GI Mapping

What is a GI Map?

GI – MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) test is a tool that Naturopath use in clinic to identify and diagnose the problem in your gut. The test is designed to assesses your microbiome, as well as immune and digestive markers, from a single stool sample.

This test identifies pathogenic and beneficial (commensal) bacteria, along with opportunistic pathogens, parasites, fungi, and viruses, using new technology mainly multiplex, automated, DNA analysis. Intended for particular attention to microbiomes that cause disease, or that disrupt normal microbial balance, lead to dysbiosis of gastrointestinal flora and contribute to root cause of the many diseases such as: Leaky gut, IBS, SIBO/SIFO, Crohn’s disease, Gastritis, Abdominal pain, Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Food poisoning.




After ordering test, a kit will be sent to your home which contains everything you need with simple to follow instructions. you have completed the test it is then sent back to the lab for analysis via express When post. results Once will come (take around 2 weeks) follow up consultation will interpret, and treatment can be initiated to combat any issues found to restore optimal gut health.


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FAQ

  • 1. What are the costs of seeing a Naturopath?

    First session: 60 minutes - $135


    Follow up sessions: 30 minutes - $80. 

  • 2. Do you take both male and female clients?

    Yes, Everyone is welcome.

  • 3. How long will my treatment take?

    Treatments vary case by case. There's no cookie cutter approach here. It really depends on your ailment and what I am treating you for. Could be as little as a week - some treatments are ongoing. Best to message me directly and have a chat.

  • 4. Do I have to test before I get a treatment?

    Again this varies case by case. 

    For severe cases and stomach issues I always recommend testing so that the results give us a clear outline of what the root issue is and roughly how long it will take to fix. 


    When we don't run appropriate tests we are just throwing things at the wall and hoping that they stick - Knowledge = Results.


  • 5. Can you treat SIBO?

    Yes SIBO is very treatable. 


    More and more cases of SIBO are becoming common because of the procsessed foods we ingest and the rapid intake of antibiotics. Furthermore the stress of day to day life loaded with the stress of technology and social media compounds and usually results in some kind of inbalance in your stomach flora. 

  • 6. What's involved in my initial consultation?

    In your initial consultaiton we go over your lifestyle, dietary habits, sleep - basically break down your day lifestyle factors and nutritional intake. 


    We speak about your symptoms and outline your health goals. 


    The first consultaiton usually lasts for roughly around 60 minutes to go through everything. 


    After the first consult you will know whether we need to do further testing to make a diagnoses. 

  • 7. What kind of tests do you do?

    GI Map Testing 


    This test is conducted to diagnose problems with the gut.


    The test is designed to assesses your microbiome, as well as immune and digestive markers, from a single stool sample. 


    This test identifies pathogenic and beneficial

    (commensal) bacteria, along with opportunistic pathogens, parasites, fungi, and viruses, using new

    technology mainly multiplex, automated, DNA analysis. 


    Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis


    Other lab tests can provide very valuable information such as what foods we are allergic to, the stateof our gut, if we have infections, or if our hormone levels are up to par.


    With HTMA, we have something extremely powerful.


    From one strang of hair, the test will tell us whether youy're pre-diabetic, depressed, immuno comprimised or if you have too much aluminion that is impacting brain health and cognitive function.


    HTMA uses a small hair sample to get up to 3 months of information on the status of your mineral ratios and heavy metal toxicity which gives us insight into what is throwing the body off-balance.


    The hair is the ideal testing mechanism because it shows a cumulative pattern of health information

    that is safe and non-invasive in nature.


    It reveals health data far more accurate than urine or blood sample.



  • 8. What methods will you use to treat me?

    Varies greatly depending on your ailments and lifestyle factors. 


    The first step is to establish  diagnosis. 

    Once we do that I use a combination of lifestyle factors (Nutrition / Sleep / Exercise) and Herbal Supplements. 

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