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Jan 2025
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63: Going deep into functional testing f...

Jennifer Edmonds
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What is functional testing for fertility and how are these tests different to the ones your fertility doctor looks at?


Today on the podcast we sit down with Dr Kela Smith, Functional Nutritionist with a PhD in Natural Medicine. She's also a speaker, author, host of the Hormone Puzzle Podcast, and went through years of fertility struggles herself.


She explains why functional testing may be the missing puzzle piece on your fertility journey.


By the time you finish listening, you'll find out: 

  • What functional tests are & what they can tell you about your fertility + overall health
  • How you can ask for the tests relevant to you
  • What you can do moving forward once you have the results


The 4th Annual Solving Fertility Summit begins on January 20th! Grab your Free Ticket HERE!!


January is a VERY exciting time at Element Pilates & Yoga - at the end of this month I will be hosting a FREE 3-Day Live Fertility Yoga series event where you can come & meet me, enjoy some of the beautiful practices of Fertility Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork - and learn how these tools can support YOU in 2025.


At the close of this series, you'll have the opportunity to join me inside the In Your Element Fertility Yoga Program which is the most comprehensive mind-body fertility program available. Here you'll learn exactly how to use these practices to regulate your nervous system, synchronise your hormones & support your fertility throughout each phase of your cycle. Doors will be open for a very limited time to join, so jump on the waitlist today!



When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @jen.elementpilatesyoga


The doors to the In Your Element Fertility Yoga Program are now OPEN!!

Secure your spot now inside the most comprehensive mind-body fertility program. It's here that I'll guide you through the best practices to:

  • Regulate your nervous system
  • Support your fertility
  • Sync with your cycle & synchronise your hormones


This is the exact process I have taken 100s of women through along their journeys to motherhood and beyond. And I can't wait to show you how.

The program costs $39 usd per month - so you can try it today & see if it's right for you.

Spaces are limited so jump in now to secure your spot for 2025!


Visit https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/in-your-element-membership for all the details & to register!

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