If you've been chasing symptoms, trying every supplement, or told “your labs look normal”… but still don’t feel like yourself - you’re not alone.
At Ritter Functional Health, we use a different approach
WE DON'T GUESS...
WE TEST!
And we interpret those tests through a functional lens to uncover the root cause of your symptoms so you can finally heal.
Why Functional Labs Matter
Conventional lab tests often look for disease - which means they might not catch dysfunction until it’s severe.
But just because your labs are “in range” doesn’t mean you're thriving.
Functional lab testing looks deeper. It helps us identify imbalances, deficiencies, infections, and toxic burdens before they manifest as diagnosable disease - giving us the tools to reverse symptoms naturally.
We use 4 core functional tests to guide personalized protocols that get results:
FUNCTIONAL BLOOD CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS
This isn’t your average bloodwork interpretation. We use functional ranges — optimal zones, not just the “normal” ones used to screen for disease.
We look at:
✔️ Inflammation and immune stress
✔️ Blood sugar and insulin resistance
✔️ Liver and gallbladder function
✔️ Nutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D, etc.)
✔️ Thyroid markers (including full panels with antibodies)
✔️ Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk (through a functional lens)
Most of our clients have had bloodwork done before, but I promise you no one has looked at it like this.
ORGANIC ACIDS TEST (OAT)
Think of this as a metabolic snapshot.
This urine test shows us:
✔️ Yeast, mold, and bacterial overgrowth
✔️ Detoxification capacity
✔️ Oxalate and mitochondrial dysfunction
✔️ Neurotransmitter precursors (like dopamine + serotonin)
✔️ Nutrient depletions (B-vitamins, CoQ10, glutathione)
Many chronic symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain are rooted in hidden dysfunctions the OAT can reveal.
GI-MAP STOOL TEST
Your gut affects everything - from mood and hormones to immune function and skin.
This test shows us:
✔️ Infections (parasites, H. pylori, candida, viruses)
✔️ Leaky gut and inflammation markers
✔️ Digestive enzyme function and fat absorption
✔️ Short-chain fatty acids (your gut’s fuel!)
✔️ Autoimmune reactivity (anti-gliadin and calprotectin markers)
If you’ve dealt with IBS, skin issues, bloating, food sensitivities, or autoimmune flares - this test is a game changer.
HAIR TISSUE MINERAL ANALYSIS (HTMA)
Your minerals control your metabolism - and if they’re off, so is everything else.
This test looks at long-term trends in:
✔️ Stress and adrenal patterns
✔️ Metabolic type and thyroid activity
✔️ Heavy metal toxicity
✔️ Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, copper ratios
✔️ Nervous system regulation
We use this to personalize support for anxiety, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and more.
These core tests give us a comprehensive look at your gut health, detox capacity, nutrient status, inflammation, neurotransmitters, and more.
Each lab provides critical pieces of your health puzzle - helping us identify the root causes of symptoms like fatigue, bloating, anxiety, skin issues, hormone imbalances, and chronic illness.
Rather than chasing symptoms or guessing, we use these labs to build a data-driven, personalized protocol that supports true healing.
Once we’ve reviewed your foundational labs, we may recommend additional targeted testing - like mycotoxin panels, toxin panels, or hormone testing - if needed to dig even deeper or confirm a specific imbalance.
Our approach is strategic, individualized, and designed to help you get results without wasting time or money on unnecessary labs.
What We Do With Your Results
We don’t hand you a 40-page PDF and wish you luck.
We walk you through every marker in plain language, connect the dots between your symptoms and your labs, and create a customized plan that includes:
✔️ Targeted supplementation
✔️ Food and lifestyle upgrades
✔️ Nervous system and detox support
✔️ Ongoing education and coaching
This Is Root-Cause Healing
You deserve more than symptom suppression.
You deserve answers and a plan that actually works.
If you're ready to get real clarity on why you don’t feel your best and how to fix it - this is where we start.
