Walsh Approach & WalshDoc Assessments
Physician-reviewed assessments for the biochemical patterns emphasized in the Walsh Approach, with options for adults, children, international patients, and those without access to specialized laboratory testing.
A key feature of the consultation is a detailed personalized report integrating laboratory findings with Walsh symptoms and traits, scoring analysis and visual biotype bars. Undermethylation assessments can also incorporate Dr. Epstein’s expanded epigenetic analysis to identify factors that may be contributing to impaired methylation.
Follow-up assessment is an important part of the process. Follow-up reports provide trend analysis comparing symptoms, biochemical patterns and laboratory results over time to help evaluate response and guide the next stage of care.
Start with a Walsh Biotype Assessment for a comprehensive evaluation. Expanded options combine Biotype assessment with Undermethylation Epigenetics, FRAT or Pediatric Neurodevelopmental assessment. Options are also available for international patients and those without access to specialized laboratory testing.
Choosing a Walsh Protocol Consultation
Second Opinion Physician offers several ways to begin or continue a Walsh Protocol evaluation. New patients may start with a free pre-consultation or a physician-reviewed Walsh biotype assessment. Patients who already have methylation testing, or who need a more detailed biochemical review, may benefit from a combined biotype and methylation assessment.
Follow-up consultations are designed for patients who have already completed an initial assessment and need review of symptoms, laboratory changes, treatment progress, or updated methylation findings.
Walsh Protocol Practitioner & Testing FAQs
What does a Walsh Protocol practitioner evaluate?
A Walsh Protocol evaluation considers symptoms, physical traits, family history, medication response, and laboratory findings that may support biochemical patterns such as undermethylation, overmethylation, copper overload, pyroluria, and toxic burden.
How can I find a Walsh Protocol practitioner near me?
Walsh-trained practitioners are not available in every community. Telemedicine can provide access to physician-reviewed Walsh Protocol consultations without requiring the practitioner to be located nearby, subject to applicable telemedicine requirements.
What is a Walsh biotype assessment?
A Walsh biotype assessment combines questionnaire findings with clinical history and, when available, laboratory testing to evaluate patterns associated with undermethylation, overmethylation, copper overload, pyroluria, and related biochemical findings.
What laboratory tests are commonly reviewed?
Depending on the clinical situation, review may include whole-blood histamine, copper, ceruloplasmin, zinc, homocysteine, vitamin D, and other laboratory findings relevant to Walsh biotype interpretation.
What is methylation testing?
Methylation evaluation may include markers such as SAM, SAH, methionine, homocysteine, and related findings. These results can provide additional information about methylation function beyond symptom-based biotype assessment alone.
Can existing laboratory results be reviewed?
Yes. Existing laboratory results may be reviewed when they contain the markers needed for the selected consultation. Additional testing may be recommended when important information is missing.
What is the difference between a biotype assessment and a biotype plus methylation assessment?
The biotype assessment focuses on the traditional Walsh biochemical patterns. The combined assessment adds interpretation of methylation markers such as SAM and SAH when those laboratory results are available.