The Importance of HTMA

What is it

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive at home test that provides a powerful window into your body’s mineral balance, stress response, and metabolic function. To understand what’s actually happening inside your body—and build a plan that works with your physiology, not against it.

Minerals are the foundation of nearly every process in the body—from energy production and blood sugar regulation to hormone balance, digestion, and nervous system health.

When minerals are out of balance, the body cannot function optimally—no matter how “healthy” your diet or lifestyle may be.

HTMA allows us to move beyond guesswork and look at:

  • Key mineral levels (like magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium)

  • Important ratios that reflect stress patterns and adrenal function

  • Nervous system balance (fast vs. slow metabolism)

  • Patterns that may be contributing to fatigue, burnout, cravings, poor sleep, or digestive issues


Why it matters

Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, your protocol is built based on your body’s unique mineral blueprint.

This means:

  • More precise nutrition recommendations

  • Targeted supplementation (no guessing or over-supplementing)

  • A deeper understanding of why you feel the way you do

At Sustainable Foundations Wellness, HTMA is used as a tool to support the five foundations of health. Instead of guessing, we use real data to guide your nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations. This isn’t a quick fix—it’s a structured path to rebuilding your health.

We don’t chase symptoms—we rebuild the body from the ground up.

🌿 Sustainable Foundations Wellness Packages

1. Foundational Reset – $299

Best for: Someone just getting started who wants clarity + a personalized plan to begin improving energy, digestion, mood, and overall wellness

What’s included:

  • 60-minute Initial Consultation

    • Full health history, symptoms, goals

    • 300+ question Nutritional Assessment

    • Food and Mood Journal Review

  • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Test

    • Professional lab analysis of mineral levels + ratios

    • Insight into metabolism, stress patterns, and nervous system state

  • Personalized Wellness Protocol

    • Simple, actionable plan (not overwhelming)

    • Food + lifestyle recommendations

  • Supplement Recommendations

    • Targeted, minimal, practitioner grade quality & pricing

  • 1 Follow-Up Session (30 min)

    • Adjust protocol + answer questions

  • Email support

2. Foundational Restoration – $499

Best for: Individuals looking for more in-depth guidance and ongoing support to actively correct imbalances and implement long-term changes.

What’s included:

  • 60-minute Initial Consultation

    • Full health history, symptoms, goals

    • 300+ question Nutritional Assessment

    • Food and Mood Journal Review

  • 2 Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) Tests (four months apart)

    • Professional lab analysis of mineral levels + ratios

    • Insight into metabolism, stress patterns, and nervous system state

  • Personalized Wellness Protocol

    • Simple, actionable plan (not overwhelming)

    • Food + lifestyle recommendations

  • Supplement Recommendations

    • Targeted, minimal, practitioner grade quality & pricing

  • 3 Follow-Up Session (30 min)

    • Adjust protocol + answer questions

  • Email support

HTMA Retest – $199

  • HTMA Retest Kit + Lab Analysis

  • 30-minute Results Review Session

    • Compare initial + current results

    • Identify improvements + remaining imbalances

  • Protocol Adjustments

    • Updated nutrition + supplement plan

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This approach is rooted in your individual mineral patterns and physiology—making it far more personalized and targeted than standard plans.

  • Many clients notice improvements in energy, digestion, and sleep within the first few weeks, with deeper changes over time.

  • Not always and I take a food first approach—but when used, they are targeted and based on your HTMA results, not guesswork.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. My goal is to enable you with the tools to make yourself feel your best.

DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed healthcare provider. Sustainable Foundations Wellness does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or medical conditions.