HTMA CORE ASSESSMENT
NEWSFLASH: You deserve to feel well in motherhood, and you deserve to get there without wasting your valuable time.
Through the HTMA Core Assessment, we find real answers via HTMA testing and use proven protocols that work.
The HTMA Core Assessment can help address any of the following:
fatigue (all day or “afternoon crash”)
sleep issues (trouble falling or staying asleep)
bloating, gas, reflux, etc.
short temper, “mom rage”, etc.
feeling exhausted in the morning despite adequate sleep
“wired but tired” in the evening
skin concerns - eczema, rashes, acne, dry skin, keratosis pilaris
hair loss
brittle nails
anxiety
difficulty focusing / brain fog
and so much more!
Here’s what’s included:
-
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, mailed to your door!
Unfamiliar with what an HTMA is? Scroll down to the FAQ section below for details.
-
You’ll complete an extensive intake form so that we can see everything from your past history to your current struggles, goals, supplement routine, lifestyle factors, and everything in between.
Before results are back, you’ll also complete a 3 day food/mood journal so we can assess your current eating habits and make suggested adjustments as needed.
-
You’ll receive a 12+ page document outlining the primary findings on your HTMA report (metabolism type, thyroid function, adrenal function, blood sugar, patterns I see, and so much more). The 2nd half of your document will include your protocol, broken down into 3 sections: diet, supplements, and lifestyle.
Here’s how it works:
-
After joining the HTMA Core Assessment, you’ll receive an e-mail to join my client platform and instructions on how to complete your intake form and food/mood journal.
-
After completing your form, I’ll send you an HTMA test kit in the mail. Following the instructions provided to you, you’ll take a small sample of your hair, fill out a form, and send it to the lab (so easy!).
-
It takes approximately 2-3 weeks for me to receive your test results back. Once they’re back, I’ll put together your explanation of results and protocol document and send it over to you! While reading the document, you can expect to have lots of “Aha!” moments and a level of clarity in your health journey that you haven’t had in, maybe, forever. There is always the option to continue with 1:1 support with me if you deem that a good next step for you, too!
-
![]()
"I was struggling with recovering my cycle postpartum and getting ready for another pregnancy. After working with Grace, I felt so much clearer about what I could actually do to support my body that was actually feasible for me as a mom! ...It helped me understand my fatigue specifically. At 18 months postpartum, I didn't understand why I was still so run down! It helped me know what to prioritize - being a mom is all about prioritization, we can't do everything! And she was so understanding with that.”
Megan B.
-
![]()
"Before working with Grace, I’d been struggling with constipation and headaches for awhile. After working with her, I’ve been regular for the first time in years, and the headaches have greatly decreased! It has spurred a lot of healing in other areas for me, as well. It was such a blessing to get some answers, and to see that a lot of my suspicions were correct, as well as reveal some other things I’d been dealing with.”
Rachel S.
-
![]()
“It was so insightful and incredible to learn more about my body and what was going on internally. My adrenals needed some love and it has been life changing (truly!) following the protocol that she sent me after my tests. It’s affected me and my entire family for the better. I am much more present, less reactive, and just feel much calmer/healthier overall.”
Katie A.
-
![]()
“Before working with Grace, I had just gone through an ectopic pregnancy that ended up requiring quite an aggressive treatment and took months to resolve. I completed an HTMA and had Grace interpret and coach me on the results. The regimen she recommended helped me pair down and isolate what supplements were going to be most effective and helpful for me. Within 2 months, I was pregnant again, and all of my hormones and labs were in excellent range and better than they had been prior to my loss.”
Abigail A.
Got questions? You might be able to find it here:
-
HTMA stands for Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, which is a test that uses a sample of your hair to look at mineral and heavy metals. Why minerals? Because minerals are foundational to ALL that goes on in the body. Thyroid, metabolism, gut, reproductive system, adrenals - they all rely on MINERALS to function. HTMA really gets to the root cause of the body’s dysfunction. From there, we can build a protocol tailored to you so you know exactly what to do to improve your health and meet your goals.
-
I don’t accept insurance, but you can use HSA/FSA funds to purchase any of my programs. Just use your card as you normally would at checkout.
-
Yes! Use your card as you normally would at checkout.
-
My 4 month 1:1 program, The Nourished Motherhood Method, may be a better fit for you! You can find details of that program here.
-
Yes! I also utilize functional blood work and the GI Map in my practice. If you are looking for more testing or a longer term program with more support, please either visit my 4 month program page here or email me at hello@graceshepardwellness.com for more information.
-
Yes! A supplement regimen will be part of your protocol, but please know that supplements are not extensive and usually aren’t the biggest driver in healing. Lifestyle and the food we eat are the BIG heavy hitters, supplements do exactly what they say they do - they SUPPLEMENT the foundations. We utilize them because they can be so helpful, but we don’t rely on them to change the game for us all on their own.
-
No. This is not frequently my approach with clients, unless there are food groups known to cause you issues. The goal is to not be restrictive, but rather the opposite.
-
No! Joining the program includes everything, even down to the postage to send the HTMA sample to the lab. The only additional cost will be any recommended supplements, which as mentioned, I keep to a minimum and provide you with the opportunity to receive the supplements at 20% off.
-
Once you mail your sample in, we typically receive results back within 2-3 weeks. From there, you can expect to receive your results + protocol document via email within 5 days.