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When you’re not feeling your best — whether that’s low energy, mood swings, poor sleep, or stubborn weight changes — it’s easy to assume something’s off… but hard to pinpoint what.

That’s where functional testing comes in. At Pivot Nutrition Coaching, one of the most eye-opening tools we use to dig deeper is the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test.

So, What Is the HTMA Test?

HTMA is a non-invasive lab test that analyzes a small sample of your hair to assess the levels of minerals and heavy metals in your body. It gives a snapshot of your mineral status over the past 3–4 months — kind of like a health time capsule.

Your body depends on a delicate balance of minerals to function well. When those levels are off (even slightly), it can affect everything from your thyroid and adrenals to your mood, sleep, metabolism, and more.

Unlike standard blood work, which shows what’s happening in the moment, HTMA provides a longer-term view of your mineral trends and how your body is adapting to stress.

What Does the HTMA Test Reveal?

This one test can offer powerful insights into:

✅ Adrenal health and stress response
✅ Thyroid function (even when blood labs look “normal”)
✅ Metabolism and energy production
✅ Detoxification capacity
✅ Hormonal balance
✅ Inflammation and immune response
✅ Heavy metal exposure

It also highlights mineral ratios — like calcium to phosphorus or sodium to potassium — that help us see deeper patterns that may be impacting your progress, even if you’re eating “clean” or taking supplements.

Who Might Benefit from HTMA Testing?

HTMA is especially helpful for clients who feel like they’re doing everything “right” but still struggle with symptoms like:

• Chronic fatigue or burnout
• Hair loss or brittle nails
• Irregular cycles or hormone issues
• Anxiety or mood imbalances
• Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
• Difficulty building muscle or losing weight

If your body is out of balance, HTMA can give us the missing puzzle piece to guide your nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle shifts in a more targeted way.

How We Use HTMA at Pivot

At Pivot Nutrition Coaching, HTMA testing is offered as an add-on to our 1:1 coaching programs (or recommended when appropriate). It’s not required for every client — but for the right person, it’s a total game changer.

After your results come back, we walk you through them in detail and build a custom plan to support your body’s unique needs, using real food, strategic supplements, and practical lifestyle shifts.

Ready to Get to the Root?

If you’re tired of guessing — or if you feel like something is off, but your labs keep coming back “normal” — HTMA might be the next right step.

💬 Curious if HTMA is a fit for you? Reach out to us!

Let’s get to the root of what’s holding you back — and help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works for your body.