Genetic Testing in Greenville, SC

Medically reviewed by Joia Adams, DO, Medical Director

A deeper look at how your body processes medications, hormones, and nutrients, for patients standard protocols haven’t worked for.

Led By

Dr. Joia Adams, DO

Format

Simple Sample Collection

Location

Greenville, SC

Good For

When Standard Protocols Haven't Worked

Answers Beyond a Standard Panel

Some questions about your health don’t have clear answers in a standard bloodwork panel, and that’s where genetic testing comes in.

It’s one of the more advanced tools we offer at Joi Med, especially useful for patients who want a deeper look at how their body processes medications, hormones, and nutrients, rather than relying on a standard approach built for the average person.

Why the Same Dose Works Differently for Everyone

Genetic testing can help explain why a typical dose of a medication or hormone therapy works beautifully for one person and does very little for another.

It can also shed light on predispositions related to metabolism, nutrient absorption, and other factors that affect how your body responds to treatment, giving us more precise information to build your plan around.

Most Valuable After a Standard Approach Hasn't Worked

This service tends to be most valuable for patients who’ve already tried a standard approach to hormone therapy, weight management, or another treatment and didn’t get the results they expected.

Rather than continuing to adjust through trial and error, genetic testing can help identify why the standard protocol didn’t fit and point us toward an approach more suited to your biology specifically.

What Genetic Testing Can Reveal

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Insight into how your body metabolizes certain medications and hormone therapies, helping explain why a standard dose works differently from person to person.
A deeper look at how your body handles hormones specifically, useful when standard bloodwork alone hasn’t explained your symptoms.
Predispositions related to how efficiently you absorb and use key nutrients, which can affect how well a nutrition or supplement plan works.
Genetic factors that can point toward why a standard hormone therapy or weight management protocol didn’t get you the results you expected.

When It Helps, and When It's Not Necessary

Not a Default Add-On

Genetic testing isn’t a service we push on every patient. It’s most useful when there’s a genuine question it can help answer, not a routine add-on to every plan we build.

When a Standard Approach Hasn't Worked

This service tends to be most valuable for patients who’ve already tried a standard approach to hormone therapy, weight management, or another treatment and didn’t get the results they expected.

What to Expect: Your First Visit

01

Consultation

We talk through whether this makes sense for you.

02

Sample Collection

A simple collection process, explained step by step.

03

Results Reviewed

We walk through what your results actually mean.

04

Plan Adjusted

If findings point toward a better-suited approach.

Genetic Testing FAQs

What can genetic testing actually tell me?
It can offer insight into how your body processes certain medications, hormones, and nutrients, which helps explain why standard protocols work differently from person to person.
Not necessarily. It tends to be most valuable for patients who haven’t responded as expected to a standard treatment approach and want a more precise answer as to why.
It typically involves a simple sample collection, and we’ll walk you through the exact process during your consultation.
It might, depending on what we learn. We’ll review your results together and adjust your plan if the findings point toward a better-suited approach.
This varies, and we’ll go over cost and coverage considerations with you before moving forward.

Often Paired With Genetic Testing

GLP-1 & Peptide Therapy

A treatment path genetic testing can help fine-tune.

Bloodwork & Lab Testing

Real answers when fatigue doesn’t resolve on its own.

Wellness Consultations

A full wellness plan if there’s more going on underneath.

Wondering why standard treatment hasn't worked for you?

Book a consultation to see if genetic testing can help in Greenville, SC.

Address

409 Mills Ave, Suite 205
Greenville, SC 29605

Phone

864-887-4281

Email

hello@joimedaesthetics.com

Hours

Monday – Friday · By Appointment

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