Dr Megan Malone reviewing hair mineral analysis results with a patient during a consultation
Functional Medicine in O’Fallon, MO

Hair Mineral Analysis

Hair mineral analysis helps us explore longer term mineral patterns and stress responses, offering another piece of the puzzle when looking at how your body may be adapting over time.

Why Patients Come to Tri-County Wellness for Hair Mineral Analysis

Some symptoms do not show up clearly on standard lab work, or they fluctuate in ways that are hard to capture in a single moment. Hair mineral analysis can offer a broader view of patterns over time when used thoughtfully and in context.

Listening first

We begin with your symptoms, history, and concerns before deciding whether this type of testing may be helpful.

Pattern focused care

Results are viewed as trends and relationships rather than isolated values.

Care that is not rushed or dismissive

You are given time to understand what the results may suggest and ask questions along the way.

Looking beyond single lab values

Hair mineral analysis is never looked at on its own. It is considered alongside symptoms, other labs, and lived experience.

What this looks at

Hair mineral analysis may help explore patterns related to:
• Mineral balance and nutrient status
• Stress response and adaptation
• Energy regulation
• Metabolic tendencies
• Longer term trends rather than single day snapshots

You do not need to know which of these apply to you. That is part of the visit.

How we approach this care together

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This is not a one size fits all process. Care is collaborative, flexible, and focused on understanding rather than quick fixes.

1

Listen and map patterns

We talk through your health history, symptoms, and goals to determine whether this type of testing makes sense for you.

2

Review history and data

Results are reviewed carefully and explained in plain language, with attention to patterns rather than absolutes.

3

Identify priorities

We decide together what information feels most relevant and what steps feel reasonable right now.

4

Build a supportive plan

Your plan may include nutrition guidance, lifestyle support, or additional exploration if appropriate. You set the pace.

Meet Dr. Megan Malone

Guided by education, grounded in care

Dr Megan Malone is the owner and lead doctor at Tri-County Wellness. She takes a thoughtful, systems based approach to care, focusing on how the body adapts and responds over time rather than reacting to single data points.

Her clinical work includes chiropractic care, functional medicine, and women’s health support. She works with patients who want clarity and context, especially when symptoms have been difficult to explain or address.

Dr Malone emphasizes education and collaboration. She believes testing should support understanding and confidence, not confusion or fear. Care decisions are made together and adjusted as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This type of testing is used to explore patterns and trends, not to diagnose conditions.

Blood work reflects what is happening at a specific moment in time. Hair mineral analysis can offer insight into longer term patterns.

No. Testing is always optional and discussed together based on your goals and concerns.

Yes. Results are reviewed together in plain language so you understand what they may suggest and how they fit into the bigger picture.

Next steps are discussed collaboratively and may include nutrition guidance, lifestyle support, or additional exploration if appropriate.

Office Hours

DayHours
Monday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM*
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM*
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM*
Thursday1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
FridayBy Special Appointment  Only
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

*Closed for lunch from 12 to 2 PM

Location and Contact

Tri-County Wellness Clinic
28 Crossroads Plaza, O’Fallon, MO 63368
Located within the Crossroads Plaza. We are in the same plaza as X Golf, with Sherwin Williams Paint just across the road.
Phone:
  (636) 294-7933