Functional Medicine
Azita has expanded her clinical practice through ongoing training and mentorship in Functional Medicine with Dr. Natalie Groenewoud, ND, a naturopathic physician and Medical Education Consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. When advanced laboratory testing is appropriate, Azita consults with Dr. Groenewoud to interpret complex findings and translate them into thoughtful, personalized treatment protocols.
This collaborative approach brings functional laboratory analysis together with Azita’s extensive experience in Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and whole-person care.
Azita offers a wide range of advanced laboratory tests through Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, Genova Diagnostics and Vibrant Wellness. These tests can provide a deeper understanding of what may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms, including patterns involving:
Digestive and gut health
Hormonal balance
Immune function
Inflammation
Environmental and toxin exposure
Nutrient status
Metabolic health
During each appointment, Azita and her patient discuss which tests, if any, may be most helpful based on the patient’s health history, symptoms, and individual concerns.
Once the results arrive, Azita carefully reviews them with the patient, explaining what the findings mean, what the body may be communicating, and which areas may need greater nourishment or support.
From this understanding, she creates a personalized, step-by-step plan that include food and nutritional guidance, herbal and supplemental support, lifestyle refinements, acupuncture, and a functional medicine protocol designed to address identified imbalances and support the body’s natural healing capacity.
Laboratory fees vary depending on the tests selected. Supplements and herbal formulas are not included. Throughout the process, Azita provides ongoing guidance so that each patient feels informed, supported, and actively involved in their care.
This approach is ideal for those who are ready to look beyond symptoms, better understand the underlying patterns affecting their health, and take a deeper, more comprehensive approach to healing.
Examples of Advanced Laboratory Testing
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A comprehensive stool analysis that uses advanced qPCR technology to assess bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses, H. pylori, and markers related to digestion, intestinal inflammation, and immune function. Helpful for persistent digestive symptoms or when gut health may be contributing to other concerns.
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A urine test that provides insight into metabolic function, cellular energy production, nutrient-related pathways, oxidative stress, detoxification, and microbial activity. The findings help identify areas that benefit from nutritional and metabolic support.
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A comprehensive blood and urine assessment that evaluates more than 125 biomarkers. It helps identify individual needs related to vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, essential fatty acids, digestive support, and other nutrients.
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A urine-based panel that measures mycotoxins, heavy metals, and environmental chemicals. It provides information about environmental exposures and help guide individualized strategies for reducing exposure and supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Recommendations are based on each person’s health history, symptoms, concerns, and individual goals.
In Their Words
“I had been struggling with ongoing health issues and had seen several doctors who kept prescribing antibiotics, with plans for yet another round, but before I did, I decided to try functional lab testing with Azita, and it fully changed my understanding of what was going on in my body. The results revealed underlying imbalances that were never addressed before, and I finally had a path toward true healing rather than just suppressing symptoms. It was a relief to get clear answers about what was missing in my body and then a personalized plan that supported that healing. It was like western medicine precision but with eastern medicine care and philosophy. Very thankful.”
~ JP Stiles, documentary filmmaker