Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

We are thrilled to offer our new Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) service, now available in collaboration with Dr. Indigo Vasquez, DNM and Drew Velasco, Triple Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. This comprehensive test provides critical insights into your body’s mineral levels, toxic exposure, and overall health. By analyzing a small sample of your hair, we can help you uncover the hidden imbalances affecting your well-being.

Dr. Indigo Vasquez, Board Certified in Natural Medicine (DNM), has a wealth of experience in holistic healing. Her approach integrates Bioenergetic Medicine, Sacred Medicine, and advanced healing techniques to revitalize hormone health, support gut healing, and optimize the nervous system. With her extensive training in Master Herbalism, Energy Psychotherapy, and Bioenergetic Medicine, Dr. Indie takes a whole-body approach to help patients achieve their wellness goals.

Dr. Indie’s unique expertise in both conventional and alternative medicine allows her to offer a customized healing protocol that fosters deep, lasting health improvements.

The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a test that measures the mineral content of your hair. The mineral content of the hair reflects the mineral content of the body tissues. If a mineral deficiency or excess exists in the hair, it usually indicates a mineral deficiency or excess within the body or bio-unavailability.

By analyzing a small sample of hair, we can gain valuable insight into:

• Mineral Imbalances: Key minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc that are essential for optimal body function.
• Toxicity Levels: Exposure to heavy metals and toxins that may interfere with your health.
• Thyroid and Adrenal Function: Indicators of how well your body is managing stress and energy.
• Nutritional Deficiencies: Identifying deficiencies that could lead to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and mood issues.

HTMA is a powerful tool to guide your wellness journey, helping to uncover underlying imbalances that may be affecting your health.

Anyone who is found ill and no explanation can be found, or when the cause seems to be found but the therapy is not wholly effective. Hair analysis opens up a new vista for solving your problem by recognizing your biochemical individuality.

Even if you are not experiencing a severe problem, abnormal changes in body chemistry and nutritional deficiencies may result in early subtle changes in the body such as:

White spot in fingernails: indicates a possible zinc deficiency.

Brittle hair and nails: calcium and copper imbalance

Stretch marks: zinc deficiency

Lack of growth: zinc deficiency toxic metal accumulation such as lead, mercury, or cadmium. The above indicators are early signs of metabolic disturbances and may lead to

Mood swings: possible toxic metal accumulation, such as lead, mercury, etc.

Why Choose HTMA?

• Non-Invasive: Just a small hair sample is required, making the process simple and comfortable.
• Comprehensive Insight: Provides a detailed look at your mineral and heavy metal status, giving a clearer picture of your overall health.
• Customized Wellness Plans: Based on your HTMA results, Drew Velasco, APNP will create a personalized wellness protocol to address any imbalances or deficiencies, optimizing your health naturally.
• Identify Root Causes: The test can help pinpoint underlying causes of chronic issues such as fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, and hormonal imbalances.
• Track Progress: Regular HTMA testing allows you to track changes in your mineral levels over time, helping to monitor the effectiveness of your wellness program.

1. Collection: A small sample of your hair is collected (usually from the nape of your neck).
2. Analysis: The hair sample is sent to a certified laboratory, where it’s analyzed for a detailed mineral and toxic metal profile.
3. Consultation: Once your results are ready, Dr. Indie and Drew Velasco will interpret the findings and Drew will discuss them with you during your appointment.
4. Personalized Plan: Based on your results, a customized health and healing protocol will be created to balance your minerals, detoxify your body, and address any imbalances or deficiencies.