Hashimoto's · Thyroid Genetic Blueprint

Your labs say normal. So why do you feel so bad?

If you've been told your thyroid panel looks fine but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and cold all the time — the standard lab work may be missing the part of the picture written in your DNA. We map 134+ genes across 36 health pathways to find out what's actually going on at the deeper level.

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Thyroid Genetic Blueprint — What We Test
134+
genes analyzed from one cheek swab
36
health pathways mapped to your symptoms
1
45-min consult to walk through your case — free
Quick Self-Check

Which of these sound familiar?

Tap anything you've been dealing with. This isn't a diagnosis — it's just a pattern check we use with new patients before their first call.

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Select what applies — this pattern shows up often in the genetic Hashimoto's cases we see.
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Why The Standard Panel Misses It

TSH alone can't see what your genes are doing.

A basic thyroid panel checks one hormone at a point in time. It can't see whether your immune system is actively attacking your thyroid, whether you're converting thyroid hormone efficiently, or whether inherited nutrient-processing issues are quietly working against you.

The Thyroid Genetic Blueprint looks at the pathways underneath the labs — so instead of guessing, you and your practitioner can see what's actually driving your symptoms.

Immune regulation
Is the immune system actively attacking thyroid tissue?
Hormone conversion
Is T4 converting to usable T3 efficiently?
Nutrient processing
Are inherited variants affecting iodine, selenium, or B12 use?
Detox & inflammation
Is your body clearing inflammatory load efficiently?
How It Works

From symptom to plan, in three steps.

01
Apply to work with us
A short application so we can understand your case and confirm this is the right fit before your consult — we personally review every one.
02
Book your free Thyroid 911 Consult
Approved applicants schedule a 45-minute virtual call with our team to walk through your history, symptoms, and whether genetic testing makes sense for you.
03
DNA swab, labs & your personalized care plan
A simple at-home cheek swab kit, plus any additional panels your case calls for. Marta reviews your genetic blueprint alongside your labs and builds a plan mapped to what your body is actually doing.
Real Patient Case

Five doctors missed what her genes revealed.

Rachel's case shows why a genetics-first approach uncovers what conventional labs miss.

The Before

“I felt like I was disappearing — and no one would listen.”

By 41, Rachel was sleeping ten hours a night and still needed a nap by 2pm. She had gained 38 pounds in two years despite eating less than ever. Her hair was thinning at the temples. Some mornings she couldn't remember why she'd walked into a room. She saw five doctors in three years, was prescribed antidepressants twice, and was told to exercise more, sleep more, “manage stress.” One provider suggested her symptoms were “just perimenopause.” Every panel came back the same: “Your labs are normal. There's nothing wrong.”

The Discovery

What her DNA revealed that standard bloodwork missed.

MTHFR C677T — homozygous variant
A methylation pathway issue that had never been screened for.
DIO2 conversion polymorphism
A genetic challenge converting T4 into usable T3.
HLA-DQ2 gluten sensitivity marker
An immune-system pattern conventional panels don't check.
The Transformation

Seven months later — the labs (and the woman) look nothing alike.

A personalized plan built around her genetic findings — addressing the patterns conventional medicine had overlooked for nearly a decade.

847 → 62
TPO antibodies
2.1 → 3.4
Free T3 (pg/mL)
-34 lbs
weight change
14.2 → 7.8
homocysteine (µmol/L)
10 → 7 hrs
nightly sleep
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I spent nine years being told I was fine. Marta spent 30 days uncovering what genetic testing revealed — and that understanding changed how I approach my health.
RACHEL M. · VERIFIED PATIENT
Shared with permission. Individual results vary.
In Their Words

What patients notice after getting real answers.

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For the first time in years, I recognize myself. The information I got out of this genetics test is truly incredible.
MICHELLE · PATIENT
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Almost 2 years later, my health is monotonously good. It almost seems obvious now to look at the genes.
DENISE · PATIENT
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I don't believe I have ever met anyone in healthcare that cares as much as Marta does about her patients.
LANA · PATIENT
Patient experiences shared with permission. Individual results vary.
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Common Questions

Before you book, a few honest answers.

I'm already on thyroid medication — will this help me?
That's exactly who this practice is built for. The Genetics-First approach is designed for cases that haven't responded to conventional care.
What type of doctor is best to treat Hashimoto's?
Many people do best combining conventional management with a functional medicine approach that addresses root causes — especially when standard treatment hasn't resolved their symptoms.
Do I have to buy the genetic test after the consultation?
No — it's where most patients land, because by the end of the call the case for it is clear. The consultation is designed to give you the full picture so any next step feels obvious, not pressured.
What if my results don't show anything unusual?
That's useful information too. Ruling things out narrows down what's actually driving your symptoms. Either way, genetic testing is used to guide your personalized care plan alongside your labs and history — not as a stand-alone diagnosis — so you leave the process with a clearer picture than you started with.
Marta Banuelos, MS, CNS, LDN
Your Practitioner

Marta Banuelos, MS, CNS®, LDN

Marta founded Smarta Functional Medicine after living through her own treatment-resistant autoimmune thyroid condition. She built the Thyroid Genetic Blueprint approach to give patients the piece conventional endocrinology often leaves out — and sees patients virtually.

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What actually happens on your Thyroid 911 Consult
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See what your labs couldn't show you.

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