Root-cause medicine begins where digestion breaks down

All DISEASE BEGINS IN THE GUT

Discover the root causes of fatigue, gut issues, and hormone imbalance.

I Don’t Do Band-Aids. I Do Root Causes.

If you’re tired of being told everything looks “fine” while your body says otherwise, you’re in the right place. Let’s uncover the hidden drivers – gut health, hormones, stress resilience – and fix them for good.

What to Expect

Every consult starts with clarity – not confusion. Using functional medicine, we connect the dots between your gut, hormones, and whole-body health.

Root-Cause Focused: I don’t chase symptoms – I ask why they exist.
Whole-System Strategy: Gut, hormones, immune, nervous system – it’s all connected.
No Guesswork: If testing is needed, we test. If not, we don’t.
Personalized Plan: You’ll leave with clear, customized next steps.

Struggling with Gut Issues Hormone Issues?

These symptoms aren’t random – they’re red flags that your body is out of balance. Let’s uncover the root cause and get you back to feeling like yourself.

Tired of Chasing Symptoms?

Most healthcare focuses on masking symptoms – we call that symptom-chasing. At Functional Medicine Consulting, I look deeper. Whether it’s bloating, fatigue, chronic pain, or hormone chaos, I uncover the why behind your issues.

It’s time to move past band-aid care. My systems-based approach connects the dots – gut, hormones, and metabolism – so you can finally get a plan that actually works.

Start Here. Build a Plan That Works.

Your 60-minute consult is where it all begins. We’ll connect the dots, get clarity, and decide what kind of follow-up or testing you need.

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First Step

Initial Root Cause Consult

Your first step to clarity. In this 60-minute consult we uncover the root causes behind your symptoms, connect the dots, and build a personalized plan that finally makes sense so you can move forward.

$267

60-Minute Consult

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Full Health History Review

Symptom & Cause Analysis

Pattern Recognition

Personalized Strategy

Guidance on Testing

Follow-Up

30-Minute Follow-Up

A focused 30-minute session to review results, adjust your plan, and answer questions. Ideal for staying on track, fine-tuning your protocol, and keeping momentum as your healing evolves. (Requires initial consult).

$125

30-Minute Consult

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Review Your Progress

Address Any Questions

Address Any Testing

Update Your Plan

Continued Support

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Let’s Stop Guessing and Start Testing!

Some symptoms need support.
Others need investigation.

These are the labs I trust when we need real answers – not another Band-Aid.

Functional Lab Testing for Real Answers

When symptoms don’t add up, the data can.
These are the labs I trust to uncover what your body is trying to tell us - so we can stop guessing and start addressing the root cause.

You’ll only test when it makes sense, and you’ll pay the lab directly - no markups, no pressure, just clarity.

HTMA test highlights mineral deficiencies, methylation cofactors, adrenal patterns, sulfur overload, and detox potential

HTMA Methylation Blueprint

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)

A powerful test that reveals long-term mineral patterns, nutrient deficiencies, heavy metal toxicity, and clues to detox overload. It’s foundational for understanding stress, fatigue, sulfur intolerance, and methylation issues. For slow healing or chronic symptoms.

👉 Survey includes a free eBook that links your answers reveal mineral balance and hidden toxicities.

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Mineral Deficiencies

Methylation Cofactors

Adrenal & Stress Patterns

Sulfur & H2S Overload

Detox & Healing Potential

DUTCH hormone test shows estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, hormone detox pathways, adrenal function, and sleep-energy insight

THE DUTCH

Dried Urine Test For Comprehensive Hormones

The gold standard hormone panel. The DUTCH test tracks how your sex and stress hormones are produced, metabolized, and detoxified. It also maps adrenal rhythm, sleep/mood balance, and energy pathways – ideal for fatigue, low libido, mood swings, or burnout.

👉 Survey includes a free eBook that links your answers uncover hormone balance and stress patterns.

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Estrogen and Progesterone

Testosterone and DHEA

Hormone Detox Pathways

Sleep, Mood & Energy Insight

Cortisol & Adrenal Function

Organic acids test reveals mood and mental health markers, nutrition, candida overgrowth, energy production, and detox pathways

ORGANIC ACIDS TEST (OAT)

Where Gut Health Meets Brain Chemistry

A powerful urine test that reveals gut imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, detox pathways, and brain chemistry markers. The OAT provides clarity on energy production, mood issues, candida overgrowth, oxalate stress, and complex metabolic symptoms.

👉 Survey includes a free eBook that links your answers connect gut health, nutrient gaps, and energy.

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Mood & Mental Health

Nutritional Markers

Candida Overgrowth

Energy Production Function

Detox & Oxalate Pathways

DNA Methylation Testing

Decode Genes, Optimize Your Pathways

Unlock the secrets in your genes to understand stress, detox, hormones, and energy. With one simple saliva test, you’ll see how your pathways are wired and where they need support. Get clear, actionable insights and a personalized plan to optimize your health from the ground up.

👉 Survey includes a free eBook that links your answers decode your genetic blueprint and pathways.

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Genes: Gut, Mood, Energy

SNPs: Methylation & Detox

Key to MethylGenetics™

Simple Saliva Test Results

Beyond Generic DNA Reports

SIBO Breath Testing: Hydrogen/Methane/ & Real-Time Tracking

Choose between gold-standard hydrogen/methane breath testing or a pocket-sized real-time tracker. 
Two proven ways to uncover what’s driving your gut symptoms and finally get answers.

SIBO breath test kit Canada – hydrogen and methane lactulose test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

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SIBO Breath Test - Gold Standard

The most trusted way to confirm or rule out SIBO. This 3-hour hydrogen and methane breath test uses a lactulose solution with samples mailed to the lab for analysis. Reliable, widely used, and the best first step if you’ve never tested before.

$237

Best Service Nationwide

Get My SIBO Test

Simple at-home collection kit

Fast lab results nationwide

Lactulose-based hydrogen & methane test

Includes pre-test instructions

Clinically recognized gold-standard SIBO testing

Real-time SIBO breath test device – AIRE2 tracker for food intolerance, fermentation, and gut health monitoring

AIRE 2 FoodMarble APP

Real-Time SIBO & Food Intolerance Tracker

A reusable, pocket-sized breath monitor that connects to your phone. Tracks fermentation and food triggers in real time, helping you monitor SIBO progress, identify intolerances, and fine-tune your diet without waiting on lab results.

$239

Includes 20% Discount

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Reusable breath monitor device

Real-time feedback via phone app

Tracks food triggers and fermentation

Includes pre-test instructions

Accurate SIBO detection & progress tracking

About Me

Dealing with confusing symptoms can feel like a full-time job. Fatigue, bloating, mood swings, or brain fog can leave you spinning your wheels with no clear answers. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. My job is to help you understand what your body is really trying to say – and finally move forward.

I’m Sandy Rideout, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) with a passion for uncovering what’s going on beneath the surface. For years, I’ve worked with people who were told “everything looks normal” while their bodies clearly said otherwise. I connect the dots between gut health, nutrition, hormones, and metabolism – especially in stubborn cases like SIBO, IBS, Celiac disease, and hormone imbalances.

I also specialize in methylation – the body’s master switch for healing, energy, detox, and resilience. When methylation is off, everything can feel off: energy, digestion, mood, sleep. When it’s supported, your body can finally get back to balance.

My goal is simple: to give you clarity, tools, and a personalized strategy so you can take charge of your health and feel like yourself again.

Let’s break those roadblocks down together.

Sandy Rideout, CFMP

Sandy Rideout, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in gut health, SIBO, IBS, hormones, and methylation

Why I Do This Work

I’ve never been the type to rely on doctors for my health – and I never wanted to. Discipline, nutrition, and performance have always been my foundation. As a bodybuilder, I understood training and recovery inside out…but when gut issues hit, I realized something deeper was broken.

That wake-up call led me into functional medicine – and it changed everything. Studying biochemistry showed me how digestion and nutrient absorption drive it all: protein synthesis, muscle growth, fat loss, hormones, brain chemistry, sleep, mood, energy, even long-term disease risk. It all begins in the gut.

Now I use that same lens to help others – athletes, high performers, and anyone stuck in the cycle of symptoms — uncover what’s really happening in their bodies. Because when you understand the mechanisms, you stop guessing and start healing.

Whether you want to feel better or build a better body, you can’t do it with a dysfunctional gut. My job is to connect the dots your doctor missed – so you can train harder, think clearer, and finally feel like your body’s working for you.

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Health Education & Empowerment

At Functional Medicine Consulting, the mission is simple: give you the tools and knowledge to take control of your health.

Through articles, videos, and digital guides, you’ll see how symptoms, nutrition, hormones, and metabolism connect – and how to support your body at the root level.

Whether it’s brain fog, low energy, gut issues, or just the desire to feel your best, you’ll gain the clarity to make smarter choices and live stronger, longer, and more vibrant.

Functional Medicine Consulting resources – articles, videos, and guides on gut health, hormones, nutrition, and root cause healing for lasting energy and clarity

Stop Guessing. Start Healing

You don’t have to push through fatigue, brain fog, or gut issues on your own. With the right testing and a clear plan, you can finally uncover what’s driving your symptoms – and fix it at the root.

✔ No more band-aids
✔ No more wasted time
✔ Just answers and a strategy that works

👉 Your next step starts here.

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Let’s Connect

If something here sparked a realization, a question, or even a bit of hope - I’d love to hear from you. Whether you're a bodybuilder, athlete, or someone who's just tired of feeling stuck… let’s start a conversation.

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