HTMA Testing

Nationwide testing, Portland-based

HTMA Testing

Fatigue, brain fog, and hormone chaos usually have a root cause — HTMA testing shows you what it is, instead of guessing. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis measures your mineral levels and toxic metal exposure from a small hair sample. Unlike a blood test, which only shows the last few hours, hair holds a record of what your body's actually been running on for the past 8-12 weeks.

Based in Portland, Oregon — testing kits ship anywhere in the US, with results reviewed over a video or phone consult.

I have particular experience reading HTMA results for women in perimenopause and menopause, where mineral depletion is common and often overlooked. Read more about that connection →

Dr. Becky Higginson, holistic chiropractor in Lake Oswego, Oregon

About Becky

I'm Becky — a chiropractor and herbalist with over 20 years in wellness, based in Portland, Oregon.

I've spent years helping people heal, and have a particluar interest in working with women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Your HTMA results are reviewed personally, not run through a template.

When you’re ready to begin, I’m here to help.

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What’s Included

  • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Test Kit - Sent directly to your house.

  • Health Assessment Questionnaire - a deep dive into your health history and current symptoms. 

  • Video Consultation - A 60-minute 1:1 video call to discuss your test results and get to the root cause of the symptoms that are showing up in your body. 

  • Personalized Protocol - Dietary recommendations, mineral and/or herbal suggestions, lifestyle modifications and nervous system regulation practices  (supplement & other resource links included).

  • 2 week of ongoing support and coaching via email to help you set up your protocol, ask questions and integrate recommendations into daily life.

Investment $999

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Quick questions

What does HTMA testing actually measure?
Essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, and calcium, plus exposure to toxic metals — all from a small hair sample.

Do I need to live in Portland?
No. Kits ship nationwide, and your results consult happens by video or phone.

How is this different from a blood test?
Blood shows a snapshot of the last few hours. Hair shows a pattern over 8-12 weeks — what your body's actually been running on.

Is this specific to menopause?
No, HTMA is useful any time fatigue, stress, or hormone symptoms show up. It's just an area I've spent a lot of time in given how common mineral depletion is during perimenopause and menopause.