DNA and Methylation
Testing Australia
Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Optimal Health
As a naturopath and clinical nutritionist with specialised training in nutrigenomics, Carolyn offers comprehensive DNA & Methylation Testing to delve into your unique genetic makeup. This testing provides invaluable insights into how your genes influence vital bodily processes, including energy production, mood regulation, detoxification, inflammation, hormone balance, fertility, digestion and overall well-being.
Utilising the advanced evidence-based Methylation Genetic Test by NutriPath, we can identify specific genetic variations that may impact your health. This allows us to tailor personalised strategies to help you understand what your body may need to thrive - including which foods, nutrients and types of exercise may be best suited to you, where you may benefit from additional support, and which areas of health may be worth monitoring to help optimise wellbeing and reduce potential health risks.
What Is Methylation and Why Is It Important?
Methylation is a fundamental biochemical process that occurs billions of times per second in every cell of your body. It involves the transfer of a methyl group (one carbon and three hydrogen atoms) to DNA, proteins, and other molecules — a process essential for maintaining healthy gene expression and overall balance in the body.
Healthy methylation supports:
Detoxification: The liver’s ability to neutralise and remove toxins.
Metabolism: Efficient breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
DNA synthesis and repair: Protecting your cells from damage and supporting healthy cell turnover.
Neurotransmitter production: Supporting mood, focus, sleep, and stress resilience.
Amino acid synthesis: Essential for muscle repair, hormone production, and enzyme function.
Liver function: Regulating bile flow, hormone metabolism, and toxin elimination.
Cellular energy production: Supporting mitochondrial health and ATP generation.
Hormone metabolism: Balancing oestrogen, cortisol, and thyroid hormones.
Cardiovascular health: Regulating homocysteine and supporting blood vessel integrity.
Immune system regulation: Helping modulate inflammation and immune response.
When methylation becomes impaired due to genetic variations, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stressors - the body can experience fatigue, anxiety, poor detoxification, hormonal imbalances, fertility issues, and a higher susceptibility to chronic disease. Understanding your genetic blueprint allows for a highly individualised approach to restoring optimal methylation function.
What Does the Methylation Genetic Test Assess?
This comprehensive test analyses 111 genes and 129 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), providing deep insight into your body’s biochemical pathways. It helps identify where genetic variations may be influencing your metabolism, mood, energy, or detoxification ability.
Key functional areas include:
Nervous System & Mental Health – Genes such as COMT and MAO influence how you metabolise dopamine, serotonin, and adrenaline, which can impact stress tolerance, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
Detoxification Pathways – Genes including GST, CBS, and SUOX affect sulphur metabolism and liver detox capacity, revealing how well your body processes environmental toxins, alcohol, and medications.
Hormonal Balance – Genes that regulate oestrogen metabolism and endocrine function, influencing PMS, menopause, and reproductive health.
Energy Production – Mitochondrial and Krebs cycle genes related to ATP synthesis and fatigue patterns.
Digestive Health – Variants such as FUT2 and DAO can influence gut microbiome diversity, nutrient absorption, and histamine intolerance.
Inflammation & Longevity – Genes that regulate inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress, influencing cellular ageing.
Cardiovascular Health – Genes like MTHFR, MTR, and MTRR play a key role in homocysteine recycling and vascular integrity.
This testing is performed by a NATA-accredited Australian laboratory, ensuring scientific precision and reliability.
Who Can Benefit from This Testing?
Individuals who may find this testing particularly beneficial include those experiencing:
Cardiovascular concerns: Such as high homocysteine levels or a family history of heart disease.
Mood and Mental Health issues: Including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Detoxification issues: Difficulty in processing toxins, sensitivity to medications, or exposure to environmental pollutants.
Chronic fatigue and low energy: Unexplained tiredness that may be linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.
Cognitive decline: Memory issues or concerns about neurodegenerative diseases.
Chronic fatigue, burnout, or low vitality.
Hormonal imbalances such as PMS, endometriosis, fertility challenges, or menopausal symptoms.
Gut and histamine issues including bloating, food sensitivities, or irregular digestion.
Poor stress tolerance, sleep issues, or cognitive fog.
By identifying specific genetic variants, we can develop targeted nutritional and lifestyle interventions to support optimal methylation and overall health.
Evidence meets traditional wisdom.
My approach draws from both evidence-based medicine and traditional naturopathic wisdom.
I value the research and scientific understanding we have available to us, while also recognising that health isn't always as neat as a reference range or a single study.
Traditional medicine has long understood the importance of food, plants, lifestyle, rest and the interconnectedness of the body.
Modern research continues to expand our understanding of these same relationships - from the gut microbiome and hormone metabolism to nutritional biochemistry and the effects of chronic stress on the body.
I don't see these approaches as opposing ideas.
I use the best available evidence alongside clinical experience, traditional knowledge and - most importantly - the individual sitting in front of me.
Your treatment is tailored to you
There is no universal "hormone protocol".
There is no single supplement that everyone with fatigue needs.
And what works beautifully for one person may not be appropriate for another.
Your prescriptions and recommendations are therefore tailored to your physiology, your symptoms, your history, your goals and what we discover along the way.
Depending on what you need, this may include personalised nutrition, lifestyle strategies, herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation and functional testing.
The goal isn't to give you more things to do.
It's to work out what matters most, and focus there.
You don't have to keep treating symptoms one at a time.
If you've been told that everything looks "normal" but you still don't feel well...
If you've tried supplements, diets or protocols without getting to the bottom of what's going on...
Or if you've simply reached a point where you want someone to step back and look at the whole picture -
I'd love to help you investigate what's happening.
Start with a free discovery call.
No pressure. Just an opportunity to talk through what's going on and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
What working together looks like
Discovery Call
Free
Not sure whether I'm the right practitioner for you?
A discovery call gives us the opportunity to briefly discuss what's going on, what you're looking for and whether I may be able to help.
There's no obligation to book.
Initial Consultation
75 minutes
This is where we start putting the pieces together.
We'll take a detailed look at your health history, family history, symptoms, menstrual cycle, digestion, nutrition, stress, emotional wellbeing, sleep, medications and supplements, as well as anything else that may be relevant to your health.
Rather than focusing on one isolated concern, we'll look for the patterns and connections that may be contributing to the bigger picture.
Where appropriate, we may also discuss functional testing or further investigations.
You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what we're looking at and a personalised plan for moving forward.