GENESIGHT PHARMACOGENETIC TESTING

At EverBloom Holistic Nursing, we understand that finding the right psychiatric medication can sometimes be a frustrating process. Many individuals experience side effects, incomplete symptom relief, or multiple medication trials before finding a treatment that works.

GeneSight® Pharmacogenetic Testing is a simple DNA-based test that provides valuable information about how your body may process and respond to certain psychiatric medications. This information can help guide medication selection and support more individualized treatment planning.

WHAT IS PHARMACOGENETIC TESTING?

Pharmacogenetic testing examines specific genes that influence how your body metabolizes and responds to medications. Results may help identify medications that:

• May be more compatible with your genetic profile
• May require dosage adjustments
• May have a higher risk of side effects
• May be processed too quickly or too slowly by your body

WHO MAY BENEFIT?

GeneSight testing may be helpful for individuals who:

• Have tried multiple psychiatric medications with limited success
• Experience significant medication side effects Have treatment-resistant depression or anxiety
• Have concerns about medication effectiveness
• Are starting psychiatric treatment and want additional information to guide medication decisions

CONDITIONS COMMONLY EVALUATED

GeneSight may provide guidance for medications commonly used to treat:

• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• PTSD
• OCD
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
• Mood Disorders
• Other Behavioral Health Conditions

WHAT TO EXPECT

* Brief consultation with your provider
* Simple cheek swab completed in the office or at home
* Sample sent to the laboratory for analysis
* Results typically available within a few weeks
* Personalized review of results with your provider
* Treatment recommendations based on clinical assessment and testing results

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

GeneSight testing does not diagnose mental health conditions and does not determine which medication will work with certainty. Rather, it provides additional information that may help guide medication selection and reduce trial-and-error prescribing.

Medication decisions are always based on a comprehensive clinical evaluation, medical history, symptoms, previous medication responses, and individual treatment goals.

WHY CHOOSE EVERBLOOM?

* Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
* Over 11 years of healthcare experience
* Personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care
* Child, adolescent, and adult mental health services
* Comprehensive medication management
* Convenient telehealth and in-person appointments

At EverBloom Holistic Nursing, we believe psychiatric care should be personalized. GeneSight Pharmacogenetic Testing is one additional tool that may help us better understand your unique needs and support informed treatment decisions.