focused on helping patients understand what their body needs to heal, rebuild energy, improve metabolism, support the gut, strengthen bones, and age with greater resilience. I use advanced testing, nutrition, exercise physiology, lifestyle medicine, and targeted supplementation to create personalized plans that move beyond guesswork and support long-term health.

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Focus areas

  • Cardiovascular Health

  • Gastrointestinal Health

  • Metabolic Health

  • Musculoskeletal Health

States of practice

  • North Carolina

  • South Carolina