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  • What is Genetic Counseling and How Can It Benefit Me?

    Genetic counseling provides personalized advice on how your genetics can impact your health. Particularly for those concerned with cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, dementia, or how your genetics impact your lifestyle & nutrition. Genetic counseling can offer insights into risk factors and proactive steps you can take to manage your health, focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, and regular screenings.

  • What Specialties Does SCU Health Focus On?

    Natalie Samson, SCU Health’s Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor specializes in cancer genetics, heart disease genetics, and Alzheimer’s/dementia genetics. We integrate traditional medical grade genetic testing with nutrigenomics to offer a comprehensive view of your health, focusing on methylation, detoxification, inflammation, oxidative stress pathways, and risks for diabetes and heart disease.

  • How Does Nutrition and Lifestyle Play a Role in Your Genetic Counseling Services?

    Our approach includes creating personalized, preventative plans that included nutrition and lifestyle components based on your genetic makeup to optimize health, longevity, and manage risks associated with family history.

  • What Types of Genetic Tests Do You Offer?

    At SCU Health we provide a range of medical grade and nutrigenomics testing services. These tests cover areas crucial for understanding your health risks and strengths, including but not limited to, methylation, detoxification, inflammation, oxidative stress, diabetes, and heart disease.

  • What Makes Your Practice Different from Traditional Hospital Settings?

    At SCU Health we offer a more integrative approach to genetic counseling. By combining traditional genetic testing with nutrigenomics and focusing on nutrition and lifestyle modifications, we provide a personalized plan that goes beyond what's typically offered in hospital settings. We ensure your plan is not only genetically informed but also holistic and comprehensive.