Mental Health as a Puzzle: How Personalized Wellness Panels Fit In
Mental health is complex, and healing rarely comes from a single approach. Think of it like a puzzle: each piece represents a different factor contributing to your overall well-being. While therapy is essential, personalized wellness panels—like food sensitivity tests, OAT, GI360, Nutrigenomics, and Hair Analysis—are another key piece that helps complete the picture.
The Puzzle Pieces of Mental Health
Therapy & Counseling—Provides support, coping strategies and emotional processing.
Lifestyle Habits—Sleep, exercise, stress management, and daily routines significantly affect mood and resilience.
Nutrition—What you eat can influence inflammation, brain function and neurotransmitter production.
Social Support—Strong connections and healthy relationships are critical for emotional health.
Mind-Body Practices—Meditation, yoga or somatic exercises are critical for emotional health. One of my favorite apps is the Insight Timer!
Wellness Panels—These tests uncover hidden factors affecting mental health:
Food Sensitivity Tests—Identify foods that may trigger inflammation, digestive issues or mood changes.
Organic Acid Test (OAT)—Provides a snapshot of metabolic health, nutrient deficiencies, and neurotransmitter balance.
GI360 Test—An advanced gut health assessment that checks microbiome balance, digestive function and potential pathogens.
Nutrigenomics—Explores how your genetics influence your nutrient metabolism and overall wellness.
Hair Analysis—Evaluates mineral levels and toxic metal exposure that may affect mental and physical health.
Why Wellness Panels Are a Key Piece
Even with therapy, sleep, nutrition, and social support, there may still be underlying biological factors affecting mood, energy or cognitive function. Wellness panels provide a comprehensive look at your body’s unique physiology, helping you and your therapist create a truly integrative, personalized approach to mental health.
Integrating Wellness Panels Into Your Mental Health Puzzle
Select the Right Tests—Based on your individual needs and therapy goals.
Collect Samples—Blood, saliva, stool or hair depending on the panel.
Interpret Results with Qualified Professional—Use these findings to inform treatment, nutrition and lifestyle interventions. These tests are not meant to diagnose.
Connect the Pieces—Combine insights from wellness panels with therapy, lifestyle habits and mind-body practices for a complete mental health strategy.
Ready to Complete Your Mental Health Puzzle?
Wellness panels are a key piece of the mental health puzzle, helping uncover hidden factors that may affect mood, focus, and overall well-being. Curious about which panels might be right for you? Visit our Wellness Panels Page to learn more, explore your options and see how these test can support your therapy journey. Ready to get started? Reach me through my contact page to set up a free consultation.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health or therapy plan.
