At Malvern Natural Health Care, we believe that true healing begins with understanding what’s really happening inside your body. One of the most powerful tools we use to uncover hidden drivers of health issues is the GI-MAP test (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus). This advanced stool analysis goes far beyond traditional testing, giving us a detailed picture of your gut microbiome and how it may be influencing your whole-body health.
What is a GI-MAP Test?
The GI-MAP is a DNA-based stool test that screens for a wide range of gut microbes and imbalances, including:
Bacteria (both beneficial and harmful)
Viruses
Parasites
Fungi (including Candida species)
Inflammatory and immune markers
Digestive enzyme function
Unlike basic stool tests, the GI-MAP uses quantitative PCR technology, meaning it can measure the actual levels of microbes in your gut. This allows us to see not only what’s there but how much, which is essential for understanding whether something is truly problematic or just a normal part of your microbiome.
Why is Gut Health So Important?
Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it influences your immune system, hormones, energy, mood, skin and even stress resilience. When the microbiome is out of balance, it can show up in surprising ways throughout the body. That’s why so many people struggling with persistent symptoms find answers through the GI-MAP.
Conditions the GI-MAP Can Help With
We’ve seen incredible improvements in health when our patients use this test as a starting point. Some of the most common areas it helps to uncover and guide treatment for include:
Skin conditions: eczema, acne, rosacea often have gut-related triggers.
Immunity: frequent colds, recurrent infections, or autoimmune conditions may stem from microbial imbalances or leaky gut.
Stress and mood issues: the gut-brain connection means that dysbiosis can fuel anxiety, low mood, or poor stress resilience.
Allergies and food sensitivities: imbalances in gut bacteria and increased intestinal permeability often underlie allergic reactions.
Digestive concerns: bloating, IBS, IBD, reflux, diarrhoea or constipation often improve once the root causes are identified.
Benjamin Deutscher’s Experience with the GI-MAP
As a naturopath and clinical nutritionist with over 30 years of experience, I’ve used many forms of testing to get to the root of my patients’ health challenges. The GI-MAP Test has consistently stood out as one of the most accurate and actionable tools available.
I’ve seen patients who struggled for years with skin flare-ups finally uncover a hidden parasite or bacterial imbalance that was driving inflammation. Others who had ongoing fatigue and stress resistance issues discovered that their microbiome was disrupting cortisol regulation. With a targeted treatment plan including specific probiotics, herbal antimicrobials and gut-healing nutrients — I’ve noticed a remarkable shift in their energy, gut-healing and overall wellbeing.
This is why I personally choose this test: it doesn’t just show “what’s wrong” — it provides precise results and valuable insight.
The Benefits of Doing a GI-MAP Test
Clarity: get accurate answers instead of guessing what’s happening in your gut.
Personalised treatment: results allow us to prescribe a tailored treatment plan including nutrients, herbs, probiotics and lifestyle adjustments.
Better results: when we treat the root cause, symptoms resolve more effectively and long-term healing becomes possible.
Peace of mind: knowing exactly what’s driving your health concerns can be incredibly empowering.
How Can The GI-MAP Test Help You?
If you’ve been struggling with persistent symptoms, or you feel like you’ve “tried everything” without success, the GI-MAP may be the missing piece of the puzzle. It provides thorough insights that can finally connect the dots and reveal why your body hasn’t been able to heal fully.
We don’t just hand over the results — we carefully interpret them with you, explain what they mean and create a step-by-step treatment plan to help you move forward on your health journey.
Take The Next Step
Your health doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With the GI-MAP test, you can finally get clear answers and a personalised treatment plan specific to your needs.
Book a consultation today and see how unlocking your gut health could transform your immunity, skin, allergies and overall health & wellbeing.