Now you can finally understand what they’re saying.
Most people who get a genetic test walk away overwhelmed — and nothing changes.
I’ve spent almost 30 years connecting the dots that standard medicine misses. Genomic data is only as powerful as the clinical lens you bring to it. That’s why I partnered with Stride Genomics as a Functional Medicine Practitioner — not just to recommend a test, but to help you use it.
WE ARE NOT OUR GENES.
Your genetics loads the possibility. Your lifestyle, nutrition, and environment determine the outcome. This is epigenetics — and it is the foundation of everything I do in functional medicine.
A stride report doesn’t tell you what will happen. It tells you where your biology needs support — and it gives us the precision to act on it intelligently, together.
Why Genes Matter — And What We Do With Them
Every gene variant tells a story. Here are some of the most clinically significant ones I look for — and what they mean for your protocol.
| Gene |
What It Affects |
What We Do |
| FUT2 |
Gut microbiome seeding, B12 absorption |
Fibre support becomes critical |
| COMT |
Dopamine, oestrogen, stress metabolism |
Targeted methylation support prioritised |
| MTHFR |
Methylation, folate cycle, detoxification |
Methylated B vitamins, specific nutrient support |
| FTO / MC4R |
Appetite regulation, metabolic rate, fat storage |
Enhanced fibre and insulin stabilisation protocol |
| SOD2 |
Antioxidant defence, mitochondrial protection |
Creatine and antioxidant support prioritised |
| NOS3 |
Nitric oxide production, cardiovascular function |
Citrulline and cardiovascular support |
| COL1A1 / COL1A2 |
Collagen integrity, joint and skin health |
Collagen and creatine support |
| MTRR / MTR |
B12 metabolism, methylation efficiency |
B12 optimisation, methylation pathway support |
| CBS |
Sulphur metabolism, transsulphuration pathway |
Dietary sulphur management, taurine support |
| VDR |
Vitamin D receptor sensitivity |
Vitamin D optimisation — critical for immunity and hormones |
| PEMT |
Choline production, liver and cell membrane health |
Choline-rich foods, phospholipid support |
This is not a generic wellness plan.
This is your biology — mapped, interpreted, and acted on.
Choose Your Test
Core DNA — Your genetic foundation. Methylation profile and essential reports. Where to begin.
Advanced DNA — Deeper variant analysis across methylation, nutrition, fitness, sleep and stress.
Optimal DNA ⭐ My recommendation — 110 genes · 46 reports · The complete genetic picture across methylation, nutrigenetics, fitness, sleep, stress and skin. One at-home cheek swab. Lifelong insight.
Optimal Duo ⭐ My top recommendation — Optimal DNA + Optimal Biome together. Genes and gut mapped simultaneously. This is the combination I recommend most — and the one I've run on myself.
My own Biome report revealed Proteobacteria levels 6x above average and Bifidobacterium at a fraction of optimal. That single result directly changed my clinical protocol.
Biome Only — Already on a gut health protocol? The Biome report lets us measure your microbiome and track your results in real time — before and after intervention. An powerful entry point and an objective measure of progress.
Not sure where to start? Start here and explore the full Stride range.
Pricing is listed directly on the Stride website and updated regularly. Your DOCTORSDAUGHTER discount is applied automatically at checkout through my links — and may be entered manually at checkout as well for additional savings.
What Your Stride Report Includes
- A private portal — updated regularly as epigenetic science advances
- A complimentary consultation with a Stride dietician to introduce your results
- Clear, actionable reports across every system — not raw data, but direction
What I add as your practitioner — and why it matters:
In a consultation with me, I review your Stride results alongside your:
- Intake form — symptoms, history, timeline
- Bloodwork — current markers reviewed through a functional medicine lens
- Additional testing where relevant — women's DUTCH hormone panels, Organic Acids Testing (OATs), heavy metal or mold assessments
- Prenuvo full-body private MRI findings where available
Every data point is a piece of the puzzle. Together, they form your complete health blueprint — a living map we refine as you move from deficiency to sufficiency to resilience.
This is your why. Finally answered.
My Strong Recommendation
Order your test — then book a consultation with me. Book a consultation
The reports are powerful. The interpretation is transformative. Data without direction is just information. Together we turn it into a protocol that is genuinely specific to you.
Stride Genomics is endorsed by Dr. William Li — "a platform that turns science into daily practice" — and trusted by functional medicine practitioners worldwide. Every SNP included in their reports is validated by human studies, replicable, and supported by a minimum of three independent research studies.