Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
Get real answers about fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, anxiety, and bloating — without another blood draw.
A simple at‑home hair test that shows how your minerals, metabolism, and toxic load are affecting the way you feel every day.
What is HTMA?
HTMA stands for Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis.
It’s a non‑invasive test that measures the levels of key minerals and toxic metals stored in your hair. Because hair grows over time, it gives us a longer‑term picture of what your body has been dealing with — not just a quick snapshot like bloodwork.
In plain language:
HTMA helps us see how your body has been running in the background for the last few months.
You collect a small hair sample at home (from the back of your head), mail it to the lab, and we review the results together in a detailed consult.
No needles, no clinic visits, and no guesswork.
What Can HTMA Help With?
HTMA is especially helpful if you’re dealing with:
Fatigue (always tired, “wired but tired,” or never fully rested)
Weight changes (especially when your habits haven’t changed)
Brain fog (difficulty focusing, feeling “slow” or scattered)
Anxiety or feeling on edge for no clear reason
Bloating or digestive discomfort that hasn’t responded to diet changes
These symptoms are often tied to deeper patterns like:
slowed metabolism
tired adrenals
low thyroid activity
mineral depletion
hidden heavy metal toxicity
chronic stress adaptation
HTMA helps us see these patterns clearly so we can finally address them.
What Does HTMA Actually Measure?
Key Minerals
Calcium & Phosphorus – give us clues about your metabolic speed.
A high calcium:phosphorus ratio can indicate a sluggish metabolism or “slow oxidation” pattern (low cellular energy).
Calcium & Potassium – tied to thyroid function.
A high calcium:potassium ratio often points to low thyroid activity (feeling cold, slow digestion, weight gain, fatigue).
Sodium & Magnesium – reflect adrenal strength.
A low sodium:magnesium ratio often shows depleted adrenals and burnout, which affect energy, mood, and resilience.
Toxic Metals
We may also see elevated levels of metals such as:
Copper (or “hidden” copper toxicity) – often linked to anxiety, mood swings, PMS, and skin issues.
Mercury, Aluminum, Arsenic – can contribute to brain fog, nervous system irritation, and long‑term health stress.
You don’t need to remember the ratios — that’s my job.
What matters is that these patterns give us a clear, science‑based starting point to understand why you feel the way you do.
Why HTMA Often Succeeds When Bloodwork Fails
Many women are told “your labs are normal” while still dealing with:
exhaustion
anxiety
weight that won’t budge
bloating
brain fog
Blood tests show what’s floating in your bloodstream right now.
HTMA shows what your body has been storing and adapting to over time.
That’s why HTMA can reveal:
long‑term mineral depletion
chronic stress patterns
slow metabolism tendencies
thyroid‑related imbalances
toxic metal burdens
It fills in the missing pieces so we can stop chasing symptoms and start correcting the root of what's going on in your body.
How the HTMA Core works
Complete Client Intake
After you complete the HTAM intake form, we discuss your current health goals and challenges. This personalized 1:1 approach takes into account all the unique aspects of your health situation for the best possible recommendations.
Collect Hair Sample
A small hair sample is taken from close to the scalp. The collection kit is shipped right to your door and I provide you with a step-by-step video guide on how to collect the hair sample. It takes less than 10 minutes and just a small amount of hair.
Lab Analysis & Report
The hair sample is shipped to one of the specilialized labs I work with. A detailed lab report of your mineral and heavy metal levels is generated and sent back to me.
Get Answers
I analyze the lab report and create a custom protocol completely tailored for you, covering nutrition, supplements and lifestyle. We go over the results and recommendations on plus I answer any questions.
Follow-up #1
1 month into your personalized protocol, we meet via zoom to discuss your progress and to answer any questions. We tweak your protocol as needed to make sure you're getting the best result.
Email Support
You get 3 months of email support to ask questions or get clarifications and I'll be sure to get back to you within 1 business day.
Your investment includes
Initial 1:1 call & client intake
Hair collection kit with easy step-by-step video tutorial
Specialized professional lab analysis & report
Customized recommendations for you covering diet, supplements, cleanses & lifestyle
1:1 call to go over findings and recommendations
1:1 follow-up call 1 month later to discuss progress and make any adjustments to the protocol
3-months of email support to answer your questions
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