The HTMA Test
Stop Guessing
Start Understanding What Your Body Is Actually Telling You
“I just have so many random symptoms… I don’t even know where to start.”
Fatigue. Bloating. Anxiety. Poor sleep. Stubborn weight. Hormone shifts. Skin changes. Low energy. Feeling overwhelmed by supplements and still not getting answers.
When symptoms seem unrelated, it’s easy to feel like your body is working against you.
But what often looks “random” is actually connected.
At Thompson Wellness Collective, we look at the body as a system — because symptoms rarely happen in isolation.
Fatigue or burnout
Anxiety or depression
Poor sleep
Bloating or digestive issues
Hormone imbalances or painful periods
Fertility struggles
Blood sugar instability
Brain fog
Hair loss or alopecia
Stubborn weight changes
Low libido or decreased testosterone
High stress or feeling “wired but tired”
Hypertension
Vision changes
Toxic element exposure concerns
do you suffer from
If so, your body may be dealing with deeper mineral imbalances and stress patterns that traditional testing often overlooks.
Why Minerals Matter
Minerals are involved in virtually every process in the body.
Energy production. Hormones. Digestion. Detoxification. Nervous system regulation. Blood sugar balance. Thyroid function.
Everything depends on minerals.
Stress — whether physical, emotional, or metabolic — places even greater demand on these systems. Over time, mineral depletion and chronic stress can create a cascade throughout the body.
It often starts with
Sluggish thyroid function
Overwhelmed adrenals
Blood sugar instability
Which then impacts
Digestion and gut health
Which increases stress on
The liver & detox pathways
and eventually shows up as
Hormone imbalances
Period symptoms
Fertility challenges
Chronic fatigue and burnout
So while it may feel like everything is happening at once, there’s usually a sequence underneath it all.
That’s why chasing symptoms or constantly adding supplements often doesn’t work.
If you don’t address the foundation, you stay stuck in the cycle.
A Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive screening test that measures the levels of minerals and toxic elements in a small sample of hair.
But HTMA is much more than a mineral test.
It provides a blueprint of your body’s biochemistry and helps reveal how your body is functioning at the cellular level over the last several months — not just at a single moment in time.
Unlike bloodwork, which measures what’s happening outside the cell, HTMA offers insight into the metabolic patterns happening inside the cells where most biochemical activity actually occurs.
What Is an HTMA Test
Benefits of HTMA Testing
Provides a long-term view of mineral patterns over approximately 3 months
Helps reduce guesswork with supplements and nutrition
Identifies underlying stress patterns and metabolic imbalances
Supports more personalized treatment recommendations
Can identify imbalances before symptoms become more severe
Offers a non-invasive, convenient way to assess overall health patterns
At Thompson Wellness Collective, we use HTMA testing to understand the bigger picture — not just manage symptoms.
What’s Involved?
HTMA is simple and convenient:
Small hair sample collection
No blood draw
No invasive procedures
No need to stop medications or supplements
You collect your samples at home and send them to the lab. We handle the rest.
About thompson Wellness Collective
Dr. Don Thompson, D.C., CFMP, DACBN, DABCI
TWC is a root-cause, whole-body practice in Nashville, TN led by Dr. Don Thompson, a Chiropractic Internist Board Certified in Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Thompson focuses on restoring balance between the body’s interconnected systems rather than simply treating symptoms.
Through personalized functional medicine, chiropractic care, and nutritional support, we help patients heal naturally — without drugs or surgery — so they can feel and function at their best.
FAQs
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Order your test kit through the link on this page.
Once you receive it, simply follow the instructions given and mail in the kit after collection.
Create profile on our patient portal, OnPatient: we will set you and invite email with easy to follow instructions.
Receive your test results: We will notify and send you a copy of your test results through the secure patient portal.
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Your HTMA testing package includes a complete individualized interpretation designed to help you understand what your body is actually telling you.
Your report may include insights related to:
Metabolic rate and energy production
Stress and autonomic nervous system balance
Mineral deficiencies and imbalances
Blood sugar and thyroid patterns
Detoxification support
Dietary recommendations
Personalized supplement recommendations
You’ll also receive supportive nutrition and lifestyle guidance, including practical recommendations to help restore balance and support long-term healing.
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You have two options for continued care:
Upgrade to the Premium Package to receive a written summary from Dr. Don explaining your results.
Or if you want further 1:1 support, you can schedule an appointment to become a patient with us