The Thyroid Profile
A detailed symptom assessment that looks beyond the thyroid. It scores six areas so we can see which systems need attention.
Still struggling with your thyroid? Let’s find out why.
A functional medicine clinic specialising in hypothyroidism. We test the thyroid fully, and the factors that affect it.
We work alongside your GP. Please don’t change any prescribed medication without speaking to them.
Do these sound familiar?
Low thyroid function affects energy, mood, weight and the way your brain works.
- Constant tiredness
- Weight gain
- Always feeling cold
- Brain fog
- Low mood
- Thinning hair
- Dry skin
- Constipation
- Poor sleep
- Low motivation
Many people still have these symptoms while on thyroid medication, or after being told their results are normal.
Why standard testing can miss the picture
A standard thyroid blood test usually measures TSH, and sometimes free T4. That shows whether your pituitary gland is signalling the thyroid, but not how well your body is using thyroid hormone.
It doesn’t show how much T4 is being converted into active T3, whether reverse T3 is high, or whether your immune system is attacking the thyroid. And it says nothing about what is driving the problem.
Read why symptoms can continueA standard test
- TSH
- Sometimes free T4
Our assessment
- Full thyroid panel, including free T3, reverse T3 and antibodies
- Nutrient status
- Blood sugar
- Adrenal function
- Gut and liver function
Every patient starts with a baseline
Before any further testing, we build a clear picture of where you are now. It shows which systems are involved and where to start, and gives us a point to measure your progress against.
Functional medicine blood chemistry
A comprehensive blood panel read against functional ranges, not just standard laboratory reference ranges. It can show early changes that a standard reading would pass as normal.
Your baseline shows where to start, and lets us measure your progress.
Take the Thyroid ProfileFive factors that affect your thyroid
They often overlap, which is why we look at them together.
Nutritional deficiencies
Your thyroid needs iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D and B vitamins to make and activate its hormones.
Learn moreBlood sugar imbalances
Energy crashes and insulin resistance raise stress hormones that slow thyroid function.
Learn moreAdrenal function
Long-term stress and a disrupted cortisol rhythm suppress the thyroid and slow the activation of its hormones.
Learn moreGut function
Healthy gut bacteria help activate thyroid hormone, and gut inflammation is linked to thyroid autoimmunity.
Learn moreLiver function
The liver converts much of your T4 into active T3 and clears used hormones. When it struggles, both slow down.
Learn moreAdvanced testing for the whole picture
Once your baseline shows where to look, we can test each contributing factor directly. Results are reviewed with you in a dedicated appointment.
- Full thyroid panelTSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, antibodies
- Nutritional statusIron, vitamin D, B12, zinc, selenium, iodine
- Blood sugarGlucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin
- Adrenal functionCortisol rhythm, DHEA-S
- Gut functionStool analysis, intestinal permeability
- Liver functionLiver enzymes, bilirubin, albumin
Our laboratory partners
- The Doctors Laboratory
- Genova Diagnostics
- Cyrex Labs
- Mosaic Diagnostics
How it works
Thyroid Profile
Complete the online symptom profile and download your personal report. £12, refunded when you book.
Discovery Consultation
We go through your profile, medical and medication history, lifestyle and previous results. £95.
Testing
Your functional blood chemistry baseline, plus targeted tests for the factors your results point to.
Full Consultation
We review your results, set out your dietary protocol and start treatment. £120. Follow-ups £95.
Alan Lee
Clinician, educator and researcher in functional medicine and functional neurology, with a focus on gut, hormonal and brain-based imbalances.
Alan has spent many years helping people whose thyroid symptoms haven’t been fully explained, by looking at how the thyroid works with the rest of the body.
- Institute for Functional Medicine
- The Kharrazian Institute
- Carrick Institute
- IAFNR
- AFNLM
Get to the root of your thyroid symptoms
Book an assessment at our Llandudno clinic. Appointments are by arrangement.
- 01492 870889
- Trinity Villa, 18 Trinity Square
Llandudno LL30 2RH - Open by appointment