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Functional Medicine Labs
in Fort Myers, FL

Advanced lab panels that reveal what standard testing misses — hormones, metabolism, gut health, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies — interpreted through a functional medicine lens by Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC.

Last updated May 2026 · By Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC

Functional medicine lab testing in Fort Myers identifies the root cause of symptoms — not just whether you fall inside a 95% reference range.

Solace Wellness Aesthetics offers 6 advanced lab panels — comprehensive hormones, metabolic, gut health (GI-MAP), inflammation, micronutrients, and a full functional workup — priced from $395 to $1,850. Every panel is reviewed by Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC, board-certified family practitioner and Functional Medicine fellow, who personally interprets your results and designs your protocol in a 60-minute results review consultation.

What's Different

Beyond normal — into optimal

Standard medicine asks: "Is this within reference range?" Functional medicine asks: "Is this optimal for you?" The reference range used by your primary care doctor was built from a population that includes people with subclinical illness. Being "normal" by that standard often means being mildly dysfunctional.

Solace's functional medicine lab approach interprets every marker against optimal ranges — the values associated with vitality, longevity, and zero symptoms. A TSH of 4.0 mIU/L is "normal" by conventional medicine. By functional medicine, it's borderline hypothyroid. A vitamin D of 32 ng/mL is "sufficient." Functional medicine wants 60-80. Those gaps explain why so many patients feel "off" while their labs come back "fine."

Available Panels

Six lab panels — one for each body system

01

Comprehensive Hormone Panel

$650 · 35+ markers

Sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S), thyroid (TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, antibodies), cortisol rhythm, prolactin, sex hormone binding globulin. Foundation panel for hormone optimization, perimenopause, andropause, low libido, and unexplained fatigue.

02

Metabolic & Cardiovascular

$450 · 28+ markers

Fasting insulin, glucose, A1C, advanced lipids (LDL particle number, ApoB, Lp(a)), homocysteine, hs-CRP, ferritin, liver enzymes. Reveals insulin resistance, cardiovascular risk, and metabolic dysfunction years before standard cholesterol panels flag a problem.

03

Gut Health (GI-MAP)

$550 · DNA-based stool test

The gold standard in gut testing. PCR-based stool analysis for pathogens, opportunistic bacteria, dysbiosis, candida, parasites, H. pylori, secretory IgA, beta-glucuronidase, and intestinal health markers. Required for resolving brain fog, bloating, autoimmune conditions, and stubborn skin issues.

04

Inflammation & Autoimmune

$475 · 22+ markers

hs-CRP, ESR, ANA, homocysteine, fibrinogen, IgG/IgM/IgA autoantibodies, anti-thyroid antibodies. Targets the chronic low-grade inflammation that drives aging, joint pain, autoimmune flare-ups, and "I'm tired all the time" syndrome.

05

Micronutrient Panel

$395 · 30+ vitamins, minerals, antioxidants

Intracellular measurement of vitamins (A, B complex, C, D, E, K), minerals (magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper), antioxidants (glutathione, CoQ10), amino acids, fatty acid balance, and oxidative stress markers. The most accurate nutrient testing available.

06

Full Functional Workup

$1,850 · All 5 panels combined

Save 20% when you order all panels together. Recommended starting point for new patients with complex symptoms, chronic conditions, or anyone serious about longevity optimization. Includes extended 90-minute results review with Dr. Flávio.

The Process

From symptoms to protocol

Initial Consultation (60 min)

You meet with Dr. Flávio in person or via secure telehealth. He reviews your full health history, current symptoms, medications, family history, and goals. Together you select the lab panels most relevant to your case.

Sample Collection

Blood draw at our Fort Myers location, or at-home collection kits for stool/saliva panels. We use a phlebotomist trained in functional medicine collection protocols (fasting status, timing, transport requirements).

Lab Processing (7-21 days)

Samples go to specialty labs — Genova Diagnostics, Diagnostic Solutions, Quest Functional, ZRT. These labs run tests not available through standard hospital labs.

Results Review (60 min)

Dr. Flávio personally walks you through every marker, what it means, what's optimal vs. what's normal, and how it connects to your symptoms. You leave with a written summary and a clear protocol.

Personalized Protocol

Targeted supplements (only what your labs show you need — no kitchen-sink protocols), peptides if indicated, hormone optimization if indicated, lifestyle modifications, and a retest schedule (typically 3-6 months).

Ongoing Monitoring

Most patients retest 1-2 markers every 3 months and the full panel annually. Your protocol evolves as your biology improves.

Before & After Your Functional Medicine Labs

▣ Before Your Treatment

  • Complete all required lab work and health intake forms before your first appointment
  • Bring a list of all current medications, supplements, and any relevant medical records
  • Fasting labs require nothing by mouth except water for 8–12 hours before blood draw
  • Arrive well hydrated to make blood draw easier
  • Have your pharmacy preference ready for prescription fulfillment

▣ After Your Treatment

  • Follow all dosing and titration instructions provided by Dr. Flávio exactly — do not adjust doses without consultation
  • Log any side effects or unusual symptoms in your patient portal or call the office
  • Schedule your follow-up at the recommended interval for lab reassessment
  • Store medications as instructed — most injectables require refrigeration at 36–46°F
  • Progress is assessed at 30, 60, and 90-day checkpoints with lab confirmations

Frequently Asked

Functional medicine labs in Fort Myers — common questions

Functional medicine lab testing goes beyond standard reference ranges to identify subtle imbalances in hormones, metabolism, inflammation, gut health, and nutrients. The same blood test may be "normal" to a conventional doctor but reveal real dysfunction when interpreted through a functional lens — the gap between "normal" and "optimal."
Panels at Solace Wellness Aesthetics range from $395 for targeted micronutrient testing to $1,850 for a full functional workup. Most patients invest $450-$850 in their first panel. Financing through CareCredit available.
Some basic labs (CBC, lipid panel) bill through insurance. Advanced functional panels — DUTCH hormone, GI-MAP, micronutrient testing — are typically self-pay. We provide superbills for FSA/HSA reimbursement.
Dr. Flávio, DNP, AACC personally reviews and interprets every panel. He completed his Functional Medicine fellowship in 2018 and earned his Associate designation from the American College of Cardiology in 2019. Every patient receives a 60-minute results review consultation.
Most blood panels: 7-10 business days. Specialty panels (DUTCH hormone, GI-MAP): 10-21 business days. Once results arrive, we schedule your review within 1 week.
No referral required. Solace operates as a private functional medicine practice. You schedule a consultation, Dr. Flávio recommends panels based on your symptoms, and we order them directly.
Blood draws at our Solace location, 12545 New Brittany Blvd, Building 26, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Specialty testing involves at-home collection kits we ship to you.
Standard labs use reference ranges built from sick populations and flag only severe abnormalities. Functional labs use optimal ranges (the values seen in vibrant, asymptomatic people), include 3-5x more markers per panel, and are interpreted in context of your full symptom picture and goals.
Initial comprehensive lab panels are retested at 3–6 months to track progress and adjust protocols. Annual retesting is the standard maintenance cadence once baseline optimization is achieved. Specific markers (like thyroid, hormones) may be retested more frequently when dose-adjusting.
Functional medicine labs at Solace Wellness Aesthetics in Fort Myers range from $395 for focused panels to $1,850 for comprehensive longevity panels including hormones, metabolic markers, micronutrients, and inflammation. Results are reviewed with Dr. Flávio in a dedicated follow-up consultation.

Conveniently located at 12545 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, Solace Wellness Aesthetics serves clients from Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, and throughout Southwest Florida. If you're searching for a medical spa near you in SWFL, we're minutes away.

Ready to find your root cause?

Book an initial functional medicine consultation with Dr. Flávio. Comprehensive review of your history, symptoms, and goals — then we design your testing plan together.


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