• Functional Medicine Testing

    Functional medicine testing provides deeper insight into how your body functions at a biochemical level. These tests go beyond standard blood work and reveal patterns such as inflammation, hormone disruption, gut imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, and genetic markers that influence health.

    At Floralia Wellness, we use a combination of pathology, functional laboratory techniques, and integrative diagnostics to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Your practitioner will guide you through which tests are relevant, how they work, and how the results will inform your treatment plan.

    Helps identify variations in genes that influence detoxification, mood, inflammation, and hormone metabolism. MTHFR is one example of a gene involved in methylation. Understanding your methylation pathways can guide targeted nutrient therapy and lifestyle support.

    : Enable precision, evidence-based health optimisation by analysing how your unique genetic blueprint influences key pathways like methylation, detoxification, inflammation, hormone metabolism, nutrient requirements and weight management. For example, the DNA Life “DNA Core” test integrates multiple panels to assess lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, insulin sensitivity and exercise responsiveness.  In a functional medicine context, these genomic insights help tailor nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle interventions and therapeutic strategies—moving beyond generic advice to a truly individualised roadmap for wellness, fertility, longevity and hormonal health.

    Detects immune reactions to foods, environmental allergens, or chemical triggers. Allergy testing is beneficial for skin issues, digestive symptoms, respiratory concerns, or chronic inflammation.

    A breath test used to detect small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a common root cause of bloating, pain, reflux, diarrhoea, constipation, and IBS-like symptoms.

    Comprehensive panels that assess TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, and iodine markers, essential for understanding energy, metabolism, fertility, mood, and menstrual health.

    Examines gut bacteria, pathogens, inflammation levels, absorption markers, and digestive function to guide targeted treatment for digestive, immune, and skin health.

    Assesses oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA, and cycle patterns to better understand PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, fertility, and stress-related symptoms.

    Evaluates key markers such as sperm count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation, and hormone levels. These insights help identify underlying causes of male-factor infertility, guide targeted treatment, and support both natural conception and assisted reproductive outcomes.

    Health Conditions We Support At Our Integrative Medicine Clinic In Perth

    Functional medicine is suitable for a wide range of symptoms, chronic conditions, and long-standing health concerns. At Floralia, we approach each case with care, curiosity, and a commitment to finding the root cause.

    PMS + PMDD

    For some women, PMS or PMDD can feel overwhelming—bringing fatigue, bloating, mood swings, or anxiety that impact daily life. At Floralia, we take these symptoms seriously. Using evidence-based herbal medicine, nutrition, and nervous system support, we help restore balance, improve sleep, and build resilience so you feel calmer, steadier, and more in tune with your cycle.

    IRREGULAR OR PAINFUL PERIODS

    Irregular or painful periods may signal underlying hormonal issues such as PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid dysfunction, or post-pill changes. At Floralia, we seek the root cause—supporting hormone metabolism, easing inflammation, and reducing cramps with herbs, nutrition, or acupuncture. Our goal is to help you enjoy more regular, comfortable, and empowering cycles.

    POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

    PCOS is a common hormonal condition linked with irregular cycles, acne, weight gain, or fertility challenges. At Floralia, we focus on the root causes—supporting insulin sensitivity, hormone balance, and inflammation. With personalised care using nutrition, herbal medicine, and functional testing, we help regulate cycles, support clear skin, boost fertility, and restore confidence in your body.

    ENDOMETRIOSIS

    Endometriosis can cause pain, heavy bleeding, bloating, and fertility challenges, often leaving women feeling isolated. At Floralia, we go beyond symptom relief—calming inflammation, supporting immune balance, and improving hormone metabolism. Through nutrition, herbal medicine, gut health, and antioxidant support, we aim to reduce flare-ups, improve comfort, and nurture fertility, always with compassion and care.

    FERTILITY SUPPORT

    Every fertility journey is unique. At Floralia, we create personalised care that looks at hormone balance, thyroid function, egg and sperm health, nutrient status, and stress resilience. Using herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle support, we optimise reproductive health and emotional wellbeing—building the strongest foundation for conception, healthy pregnancy, and renewed hope.

    COMING OFF HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL

    Transitioning off hormonal contraception can bring delayed cycles, skin changes, or mood shifts. At Floralia, we support your body’s return to balance with gentle care—nourishing the liver, replenishing nutrients, and strengthening ovarian function. With lifestyle guidance to stabilise blood sugar, sleep, and stress, we help restore natural cycles with confidence and ease.

    PERIMENOPAUSE + MENOPAUSE

    Perimenopause and menopause bring natural changes—hot flushes, mood shifts, sleep issues, or fatigue. At Floralia, we support women with evidence-based nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle strategies that ease symptoms while strengthening heart, bone, and liver health. We see this stage as a renewal—helping you step forward with greater confidence, clarity, and wellbeing.

    PRECONCEPTION CARE

    The months before conception are a powerful time to prepare. At Floralia, we assess nutrients, hormones, thyroid function, and inflammation in both partners. With support for gut repair, gentle detoxification, and metabolic health, we create the strongest foundation for fertility, resilience, and a healthy pregnancy—especially for women with cycles, thyroid, or PCOS concerns.

    PREGNANCY SUPPORT

    Pregnancy brings joy, change, and sometimes challenges like nausea, reflux, or fatigue. At Floralia, we provide trimester-specific care with safe herbal and nutritional medicine to replenish nutrients, ease discomfort, and support your immune and nervous systems. Our goal is to nurture both you and your baby, so you feel stronger, calmer, and well supported.

    NATURAL LABOUR PREPARATION

    As your due date nears, gentle, natural strategies can help prepare for birth. At Floralia, we offer acupuncture, herbs, and nutrients to ease tension, support cervical ripening, and encourage hormonal readiness. Always guided by safety and your birth plan, our care helps you feel calmer, more confident, and ready for the transition into motherhood.

    POSTPARTUM RECOVERY

    The fourth trimester is a time of healing and adjustment. Many new mothers experience fatigue, nutrient depletion, or mood shifts. At Floralia, we provide nourishing support with iron, B-vitamins, adaptogens, and restorative nutrition to aid repair and balance. Our care helps you feel resilient, supported, and deeply cared for as you recover and bond with your baby.

    BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT (LOW MILK SUPPLY, MASTITIS)

    Breastfeeding can be rewarding but also challenging, with issues like low milk supply or mastitis. At Floralia, we use natural strategies—such as galactagogue herbs, compresses, and nutritional therapy—to ease discomfort and enhance supply. By also addressing stress and energy, we help make breastfeeding more positive, sustainable, and supportive for both mother and baby.

    ACNE (HORMONAL + STRESS-RELATED)

    Hormonal acne often stems from androgens, stress, or inflammation. At Floralia, we look beyond the skin, supporting detox pathways, gut health, and nervous system balance. With targeted nutrition, herbal medicine, and stress resilience strategies, we help reduce flare-ups and restore confidence—so you feel clearer, calmer, and more at ease in your skin.

    HAIR LOSS/THINNING

    Hair loss can feel overwhelming and impact confidence. At Floralia, we explore root causes like thyroid imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, or stress through functional testing. With tailored nutritional and herbal therapies, plus gentle lifestyle strategies, we aim to slow shedding, encourage regrowth, and restore your sense of self with patience and care.

    ECZEMA OR DERMATITIS (LINKED TO HORMONAL IMBALANCE)

    Hormonal shifts, stress, or immune imbalances can trigger eczema or dermatitis flare-ups. At Floralia, we take a holistic approach—using gut repair, nutrition, and soothing herbal support to reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier. Our goal is to ease flare-ups, restore comfort, and help you feel more confident in your skin.

    FATIGUE + BURNOUT

    Persistent fatigue often signals deeper imbalances—adrenal depletion, thyroid issues, or nutrient deficiencies. At Floralia, we use functional testing and holistic strategies like adaptogenic herbs, nutrition, and restorative lifestyle care. Our aim is to rebuild energy, mental clarity, and zest for life—helping you feel vibrant, resilient, and capable again.

    MOOD SWINGS

    Hormonal changes can cause mood swings that affect daily life. At Floralia, we balance hormones with nutrition, herbs, and nervous system care, while also supporting sleep, gut health, and stress resilience. With personalised strategies, we help you feel more grounded, emotionally steady, and in tune with your natural rhythms.

    ANXIETY + STRESS

    Chronic stress or anxiety can leave you feeling depleted. At Floralia, we use adaptogenic herbs, nutritional therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system support to restore calm and resilience. By addressing adrenal health and emotional balance, we empower you with tools to reduce overwhelm and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.

    SLEEP ISSUES

    Disrupted sleep impacts mood, hormones, and immunity. At Floralia, we uncover root causes such as adrenal or melatonin imbalances and support you with herbal remedies, nutritional strategies, and calming routines. Our aim is restorative sleep that allows your body to recharge, so you wake clear, energised, and ready for the day.

    BLOATING

    Bloating often stems from more than food—it can signal microbiome imbalances, hormones, or sluggish digestion. At Floralia, we use functional testing, nutrition, and herbal support to uncover the root cause. Our holistic strategies ease discomfort, restore balance, and help you feel lighter, more confident, and comfortable in your body again.

    IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

    IBS often involves food sensitivities, microbiome disruption, or stress. At Floralia, we identify your unique triggers and provide gut-healing herbs, nutrition, and nervous system support. With personalised care, we reduce bloating, pain, and irregular bowels, while restoring long-term gut resilience—so you can feel more comfortable, confident, and in control.

    FOOD INTOLERANCES

    Food intolerances can make eating stressful and restrictive. At Floralia, we identify your triggers and address underlying causes like gut inflammation or immune imbalance. Using gentle elimination and repair strategies, many women can reintroduce foods with more ease. Our goal is freedom, comfort, and variety in your diet—without fear of flare-ups.

    CANDIDA OVERGROWTH OR RECURRENT THRUSH

    Recurring thrush often points to microbiome or immune imbalances. At Floralia, we restore balance with antifungal herbs, probiotics, and nutrition to reduce overgrowth and recurrence. We also consider stress, hormones, and blood sugar. Our care helps you move past short-term fixes towards long-lasting comfort, confidence, and intimate health resilience.

    THYROID DYSFUNCTION/ HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS

    Thyroid health influences energy, metabolism, and mood. At Floralia, we support conditions like Hashimoto’s with functional testing, targeted nutrients (selenium, zinc), adaptogens, and nutrition that restores metabolic function. Working alongside your GP or endocrinologist, we provide safe, integrative care designed to restore energy, regulate hormones, and rebuild overall wellbeing.

    ADRENAL FATIGUE

    Ongoing stress can leave you wired-yet-tired and unable to bounce back. At Floralia, we assess cortisol patterns, sleep, and stress responses. Our care combines adaptogenic herbs, restorative nutrition, and nervous system support to rebuild resilience. With step-by-step guidance, we help you restore energy, clarity, and balance in body and mind.

    WEIGHT CONCERNS (LINKED TO HORMONAL IMBALANCE)

    Weight challenges often reflect deeper issues—hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, or insulin resistance. At Floralia, we focus on gentle, sustainable strategies for metabolic health: balancing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and calming stress hormones. Our personalised approach helps restore energy, confidence, and long-term wellbeing—without quick fixes or restrictive diets.

    FAQs About Functional Medicine Treatment

    Functional medicine treatment is an integrative approach that looks at the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. Instead of simply treating symptoms, your functional medicine practitioner explores the root cause of your health concerns by reviewing your medical history, lifestyle patterns, emotional wellbeing, and environmental influences. This style of care blends nutritional support, herbal medicine, and holistic therapies to help the body heal sustainably. Many patients appreciate that it focuses on long-term wellbeing and works alongside doctors and other health professionals when needed. The goal is always better health, clarity, and a treatment plan that supports every aspect of your health journey.

    Conventional medicine often focuses on diagnosing disease and managing symptoms, usually through medication or acute interventions. Functional medicine looks deeper into underlying causes and examines how systems such as gut health, hormones, immune function, and nervous system balance influence the way you feel. It is a patient-centred care model that takes your full medical history into account while exploring lifestyle changes that may improve health issues over time. Functional medicine practitioners work collaboratively with your chosen health care team, ensuring your treatment plan is aligned with their approach. Both approaches can complement one another beautifully.

    Functional medicine can support a wide range of health challenges, such as hormonal imbalance, gut health concerns, thyroid disorders, mental health disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, diabetes, skin conditions, digestive discomfort, and fertility difficulties. It is suitable for patients wanting a holistic approach that considers nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, emotional health, and the connection between different systems of the body. Many patients seek this type of treatment when they feel their symptoms have not been fully explained or supported through conventional medicine alone. Functional medicine aims to empower your healing by addressing underlying causes and creating an individualised treatment plan that supports better health and long-term wellness.

    Yes. Your practitioner may refer you for functional testing to help identify hidden imbalances and guide more targeted and precise treatment protocols. These may include blood tests, hormone panels, gut microbiome analysis, allergy testing, nutrient assessments, or other services that provide deeper insight into your health issues. Your functional medicine practitioner will review your medical history and symptoms before recommending testing to ensure it is clinically relevant and aligned with your goals. These results allow your care team to develop a treatment plan that is both evidence-based and highly personalised. Testing can help your referring practitioner ensure that your treatment is moving in the right direction.

    Everyone's healing timeline is varied, depending on the nature of your health concerns, how long symptoms have been present, and whether underlying causes are simple or complex. Some patients notice improvements within a few weeks when nutritional support, herbal medicine, and lifestyle adjustments are implemented. Others with long-standing health challenges, pregnancy-related concerns, or chronic conditions may need several months of guided care. Functional medicine focuses on gradual, sustainable improvements rather than quick fixes, helping to create lasting changes in overall wellbeing. Your practitioner will guide you with realistic expectations, regular review, and a treatment plan that supports your body at each stage of your healthcare journey.

    Yes. Functional medicine integrates beautifully with conventional medicine and aims to complement the care you receive from your regular GP or specialists. Many patients see us while taking medication or managing chronic disease, mental health concerns, or pregnancy-related symptoms. Our practitioners collaborate with other health professionals when appropriate, ensuring your treatment plan is safe, consistent, and aligned with best-practice healthcare. This collaborative approach recognises the strengths of both systems. Your functional medicine practitioner may recommend nutritional strategies, herbal medicine, or lifestyle changes to address underlying causes, while conventional medicine can support diagnosis and acute management. Together, they provide a balanced path toward better health.

    Yes. We offer Telehealth appointments for patients across Western Australia and interstate who prefer the ease and comfort of home-based care. Online sessions follow the same patient centred care model and allow your practitioner to review symptoms, discuss your medical history, and create a clear treatment plan tailored to your needs. Functional testing can still be arranged when appropriate, and supplements or herbal medicine can be delivered to your home. Many patients appreciate this flexible option, especially when managing busy schedules, chronic illness, pregnancy, or mental health concerns. Telehealth ensures you can continue your healthcare journey with the same level of support and expertise.