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Cognitive & Brain Health Testing

Understand the root of your fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, memory lapses, and mental burnout.
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If you’re feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally flat, forgetful, or simply not yourself — your brain is asking for support.

 

Cognitive and neurological symptoms often show up subtly at first, but when left unaddressed, they can worsen and become life-altering.

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Whether you're navigating brain fog, anxiety, chronic stress, low mood, poor memory, sleep disturbances, or neuroinflammatory conditions — functional brain testing offers powerful insight into what’s really happening beneath the surface.

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This is where I combine the best of clinical naturopathy with advanced training in neuroscience and neuroimmunology to bring clarity to your cognitive symptoms — and create a path forward.

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Why Cognitive Testing Matters

 

Your brain’s function is shaped by a delicate balance of:

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  • Neurotransmitters (like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, glutamate)

  • Mitochondrial and energy production

  • Oxidative stress and inflammation

  • Hormonal and gut-brain axis function

  • Nutritional status and detox pathways

  • Immune system reactivity and autoimmunity

 

Imbalances across these areas can lead to symptoms often misunderstood or misdiagnosed in standard models. Functional testing can help uncover the biochemical root causes of issues like anxiety, brain fog, memory lapses, sleep disorders, and even neuroimmune dysfunction.

 

Cognitive & Brain Function Tests

I work with trusted functional laboratories including NutriPath and RN Labs to assess neurological and biochemical markers through urine, blood, and saliva testing.

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Organic Acids Test (OAT – RN Labs)
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One of the most comprehensive metabolic and brain function tests available. Assesses:

  • Neurotransmitter metabolites (dopamine, serotonin, GABA, norepinephrine)

  • Mitochondrial function and cellular energy output

  • Oxidative stress and free radical damage

  • B-vitamin status (B6, B12, folate metabolism)

  • Gut-brain axis markers (yeast, bacteria, oxalates)

  • Detoxification and methylation capacity

  • Inflammatory and immune regulation pathways

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Neurotransmitter Testing (Urine – NutriPath)
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Assesses key neurotransmitters involved in emotional regulation, cognition, and mood:

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  • Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate

  • Epinephrine, histamine, glycine

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Hormone & Cortisol Rhythm Panels
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Chronic stress and poor sleep drastically affect brain health. I assess:

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  • Cortisol awakening response and diurnal cortisol rhythm

  • Melatonin output and sleep-wake cycle

  • DHEA, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone — all of which influence brain chemistry

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Cognitive Nutrient Testing (Blood)
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Includes:

  • Vitamin B12, folate, iron, vitamin D, omega-3s, homocysteine, zinc, magnesium

  • MTHFR and Methylation Markers

  • Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)

  • Heavy metals and detox capacity (if relevant)

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Why Work With Me?
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As a Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Neuroscientist, I bring a rare and specialised skill set in the area of brain health, mental wellbeing, and neuroimmune connection. My Master’s in Neuroscience has focused on:

  • Nightmare Disorder and sleep dysregulation

  • PTSD and trauma-related neurobiology

  • Neuroinflammation and immune signalling in brain function

  • Glymphatic system detoxification and cognitive resilience

 

I go far beyond surface-level diagnosis. I use your history, lived experience, and test results to piece together the why behind your symptoms and create a treatment plan that’s both deeply informed and completely personalised.

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Conditions This Testing May Help Support:
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  • Brain fog and short-term memory issues

  • Chronic fatigue or burnout

  • Anxiety and mood dysregulation

  • Insomnia or poor sleep quality

  • ADHD and concentration difficulties

  • Neuroinflammation and autoimmune symptoms

  • PMS or perimenopause-related cognitive changes

  • Post-viral fatigue and long COVID brain fog

  • Early cognitive decline or family history of neurodegeneration

 

What Working Together Looks Like
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  1. In-depth consultation to assess symptoms, timeline, and history

  2. Personalised functional testing recommendations

  3. Simple, at-home collection kits or referrals for pathology

  4. Comprehensive test interpretation (explained in plain English)

  5. Targeted treatment plan: includes nutrition, herbal medicine, nootropic support, neurotransmitter balance, lifestyle therapy, and nervous system regulation

  6. Ongoing care to support progress, resilience, and healing

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Take the First Step

If your mind feels foggy, overwhelmed, or out of balance — there’s a reason.
Let’s find out what your brain and body need to restore clarity, energy, and calm.

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👉 Book a Pathology Review Consultation
👉 Start with a Free 10-Minute Discovery Call

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“You don’t have to live in survival mode. Together, we’ll understand your brain chemistry, nourish your nervous system, and bring you back into balance.”
— Renee Grandi

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