Decoding the Microbiome: How Advanced Gut Testing Pinpoints the Root Drivers of Wellness

Learn how advanced stool and metabolic testing can reveal microbiome imbalances, personalize wellness plans, and support lasting health with Dr. Michael Chapman.

By Natalie Maxam

On Thursday, July 2nd, FMCA hosted a special Ask the Expert webinar featuring Dr. Michael Chapman, Director of Product Innovation at Genova Diagnostics and co-host of The Lab Report podcast. A naturopathic physician and a leading authority on functional testing, Dr. Chapman has spent his career breaking down complex microbiome science into practical wellness strategies.

In this session, Dr. Chapman demystifies modern gut health testing, looking past generic advice to explore how advanced stool and metabolic testing can pinpoint the exact imbalances disrupting your health. We explore how mapping the microbiome allows for highly targeted lifestyle and dietary adjustments. This conversation offers an accessible, science-first look at the gut, perfect for health coaches aiming to better support their clients’ habit change, and wellness enthusiasts ready to take control of their personal vitality.

In this webinar replay, you will learn:

  • How advanced gut testing identifies the hidden root drivers of bloating, fatigue, and chronic digestive issues.
  • Why generic gut health solutions often fail, and how data-driven personalization changes the game.
  • How health coaches can use lifestyle-first interventions to help clients successfully act on functional lab insights.
  • Practical, science-backed steps to begin optimizing your microbiome and building sustainable health habits today.

Watch the Replay

Decoding the Microbiome: How Advanced Gut Testing Pinpoints the Root Drivers of Wellness, With Dr, Michael Chapman:

Meet the Guest

Dr. Michael Chapman

Genova Diagnostics

Dr. Michael Chapman first began his education into health and wellness by studying neuropsychology at Indiana University. He then decided to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine and earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.

Dr. Chapman is currently the Director of Product Innovation at Genova Diagnostics. Aside from educating and consulting with integrative and functional medicine practitioners, he is responsible for researching and developing new test profiles. In addition, he has delivered presentations nationwide at functional and integrative medicine conferences.

Dr. Chapman is also a writer and contributor to the latest edition of The Textbook of Natural Medicine by Joe Pizzorno, authoring chapters on urinary organic acid testing and urinary porphyrin analysis. Also, he is cohost of the Genova Diagnostics podcast titled The Lab Report.

Connect

Listen to Dr. Michael Chapman’s Episode of Health Coach Talk here: The Truth About Gut Health Testing, With Dr. Michael Chapman

Transcript

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