What is the Functional Clinical Assessment?

Written By Mariah Hess

If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle feeling overwhelmed by choices, you’re not alone. With thousands of products promising energy, immunity, gut health, and more, it’s hard to know what your body actually needs. That’s where FCA supplement testing comes in—a personalized, science-backed approach to finding the right supplements for you.

What Is the FCA?

The Functional Clinical Assessment is a detailed physical evaluation that uses reflex points, palpations, and your body’s feedback to assess organ function and systemic stress. It helps us move beyond surface-level symptoms and get to the root of what’s going on. It uses a similar concept to muscle testing, where we ask the body for feedback on what it needs and what it doesn’t.

How Does It Work?

I’ll apply gentle pressure to specific points on your body to detect tenderness or changes in tissue tone. Then, using targeted supplements or foods, we’ll observe how your body responds—giving us real-time insight into what it actually needs.

During an FCA session, we evaluate:

  • Organ stress and weakness (and how to best support them)

  • Supplement compatibility

  • Digestive function

  • Immune system status

  • Inflammation pathways

We use gentle palpation and muscle response testing to identify areas of imbalance. Then, we test specific supplements to see how your body responds—giving us real-time feedback on what’s helping and what’s not.

Why It’s So Powerful:

  • Personalized: No guesswork—your body tells us what it needs

  • Immediate feedback: You’ll find your body often has much to say, it just needs to be asked!

  • Targeted support: You will be recommended only what your body responds well to

  • Holistic: Combines nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement strategies

  • Integrative: Works seamlessly alongside lab testing, food sensitivity panels, and gut health assessments

FAQ

Is FCA safe? Yes. It’s non-invasive, gentle, and suitable for all ages.

Do I need lab work before doing FCA? Not necessarily. FCA can stand alone or complement lab testing for a deeper picture.

How long does a session take? Typically 15-30 minutes, depending on your needs.

Mariah Hess
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