At Thrive Holistic Nutrition, we are dedicated to promoting holistic health and helping you maximize your wellness. Our goal is to provide you with the right knowledge and tools to support your journey to thrive.
We utilize a holistic approach to health and wellness solutions, recognizing that true health encompasses not just physical wellbeing, but also mental and emotional wellness. By using key lab tests such as Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) and GI Map, and through personal assessment and consultation, we can create personalized plans tailored to your individual needs.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, commonly referred to as HTMA, is an assessment tool used in holistic health to evaluate the body's mineral levels. Minerals serve as the spark plugs of life, which is why some are classified as electrolytes. However, this analysis offers much more. By screening the body through hair, we can assess biochemical energy levels, including thyroid, adrenal, and blood sugar metabolism at the cellular level, as well as metabolism rates, stress stages, and the presence of toxic heavy metals. Since hair grows continuously, this testing method reveals trends in mineral levels and patterns over several months, although these trends may have been present already for much longer.
Unlike blood tests, which typically reflect healthy mineral levels, hair tissue mineral analysis provides a deeper insight. Blood often maintains these levels at the expense of the tissues, meaning that certain elements may be present in excess within the tissues but not detected in the blood. Think of the tissues as warehouses storing minerals and the blood as highways transporting these materials, making HTMA a valuable tool for comprehensive wellness solutions.
Hair is considered soft tissue and functions as an eliminative organ, meaning minerals and toxic metals present themselves through the hair. By conducting a hair tissue mineral analysis, we can gain valuable insights into the conditions within your body's tissues.
Understanding mineral levels is crucial, but the ratios of certain minerals to others are equally significant. Additionally, various patterns show when multiple minerals are analyzed, highlighting the uniqueness of each individual. This analysis allows us to decipher what makes you YOU and can provide explanations for symptoms you might be experiencing.
What’s even better is that there are numerous holistic health strategies you can adopt to help correct imbalances that could be contributing to your symptoms.
The answer is: anyone who has hair! This includes children (even babies), pregnant women, men, and women of all ages.
Once you receive your hair sampling kit for the hair tissue mineral analysis, it’s important to carefully read all instructions. After mailing off the kit, you can expect us to reach out within 2-3 weeks to schedule a phone consultation to discuss your results. Then, you will receive holistic health recommendations, including diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes. After this, your results will be mailed to you, and you will have the opportunity to order your supplements. A follow-up call will also be scheduled to check in with you. After approximately 4-6 months on the program, we recommend retesting to assess your progress and make any necessary adjustments. This program is designed as a more natural, gentler approach to wellness, focusing on correcting foundational issues. While some individuals may notice results in just a few days, for others it may take weeks or more. Please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee specific outcomes.
The pricing for an initial hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) is $150. Retests, which are available within 2 years of the initial test, are priced at $135. All prices include the kit, consultation, and follow-up checks between rechecks, but please note that supplements are not included. You can order your test(s) or ask questions by sending us a message or calling/texting 864-743-1980.
Standing for Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus, the GI Map is the go-to test for a deep dive into the gut environment. It is able to uncover cell-level details into the delicate world of our flora. This test uses qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) technology, providing you with true quantitative values instead of just a positive or negative result.
Some of the microbes tested include parasites, bacteria, H. pylori, fungi, and more by measuring the specific DNA of the organisms. There are so many conditions, symptoms, and ailments that can come from the presence and/or imbalances of these microbes.
The GI Map is extremely useful and a valuable tool for those suffering from digestive issues. BUT it can also detect reasons for a multitude of chronic systems issues as well. These issues include, but are not limited to:
Lack of energy
Headaches
Inflammation
Brain fog
Skin conditions
Diabetes
Autoimmune dysfunction
Mood disorders, depression, anxiety
Weight loss
Food sensitivities/leaky gut
If you've been searching for root level healing, this test can give you answers to the puzzle you've been missing.
Cost for the GI Map starts at $440. Recommended add-on panels (if any) not included in that price.
Contact us to schedule your free consultation and take the first step towards achieving your health goals.
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