Many of us follow all the right steps for good health, we eat well, exercise regularly, and maintain healthy habits.
Yet, sometimes we still don’t feel quite right.
Fatigue lingers, anxiety persists, and digestive discomfort or hormonal chaos seems to flare without reason. Even after countless doctor visits and “normal” blood test results, we are left wondering why nothing changes.
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Lively Shift, founded by Naturopath and Nutritionist Anna Mitsios, was created for exactly this reason.
The wellness program combines functional genetic testing with targeted health strategies to uncover what may be happening beneath the surface, at the level of DNA.
Anna has spent years working with clients who felt stuck in cycles of trial and error.
Despite trying supplements, restrictive diets, hormone balancing programs or meditation, nothing seemed to create long-lasting results.
What she discovered through clinical practice was that many of these individuals shared something in common: hidden genetic variations influencing how their bodies processed stress, nutrients, hormones, and toxins.
Take the case of Sophie, a 38-year-old project manager who came to the clinic overwhelmed by relentless fatigue and anxiety.
Despite multiple consultations and clean bloodwork, she received little more than advice to “reduce stress.”
Through Lively Shift’s functional genetic test, it was revealed that Sophie had a double MTHFR mutation, slow COMT activity, and impaired DAO function.
These genetic findings explained her symptoms; her body struggled to activate folate, clear adrenaline, and break down histamine. Once Sophie’s care plan was tailored with the right nutrients and dietary adjustments, her transformation was swift.
She regained energy, mental clarity, and a sense of control over her health.
Another client, Lisa, a 42-year-old marketing executive and mother of two, felt like she was permanently running on empty.
However, traditional tests showed no issues, yet she intuitively knew something was wrong.
Lisa’s genetic profile revealed a slow PEMT gene affecting liver and hormone function, a GST deletion limiting detox capacity, and an overactive MAO-A gene contributing to mood instability.
Through the adjustment of her supplements, supporting her detox pathways, and modifying her exercise regimen, Lisa experienced better sleep, stable energy, and improved emotional well-being.
The foundation of Lively Shift lies in the belief that genetics do not determine destiny, but they do shape how a person’s body responds to food, stress, and lifestyle.
Symptoms such as fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest, mood fluctuations, hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or cognitive fog can all be rooted in genetics, even when traditional lab results appear normal.
Lively Shift’s Gene Essentials Package uses a simple, non-invasive cheek swab to assess how an individual’s unique biology impacts their health. Providing insights into stress resilience, nutrient metabolism, detox pathways, inflammation responses, and gut function.
With this information, clients receive a personalised plan that aligns with their biology rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Gene Essentials Package is currently available for $550, reduced from $800, with a 10 per cent discount when you use the code GENE10.
Anna’s mission is to empower people to understand their bodies at a deeper level so they can stop guessing and finally feel better.
To learn more or to purchase a Gene Essentials Package, visit Lively Shift’s website here.
