Two Ways to Access Your Microbiome Insights: Tiny+ or Your Practitioner

Everyone's journey to a healthy microbiome is unique. Some people want a straightforward path with clear guidance they can act on right away. Others are managing ongoing health challenges and need deeper, clinical support that integrates with their overall care. There's no wrong answer, just the right fit for where you are right now. 

That's why Tiny Health offers two ways to access testing for all ages and life stages: our Tiny+ Membership and testing through your healthcare practitioner (HCP). Both give you meaningful insights into your health. The difference is the level of support they offer. 

In this article, we'll explore both options so you can decide which path makes sense for you.

Tiny+ Membership: Straightforward goals, serious support

Tiny+ Membership is a great option if you're generally healthy and curious about what's happening in your microbiome. Maybe you want to support your digestion, boost your energy, or fine-tune your nutrition. Or maybe you're a parent who wants to understand your child's gut health as they grow. Tiny+ is ideal if you or your child doesn’t have complex health issues to navigate, and you just want practical guidance without involving your practitioner.

With your membership, you'll get two at-home microbiome tests per year, detailed reports with personalized action plans, and evidence-based recommendations for diet and supplements. You'll also get a one-on-one functional health coaching session with a Tiny Health microbiome specialist who can walk you through your results and help you figure out your next steps. And if questions come up later, you have unlimited text and email support. You can share a PDF of your report with your practitioner if you'd like their input as well. 

As part of the Tiny Health community, you'll also have access to exclusive events and resources you won't find elsewhere.

Working with your healthcare practitioner: comprehensive, personalized care

If you're managing complex health issues or want your microbiome results to be part of your ongoing care, ordering and reviewing through your HCP might be the better option. Your practitioner knows your complete medical history, current conditions, medications, and long-term goals—a context that allows them to integrate your microbiome insights into a comprehensive treatment plan.

Practitioners who work with Tiny Health also receive specialized training from our Clinical Team on interpreting results and applying them to patient care. So you're not just getting someone who knows you. You're getting someone with deep expertise in the microbiome who can adjust your care as your needs change. For people managing complex conditions, chronic symptoms, or multiple health concerns, this deeper level of clinical expertise is invaluable.

Which path is right for you?

Both options give you meaningful support. It's just about matching the level of guidance to your current needs. Tiny Health microbiome specialists are trained to help you understand your results and take action on your own. If your results indicate a need for clinical attention, your microbiome specialist will recommend that you connect with your healthcare practitioner for the next steps.

A clinical example:

Your gut health test might show that your gut isn’t producing enough short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). As a Tiny+ member, your microbiome specialist may suggest taking a probiotic and increasing your fiber intake. Your practitioner can take your Action Plan recommendations to the next level by connecting these findings with your glucose data. For example, both frequent post-meal spikes and elevated fasting insulin are influenced by SCFA signaling. By combining Tiny Health’s functional gene data with your metabolic markers, they can design a targeted plan that supports SCFA production and stabilizes glucose responses, while avoiding interventions that could trigger flares.

Both the Tiny+ Membership and the practitioner path give you deep insights into your gut or vaginal health, along with a clear way forward.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're testing for yourself, your little one, or your whole family, Tiny Health supports your wellness journey every step of the way. From actionable, science-backed insights to monitoring your microbiome over time, we're here to help you take control of your health. 

Here are some ways to get started:

If Tiny+ Membership sounds like the right fit and you want a gut or vaginal health test with coaching support, become a member and start testing today.

Would you rather work with your practitioner? Talk to them about using Tiny Health as part of your care. You can ask if they're familiar with microbiome testing or let them know about our practitioner support program.  

If you're a practitioner interested in integrating Tiny Health testing into your practice, learn more about how our practitioner program can support your clinical success.  

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