Microbiome Testing in Tuckahoe, NY & Bryant Park, NYC
At Elemental Acupuncture, Dr. Bethany Leddy, DACM, MSOM, integrates the insights of modern microbiome science with the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to deliver a uniquely comprehensive level of personalized care. Your gut microbiome — the vast ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living in your digestive tract — plays a critical role in digestion, immunity, mood, hormonal regulation, and systemic inflammation. Microbiome testing provides objective data on the state of this ecosystem, enabling Dr. Leddy to tailor your acupuncture, herbal, and dietary treatment plan with an unprecedented level of precision. Call (646) 872-1181 or request an appointment to learn more.
Request an AppointmentHow Microbiome Testing Works at Elemental Acupuncture
Microbiome testing is a simple, non-invasive process. Dr. Leddy provides you with a collection kit to use at home — a stool sample is collected and sent to a partner laboratory for comprehensive analysis using advanced DNA sequencing technology. The resulting report identifies the specific bacterial and fungal species present in your gut, their relative abundances, and whether any pathogenic or imbalanced organisms are present. Dr. Leddy reviews these results with you during your follow-up visit and uses them — in combination with your TCM diagnosis derived from pulse, tongue, and abdominal assessment — to create a treatment plan that addresses your gut health at both the energetic and microbial levels simultaneously.
The practical applications of microbiome testing at Elemental Acupuncture are broad. It is particularly valuable for patients with persistent digestive disorders such as IBS, SIBO, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea — especially when standard treatments have not produced satisfactory results. It is also highly informative for autoimmune conditions, allergies, hormonal imbalances, mood disorders, chronic fatigue, and skin conditions — all of which have documented connections to gut microbiome health. The insights from testing allow Dr. Leddy to select herbal formulas and dietary recommendations with a level of specificity that goes beyond what TCM diagnosis alone can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Microbiome Testing
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What is microbiome testing and why should I consider it?
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Microbiome testing analyzes the specific bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms in your gut using advanced DNA sequencing. It identifies imbalances that may be contributing to digestive symptoms, immune dysfunction, mood issues, hormonal problems, or skin conditions — and helps Dr. Leddy personalize your treatment plan with greater precision.
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How is the microbiome test collected?
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You receive a simple home collection kit. A stool sample is collected at home and mailed to a partner laboratory for analysis. There are no invasive procedures or clinic visits required for sample collection.
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How does microbiome testing improve my acupuncture treatment?
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Microbiome results add a layer of objective biological data to your TCM diagnosis, allowing Dr. Leddy to select herbal formulas and dietary recommendations that target specific microbial imbalances alongside the energetic patterns identified through acupuncture assessment.
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What conditions benefit most from microbiome testing?
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Microbiome testing is most valuable for persistent digestive disorders (IBS, SIBO, bloating, constipation), autoimmune conditions, allergies, hormonal imbalances, mood disorders, chronic fatigue, and skin conditions linked to gut health.
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Is microbiome testing safe and accurate?
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Yes. The test is completely non-invasive and uses advanced DNA sequencing technology to provide reliable, comprehensive results. It is widely used in integrative medicine and has no health risks.
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How does Dr. Leddy use microbiome results alongside TCM diagnosis?
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Dr. Leddy combines the objective microbial data from testing with the energetic assessment of pulse, tongue, and abdominal diagnosis to create a treatment plan that works on both levels — correcting the underlying TCM pattern while also directly addressing the specific gut imbalances identified by the test.
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How do I get started with microbiome testing at Elemental Acupuncture?
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Call (646) 872-1181 or request an appointment at our Tuckahoe or Bryant Park office. Dr. Leddy will discuss whether microbiome testing is appropriate for your condition during your consultation.
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