My purpose in both my work and life (which are inextricable) is to show people (clients, loved-ones, and community) that they are not broken or ill or without the power to make change in their health, and to empower them with the vision, guidance, and inspiration needed to overcome dis-ease of any kind–physical, mental, and emotional. I aim to lead with love and without judgment, with passion without fear, without telling people what they SHOULD do and showing them what they CAN do.
I have come to understand that personal health empowerment is paramount and is the only real goal in attaining good health…the body can and does heal itself if we get out of the way and give it the right supports and inputs…but if you want to find out how I came to that conclusion, please keep reading!
Carla Atherton, MA, FDN-P, is the Director of the Healthy Family Formula and the HFF Practitioner Training Academy, Health Empowerment Coach at www.carlaathertoninspired.com, Creator of The Inspired Shift Method, Host and Producer of the Children’s Health Summit, Author of Family Health Revolution, Host of the Your Health Revolution Podcast, Holistic Family Health Freedom Consultant, Yoga Instructor and Mind/Body Facilitator, and children’s health advocate. Spurred on by the love for her three glorious and grown children and her husband, Carla’s mission is to support families to achieve their best health through information, guidance, and empowerment.
Carla is an acreage-living mother of three who faces the challenge most women encounter who are both passionate about their families as well as their creative endeavours: too much good stuff to do in this life!
“When my own daughter received an upsetting diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes in 2012, my family and I were launched into a new life of needles and doctors and dead ends. And after experiencing the ups and downs of parenting in this broken environment and recognizing what was not available to me and my family, I found the answers, myself. I set out on a mission to make sure that I would be the support I had so much trouble finding and to provide the information I spent years gathering with as many people who need it.”
Carla is a trained health coach through her work with Epidemic Answers Health Coach Training Course and Cynthia Pasquella of the Institute for Transformational Nutrition and has deepened her clinical knowledge of health, wellness, and functional medicine through her training with Functional Medicine University and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, as well as her intensive yoga teacher training. She also holds an MA in English Literature with a heavy background in Women’s and Gender Studies, Psychology, and Academic, Business, and Creative Writing.
Carla is also formally trained in a variety of other disciplines including magazine editing and publishing, social sciences, humanities, business development, and is usually taking one class or another regarding personal and professional growth. She has taught at both the university and community levels and has created educational materials both through contract by educational institutions and through her own initiatives and independent research. She has acted as instructor, director, writer, publisher, producer, program developer, and editor for a wide variety of projects and founded and ran the now laid to rest Cahoots Magazine as Editor-in-Chief for 8 years. She is a published creative and academic writer, enthusiastic lecturer, creative workshop instructor, and a caring and effective coach.
She has led many workshops in health and wellness, creative writing, philosophy, media studies, essay writing, and critical thinking for children, youth, and adults since 1998 and has written, produced and delivered thousands of pages of curriculum for online as well as in-person delivery.
To Carla, health and wellness involves all aspects of the self, including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She encourages creativity and self-empowerment for anyone at any age or social status and is absolutely passionate about working with children, youth, and adults so they can find their own power to make their lives full of hope, happiness, and meaning. Alternative education is also a passion of hers, and she is continuously creating innovative ways to change lives through life-long learning by delivering her content using a balance of a targeted use of our current technology with personalized experiences and community initiatives and support.
Carla specializes in family health with a focus on functional, holistic, natural health and wellness, with specific interest in functional neurology, nutrition, digestive health, the science of mind/body practices, stress reduction, mental health, addictions, epigenetics, childhood chronic illness, geriatrics, autoimmunity, bionergetics, detoxification, environmental illness, mold illness and CIRS, MCAS, energy medicine, PANDAS/PANS/ANDAS/AE, Lyme and co-infections, immunology, lifestyle medicine, and most importantly, self healing.
Carla is a passionate advocate for client/patient care and education and believes strongly in the autonomy and empowerment of the individual, regardless of gender, age, race, or social status.
“I think that there is nothing that cannot be overcome given the right tools, support, and information and that we are never victims of our own circumstance, but are heroes in our own journeys. I believe strongly in individual autonomy and I aim to elevate family health one empowered family at a time. In this way, we can collectively leave a legacy of health for our children.”
Carla is also a prolific writer and editor and author of Family Health Revolution: The Definitive Approach to Elevating Your Family’s Health, is working on several other books, and acted as content editor for Heather Korbmacher’s What Happened to My Child?, an account of one mother’s mission to save her son from the devastating effects of PANDAS.
Carla Atherton’s Professional Development
Current Studies
Breathwork Facilitation
Functional Medicine University (certificate track)
Deepening education in Functional Neurology: Parkinson’s and Cognitive Decline
Functional Neurology Seminars (Modules 1-10)
Mental Health, Addiction, Embodiment, Illness, and Trauma Studies: The Embody Lab, Science and Nonduality, Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, Sounds True, Embodied Philosophy, NLP course
Academy of Intuition Medicine (Modules 1-5 with Francesca McCartney, PhD)
Degrees and Completed Programs
MA (Master’s Degree) in English Literature with heavy background in Psychology (including child psychology), Women’s and Gender Studies, and Creative Writing (University of Saskatchewan 1998; 2008)
ART (Autonomic Response Testing) Levels 1, 2, and 3 Certificate of Completion (immersion week completed, but NOT yet a certified practitioner 2019)
Ghostwriter Academy Certification (Igniting Souls University 2019)
Epidemic Answers Health Coach Training (Beth Lambert and Documenting Hope – complete/graduate 2017)
5-Day Yoga Workshop 45 Hour with Jan Henrickson, Joos Yoga (refresher 2017)
Magazine Writing and Publishing Workshop (Simon Fraser University 2005)
Functional Medicine University (working on completion of certification program)
Yoga Training 200 Hour with Jan Henrickson, Joos Yoga (graduate 2012)
Institute for Transformational Nutrition (graduate 2013)
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (graduate 2013)
FDN 2 (graduate 2015)
Completed Individual Courses
Low Dose Immunology Practitioner Training (study complete and practicing)
Cogence Immunology course (currently studying)
Presentation and Management of Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) through Stanford University
Dyslexia Reversal Program with Phyllis Books
Neurodevelopmental Movement Course with Sonia Story
EMF Protection course with Michael Neuert
In Balance Weight Release (for children) with Brenda Wollenberg
Be a Kids Hero with Ginger Kadlec (child abuse prevention)
Functional Neurology Courses (ongoing study)
Natural Remedies with Wendy Combes (complete)
Genetics Cancer Course with Ben Lynch (complete)
MethylGenetic Nutrition Course (1st 3 modules complete)
Creative Writing Class (prose), St. Thomas Moore College, with Guy Vanderhague (1997)
Creative Writing Class (poetry), St. Thomas Moore College, with Tim Lillburn (1998)
Workshops
Anat Baniel Method: NeuroMovement® for Children with Special Needs
Homeopathy Workshops with Nancy Tam (classical homeopath)
-Homeopathy Basics Introduction
-Analyzing Remedy Responses: Part 1
-Analyzing Remedy Responses: Part 2
-Remedy Relationships: Part 2
Non-Violent Communication workshops with Nancy Tam
-Heart Partnerships: Riding the Tidal Wave of reactivity – Barefoot Surfing to the Shore (workshop about reactivity)
-The Hysterical is Historical (workshop about Co-Dependancy)
Poetry Workshop with Louise Halfe (1999)
Current List of Attended Conferences
Environmental Illness and Genomics (Denver; 2019)
FDN Conference (San Diego; 2018)
-Attended additional Mold Illness Workshop
Etc.
Work/Contract History (Incomplete listing of relevant work)
Healthy Family Formula Family Health Education/Coaching Program
Director, 2014-Present
25,000 newsletter recipients and 50,000 attendees of our online educational events.
The HFF family health education program is a time-released, online library of health information consisting of dozens of health education PDFs, audios, videos, and live sessions carefully designed to elevate family health by empowering people to regain and sustain health through information and support.
Dozens of lessons have been created to date with a steady stream being created on a scheduled basis.
Documenting Hope Project
Educational Associate, 2016-Present (Contract/Partnership)
The not-for-profit Documenting Hope Project is a pioneering group of scientists, physicians, healers, parents and children’s health advocates who have assembled to scientifically demonstrate that recovery from chronic childhood conditions (even those as complex as autism and autoimmune conditions) is possible. The Project is a not-for-profit science and media initiative that will: run a pilot recovery program (with 14 chronically ill children); Document their recovery scientifically (collecting relevant biomarkers and observational data); Capture their inspirational stories on film; Disseminate these shared learnings to everyone. We have created a self-paced, online education course for parents whose children are enrolled in the DHP Recovery Program.
Children’s Health Summit Host
Host and Producer, 2014-present
The Children’s Health Summit is an online event that features interviews with healthcare professionals and children’s health advocates about a wide array of health issues pertaining to children’s, teen, and family health. By unflinchingly addressing our current state of ill health, the CHS is an initiative designed to revolutionize family health by informing parents and caregivers about cutting edge health information from a lifestyle, functional, holistic approach, returning families to the state of health they should naturally enjoy.
Fearless Parent Radio
Co-Host, 2015-present
“A Fearless Parent™ is passionate about evidence-based health, wellness, green living, and holistic parenting choices.
Children can heal and thrive but the answers will not come by doing what we are told.
The medical system is paternalistic and fear is its currency. The way forward is to walk past the gatekeepers. Defy convention. Dare to hope. Trust your heart. Use your head. Find your tribe. Be fearless.
We bring together cutting edge clinicians, researchers, and activists who are brilliant, collegial, professionally generous, and some of the bravest people you will ever meet. We work in the context of hopeful and compassionate community.
Fearless Parent™ is an innovative online platform offering information, commentary, and original content through our blogs, radio show, structured education, and community events.” (Description from the Fearless Parent Website)
About Carla’s Revolutionary Mama show: Parenting children and teens is no easy feat. But it is gooood! We grow as our children grow. We change as they change. We advocate, constantly make decisions, concessions, negotiations, and limitations and try to stay sane and intact and healthy, ourselves, along the way. We parents strive to be stress-free, present, informed, and empowered by researching and critically thinking, while doing the most challenging, important, exhausting, amazing job in existence. And for that, we need to stay inspired, ourselves; we need support and conversation and some juicy tips and direction. It is not only our jobs to keep our children alive, but to help them to thrive, heal from injury and illness, navigate emotions and social situations, nourish their spirits, and grow as functional, whole, inspired human beings. Yep. That’s big. And it takes a vibrant, engaged village!
Listen to previous shows here.
Athabasca University
Academic Coordinator, 2008-2013
“The University Certificate in Counselling Women (UCCW) prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields, including, for example, teaching, social work, women’s crisis centres, criminal justice, health care, law, policing, journalism, counselling, human resources, union officer, international aid officer, and policy analysis.
The UCCW enhances counselling and problem-solving skills for both professionals and volunteers who are currently employed as crisis workers, social workers, family life educators, adult educators, nurses, teachers and vocational counsellors. (Description from the Athabasca University Website)
Cahoots Magazine
Founder/Editor-in-Chief, 2005-2013
The now laid to rest Cahoots magazine was an alternative Canadian in-print and online magazine for women that was more than your typical women’s magazine. Cahoots was a place for diverse, original, strong, humorous, fearless writing about things – such as work, health, home, life, the world – that really matter to women. In addition to articles, Cahoots also published fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and beautiful visual art. We invited reader response and published articles about everything from pop culture to physical health issues. Cahoots was a truly original title in tone, focus, and content. It was about diversity, critical thought, and engaging conversation.
Inspired Creative Writing Workshops
Workshop Instructor, 1998-Present
This private creative writing instruction has evolved and expanded since 1998 into a program that is tailored for each group and individual of all ages. Aspects of the creative writing process are explored including composition; voice and tone; crafting the story; space, place, and time; point of view; character; etc., and takes participants through the entire writing process from formulating ideas to publication. In more advanced classes, adult and adolescent students delve deeper into the craft of writing and topics such as the connection between the writer and the reader and the act of writing as an exploration of the self and the world we live in.
Additional Publications and Presentations
Family Health Revolution (the book) to be released 2019
Published numerous articles for Lotus Health Project online and the Healthy Family Formula as well as recorded, produced and released over 100 professional interviews for The Children’s Health Summit and Fearless Parent Radio as host and co-host, respectively.
Published 100s of articles for Cahoots Magazine in print and on-line.
Atherton, C. “Saskatchewan Food Report.” Western Grocer, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2008 & 2012.
Atherton, C. The Poetry of Maternity: The expansion of language and the lifting of taboo. Saarbrucken: VDM Verlag Dr. Muleler, 2008.
Atherton, C. “mainline.” Room of One’s Own. Vancouver, BC, 2004. Vol.27 No.2, p.62.
Atherton, C. “Dream #4” and “Now.” Grain Magazine. Regina, Saskatchewan, 1999. Vol. 27 No. 9, p.73.
Atherton, C. “Give It Back.” Prism International. Vancouver, BC, 1998. Vol. 37 No. 2, p. 58.
Atherton, C. (2002). On Being Pregnant. Paper presented at the Bra Burners to Buffy: Conversations Among Generations of Feminists convention, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
Ross, L.R., & Atherton, C. (2010). Distance to digital/Canada to the Caribbean: Athabasca University’s counselling women programme. Paper presented by Lynda Ross at the Canadian Women’s Studies Association Conference Annual Convention, May 27 – 31, Montreal, PQ.
Teaching/Leadership
In addition to the courses taught and/or written through the above:
Stories from Our Elders: The Hero’s Journey
Lecturer, Course Creator, and Course Writer, 2013
University of Saskatchewan (Extension Division)
A memoir writing class based on the notion that every story, every life, no matter how “successful” or “famous” that person is, takes the form of the hero’s journey.
WGST 112 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Online Tutor, 2014
University of Saskatchewan (online through the Extension Division)
WGST 112 “Introduces students to selected research and writings in the area of Women’s and Gender Studies, emphasizing the diversity of debates informing the field. Examines changing gendered positions and representations across regional, national and international perspectives. Special attention will be given to experiences of gender inequities from the Canadian context” (U of S website).
WGST 201 Images of Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture
Online Tutor, 2014
University of Saskatchewan (online through the Extension Division)
WGST 201 is “An introduction to the ways gender, sexuality and identity are represented and produced in popular culture, mainstream media and populist feminist culture. Focuses on critical analysis and intervention, the production of culture and a variety of cultural forms, mainstream media and representational practices” (U of S website).
WGST 204 Gender and Popular Music
Sessional (In-class), 2013
University of Saskatchewan
“The relationship between gender, sexuality, and music; four main themes to be explored, namely rock culture, masculinities and music, femininities and music, and image and identity in music” (U of S website).
WGST 303 Issues in Women’s Health
Program Coordinator, Tutor, Subject Matter Expert 2008-2013
Athabasca University
About WGST 303: “Your work in this course should help you to better understand issues such as gender and the politics of health care; women’s reproductive health and health care; special issues in women’s health (cancer, violence, and aging); and women’s health and the global environment” (Athabasca University website).
WGST 266 Thinking from Women’s Lives – An Introduction to Women’s Studies
Program Coordinator, 2008-2013
Athabasca University
“Women’s and Gender Studies 266: Thinking from Women’s Lives—An Introduction to Women’s Studies sets out to clarify exactly what feminism is. It provides an overview of the history of feminism in a Western context, a look at the major theories used by feminist scholars, and an examination of feminism’s association with the Women’s Movement. Through topics such as work, body image, and violence against women, this course illustrates the value and relevance of feminist thinking and activism today. The ways in which gender intersects with race, class and sexuality will be highlighted throughout the course” (Athabasca University website).
PSYC 347 Introduction to Feminist Counselling
Program Coordinator, 2008-2013
Athabasca University
“Psychology 347: Introduction to Feminist Counselling is about feminist theory and the development of a feminist model of counselling. It is also about your development as a feminist and as a counsellor. Some of you may be taking this course to broaden your counselling perspectives; others may be taking the course because they are feminists and want to apply feminist philosophy and theory to their work in the helping professions” (Athabasca University website).
PSYC 345 The Psychology of Women
Program Coordinator, 2008-2013
Athabasca University
“Psychology 345: The Psychology of Women examines several topics in psychology that are of specific relevance to women, and are about women. The course discusses scientific findings and sexist myths about male and female differences, and looks at a variety of gender issues from a feminist perspective” (Athabasca University website).
WGST 310 Feminist Approaches to Counselling Women
Program Coordinator, 2008-2013
Athabasca University
“WGST 310: Feminist Approaches to Counselling Women focuses on crisis, or short-term, counselling. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills and receive feedback. Students will gain an understanding of the major conceptual, ethical, and theoretical issues in the field of counselling women.” (Athabasca University website)
WGST 302 Communication Skills and Counselling Practice
Program Coordinator, 2008-2013
Athabasca University
“This course explores a number of topics on the subject of communication, all of which are relevant to counselling practice. The course encourages you to examine your own style of communication and to increase your personal self-awareness. Through your work in this course, the hope is that you will broaden your emotional vocabulary and develop skills in understanding and voicing what others feel. This course will also introduce you to the knowledge that underpins counselling skills and how to apply those skills in helping relationships across a variety of settings. You will learn about what it means to work safely and ethically in the role of helper or counsellor. While this course will not provide the training or credentials for you to work as a counsellor, it is designed to further your understanding of some of the key counselling theories and professional issues that will begin your preparation for work as a professional counsellor” (Athabasca University website).
HSRV/WGST 421 Advocacy from the Margins
Program Coordinator, 2008-2013
Athabasca University
“Human Services 421: Advocacy from the Margins introduces you to the meaning, history, tools, group processes, and strategies associated with advocacy for women and other marginalized groups who face injustice around the world. The course stresses the importance of advocacy group processes as well as advocacy strategies and tools. It also encourages you to begin advocating with those who are on the margins and faced with injustice” (Athabasca University website).
English 110
Grad Student teaching assignment, 2000
University of Saskatchewan
First-year undergrad level English Literature Course
Appearances, Interviews, and Media
Please see extensive list of current appearances and interviews here.
Business Development
B-School with Marie Forleo (graduate)
Business coaching with Loral Langemeier
Lots more…
Personal Development
Joe Dispenza’s various intensive meditative programs
Kundalini Yoga
Letting go of Family Karma
Tapping for Financial Success course with Nick Ortner
The Work with Byron Katie
Family Constellation and shadow work
MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course through the Pallouse Center)
List of Current Study
Gluten Expert (Dr. Peter Osborne through FMU)
MethylGenetic Nutrition Course (SNPs, Genetics, and Epigenetics) (Dr. Bob Miller)
Functional Neurology
Childhood Chronic Illness (ongoing)
Lab Analysis Training
Vibrant Wellness (various training videos and one-on-one with clinical staff)
Armin Labs (one-on-one with Dr Armin Schwarzbach)
DUTCH Hormones Testing (with Mark Newman through FMU)
OAT: Organic Acids Testing (with Jeffrey Moss through FMU 20 hour 42 minute course)
GI Effects Gastrointestinal Stool Testing (FMU)
Blood Chemistry (FMU)
ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies Well Guard Program (certification to run ELISA/ACT delayed allergy tests)
Neurogistics Brain Wellness Neurotransmitter Testing (FDN and Neurogistics Corporation)
Gluten Certification (Dr. Peter Osborne through FMU)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry – Part 1 (Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry – Part 2 (Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry – Part 3 (Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry – Part 4 (Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry – Part 5 (Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC)
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry – Part 6 (Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC)
Details of Training
Epidemic Answers Health Coach Training Modules (complete, 2017)
Class 1: The New Childhood Epidemics
Instructor: Beth Lambert
Class 2: Guiding a Child to Good Health
Instructor: Maria Rickert Hong
Class 3: Underlying Physiological Imbalances
Instructor: Josie Nelson
Class 4: Reducing the Total Load
Instructor: Patricia Lemer, M.Ed
Class 5: Diet and Nutrition for “The New Childhood Epidemics”
Instructor: Victoria Kobliner, RD, MS
Class 6: Bio-individuality and Pa thwa ys to Recovery
Instructor: Lauren Stone, PhD, HHP
Class 7: Prioritizing Therapies
Instructor: Patricia Lemer, M.Ed
Class 8: Guiding Pa rents Through Lab Tests
Instructor: Josie Nelson
Class 9: Recognizing the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
Instructor: Janine Burnham Ruth
Class 10: The Healing Journey
Instructor: Beth Lambert
FDN Training Modules (complete, 2013)
Lesson 1 – FDN Basics: The HPA Axis, Cortisol Dysregulation and Hormone Panels
Lesson 2 – FDN Basics: Steroid Hormone Balance
Lesson 3 – Metabolic Assessment Profile: Digestion, Oxidative Stress, and Detoxification
Lesson 4 – Client Onboarding, FDN Documents, Personal Testing and D.R.E.S.S. Education
Lesson 5 – D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success® Program Continued…
Lesson 6 – Mucosal Barrier/Gut Function
Lesson 7 – GI Pathogen Screening and Restoring a Healthy Host
Lesson 8 – Food Sensitivity Testing and Case Studies
Lesson 9 – Client Review Sessions
Lesson 10 – Thyroid Assessment and Business Primer
FDN 2 Training Modules (complete 2015)
Lesson 1 – Neurotransmitters
Lesson 2 – Gut Dysfunction and Protocols
Lesson 3 – Environmental Pollutants and Urinary Metabolites
Lesson 4 – Advanced Hormones
Lesson 5 – Heavy Metal Toxicity
ITN Training Modules (completed 2013)
SCIENCE MODULES
MODULE 1: Macronutrients & Vitamins
MODULE 2: Minerals, Nutritional Supplements, and Biochemistry
MODULE 3: Anatomy & Physiology
MODULE 4: Foods & Dietary Systems
MODULE 5: Detoxing, Digestion, & Food Intolerances
MODULE 6: Life Stage Health & Lifestyle Enhancement
MODULE 7: Health Conditions & Disease
MODULE 8: Holistic Health & Alternative Medicines
PSYCHOLOGY MODULES
MODULE 1: Emotional Eating
MODULE 2: Eating Disorders & Food Addiction
MODULE 3: Obesity & Body Image
MODULE 4: Stress Eating & Mindful Eating
MODULE 5: Extreme Self-Care
SPIRITUALITY MODULES
MODULE 1: Spirituality, Holistic Health, and Transformation
MODULE 2: Spiritual Awakening and Connection
MODULE 3: Spiritual Nutrition
MODULE 4: Spiritual Rituals: Part 1
MODULE 5: Spiritual Rituals: Part 2
COACHING MODULES
MODULE 1: Introduction to Coaching
MODULE 2: What To Know Before Starting To Coach
MODULE 3: The Coaching Session
MODULE 4: Group Coaching, Partner Coaching, and Online Coaching
MODULE 5: Coaching Skills
MODULE 6: Psychology and Spirituality in Coaching
BUSINESS MODULES 1-6
Master’s Degree in English Literature
Thesis: A Woman Writing Thinks Back Through Her Mothers: An Analysis of the Language Women Poets Employ Through an Exploration of Poetry About Pregnancy and Childbirth
Homeopathy Courses with Nancy Tam (complete)
Homeopathy Basics Introduction – Feb 9, 2013
Analyzing Remedy Responses: Part 1 – March 16, 2013
Analyzing Remedy Responses: Part 2 – April 6, 2013
Remedy Relationships: Part 2 – June 8, 2013
FMU Training Modules (ongoing)
MODULE 1: Introduction to Functional Diagnostic Medicine
MODULE 2: GI System
MODULE 3: Immune System
MODULE 3A: Physical Exam Basics
MODULE 4: Oxidative Stress
MODULE 5: Inflammation
MODULE 6: Detoxification
MODULE 7: Endocrine System
MODULE 8: Stress
MODULE 9: Structural Integrity
MODULE 10: Nutrition
FMU Additional Training Webinars (completed all additional lectures below)
Alzheimer’s Disease
Neurodegeneration – Exploring the lifestyle factors that contribute to neurodegenerative disease; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Alzheimer’s disease: The Aging Brain; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Anatomical/Musculoskeletal
[Botanicals] Ulcers, Reflux, Cramps and Spasms; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Musculoskeletal Nutrition: Proven protocols for clinical success; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
(Botanicals) BPH, Prostate CA, Urolithiasis and Nephrolithiasis; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Sarcopenia and Chronic Illness; Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN
The Irregular Heartbeat; Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC
Osteoporosis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and the Use of Biomarkers to Design Therapeutic Protocol; Keith McCormick D.C., C.C.S.P
Food Reactive Disorders and Autoimmunity The Surprising Autoimmune Connection to Musculoskeletal Diseases; Thomas O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN
Anti-Aging
Nutrition Makes Anti-Aging Possible: Secrets of Your Telomeres:
Asthma
(Botanicals) Upper Respiratory Infections and Asthma; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Getting to the Root Cause of Asthma; Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP
Autism
The Genetics of Autism: Addressing Autism Care from a Genetic Perspective; Valerie Ferdinand N.D.
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Unraveling the Mystery; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Autism Part II – Addressing Methylation and Detoxification Weakness; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Mike Gruttadauria D.C., D.A.B.C.N.
Autoimmunity and Immune System
Food Reactive Disorders and Autoimmunity The Surprising Autoimmune Connection to Musculoskeletal Diseases; Thomas O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN
Autoimmunity: The Hidden Epidemic In Your Practice Everyday; Thomas O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN
Answering Your Patients Questions About Autoimmunity and Effective Protocols for the Autoimmune Cascade; Thomas O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN
Uncover the Splinters in Autoimmunity; Michelle Corey C.N.W.C.
Food Immune Reactivity and Autoimmunity; Dr. Aristo Vojdani
Autoimmune Thyroiditis; Not a Numbers Game:
Brain
Neurodegeneration – Exploring the lifestyle factors that contribute to neurodegenerative disease; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Alzheimer’s disease: The Aging Brain; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Gaining An Edge: Pre and Post Concussion Nutrition; Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA
Natural Recovery from mTBI (concussion); Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
The Gut-Brain Connection: Exploring the Vital Role of the Gut in Optimal Brain Function; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Supporting the Brain from Cognitive Decline to Nootropics:
Cancer
Cancer Survivorship Part 1; Lise Alschuler N.D.,FABNO & Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO
Cancer Survivorship Part 2 (Cancer Risk Reduction); Lise Alschuler N.D.,FABNO & Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO
Breast Cancer: Integrative Management Strategies – DAN Test; Lise Alschuler N.D.
Becoming Immune to Cancer: Winning with Integrative Solutions for Prevention and Survival; Jay Mead M.D.
Estrogen Metabolism and Breast Cancer: The Role of Lifestyle, Exercise, Diet, Stress, Lack of Essential Nutrients, and Exposure to Environmental Toxins; David Zava, PhD
Cardiovascular
The Irregular Heart Beat: The Cause and the Cure; Jack Wolfson DO, FACC – The Paleo Cardiologist
Hypertension- Finding the cause and the natural cure; Jack Wolfson DO, FACC – The Paleo Cardiologist
Advanced Cardiovascular Blood testing: What to order, how to interpret, and how to treat; Jack Wolfson D.O.
Statin Disaster; David Brownstein M.D.
Potassium and sudden cardiac death:
Diabetes
Which Diabetic Diet Is Best? (Part 1); Mona Morstein, ND, DHANP
Diabetes Lifestyle: Exercise, Stress Management, Detoxification, Microbiome, Sleep (Part 2); Mona Morstein, ND, DHANP
Diabetes Supplementation (Part 3); Mona Morstein, ND, DHANP
Diabetes: Blood Sugar Blues; Jack Wolfson
Gut to Diabetes: Proven Protocols for Clinical Success; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes II; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
EFT
EFT Tapping: Resolving the Emotional Aspects of Pain;
EMFs
Are We Being Wi-Fried? Uncover the Hidden Dangers of Electropollution that Nobody Is Talking About.; Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS
Electromagnetic Fields & Your Health: How to Test and Reduce EMFs in Our Modern Environments; Michael R Neuert, MA, BSME
Endocrine and Hormones
Endometriosis: Etiology, Clinical Evaluation and Holistic Management; Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, ND, MH, CNC
Supporting Male Hormones and Common Dysfunctions (Part 1); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Supporting Male Hormones and Common Dysfunctions (Part 2); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Supporting Male Hormones and Common Dysfunctions (Part 3); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Supporting Male Hormones and Common Dysfunctions (Part 4); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Understanding Female Hormones (Part 1); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Understanding Female Hormones (Part 2); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Understanding Female Hormones (Part 3); Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD,ND, MH
Female Focus: Supporting Healthy Ovulation to Eliminate Menstrual Complaints; Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, ND, MH, CNC
Preventing and Supporting Menopausal Meltdown- Part 1; Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, ND, MH, CNC
Preventing and Supporting Menopausal Meltdown- Part 2; Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, ND, MH, CNC
Preventing and Supporting Menopausal Meltdown- Part 3; Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, ND, MH, CNC
Gaining an Edge with Proper Adrenal and Neurotransmitter Function; Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA
Getting to the Root Cause of Hashimoto’s; Dr. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP
A Simple Perspective for Successfully Managing Thyroid Illness; Denis Wilson, MD
PCOS: The Art and Science of Management; Dr. Dian Ginsberg
3 Scientifically Validated Steps to Naturally Restore Testosterone in Men; Dr. Kyl Smith
Supportive Therapies for Conception, Pregnancy and Lactation (Part 1); Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC
Supportive Therapies for Conception, Pregnancy and Lactation (Part 2); Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC
Autoimmune Thyroiditis; Not a Numbers Game:
Understanding the Complexity of Estrogen Detoxification: How Genetics, the Liver, and the Microbiome Come Together;
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia: Clinical Perspective; Gaetano Morello N.D.
(Botanicals) Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Functional Testing
Organic Acid Series; Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN
Organic Acid and Urinary Bile Acid Sulfates Testing and Detoxification; Ronald Grisanti D.C.,D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., MS
Labrix Orientation; Kate Wells, MBA
Discover Case Studies that Highlight how DUTCH (Dried Urine Testing for Comprehensive Hormones) Can Improve Clinical Accuracy; Mark Newman
Advanced Cardiovascular Blood testing: What to order, how to interpret, and how to treat; Jack Wolfson D.O.
Advanced Stool Diagnostics: GI Effects and the Evolution of Gut Health Assessment; Christine Stubbe, ND
Functional Tests for Immune Tolerance: LRA by ELISA/ACT; Dr. Russell Jaffe M.Dostics: GI Effects and the Evolution of Gut Health Assessment; Christine Stubbe, ND
Celiac/Gluten Testing and Treatment; Dr. Ron Grisanti and Dr. Wayne Sodano
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gut Dysfunction & Immune Abnormalities; Jon Kaiser M.D.
Gut to Diabetes: Proven Protocols for Clinical Success; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
The Gut Connection: GI Detox and the Foundation of Health-Eliminating Intestinal Dysbiosis and Restoring the Microbiome; Dr. Rachel Fresco, L.Ac., Ph.D.
A Functional Medicine Approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN
Toxic effect of leaky gut (LPS): Protocols and Assessments — Part 1; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Toxic effect of leaky gut (LPS): Protocols and Assessments — Part 2; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Microbiome-Feed It Well; Terry Wahls M.D.
The lower gate – the Ileocecal Valve; Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP
Genetics and SNPs Relating to Problem GI Tract Patients; Nancy Mullan MD
Clostridia Species as a Major Factor in Mental and Gastrointestinal Health; William Shaw PhD
Gut to Diabetes: Proven Protocols for Clinical Success; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
The Triad of Gut Destruction; Cheryl Burdette, N.D.
The Gut-Brain Connection: Exploring the Vital Role of the Gut in Optimal Brain Function; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Glutenology: Gluten Sensitivity Spectrum; Dr. Peter Osborne
The COHERENT Method: An Open-Source Functional Medicine Model for Digestive Health; Matt Marturano N.D.
The COHERENT Method: An Open-Source Functional Medicine Model for Digestive Health- Part 2; Matt Marturano N.D.
Identifying the ‘Fueling’ of Autoimmune and Muscular Pathology from Wheat:
Botanical Protocols for GI and Systemic Infections
Gastrointestinal Barriers and Permeability: Assessment and Intervention:
Genetics and Epigenetics
The Genetics of Weight Management: Utilizing Genetic Information to inform Therapeutic Diet Plans; Valerie Ferdinand N.D.
Fine Tuning Your Treatment of Chronic Illness with MTHFR Genetics; Nancy Mullan MD
Genetics and SNPs Relating to Problem GI Tract Patients; Nancy Mullan MD
Incorporating genetic testing: Using 23 & Me as part of a personalized treatment plan; Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP
Using Genetics to Find Predispositions to Peroxynitrite Production and Iron Oxidation; Bob Miller, CTN, ND
The Genetics of Autism: Addressing Autism Care from a Genetic Perspective; Valerie Ferdinand N.D
Pharmacogenetics -The Prescription Medication Puzzle; Valerie Ferdinand, N.D
MTHFR and Genetic Testing; Benjamin Lynch, ND
Gluten
Gluten Certification; Tier 1; Dr. Peter Osborne
Glutenology: Gluten Sensitivity Spectrum; Dr. Peter Osborne
Celiac/Gluten Testing and Treatment; Dr. Ron Grisanti and Dr. Wayne Sodano
Glutenology: Gluten Sensitivity Spectrum; Dr. Peter Osborne
The Causes and Diverse Clinical Presentations of Gluten Related Disorders; Tom Alexander M.D.
Identifying the ‘Fueling’ of Autoimmune and Muscular Pathology from Wheat:
Heavy Metals
Using the Glutathione System for Heavy Metal Detoxification; Dr. Christopher Shade
Mercurialism: Finding & Eliminating the Hidden Beast; Bruce Dooley M.D.
Homeopathy
Dealing with More Complex Issues and Where to Turn; Frank King, ND, DC
Easy & Effective Ways to Correct the 6 Most Common Patient Complaints with Homeopathy; Frank King, ND, DC
Making Contemporary Homeopathy Part of Your Complete Practice; Frank King, ND, DC
Implement a Unique Appraisal Process for Accurate Diagnosis and Homeopathic Treatment; Frank King, ND, DC
Easy & Effective Ways to Correct the 6 Most Common Patient Complaints with Homeopathy; Frank King, ND, DC
Infection
Urinary Tract Infections vs Cervical Dysplasia; Commonalities and Associated Conditions; Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA
Mood Disorders in Lyme Disease; Bradley J. Bush, N.D.
Integrative Approaches to Lyme Disease and Chronic Infections; Dr. Rachel Fresco, L.Ac., Ph.D.
Lesson Learned so far in an 80-Person Persistent Lyme Study; Bradley Bush, ND
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) (Part 3) Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) (Part 2) Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) (Part 1)
Botanical Protocols for GI and Systemic Infections
Injury
Gaining An Edge: Pre and Post Concussion Nutrition; Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA
Natural Recovery from mTBI (concussion); Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Mental Health
Bipolar Basics — 10 Key Points to Work with Patients with Bipolar Disorder;
Expanding Clinical Applications of Neurotransmitter Testing; Dr. Gottfried Kellermann
(Botanicals) Anxiety state and Depressive disorder; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Gaining an Edge with Proper Adrenal and Neurotransmitter Function; Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA
Depression – An Inflammatory Condition; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Clostridia Species as a Major Factor in Mental and Gastrointestinal Health; William Shaw PhD
Natural Management of Anxiety; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Shifting the Paradigm of Depression: Psychoneuroimmunology; Kelly Brogan M.D.
Depression: “Probably Not What You Think It Is”; Dr Chas Gant, M.D., Ph.D
Anxiety Breakthrough – How to Achieve Healing from Anxiety Using a Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Approach:
Metabolic Issues
Healing the Aging Metabolism: Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging Nutrition; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
The Genetics of Weight Management: Utilizing Genetic Information to inform Therapeutic Diet Plans; Valerie Ferdinand N.D.
Metabolic syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes II; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Insulin Resistance: Causes, Consequences and Solutions; Dr. Dan Murphy
Methylation
Understanding Methylation: The Roadmap to Wellness “How the Perfect Storm of Methylation Defects, Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Predisposes You to Chronic Medical & Psychiatric Disorders”; Dr Chas Gant, M.D., Ph.D.
Migraines
Unraveling Migraines: The Functional Medicine Approach; Yousef Elyaman, MD, IFMCP
Migraines: The Heart of the Matter; Jack Wolfson D.O.
Natural Management of Migraines; Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.
Mitochondria
Why Optimizing Mitochondrial Function is Essential for Biological Health and How to Achieve That; Dr. Joseph Mercola
Nutrition
The Triage Theory: It All Starts with Individual Nutritional Optimization; Kirstin Keilty, MS, CNS
Gaining An Edge: Pre and Post Concussion Nutrition; Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, FIAMA
Nutritional Support for Environmental Toxic Exposure; Jill C. Carnahan, MD
Healing the Aging Metabolism: Breakthroughs in Anti-Aging Nutrition; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Musculoskeletal Nutrition: Proven Protocols for Clinical Success; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Optimizing Protein Quality and Quantity Throughout the Lifespan; Monica Reinagel MS, LD/N, CNS
Quantifying the Anti-inflammatory Diet: A Nutrient-Based Model; Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS
The Science of Food; Lowering the Inflammatory Load Through Lifestyl;
Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
Phytochemistry in Human Health: A Model for Understanding the Need; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Ecological Pharmacology- A Co-evolutionary Dependence for Plants and Humans; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
The Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants – A Glimpse at Network Pharmacology; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Herb-Drug Interactions – Perspectives and Data; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Cannabis 101 – An Introduction to Chemistry, Pharmacology, Safety and Therapeutics; Kevin Spelman PhD, MCPP
Pharmacogenetics -The Prescription Medication Puzzle; Valerie Ferdinand, N.D
Pregnancy and Lactation
Supportive Therapies for Conception, Pregnancy and Lactation (Part 1); Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC
Supportive Therapies for Conception, Pregnancy and Lactation (Part 2); Ronda L. Nelson, PHD, MH, CNC
Toxins and Detox
Nutritional Support for Environmental Toxic Exposure; Jill C. Carnahan, MD
Clinical Cases: Biotoxins, Inflammagens, and Mold; Jill C. Carnahan, MD
Diagnosis and Treatment of Environmental Toxicity: Clinical Pearls; Jill C. Carnahan, MD
Toxic effect of leaky gut (LPS): Protocols and Assessments — Part 1; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Toxic effect of leaky gut (LPS): Protocols and Assessments — Part 2; Robert G. Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, SASTM
Demystifying Detoxification; Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN
Using the Glutathione System for Heavy Metal Detoxification:
Miscellaneous
Photobiology. Optimal Sun Exposure is FAR More than Vitamin D; Dr. Joseph Mercola
Pyrrole Disorders, Dr. Mensah
Iodine: The Most Misunderstood Nutrient; David Brownstein M.D.
Exposing the Effects of Modern Stress: Nutritional Strategies to Optimize the HPA Axis; Dr.Corey Schuler
Wellness Models
Creating a Hierarchy of Wellness – A critical look at what is important in achieving total health; Michael Murray N.D.
The COHERENT Method: An Open-Source Functional Medicine Model for Digestive Health; Matt Marturano N.D.
The COHERENT Method: An Open-Source Functional Medicine Model for Digestive Health- Part 2; Matt Marturano N.D.
Creating More Resilience; Terry Wahls M.D.
Allostatic Load Treatment; Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN
Part 2- Allostatic Load Treatment; Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN
The COHERENT Method: An Open-Source Functional Medicine Model for Digestive Health-Part 1; Matt Marturano N.D.
The COHERENT Method: An Open-Source Functional Medicine Model for Digestive Health- Part 2; Matt Marturano N.D.
The Triage Theory: It All Starts with Individual Nutritional Optimization; Kirstin Keilty, MS, CNS
Demystifying chronic illness: Allostatic load as a unified model of chronic illness; Jeffrey Moss, DDS, CNS, DACBN
Treating the Whole Person, from Disease Care to Health Care; Cheryl Burdette, N.D.
Creating Health — The Most Effective Treatment for Chronic Disease; Terry Wahls M.D.