Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

There's more to minerals than a list of numbers.

Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, copper and other minerals are involved in essential processes throughout the body.

Their relationships can provide a perspective on nutritional patterns, mineral balance and adaptation that goes beyond looking at individual values alone.

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HMA) measures mineral concentrations in a hair sample. Within this practice, results are interpreted alongside health history, nutrition, lifestyle and other available information.

HMA is an educational assessment tool, not a medical diagnosis or replacement for blood testing or medical care.

How the process works   Explore the minerals

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Minerals are read in relationship to one another, never one number at a time. Illustration only.

Analysis by CanAlt Laboratories. Cris is the resident HMA expert at CanAlt, the Canadian laboratory that runs the test; the lab work is the same in every option.

Four options

Choose how much support fits.

Prices are in CAD in Canada and USD everywhere else.

HMA Report Only

The information, without the consultation.

$179 CAD

A straightforward option for individuals who want their Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis report and prefer to review the information independently.

Includes

  • One Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
  • Personalized HMA report
  • Secure report delivery

Does not include a consultation, personalized protocol or ongoing support.

Dedicated Personalized Plan

The information is one part. Knowing how to apply it is another.

$499 CAD

A more comprehensive option connecting HMA findings with personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance.

Includes

  • One Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
  • One 45-minute HMA consultation
  • Personalized protocol
  • Structured nutrition guidance
  • Recipe integration
  • Lifestyle alignment based on individual patterns

Payment available in full or two instalments. The first payment is due at confirmation and the second before the HMA consultation, approximately three to four weeks later.

Or pay in 2 × $249.50 for the Dedicated Personalized Plan

Mineral Alignment Program

Twelve weeks to understand, implement and refine.

$1,199 CAD

For individuals who value ongoing guidance, accountability and the opportunity to adjust their approach as new information and feedback become available.

Includes

  • One 45-minute intake consultation
  • One 45-minute HMA and nutrition consultation
  • Four 30-minute coaching consultations
  • One Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
  • Personalized protocols
  • Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
  • Monday to Friday secure messaging support, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
  • Secure communication through Practice Better
  • Optional blood laboratory review
  • Preferred access to professional-grade supplements

Payment available in full or three instalments. The first is due at confirmation, with subsequent payments at the beginning of each following month.

Or pay in 3 × $399.67 for the Mineral Alignment Program

Not sure which option makes sense?

The difference is the level of professional guidance and continued support.

Which HMA service suits what you're looking for
ServiceBest suited to
HMA Report Only$179 CADIndependent review
HMA Starter + Strategic Direction$350 CADInterpretation and next steps
Dedicated Personalized Plan$499 CADAn organized, individualized strategy
Mineral Alignment Program$1,199 CADOngoing partnership and refinement

Or answer three quick questions

Would you like a 45-minute consultation to go through your results with Cris?
Do you want a personalized protocol with nutrition guidance and recipes?
Would you like twelve weeks of coaching, messaging support and refinement?

Choose your HMA service

What the price covers

  • The lab analysis, the test kit and Cris's time, as listed for each option
  • No hidden fees. Instalments, where offered, add up to the same price at no extra cost
  • Prices are in CAD for clients in Canada and USD everywhere else, and checkout uses the same currency

Not included

  • Return postage for your sample to the lab
  • Supplements, which are optional and bought separately through Fullscript
  • Sales tax where it applies, shown at checkout before you pay

Why purchases are final

The lab fee, your kit and Cris's time are committed the moment you buy, so purchases are final once payment is made, subject to the consumer rights where you live. You confirm this before paying. If you're unsure, ask first; a short note costs nothing.

  • You read and accept the client agreement before paying
  • Stripe handles your card; we never see it
  • No health details are collected on this website
  • Lab testing by CanAlt Laboratories, Canada

Before you decide

The four questions people ask first

Which option should I choose?

The difference is the level of professional guidance and continued support. The HMA Report Only suits independent review. HMA Starter + Strategic Direction adds interpretation and structured next steps in a 45-minute consultation. The Dedicated Personalized Plan builds an organized, individualized strategy, and the Mineral Alignment Program is a twelve-week partnership with coaching and messaging support. .

How long until I get my results?

Allow time for the kit to reach you, for your sample to reach the lab, and for the analysis itself. Cris lets you know as soon as the results arrive, and any consultation is booked with a private link from that moment. The timeline tool gives a rough estimate.

Do you ship kits outside Canada?

Yes. Clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and India regularly complete the test. International post takes longer each way, and you send your sample to the lab yourself.

Is my card information safe?

Payments are handled by Stripe on Stripe's own secure pages. Nourish Align Renew never sees or stores your card details.

All questions and answers

Tools & guides

Get to know your report before it arrives

Three small tools, free to use: explore the minerals on an HMA report, estimate your results timeline, and get your sample ready.