Burnaby naturopathic medicine doctor, Maria Fabbro N.D. specializes in cutting-edge advanced diagnostic testing to patients in Greater Vancouver and surrounding areas to address the root cause of your condition and develop individualized treatments tailored to your specific needs.

Harnessing the power of advanced diagnostics, Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy gains unprecedented insight into the inner workings of your body with advanced metabolic, genetic, food sensitivity, microbiome, hormone, vitamin, and telomere testing. These expansive assessments provide an unparalleled blueprint of each patient’s unique biology–unravelling possibilities for optimal wellness and allowing Dr. Fabbro to create in-depth, effective customized treatment plans for each patient. By taking a proactive approach to medical care, Dr. Fabbro can identify diseases in their earliest stages or before they begin–facilitating superior outcomes and improved longevity for every person.

This comprehensive naturopathic medicine approach utilizing advanced diagnostic testing opens up pathways for the opportunity to detect diseases earlier and maximize each person’s longevity. Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy‘s unwavering commitment to proactive health ensures they can offer optimal care with the broadest possible scope. Take charge of your wellness today with Dr. Fabbro and encompass every facet of your physicality to know yourself inside and out!

Call naturopathic medicine expert, Maria Fabbro N.D. at (236) 259-0266 and schedule an advanced diagnostic testing consultation today to maximize every opportunity for optimal longevity and wellbeing!

Advanced Diagnostic Tests

By proactively monitoring our bodily processes, we can empower ourselves with the knowledge and tools required to safeguard our wellbeing. Some advanced diagnostic testing offered by Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy includes, but is not limited to:

When your digestive system is sensitive to certain foods–it’s known as food intolerance. Eating these foods may result in gastrointestinal symptoms, such as gas, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Unlike a food allergy–a food sensitivity does not pose a life-threatening risk–though its symptoms can be uncomfortable. Typically, reactions occur within a few hours of ingestion, and ingesting a small amount may not lead to any symptoms at all. Furthermore, food sensitivities often shift over time as the immune system and gut microbiome change. The most commonly encountered food sensitivities include gluten, lactose and histamine. Understanding the nuances of food intolerance is essential for maintaining optimal health and can be an invaluable tool for effective weight loss regimens.

A holistic, proactive approach to hormone-related wellbeing is centered on an expansive analysis of hormones and linked physiological functions. Advanced hormonal diagnostic testing goes beyond individual estrogen or testosterone readings and examines how the dynamic relationship between thyroid activity and adrenal functionality can influence the intricate web of sex hormones. Analyzing all relevant hormones can yield vital insights into the efficacy of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for individual cases–as well as inform Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy when such treatments are unnecessary. A full hormone assessment includes metrics on oxidative stress—the reactive molecules that can break down and damage hormones—allowing Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy to guide you towards a healthy equilibrium.

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) test provides vital insights into the chemical composition and metabolic functioning of your body. The CMP test evaluates 14 different substances found in your blood, this analysis enables Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy to assess your overall wellness and detect markers for potential medical issues. The substances tested within the CMP include: glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, chloride, albumin, total protein, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), bilirubin, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine. Knowing the values of these components helps detect any potential medical problems–giving you an optimal opportunity to proactively manage your well-being.

The health of our gut microbiome is a key component of overall wellness. Our gastrointestinal tract is home to an expansive array of bacteria, fungi, and viruses – known collectively as the gut microbiome – which maintain equilibrium within our digestive system. An imbalance in the delicate ecosystem of our gut microbes can have far reaching implications for our digestion, immunity, and even mental health. This highlights the importance of ensuring optimal gut health in order to safeguard against potential illnesses that can result from gut microbe imbalance. Leveraging this knowledge, Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy can effectively help you reduce inflammation by judiciously monitoring and encouraging healthy microbial composition.

What is Functional Medicine?

Functional medicine is an approach to healthcare that treats the individual–not the disease. It is:

Holistic

Functional medicine addresses the whole person. It considers each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health to develop a comprehensive understanding of their overall health and well-being.

Collaborative

Functional medicine specialists work hand-in-hand with patients to understand their health needs, develop a treatment plan that is both realistic and effective, monitor their progress, and make adjustments as needed.

Proactive

Functional medicine is centered around prevention. By focusing on maintaining optimal wellness and identifying and treating early signs of illness, disease, or decline, it may prevent major health issues.

Personalized

Functional medicine is patient-centered. Treatment plans are completely customized and may include lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, stress management, hormone therapy, detoxification and more.

Innovative

Functional medicine takes a science-based approach to health. It incorporates state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic tools to get a full picture of each patient’s current health status and determine how and why disease occurs.

Integrative

Functional medicine incorporates both alternative treatments, such as nutritional support and IV therapy, and more traditional treatments, such as medication and surgery, to develop an individualized plan for each patient.

Functional vs. Conventional Medicine

Conventional medicine focuses on treating the symptoms of a disease to make patients feel better. Often, this relief comes in the form of medication. By its very nature, this type of relief is temporary—it lasts until it’s time for the next dose. Symptoms will return until the underlying cause of the disease is addressed.

Functional medicine, on the other hand, focuses on the patient–not the disease. Treatment plans are developed based on the unique characteristics of each individual patient, including allergies, hormone imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, dietary habits, activity level, family history and exposure to toxins. Functional medicine specialists, like Maria Fabbro, N.D. at Total Therapy, work to understand how these factors influence the patient’s well-being in order to find long-term solutions for optimal health.

Functional medicine is not a rejection of conventional medicine but rather an expansion of it. By incorporating the most recent scientific breakthroughs and taking the time to get to know each patient on a deeper level, functional medicine builds on conventional medicine for a true understanding of the patient’s unique needs.

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Call (236) 259-0266 to speak with Greater Vancouver naturopathic medicine expert, Maria Fabbro N.D. to schedule an advanced diagnostic testing consultation today!