Reasons to see Dena
Preventative Genetics
Many healthy individuals are unaware of their risk for future disease. We all know that diet and exercise are components of a healthy lifestyle, but identifying your personal risk for illness is just as important. Preventative Genetics uses a combination of genetic testing results and an analysis of other risk factors to determine additional steps you can take to improve your health now and in the future.
Family History of Disease
No family is free of disease. Dena will help you understand the genetic and non-genetic contributions to diseases in your family.
At-Home Test Discussion
While at-home genetic tests, such as 23andMe, are quite popular, they are not medical-grade tests. They do not use the same technology as medical-grade tests and are not comprehensive. Health decisions should not be made based on the findings of these tests. In fact, the disclaimer on the 23andMe website specifically states, “The test is not intended to tell you anything about your current state of health, or to be used to make medical decisions”.
If you have taken one of these at-home tests and need guidance understanding the results or any subsequent raw data interpretation, Dena can provide assistance, with the caveat that any findings should be confirmed with a medical-grade test.
Adopted? Missing Family History?
Although family history is important in determining disease risk, we understand that this information is not always available. Nevertheless, genetic testing can still provide valuable insight. Dena will use whatever information you can provide to determine the most appropriate test for you.
