Functional testing, interpreted with clinical precision.
Work with Dr Jo Abbott online to explore the deeper drivers behind symptoms such as fatigue, gut issues, pain, inflammation, poor recovery, nutrient imbalance, stress-load and reduced resilience.
This is a structured, supportive pathway combining carefully selected laboratory assessments, plain-English interpretation and a phased personalised wellness plan.
From symptoms to strategy
Laboratory data is only useful when it is interpreted in context. Dr Jo connects your results with your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, goals and capacity for change.
- Online consultation and clinical intake
- Home test kits delivered to your door
- Results translated into plain English
- Personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement plan
- Follow-up support to help you implement safely
Why laboratory assessment?
When symptoms are complex, guessing is rarely enough.
Functional laboratory testing can help identify patterns that are not always visible through symptoms alone. The aim is not to chase isolated numbers. The aim is to understand the system: what may be overloaded, under-supported, inflamed, depleted, dysregulated or struggling to recover.
Testing is not the answer by itself.
The value comes from choosing the right test, asking the right clinical questions, interpreting the findings in context, and creating a plan that is realistic for the person in front of us.
Gut health
Explore digestion, microbiome patterns, inflammation, immune activity, food sensitivity and bowel function.
Nutrient status
Identify potential insufficiencies affecting energy, recovery, methylation, cognition and resilience.
Toxic load
Assess toxic element exposure and detoxification-related patterns where clinically appropriate.
Metabolic resilience
Review markers connected to oxidative stress, mitochondrial demand, fatty acids and functional imbalance.
Patient feedback
Real-world feedback from someone Dr Jo has supported.
Laboratory assessment is most powerful when it is connected to the person’s story, symptoms and lived experience. This feedback reflects the value of careful listening, clinical reasoning and personalised support.
Functional health feedback
What patients often value about working with Dr Jo.
Functional health support is not only about test results. Patients often describe the value of being listened to, having complex symptoms organised clearly, and finally having a plan that connects the dots.
Dr Jo helped me understand why I felt so depleted. The testing gave us useful information, but the real value was how she explained everything and turned it into a plan I could actually follow.
Patient feedback Fatigue, nutrient status and recovery supportI had been given separate pieces of advice for years, but nothing joined together. Dr Jo helped me see the bigger picture across my gut health, pain, energy and stress response.
Patient feedback Gut health, pain and whole-system supportThe process felt calm, thorough and very personal. I did not feel rushed or dismissed. I finally understood what my results meant and what to do next.
Patient feedback Laboratory results review and personalised planningThe biggest difference was having someone interpret the results in the context of me, not just a normal range. The plan was phased, realistic and made sense.
Patient feedback Functional testing and phased wellness planI came with lots of symptoms and felt overwhelmed. Dr Jo helped me prioritise what mattered first, instead of trying to change everything at once.
Patient feedback Complex symptoms and implementation supportI appreciated the follow-up support. It helped me adjust the plan as my body responded, rather than feeling like I had been handed a report and left to work it out alone.
Patient feedback Follow-up care and ongoing functional health supportThe pathway
How it works
A clear step-by-step process from initial consultation to lab testing, results interpretation, personalised planning and ongoing support.
Initial Consultation — Zoom, up to 60 minutes
We begin with an online conversation about your symptoms, health history, goals, current medication, previous testing and what you most want help with.
Outcome: clarity on whether lab testing is appropriate and which tests are most relevant.
Complete the Secure E-Form
You complete the online intake form with your health background, symptoms, medication, supplements, address and practical details needed for test kit ordering.
Outcome: Dr Jo has the information needed to order your kits accurately.
Test Kits Delivered to Your Door
Your chosen laboratory kits are shipped directly to you with instructions. Many assessments can be completed at home without a clinic visit.
Outcome: a convenient home-testing process with clear guidance.
Complete and Return Your Samples
You collect the required samples using the kit instructions and return them to the laboratory using the provided packaging.
Outcome: your samples are received and analysed by the laboratory.
Results Review — Zoom
Once results arrive, we meet online to go through your report. Dr Jo translates the science into plain English and connects your biomarkers to your symptoms and goals.
Outcome: you understand what the findings may mean and why they matter.
Your Personalised Plan — 2 to 4 Weeks
Dr Jo writes a detailed phased plan which may include nutrition, movement, sleep, nervous system support, recovery strategies and targeted supplementation where appropriate.
Outcome: a practical roadmap designed around your results and your life.
Supplement Support — If Needed
Where nutraceuticals are recommended, Dr Jo can simplify the process by setting up a ready-made product basket so you can order accurately without guesswork.
Outcome: the right products, phased clearly and explained properly.
Plan Walk-Through — Zoom
We go through your plan step-by-step, including dosage, timing, food strategy, goals, adaptations and what to monitor as you begin.
Outcome: confidence, clarity and a supported starting point.
Follow-Up and Ongoing Support
You receive follow-up Zoom sessions and WhatsApp support to monitor progress, answer questions and adjust your plan as your body responds.
Outcome: personalised support as you implement the plan in real life.
What’s included
Clinical interpretation, not just test results.
You are not left alone with a PDF of biomarkers. The process is designed to help you understand what the data means and how to act on it safely.
Your support includes
- Up to 1 hour initial Zoom consultation
- Clinical reasoning around the most appropriate tests
- Ordering and management of test kits
- Results review Zoom consultation
- Personalised written wellness plan
- Supplement basket setup if required
- 2–4 follow-up Zoom appointments
- WhatsApp support throughout your journey
Important to know
- Lab fees are billed separately from consultation and planning support.
- Supplements are only recommended where clinically appropriate.
- All options and costs are discussed before testing is ordered.
- This work is educational and supportive, not a replacement for medical care.
- With your consent, Dr Jo can liaise with your GP or consultant where needed.
Typical timeline
A phased process from testing to implementation.
Intro Zoom, e-form completed and test kits ordered.
Kits arrive, samples are completed and returned.
Results received and results review Zoom completed.
Personalised plan written over 2–4 weeks.
Plan walk-through, implementation, follow-ups and WhatsApp support.
Available assessments
Laboratory assessments that may be considered
The right test depends on your symptoms, goals, history and clinical context. These assessments are not designed to be chosen randomly — they are selected as part of a structured reasoning process.
GI Effects Comprehensive Profile
A comprehensive stool assessment exploring digestive, inflammatory and microbiome-related markers.
More infoSIBO Breath Testing
Assessment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth patterns where symptoms and history suggest relevance.
More infoIgG Food Sensitivity
Testing that may support dietary reasoning when food reactions, gut symptoms or immune patterns are suspected.
More infoCoeliac Profile
Gluten sensitivity and coeliac-related testing where clinical history suggests the need for further exploration.
More infoToxic Element Clearance Profile
Urine-based assessment of toxic and potentially toxic elements where exposure patterns are clinically relevant.
More infoFatty Acid Status
Blood spot testing to explore fatty acid balance, including omega-related patterns linked to inflammation and recovery.
More infoDetoxiGenomic® Profile
Genetic testing that may help identify predispositions relevant to detoxification, inflammation and personalised support.
More infoMethylation Panel
Blood testing exploring methylation-related markers that may influence energy, mood, repair and cellular function.
More infoMetabolomix+
A broad functional nutritional assessment exploring organic acids, oxidative stress, nutrient needs and metabolic patterns.
More infoPractical details
What you’ll need
The process is designed to be accessible, online and supportive. You do not need to travel for the initial consultation or most home-based testing pathways.
Before starting
- A device with Zoom, such as a laptop, tablet or phone.
- Ability to receive and return a test kit.
- Willingness to complete a detailed health intake form.
- Openness to tracking symptoms, energy, digestion, pain, sleep and progress.
- Readiness to make gentle, gradual changes that fit your life.
FAQs
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can work with Dr Jo directly. With your consent, Dr Jo can liaise with your GP or consultant if needed.
Can you work with people outside the UK?
In many cases, yes. Test kit availability varies by country, so this is confirmed before any testing is ordered.
How long do results take?
Many laboratory results return within a few weeks after samples are received, but timing depends on the test and lab processing.
Will I need supplements?
Not always. If supplements are recommended, they are selected carefully, phased appropriately and monitored against your response.
Is this medical treatment?
This is functional health education and wellness support designed to complement, not replace, medical diagnosis or treatment.
Can I just order a test?
The best starting point is to check whether the test is appropriate. Dr Jo can help you avoid unnecessary or poorly matched testing.
Your privacy and consent
- Your information is handled securely and with respect.
- Laboratory testing is ordered and managed only with your consent.
- UK GDPR principles apply to data handling and storage.
- Communication with other healthcare professionals only happens with your permission.
Clear boundaries
Laboratory assessments can provide useful functional insight, but they do not replace emergency care, medical diagnosis, prescribed treatment or your relationship with your GP, consultant or specialist.
If you have urgent symptoms, new severe pain, unexplained weight loss, bleeding, chest pain, neurological symptoms, or any medically concerning signs, please seek appropriate medical care promptly.
Ready to begin?
Start with clarity.
Complete the secure intake form or book a free 15 minute call with Dr Jo Abbott if you would like to check whether laboratory assessment is the right next step for you.
