Jaclyn Downs Functional Genomic Fertility

Jaclyn went over and above the call of duty with helping me understand my unique genetic predispositions (and gosh did my work with her explain A LOT). I feel relieved and empowered from what I learned working with Jaclyn. I can do a bunch of things about all that needs support in my body via my genetics and I am inspired to do so. I appreciate how accessible Jaclyn made this hard-core genetic information and also I am in awe of her brain and whip-smart personality. I am definitely hiring her to do more interpreting of different functional medicine tests since shes so good and relevantly helpful. Thank you Jaclyn.

Jaclyn is so informative and really enjoys sharing her knowledge. She made my genetic interpretation simple and answered my questions with enthusiasm and understandable explanations!I will definitely refer anyone to her that is looking for assistance with genetic testing and interpretation.

Jaclyn has been THE best investment I have ever made on my healing journey. I have worked with dozens of different types of practitioners, ND’s, holistic doctors, and MD’s for over 25 years. This includes 3 different genomic practitioners. I always felt they were not giving me the whole picture and I was left frustrated and wanting more answers to my health issues. I also felt some of these specialists didn’t individualize my issues and had the same protocol for all of their clients. The information Jaclyn so passionately puts together for you is a complete genetic book all about YOU! Every one of her clients is an individual with a personalized blueprint to be addressed. What she does is complex, thorough, and truly the most comprehensive health information I have ever received. One of the many highlights she addressed was a major underlying issue in my DNA causing chronic inflammation. She gave me some easy, cost-effective ways to help my body. I highly recommend her to anyone ready for some real answers on how to optimize their health journey. Jaclyn is also personable, easy to work with, and doesn’t push her agenda. She works with your budget and comfort level on how much you want to do to make the changes you desire.Thank you, Jaclyn!Elizabeth G.Febuary 2024

Jaclyns genetic interpretation was very insightful and gave me additional information about some genetic variants I knew I had, provided me with a lot of new information about genetic variants I wasnt aware I had (such as that I have genetic variants related to iron transportation), and reinforced that I need to be consistent with taking certain supplements (like glutathione, since Im not able to assemble glutathione very well). Because Ive been struggling with nausea, she did a deeper dive into factors that may be contributing to that and identified several issues with bile-related processes. As an experiment, I skipped my oil-containing supplements and decreased my fat intake for a day, and the nausea was significantly better, so it appears that bile issues are, indeed, a major factor with this. So, Jaclyn was definitely right that I need some bile support. I really liked that she included both a video and written interpretation of her analysis and that she recommended specific supplements. Overall, I found her interpretation very helpful and it showed me what I need to focus on to improve some of the symptoms Ive been experiencing.

The insights I have gained from Jaclyn’s expertise is utilizing genetic information for my health challenges has been very valuable. I have tried many approaches to better digestive health… various diets, supplements and working with doctors over the past 15 or so years. No one has made the level of positive impact as Jaclyn has. She seems to be able to “dial in” to the specific challenges her client has through careful interpretation of the genetic testing report. She also helped me prioritize the options so I could choose whatever level of commitment and investment (time and money) that fit my goals.

I have been working with Jaclyn for about 6 months and it has been fantastic! She is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough but is able to articulate things in a way that I understand. After reviewing my health history in great detail, discussing goals and running various testing we came up with a plan to optimize my health and it has been going great! I have seen great results and noticed a decrease in negative symptoms and seen a significant improvement in energy levels, digestion, hormones, sleep and immunity. I still have a lots to work on with her and have goals we’re still working towards but I’m so glad I found Jaclyn and am excited for this journey towards better health. I highly recommend working with her!

I started working with Jaclyn a few years ago when I was feeling very run down. She is very knowledgable, resourceful, and kind. I always look forward to our appointments. She always gives me the greatest insight into whats going on with my body and health, and finds the root cause of my symptoms. She guided me through my pregnancy and my postpartum journey. I trust Jaclyn when it comes to my health and am so grateful that I can go to her.

Working with Jaclyn is a joy. When I came to Jaclyn I was searching for answers that I wasn’t getting with other practitioners. Jaclyn addressed my concerns head on and made me feel seen. I like that she gave me options when it came to how to approach healing. Because of Jaclyn I was able to conceive again after miscarriage, and also have an intervention free pregnancy after experiencing pre eclampsia and HELLP syndrome with prior pregnancies. Through working with Jaclyn I was able to discover things about my genetics that I never would have known. I now know how to best fuel and care for my body because of these discoveries. I will continue to work with Jaclyn in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a holistic practitioner who is really passionate about what they do.

Jaclyn is the light of my life. Her functional analysis was the bridge to decoding the next level of my health. I’m a student in a personalized nutrition masters program and have been on a wellness journey for over 10 years but was so stuck. I’ve analyzed my own raw data and used various resources but couldn’t realize the big picture, the system, and how the individual snps were integrated. There’s so much buzz about single genes like MTHFR that I’ve been caught up in and have invested in so many supplements to find they don’t work or worsen symptoms. Jaclyns analysis unpacked and correlated everything. I’m getting her on my kids, one of whom has a genetic microdeletion syndrome, and my husband. Her knowledge to interpret and recommend an appropriate path forward is a treasure. Thank you Jaclyn, you are a unicorn.

I enjoyed many AHA moments when reading and listening to your presentation on my genome. Your report allowed me to focus and tighten my health priorities, supplementation, and lifestyle habits.Additionally, you provided a possible remedy for my 3AM wakings; reasons for moving away from plant based Omega 3’s; A need for me to take Hydrogen Water daily; and the critical importance of keeping my bile flowing for detox, fat absorption, NAFLD, and insulin resistance.I was motivated to buy your book so I can expand on what I learned. I feel renewed in my quest for better health. Thank you!

I feel I finally found someone who was not only listening but knew exactly what I needed in regards to treatment. I feel better then I have in years bc the treatment was tailored to my exact needs. She is extremely knowledgeable and gives practical solutions to help with various issues. I really enjoyed her book and our sessions. Thank you again for helping me feel brand new.

I started working with Jaclyn after 6 years of infertility and/or miscarriage. She advised me to make changes in my diet, lifestyle, and nutritional support that helped me to not only get pregnant, but keep the pregnancy, and give birth to a healthy little boy two and a half years ago. I will always be so so grateful to her for helping me to have a child.Jaclyn is warm, personable, and very positive during our consultations. I felt an instant connection with her from our first meeting. She is also quick to answer follow up questions via email between appointments.I am struggling with ongoing health problems; and she works tirelessly, researching and connecting all the many dots to help me find the root of those health problems.Jaclyn, I can never thank you enough for not only the practical side of what you do, but also for giving me hope that it IS possible to achieve vibrant health. God bless!

In this winding quest for better health Jaclyn Downs work in functional genomics is an integral piece of the puzzle. Thorough and knowledgeable, I highly recommend booking a genetic interpretation and including this on your path to wellness. I have a clearer picture of what my next moves with detox protocols and supplementation will be. Thank you Jaclyn!

Jaclyn Downs provided me with valuable insights into my potential SNP related problems and she provides actionable recommendations on nutritional responses to address those that are expressing. She encourages testing to discover if the SNPs are expressing and provides insightful advice on steps to take if they are a problem. The process is well laid out for the client: I appreciated the layered presentation– an initial video baseline education explanations of SNPs, followed by a personalized written SNP analysis document, with an accompanying video explaining the details and focusing on the key items of concern. JD clearly spent many hours reviewing and preparing the individualized report and video and the video felt like she was across the desk talking me through the report. I would advise any client to take the time to be very thorough in answering her intake survey as this will help guide the final product to focus on the areas of your biggest concerns and know which areas to explore further. Help her help you by taking the time to answer the many questions. I enjoyed the process of discovery with JD and will be implementing many recommendations.

Ive suffered from iron-deficiency anemia for most of my adult life, which affected many aspects of my health including low energy/easy fatigue, heavy periods, and weight gain (due to not having enough energy to exercise). I also dealt with metabolic issues which I wrote off as simply being a factor of aging, and hormonal imbalance. My PCP had me on iron pills and ferrous oxide, and at one phase I even had to receive a blood transfusion and follow up with iron infusions when my iron levels reached the lowest points. Id even gone through surgery to try to address the heavy periods. None of these interventions ever seemed to make me feel better and they just seemed to keep me afloat. I was feeling betrayed by my body and kind of gave up on anything working and resigned to accept the fate that things were just the way they were.After consulting with Jaclyn and getting my genetic interpretation, I had amazing lightbulb moments as she explained the root causes of my issues. She explained to me how my body was trying to do its best for me, but that the interventions Id attempted with my PCP were not addressing the root issues- which turns out are genetic in nature. I almost came to tears as I realized my body was not betraying me but rather trying its best to keep me afloat, given the root issues werent addressed. Jaclyns careful and thorough explanation of why my body is not regulating the iron that is available was a complete paradigm shift. It wasnt that I needed extra iron, but that the iron was trapped in the tissue. What a completely different perspective that I never got from those I previously entrusted to know what they were doing with my body.Jaclyn empowered me to understand how specifically my body functions based on my genetic predispositions and was able to suggest new supplements that actually address the root causes of my issues. After the first two weeks of taking the new supplements and actually understanding and working WITH my body, I had already started to feel more energy. More importantly, she helped me to understand that my body was not betraying me but that there were reasons why my wellness wasnt improving. I highly recommend Jaclyns service. She is extremely knowledgeable about functional genomics, and can explain complex medical concepts in a way that is digestible and practical- and this subsequently will empower you to re-frame your relationship with your body and work with it, help it help you so to speak.S. GemechisaLancaster, PA

Posted for a client of mine without Internet access: Here’s a brief story of how we got started and how much we appreciate Jaclyn. After being married for over 2yrs and experiencing several miscarriages we decided to see Jaclyn Downs at Tree of Life in Ephrata, Pa. She had a wonderful way of making me feel important to her and NOT just another client. First of all, she did a lot of research on my health over the past years. After seeing her for 2 months, I became pregnant. I feel a major change in hormones was our biggest obstacle. We want to give God the glory and thank Him for directing us to Jaclyn. - posted by someone who really appreciates her, Linda B., age 23

A few years ago my body was screaming at me. My cycle was completely out of whack. I began working with Jaclyn Downs in august 2013, lost over 60 pounds, and my cycle is more regular than it has ever been in my life. I became pregnant within 9 months of beginning with her and delivered a strong and healthy baby boy (now 5 years old!). She is awesome! I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to change. She does not push diets, but preaches true lifestyle changes that will last forever. Check her out, it has been truly life changing for Ian and I.

My report from Jaclyn brought so many insights for me to work with. The report was so thorough and gave supplement recommendations, which was so very helpful. Highly recommend her services.

The information you provided me opened so many doors that I would not have arrived at without going through your practice. I really think this information is important and provides clarity. I admire the work you put into putting together the report and the analysis. I also appreciate all the recommendations on different ways in which I can provide support.

Hi, Jaclyn.I just watched the video for the first time and am astounded at the amount of information contained! I will certainly get your book and will try to make sense of all of it.Thank you so much for all of the helpful information. I really appreciate your balanced and wise approach which I found both detailed and big-picture all at the same time. That is a rare talent.Thanks again.Chris

I want to thank you for your incredibly comprehensive analysis of my genetics. Your presentation and suggestions truly exceeded my expectations!