FAQs

A- An HTMA package is optional and not an imperative step in healing. The foundational work found in your FEM course portal is always the best place to start and really get grounded!

The HTMA package offerings are ideal if foundational work has been implemented and there seems to be a plateau or uncertainty about what to do next. This is our way of having a bonus option on the table that is sure to keep the ball rolling in a healing story!

If you're not sure if an HTMA package is the best next step, feel free to ask us over at [email protected]!

A- ​​The HTMA will not directly detect parasites and fungus. But the hair tells us a story about the terrain. Correcting the terrain is primary — so that healing can be lasting. We can make deductions based on the mineral story present in the report — for instance, heavy metal toxicity is a smoking gun for parasites and fungal activity.

The mineral work we do through the HTMA is where we would want to start for issues like fungus and parasites. Minerals themselves are anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, and anti-heavy metal. Correcting the mineral balance can correct the story and uproot toxicity from the core. This is why Dr. Tonya’s approach is focused on foundational work and mineralization FIRST. Without proper mineral support and terrain correction, cleansing can be harsh, difficult to do and not long-lasting.

A - Bleach, highlights and perms can alter the structure of your hair. So, either cut your hair sample before treatment or after you have washed your hair five or more times following a lightening, bleaching or perming treatment. The hair tends to re-balance after five washings. For highlights, since they are done on the surface of the hair, you can simply sample a piece of hair that has not been highlighted on the underside of your head.

Hair color, dyes and tints do not affect the test results because they contain chemicals, not minerals. However, it is best to wash your hair at least once after applying a tint, dye or color rinse before cutting a hair sample.

A – You would simply gather hair samples throughout the 3 month growth time. For example, if the hair is cut every 8 weeks, you would gather a sample at each haircut -- this should put you right in that 3-4 month range.

A – No, not at this time. But stay tuned for updates!

Step 1: Wash your hair

If your HTMA purchase is for a canine sample, skip to step 5. Sample collection instructions will be on the linked submittal form.

Before cutting the hair sample, wash your hair with regular shampoo. Do not use dandruff shampoos as these shampoos often contain minerals that may alter the test results. For example, Head and Shoulders Shampoo contains zinc which could elevate the zinc reading, and Selsun Blue Shampoo contains selenium which can elevate this reading.

For best results, avoid using conditioners before cutting your hair sample. Do not place other products on your hair such as leave-in conditioners, hair gel, hair cream, hair spray or others until after you have cut the hair sample.

Hair Color is ok -- Hair color, dyes and tints do not affect the test because they contain chemicals, not minerals, but it’s best to wash the hair at least once after applying a tint, dye or color rinse before cutting a hair sample.

Bleach, highlights and perms can alter the structure of the hair. So either sample the hair before a treatment or after you have washed the hair five or more times following a lightening, bleaching or perming treatment. The hair tends to re-balance after five washings. Since highlights are done on the surface of the hair, you can simply sample a piece of hair that has not been highlighted on the underside of your hair.

Step 2: Let hair dry for 4 hours

After washing your hair, wait at least 4 hours to cut the sample but no longer than 24 hours. Hair needs to be dry when sampling, so avoid putting wet hair in hats, ponytails or any other style that will prevent the hair from drying by the time the sample is taken.

Avoid any activity that will cause you to sweat excessively before cutting your sample, as this may affect the hair analysis results.

Step 3: Cut the hair sample

Using clean scissors, cut hair as close to the scalp as possible. DO NOT use an electric razor to cut the hair sample because pieces of metal from the blades become mixed with the hair sample.

You may cut the samples from any part of the head but we recommend the back of the head, as it often grows fastest. It is best to take hair samples from a few different places on the scalp.

Keep track of which end of the cut hair is from the scalp because we only want the inch or so of hair that was directly against your scalp! This is because the hair furthest from the scalp is the oldest. Older (longer) hair will show us the chemistry of your body months or even years ago, so it is not accurate for your body’s current chemistry. To get the hair required for a hair mineral analysis, cut and discard the unwanted ends until all you have is 1 inch (2.5-4 cm) of hair from the scalp. Use a ruler to be sure you have the right length of hair! 

You will have enough hair when the 1-inch (2.5-4 cm) hair sample fills a FULL TEASPOON. If you are unsure if you have enough hair, send a little more to be safe. For repeat hair analyses, it’s best to keep the samples no longer than one inch (2.5 cm).

TIPS FOR SHORT HAIR:

You can avoid leaving bald spots by cutting multiple very small samples from all over the head.

TIPS FOR MEDIUM-LENGTH OR LONG HAIR:

You can easily hide the sample location by pinning part of your hair up to expose the center of the back of your head and cutting the sample from UNDER the hair, about 2-3 inches (5-7.6 cm) above the base of the hairline. That way the sample spot will be hidden whether you wear your hair up or down. This also allows you to easily find the same spot when you do a repeat hair mineral analysis after 3-4 months: you simply cut the new growth from the same spot.

Step 4: Get ready to mail your hair sample!

Once you have cut your hair sample, place it in a small PAPER envelope. Do not place hair samples in plastic baggies, tin foil or stapled or taped to forms. Place the hair in a paper envelope and write your name, age and sex on the envelope. Your hair sample should be the ONLY thing in this envelope.

A – Results from the lab will take about two weeks. When they are ready, your results will first be emailed to Dr. Tonya. Then we will email you your results from [email protected]. To reiterate, your results will come from [email protected], not TEI Labs.

If you ordered just the test, your HTMA offering is complete. If you ordered a protocol package, you will receive a link to a health history form within the email that includes your results. You will need to fill out the health history form to be added to the queue for muscle testing and protocol building. 

After you fill out this form, our goal is to have your protocol completed and sent to you in 2-3 weeks. This timeline may vary in either direction depending on how many protocols are in the queue at any given time. Your protocol will also be emailed from [email protected].

If your protocol comes with a call, you will receive a scheduling link to schedule your call at the time your protocol is sent to you.

A – Protocols are written anywhere between 2-6 months.

A – No, supplements are purchased separately.

A – A Vykon blend is a custom formula that will be created just for you based on your HTMA report and health history form. This is an amazing way to include most of your foundational remedies in one blend! Vykon blends can be an investment upfront, but it is your blend for the entirety of your 2-6 month protocol – no running out of your blend and no forgetting to reorder!

Vykon blends have also been a very cost-effective way to implement high-quality supplementation affordably from a long-term perspective. For example, adding a high-quality B12 supplement to a kid’s 120-day supply blend costs a TOTAL of $7-$8 depending on the dosage.

A – While we are happy to support you, we have found that having goals with two different practitioners (or more) and two different protocols (or more) can be a “too many cooks in the kitchen” scenario.

If you are working with a medical doctor and are taking prescription medications, it is YOUR responsibility to communicate safety and precautions with your doctor. We will discuss what we know, but ultimately care from Dr. Tonya and/or Team Tonya does not take the place of care with your medical doctor.

A – This will vary based on the length of the protocol and what kind of package you purchased. A full protocol comes with more suggestions so a full protocol will cost a little more than a basic protocol. Age will also affect cost. Vykon blends and dosages are formulated by age/weight – so a child’s Vykon blend will cost less than an adult’s blend.

An adult’s 90-day (3 months) blend is about $500

A child’s 90-day (3 months) blend is about $300

A – No. HTMA services are reserved for FEMs and their immediate family members only so that we can remain in contact and support you through your protocol.

A – This will depend on the person! The age of the person and the complexity of health communications are the two factors that impact this journey the most. The longer communication is present, the more time is needed to peel back the layers. The more complex the case, the more layers there are to peel back. 

This question can be asked on an individual basis – it is hard for us to say without the full understanding and context of a primary report and protocol.