Some health problems have simple, well-known solutions. However, many conditions, from chronic pain to mental wellness, pose a more complex problem when it comes to dialing in on the best possible treatment. Your unique body chemistry, brain configuration, and health history mean that not all types of treatment will work well for you – and that’s assuming you’ve been correctly diagnosed in the first place!
The board-certified interventional pain management physicians at Alpenglow Pain & Wellness of Anchorage, Alaska, focus on fine-tuning and perfecting patient care. Dr. Nichelle C. Renk and Cynthia Dunleavy PA-C ensure that you have the right diagnosis and treatment plan for the best possible health results.
As part of that commitment, we’re excited to offer IntellxxDNA® advanced genetic analysis. When we know more about your condition, we can better understand and fulfill your care needs. Here’s what you need to know about IntellxxDNA testing.
Genetic testing collects information on factors in your biology that may influence your condition or treatment. While your genetics don’t necessarily control you, the details of your genetic makeup make a difference in your ideal type of care.
Genetics testing may offer valuable insights into your brain health, cognitive function, stress tolerance, immune system function, and inflammatory response. It may also provide important information about your metabolism, vitamin and nutrient absorption, cellular repair capabilities, and energy production levels.
Our physicians may recommend this type of testing if you’re struggling with nutrition, mood, chronic inflammation, weight management, insomnia, or stress management. This approach may be helpful for patients with chronic pain or fatigue, or for people with autism or ADHD.
With IntellxxDNA testing, you can optimize your approach toward your supplements, diet, brain health, and overall health and wellness. You’re better able to manage conditions you already have, and prevent other health complications from developing. While this type of testing isn’t diagnostic, it can be a helpful part of arriving at an accurate diagnosis.
Your answers start with only a simple swab of the inside of your cheek, which is examined under laboratory conditions. When the team at Alpenglow Pain & Wellness reviews your results, as analyzed by the IntellxxDNA evidence-based platform, we can apply the findings to your care.
We start the IntellxxDNA process with a personalized, confidential consultation. At this initial appointment, we discuss your symptoms, health history, and treatment goals. If IntellxxDNA testing is right for you, we collect a cheek swab right in our office. There’s no pain or discomfort associated with the sampling process.
The IntellxxDNA platform provides a detailed analysis of your sample, mapping your unique genetic pathways so your providers at Alpenglow Pain & Wellness can see and understand them. When we have your results, typically after a few weeks, we meet with you again to discuss the insights that DNA testing has made it possible for us to gather. Your results are combined with what we already know about your symptoms, daily life habits, and medical health history, creating a comprehensive picture of you, body and mind.
IntellxxDNA is meant for use as a tool by expert healthcare professionals. We take your whole-body health and wellness into consideration during your treatment, and genetic testing is only a small part of your overall care. However, genetic insights may make it easier for us to understand the whole picture of your past, current, and future health.
To learn more about IntellxxDNA testing and determine if you could be a good candidate, contact Dr. Renk and Cynthia at Alpenglow Pain & Wellness online or over the phone today and schedule your initial consultation now.
