Functional Medicine and Nutrition Response Testing in Victoria, MN
Content Reviewed by: Dr. Nathan Servey, D.C. on November 2, 2026
Minnesota Chiropractic License Number: 6295 (NPI: 1932647294)
What Is Functional Medicine and Nutrition Response Testing?
Functional medicine is an approach to health that examines the body as a whole system, identifying early signs of imbalance or dysfunction before they develop into diagnosable disease. The goal is to find what the body is missing or reacting to and address the underlying cause through nutritional support, dietary guidance, and lifestyle change.
At Power of Life Chiropractic and Holistic Health, functional medicine is practiced through Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), a non-invasive assessment method that uses muscle response testing to identify which organ systems and body processes are under stress and which nutritional inputs may best support recovery. The approach relies on whole-food supplements rather than pharmaceutical intervention.
All functional medicine and NRT services at our clinic are provided by Dr. Kandace Johnson, D.C., who holds an Advanced Certification in Nutrition Response Testing using applied kinesiology. She has practiced this approach for nearly two decades, guided by her own experience resolving IBS and chronic migraines through root-cause nutritional care.
What Functional Medicine Can Help With
Functional medicine through NRT addresses health concerns where the underlying nutritional or systemic driver has not been identified or treated.
Hormone-related concerns.
Irregular cycles, perimenopause symptoms, thyroid-related fatigue, mood fluctuations, and other hormone-related concerns often have nutritional contributors that conventional hormone panels do not identify. NRT assesses the body systems involved and supports them with targeted nutritional protocols.
Digestive dysfunction.
Bloating, IBS, constipation, food sensitivities, and chronic digestive discomfort are frequently tied to specific nutritional imbalances or inflammatory triggers. Identifying and addressing those triggers through NRT often produces meaningful improvement where dietary modification alone has not been sufficient.
Chronic fatigue and low energy.
Persistent fatigue that does not respond to rest or explain on standard lab work often has a nutritional component. NRT evaluates the underlying organ systems contributing to low energy and builds a protocol to support them.
Sleep difficulties.
Poor sleep quality, difficulty falling asleep, or waking through the night can be driven by hormonal, adrenal, or neurological imbalances that have a nutritional dimension. NRT identifies which systems are under stress and what support may help.
Allergy responses and immune reactivity.
Chronic allergy symptoms and immune reactivity patterns often involve digestive and adrenal system stress. Nutritional support through NRT can address the underlying systemic conditions contributing to heightened immune response.
Who Functional Medicine at Power of Life Is For
Functional medicine through NRT is often sought by patients who have not found satisfying answers through conventional medicine. Common presentations include those with hormone imbalances, digestive concerns including IBS or food sensitivities, chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties, allergy responses, skin concerns with an internal trigger, and patients who feel generally unwell despite normal standard lab results.
It is also used proactively by patients who want a clearer picture of how well their body is functioning before symptoms develop. Many patients at Power of Life combine NRT with chiropractic care, finding that addressing both structural and nutritional health together produces better overall results than either approach alone.
You may be a good fit for a functional medicine evaluation if your health concerns have not responded well to conventional treatment, if you have been told your tests are normal but you do not feel well, if you are looking for a non-pharmaceutical approach to chronic health challenges, or if you want to understand the nutritional foundations of your overall health.
How Dr. Johnson Delivers Functional Medicine and NRT
The functional medicine process at Power of Life begins with a conversation to determine whether NRT is the right fit for your health concerns and goals. The process is structured and methodical, not generic.
Initial Consultation
The first step is a 30-minute consultation to understand your health history, current concerns, and what you are hoping to achieve. This conversation determines whether NRT is appropriate and what the assessment will focus on.
Comprehensive NRT Assessment
If NRT is recommended, a 45-minute comprehensive assessment follows for $300. Dr. Johnson uses applied kinesiology muscle testing to evaluate organ system stress and identify which whole-food nutritional supplements may best support your body’s current state.
Personalized Nutritional Protocol
Following the assessment, you receive a fully personalized nutritional protocol built from the findings, along with dietary and lifestyle guidance relevant to your specific health concerns. The protocol uses whole-food supplements, not pharmaceuticals.
Follow-Up and Protocol Refinement
Regular follow-up visits track your progress, assess how your body is responding, and refine the protocol as your health picture evolves. The goal is a clear trajectory of improvement based on objective assessment at each visit.
What to Expect at Your First Functional Medicine Visit
Your first NRT visit is structured differently from a chiropractic appointment. Here is how it unfolds.
We spend time reviewing your complete health history, current symptoms, prior diagnoses, medications, and what has and has not worked for you in the past. This is the foundation for the NRT assessment.
Dr. Johnson conducts the muscle response testing that identifies areas of organ system stress and nutritional need. The assessment is non-invasive, involves no needles or blood draws, and is well tolerated across a wide range of patients.
We review what the assessment found in plain language and explain which body systems appear to be under stress and what nutritional support is indicated.
You receive a specific whole-food supplement protocol built from the findings, along with dietary recommendations and lifestyle guidance tailored to your health goals.
We set a follow-up schedule to track your response to the protocol. Most patients return monthly in the early phase of care, with appointments becoming less frequent as results stabilize.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Patients from across Victoria and the surrounding southwest metro have found answers through our Nutrition Response Testing and functional medicine services.
Related Services at Power of Life
Functional medicine at Power of Life works well alongside other services at our clinic. Many patients combine NRT with Chiropractic Care, finding that addressing both structural and nutritional health together produces better overall results than either approach alone. Patients managing headaches or migraines with a nutritional component often find the combination of cervical chiropractic care and functional medicine investigation especially effective.
Chiropractic Care
Spinal and extremity adjustments that restore joint motion and support nervous system function for pain relief and wellness.
Wellness Care
Maintenance and preventative care plans that keep the spine and nervous system functioning well over time.
Serving Victoria, Waconia, Chaska, and the Southwest Metro
Power of Life Chiropractic and Holistic Health is located at 1700 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Our functional medicine and Nutrition Response Testing services are available to patients from Victoria, Waconia, Chaska, Chanhassen, Minnetrista, Carver, and across the southwest Minneapolis metro.
Meet The Team
Dr. Kandace Johnson, D.C.
Owner, Chiropractor & NRT PractitionerDr. Kandace Johnson is a Partner and the founder of Power of Life Chiropractic and Holistic Health. She realized, through her own health challenge (IBS & Migraines) that finding the CAUSE to symptoms is the most effective approach to healing.
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Dr. Nathan Servey, D.C
Owner & ChiropractorDr. Nathan Servey is an owner and partner at Power of Life and a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Learn MoreSources and Clinical References
The references below support the general functional-medicine model while distinguishing it from Nutrition Response Testing and validated medical diagnosis.
Source: Cleveland Clinic: What Is Functional Medicine? — Supports: a patient-centered model using medical history, lifestyle assessment, appropriate laboratory testing, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and collaboration with conventional clinicians.
Source: JAMA Network Open: Functional Medicine Model and Patient-Reported Quality-of-Life Outcomes — Supports: limited observational evidence showing an association with patient-reported outcomes; the study does not establish causation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Functional Medicine and NRT
Book Functional Medicine in Victoria, MN
If your health concerns have not been fully addressed by conventional medicine and you are looking for an approach that investigates the nutritional and systemic roots of how you feel, a functional medicine consultation at Power of Life Chiropractic and Holistic Health is a good starting point. Call (952) 443-9000 or book a 30-minute consultation online.