Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
The Foundational Test for Women Who Know Something Is Off
You're not exhausted because you’re lazy.
You’re not bloated because you’re “just sensitive.”
You’re not losing hair, breaking out, or snapping at your partner because you’re dramatic.
And you’re definitely not crazy for knowing something isn’t right.
Maybe you feel:
• Wired but tired
• Bloated even when you “eat clean”
• Flat, unmotivated, low-drive
• Anxious for no clear reason
• Irritated by everything
• Needing naps but struggling to sleep
• Dealing with acne, hair loss, PMS, heavy periods
• “Hangry” or shaky if you miss a meal
But your labs?
“Normal.”
You leave appointments feeling dismissed.
Doctors can, and often do miss the mark on internal inflammation and nutritional deficiencies.
Because nothing is “wrong enough.”
But you know your body.
And this is where HTMA comes in.
What Is HTMA ?
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is not just a “mineral test.” It is a window into:
• Your nervous system pattern
• Your stress resilience
• Your metabolic rate
• Thyroid and adrenal trends
• Mineral balance (not just levels)
• Blood sugar regulation patterns
• Hidden heavy metal exposure
• Detox capacity
This is the terrain your gut and hormones operate inside. If that terrain is depleted, inflamed, overstimulated, or toxic —
you will feel it.
Why Not Just Use Bloodwork?
Bloodwork has value. I use it when appropriate.
But when it’s the only lens being used, you’re missing depth.
Here’s why HTMA often reveals what blood cannot:
1. Blood Is a Transport Highway — Not Storage
Your body works very hard to keep blood mineral levels stable — even if it has to pull from tissues like bone to do it.
So blood can look “normal” while your tissues are depleted.
Blood shows what is circulating.
HTMA shows what has been stored — or lost — over time.
One is a snapshot.
The other shows patterns.
And patterns tell the real story.
2. Blood Often Shows Problems Late
When minerals do finally appear abnormal on bloodwork, you are often in a more advanced stage of depletion or dysfunction.
HTMA can reveal imbalances much earlier.
It allows us to strategize before symptoms escalate — not after.
Even if bloodwork does reveal “normal” ranges, that doesn’t mean they’re optimal.
3. Ratios Matter More Than Isolated Numbers
Minerals do not work alone. They work in relationship. You can have “normal” calcium and “normal” magnesium —
but if the ratio between them is off, you may feel anxious, wired, inflamed, or depleted.
Why?
Because mineral ratios influence how nutrients, hormones and other compounds move into the cell.
If that balance is disrupted, it can create functional “blockages.”
So even if your hormone levels are indeed “normal”— or even if they are optimal, if your mineral ratios are off, they may not be able to enter your cells or bind to their receptors — where the real action happens. It’s not just about levels. It’s about access and balance.
4. Conventional Ranges Are Based on Survival — Not Optimization
Most conventional lab ranges are broad and based on averages that include very sick populations.
They tell you whether you are outside of disease range.
They won’t differentiate between not-diseased, normal or optimal.
They do not tell you whether you are thriving.
When I interpret bloodwork, I use optimal ranges.
With HTMA, we always assess patterns through an optimal lens.
Because the goal is not to “not be sick.”
The goal is resilience, energy, and metabolic stability.
This is where HTMA shines. when evaluating a client, I take the time to get to fully know and understand their entire health picture, not just their diet and lifestyle, but their past and their current struggles— so that together we can plan for less-stressed, healthier and better future.
Why This Matters for Gut & Hormone Healing
Minerals regulate:
• Stomach acid production
• Enzyme output
• Motility
• Estrogen metabolism
• Thyroid conversion
• Blood sugar stability
• Stress response
If minerals are depleted or imbalanced,
you can’t “fix” your gut or hormones long term.
This is why HTMA is often the foundation of my work.
Before we chase infections.
Before we throw supplements at symptoms.
Before we guess.
We stabilize the terrain.
A Story I Often See
A woman comes to me saying:
“I’ve done everything. I eat organic. I take probiotics. I track my cycle. I meditate. But I still feel off.”
She’s bloated.
Her cycles are intense.
Her energy crashes mid-afternoon.
Her hair is thinning.
Her doctor says she’s fine.
We run HTMA.
We see:
• Burned out adrenal pattern
• Slow metabolic type
• Copper imbalance
• Low sodium/potassium ratio (stress exhaustion)
• Heavy metal exposure
• Poor calcium regulation
Suddenly it makes sense.
And instead of guessing — we guide.
Within months she reports:
• Steadier energy
• Better sleep
• Reduced bloating
• Calmer PMS
• Improved mood stability
• Clearer thinking
Because we addressed what was underneath.
We uncover hidden toxicities that are part of our world today and develop a plan to get you back on track— whether you’re dealing with fatigue, low energy and weight gain, mood issues, like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, or something else, typically we can trace it back to an imbalance shown on this test.
What does HTMA do?
HTMA helps us understand metabolic and glandular patterns and dysfunction that underlie all health conditions, which is why it’s a great place to begin if you don’t know where to start.
Who HTMA Is For
This test is powerful for women who:
• Feel chronically tired or burned out
• Have fertility struggles or multiple pregnancies (especially when in close proximity)
• Struggle with PMS, PCOS, acne, hair loss
• Experience anxiety, mood swings, irritability
• Have trouble sleeping or wake at 3 a.m. wired
• Feel inflamed or reactive
• Have thyroid symptoms with “normal” labs
• Have difficulty losing or maintaining weight
• Deal with bloating or digestive issues
• Have known toxin exposure (mold, metals, occupational exposure)
• Want data before guessing
If you are currently dealing with severe digestive symptoms (significant bloating, gas, abdominal pain, loose stools), we typically start with both a PCR stool analysis and HTMA.
What You Receive
This is not a lab sent in the mail with a generic PDF.
When you work with me, you receive:
• Detailed intake analysis
• Full interpretation of mineral patterns
• Heavy metal evaluation
• Metabolic type breakdown
• Nervous system pattern insight
• Personalized protocol
• Supplement + lifestyle guidance
• Strategic next steps
You will understand your body differently.
Testing Options
Option 1
HTMA Test + Full Interpretation + Personalized Protocol, $257
One comprehensive hair assessment and customized plan.
Best for women wanting clarity and immediate direction, on a budget.
Option 2
HTMA (2 Tests) + Interpretation + Protocol + Re-Evaluation $397
Initial assessment + retest at 3 months.
For results-driven women who want measurable improvement.
Option 3
HTMA (3 Tests) + Ongoing Interpretation + Protocol Adjustments $537
Initial test + 3-month + 6-month retests.
For women committed to full metabolic restoration and accountability.
Note: HTMA is not permitted to me mailed to addresses in the following countries / states: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, China, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Guinea, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, New York, New Jersey (USA)If you live in the United States, you are eligible for testing with HTMA unless your only address is in the following states: New York, New Jersey, or Rhode Island. If you have any questions or issues at check out, don’t hesitate to reach me by email at carly@holisticallycarly.comOnce your payment is received, you will receive your form in the mail. Use it to send in a sample of hair to be tested & fill out this form, within 3-4 weeks we will receive results about your health including blood sugar, stress, metabolism and toxicity. I will provide interpretation & suggested integrations for improving your health.
What Symptoms Can Help Resolve?
Clients commonly see shifts in:
Energy crashes (unexplained fatigue, adrenal issues, anemia)
PMS & heavy cycles
Acne & hair thinning
Anxiety & irritability
Blood sugar swings
Mid-night waking
Brain fog
Joint issues, aches & pains
Headaches / migraines
Infertility / miscarriages
Thyroid symptoms (slow metabolism, weight gain, constipation, poor circulation / feeling cold etc.)
Bloating linked to poor stomach acid
Chronic inflammation
Immune reactivity• Mid-night waking
Mental health issues (anxiety, depression, bipolar, pyroluria, irritability, anger issues, brain fog)
Children’s developmental disorders (ADHD, autism, behavioral issues)
Mid-night waking
Occupational / environmental exposure to toxins & heavy metals (dentists, builders, farmers, miners, welders, electricians, copper pipes & copper toxicity)
This is not about chasing symptoms.
It’s about restoring balance.
If You’re Done Guessing
If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” —but you know your body feels anything but— this is your starting point.
Not because you’re broken.
But because your body has been compensating.
And it’s time to understand why.
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