Full Course Description

Keynote: Starving to Heal

The complexity of chronic Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders has stumped medical specialists and their desperate patients seeking to regain their health. From being a high-functioning member of society to a bedridden Lyme patient, I, too, was dismayed that I needed to “adapt to a new normal.” Slater spent six years researching and seeking both allopathic and alternative treatments as her Lyme disease and autoimmune disease became progressively worse. She offers a firsthand account of how chronic illness drastically impacted her life and the process of navigating the healthcare system and becoming her own advocate.

Slater ultimately recovered through radical autophagy, otherwise known as medical dry fasting. Dry fasting was my last-ditch effort to cure my severe case of late-stage Lyme disease, and it gave me my life back, a miracle I never thought would be possible. I share my personal story to inspire health care practitioners and their patients, because hope and recovery is possible for patients with complex cases.

Copyright : 05/18/2023

Inflammation and Parasites – What’s Bugging Your Patient’s Recovery?

Most of our referrals have pain and inflammation as presenting symptoms. This contributes to increased recovery time and decreased functional ability. Whether pain and inflammation appear localized or systemic, they have “causes”. Growing evidence is pointing to co-infections as a source of chronicity and failed response to standard treatment protocols. Discover how to identify and intervene against these culprits that serve as a hidden barrier to success in your treatment outcomes. You will be able to confidently identify hidden causes of pain and inflammation as well as design a plan of care that addresses pain, decreased mobility, edema and dietary conditions.

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Objectives

Investigate challenging characteristics of persistent inflammation and the influence on pain and function.
Distinguish signs and symptoms of Lyme, Post Treatment Lyme Syndrome, and coinfections from other common signs/symptoms seen in the rehab setting.
Develop an intervention plan to address pain, edema and impaired mobility in chronic inflammatory illness.

Outline

Clinical Presentation

Slow healing
Examination of pain positions and position of comfort
Pain in seemingly unrelated areas

Co-existing diseases

Co-infections associated with underlying diagnosis
What you eat may feed what is eating you
Parasites

How to promote health and healing

Palpation: discriminate between edema, fascia adhesions vs localized pain
Descending modulation - pain
Suggestion and hypnotherapy
Increase range of motion
Pain management

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 05/18/2023

Achieve Superior Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Underlying Autoimmune Disease

Underlying autoimmune disorders are challenging standard treatment protocols and are becoming more commonplace in rehab settings. In this action-packed session, you will get key takeaways from the latest scientific publications of evolutionary concepts and metabolic processes as it relates to overall physical health. We will review case studies for clinical presentation, treatment, common challenges in rehab, and outcomes. Most importantly, you will gain a subset of tools to employ that will help you regulate the body’s metabolism and immune tolerance for optimal health. Regardless of your treating diagnosis, you can achieve superior outcomes with underlying autoimmune disorders and customize your plan of care with respect to the unique needs of your patients.

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Objectives

Investigate foundations in autoimmune disease and the unique needs of these patients in the rehab setting.
Integrate specific strategies in your plan of care with respect to circadian rhythms for improved metabolic function and tolerance to activity.
Employ evidence-based tools and techniques to aid in homeostasis regulation for optimum performance of ADLs and occupational tasks.
Propose modification to a standard plan of care to avoid underlying symptom exacerbation as well as address evidence for dietary modification to foster therapeutic gains.

Outline

Autoimmune Diseases: A Growing Epidemic

Organs of immunity, innate and acquired immunity
Risk factors for autoimmune disease: environmental, genetic and infectious
Current methods of diagnosis and treatment

Case Studies:

Parsoner Turner’s Syndrome, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Irritable Bowell Syndrome, Alzheimer’s
Clinical presentation
Unique needs with rehab interventions
Treatment outcomes

Understanding Methods to Manage Metabolic Processes for Better Health

Circadian rhythm and metabolic clearance
Mitochondria and microbiome
Therapeutic approach to timing, intensity and duration of therapeutic interventions
Evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support the immune system
- Vitamin and probiotic supplementation
- Diets and intermittent fasting
- Common food allergens to avoid
- Cold exposure

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 05/18/2023

Clinical Implications of Inflammation & Autoimmunity in Neurological Diseases

When inflammation is commonly addressed by rehab professionals, the presence of systemic inflammation is a very different and unique contributing presentation of no less importance. COVID-19, the rise in autoimmune disorders and a growing link of inflammation in neurological diseases furthers the importance of having a baseline understanding of the physiology of systemic inflammation. You will gain insight of the interplay of inflammation, the immune system, and the autonomic nervous system. Application will emphasize the impact on ROM, stiffness, pain, edema, endurance, fatigue, neuroplasticity and more. We will investigate cytokines in COVID-19 and autoimmunity in neurological diseases, namely multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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Objectives

Investigate cytokines and their impact on inflammation and the immune response in adults.
Analyze the cytokine storm and POTS as it relates to COVID-19 and the immune system.
Investigate the presence of autoimmunity in neurological diseases and develop interventions for improving function, mobility and return to occupational tasks.
Appraise the response of the autoimmune nervous system to chronic inflammation and utilize findings to structure rehab interventions for superior outcomes.

Outline

Cytokines, Inflammation and the Immune System

What rehab professionals need to know for improved outcomes
The impact of diagnoses commonly seen in the rehab setting
Acute vs chronic presentation and implications

The Immune System in COVID-19

Cytokine Storm
POTS
POST-EXERTIONAL Malaise
Dysautonomia

Auto-Immunity in Neurological Diseases & Treatment

Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and Women

The impact of hormones
Increased incidence in women vs men
Female vs male response to COVID-19
Influence of testosterone on the immune system
Stronger immune response may indicate a greater propensity to develop autoimmune disease

Implications for Rehab

Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
Identifying Triggers
Strengthening and Calming the Vagus Nerve – resetting the autonomic nervous system
Addressing stress and anxiety
How to Address Sleep deprivation
Nutrition
Musculoskeletal factors
Decreased ROM
Pain, stiffness, edema
Treatment considerations: endurance & fatigue
Utilizing Neuroplasticity

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 05/18/2023

Keynote: Medical Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory Disease: Relationships of the Gut, Hormones & Sleep in Function

Join Internist, Dr. Jyothi Rao, author of Body on Fire and medical director of Shakthi Health and Wellness Center as she shares her approach to chronic inflammatory illness. Her unique methods have been shaped by 26 years in practice along with training in medical acupuncture and functional medicine. She will discuss the role of lifestyle choices and their impact in turning on and off inflammation in the body. Special attention will be directed to the role of the autonomic nervous system in maintaining health as well as how stress can overwhelm our resources and lead to imbalance. She will also explore the role of the microbiome, gut/brain connection, cortisol and how the breakdown of systems can lead to chronic illness. You will become an informed member of the healthcare team with an understanding of how functional medicine providers identify root causes and imbalances causing chronic illness.

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Objectives

Develop an understanding of how the body maintains balance and the effects of stress on the autonomic nervous system.
Investigate the link of the gut and the immune system and the relationship to autoimmune disease.
Demonstrate the role of rest, recovery and sleep in chronic illness for improved performance of occupational tasks and ADLs.

Outline

A Look at Balance

How Does the body work to maintain balance?
Fundamentals of the Autonomic Nervous System
Acute stress response
- Sympathetic: the response to epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol
- Parasympathetic: the response to acetylcholine and the role of the vagus nerve
Changes from Chronic Stress
- Cortisol and immune system

Chronic Illness /Pain as Result of Dysfunction

Parasympathetic control of the gut
Microbiome: role with genetics, turning on/off inflammation, generation of vitamins, hormones, neurotransmitters
Immune system relationship to the gut
- Metabolites and their role in signaling illness
Gut Brain connection and influence in memory, mood, energy
Breakdown of GI/Immune Connection
- Intestinal Permeability
- Arthritis/autoimmunity
- Inflammation
Role of Rest: recovery, sleep

Traditional and Functional Medicine Testing to Guide Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithms

Stool: digestive function, inflammation, metabolic markers, dysbiosis, pathogens
Blood: inflammatory markers, cardiovascular risk makers, glucose regulation, hormones
Nutrients: macro and micronutrients, anti-inflammatory fats
Presence of metals, oxidative stress markers, neurotransmitters
Food Sensitivities and the relationship with chronic inflammation

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 05/19/2023

Tackling Autoimmunity with Targeted Nutrition and Lifestyle Tactics

Autoimmunity is on the rise. It’s the third most common cause of chronic illness in the US and women lead the pack as 80% of those affected. Sadly, it takes an average of 4.5 years to get diagnosed. We owe it to ourselves and our patients to better understand how to manage the condition holistically. Dive into environmental and physiological risk factors, when and how to properly test and get powerful nutrition and lifestyle tactics that manage autoimmune dysfunction at the cellular level.

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Objectives

Evaluate the definition and prevalence of, as well as diagnostic measurements (subjective and objective) for common autoimmune conditions.
Assess the 3 primary causes of autoimmunity: genetics, gut dysfunction, and environmental triggers.
Determine a customized and systemized approach to optimizing the management of autoimmunity via personalized nutrition, supplementation, gut repair, activity, sleep, mindfulness, and avoidance of environmental toxins.

Outline

Autoimmunity is On the Rise

Definition and prevalence
Different forms
Identification
- Common symptoms – subjective assessment
- Lab values – objective assessment
Causes
- Genetic predisposition
- Intestinal hyperpermeability
- Environmental trigger

Holistic Management of Autoimmunity

Diet/Nutrition
Supplementation
Gut repair
Activity/Exercise
Sleep optimization
Stress management
Reduction/omission of environmental toxins

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 05/19/2023

Recovery from Lyme & Other Inflammatory Disease – A Naturopathic Medical Approach

Many people flock to health practitioners for relief of pain and neurological symptoms that are not yet diagnosed by conventional medicine. Recognizing potential symptoms of chronic Lyme in your patients may facilitate appropriate referrals to a licensed naturopathic doctor who can work in conjunction with other health care practitioners with life-changing affects. Treatment of Lyme disease goes beyond eradicating the Lyme spirochete, borrelia or blocking pain. Become a more informed member of the healthcare team by learning the various naturopathic approaches to diagnosis and treatment for an expanded view of the unique needs and presentation of Lyme and chronic inflammatory illness.

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Objectives

Investigate the approaches to diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease by IDSA, ILADS & naturopathic doctors.
Inspect the foundations of health, therapeutic order and principles that guide naturopathic treatment decisions.
Recognize potential patient symptoms of chronic Lyme for appropriate referrals to a licensed provider.
Differentiate eradication of the microbe versus strengthening the immune system.

Outline

Diagnoses & Treatment Approaches

IDSA
ILADS
Naturopathic model

Naturopathic Medicine

Foundations of Health
- Diet, exercise, sleep
- Support – emotional/spiritual well-being
Therapeutic Order
- Diet & lifestyle
- Therapies
- Nutriceuticals & Pharmaceuticals
Principles
- Treat the whole person and underlying cause
- Docere – doctor as teacher
- Healing power of nature – support the body so the body can heal itself
- Prevention by maintaining the foundations of health
Naturopathic Doctors
- Licensed or Registered NPLEX examination
- US Department of Education Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools
- Experts of nutriceuticals, nutraceutical-drug interactions, quality of supplements

Naturopathic Treatment Approaches

Health GI track
- Health gut biosis – probiotic colonies
- Food Sensitivities
- Adequate Nutrition
Health Mind -
- Unique approach to neurotransmitters
- Balance treatment vs tolerance
Whole Herb Anti-microbials

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 05/19/2023

Promoting Physical and Psychological Wellbeing During Chronic Illness

After discussion of medical history, failed treatments, persisting symptoms and documentation of all the details of current pain and limitations, patients often become distressed and struggle to maintain composure. Now what? Join clinical psychologist and medical traumatic stress expert, Sacha McBain, PhD as she shares how to promote psychological wellbeing during chronic illness. In this session, Dr. McBain will provide an overview of the psychosocial impacts of living with chronic illness, with an emphasis on medical trauma. Participants will learn practical strategies that they can incorporate into their practice to improve communication with patients, increase engagement in care, and facilitate deeper healing and recovery.

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Objectives

Quantify the psychosocial impacts of chronic illness on patients using clinical interview and validated assessments.
Develop a trauma-informed care approach to improve communication with patients and achieve meaningful engagement in care.
Integrate the unique needs of patients with medical traumatic stress and identify when to make appropriate referrals for mental health services.

Outline

Medical Traumatic Stress in Chronic Illness

Conceptual Framework
Sources of Medical Trauma in Chronic Illness

Identifying Medical Traumatic Stress in a Rehab Setting

Risk Factors
The Effects of Medical Trauma
Assessment of Symptoms and Impacts

Addressing Psychosocial Impacts & Medical Traumatic Stress of Chronic Illness in Practice

Overview of trauma-informed care strategies
Improving care and engagement with patients experiencing psychological distress
Clinical strategies to support physical and psychological wellbeing that can be integrated into multidisciplinary practice
Caring for self while caring for others – personal applications of trauma-informed care

Copyright : 05/19/2023

Master Thyroid Function with Nutrition and Lifestyle Optimization

When the answer to ‘how are you doing?’ always seems to be “I’m tired,” it's apparent that there are issues at hand. Fatigue, weight gain, constipation and depression – these are all symptoms of a thyroid that is not functioning optimally.

Women are up to 8x more likely to have thyroid dysfunction, yet most still go undiagnosed! The good news is that many of these symptoms can be addressed with simple lifestyle modifications that are proven to get big results!

Join Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP as she uncovers:

Why the basic lab panel may not be enough to uncover thyroid dysfunction
When raw broccoli may not be what the doctor recommends (SAY WHAT?!?)
Streamlined strategies that optimize thyroid function, holistically

During this session, you’ll discover targeted ways to identify and address thyroid disrupters. And best of all, you’ll learn effective lifestyle strategies to naturally and holistically rebalance the thyroid.

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Objectives

Evaluate thyroid’s function in the body, how to best assess via lab testing, as well as the 3 primary types of thyroid dysfunction.
Investigate the common symptoms and environmental causes of thyroid dysfunction.
Determine a customized approach to optimizing thyroid function (and therefore energy and weight) via diet, gut health, exercise, stress reduction, and environmental exposures.

Outline

The Thyroid Hormone Pathway

Organs involved in thyroid function
Assessing thyroid function
Interpreting lab values

Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes

Hypo, Hyper and Autoimmune
Hashimoto’s, Grave’s disease, Thyroiditis
Common symptoms of hypothyroidism
Thyroid disruptors
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Gut dysfunction
- The many faces of stress
- Hormone imbalances, Insulin and estrogen
- Environmental toxins

Optimizing Thyroid Function, Holistically

Nutrition & diet
Goitrogens, Micronutrients, Gluten
Gut health
Exercise
Sleep
Stress management
Environmental toxins

Target Audience

Chiropractors
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Copyright : 05/21/2021

Strengthening the Immune System and Alleviating Pain with Ayurveda and Yoga: Self Care for the Practitioner and Patient

The global pandemic has brought about many changes to society that affect our body, mind, and spirit.

Many have become less physically active, living more sedentary lifestyles. At the same time, high levels of stress and anxiety are affecting mental wellbeing. An unhealthy combination with a multitude of negative physical, mental, and emotional consequences.

Integrative medicine — a lifestyle medicine for prevention and wellness — focuses on healing the whole person and includes all aspects of our lifestyle.

Betsy Shandalov is an Occupational Therapist, certified yoga therapist, Reiki practitioner, and Ayurvedic wellness coach. She will share her tried and true techniques using integrative medicine to treat trauma.

In this experiential session, you’ll learn the science of Ayurveda, including diet, lifestyle, breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga, and how these hands-on treatment modalities help patients manage physical pain and bring balance back to mind and spirit. With a focus on the latest research on the integrative medicine techniques for pain management and building the immune system, you will learn practical techniques to assist you and your patients with ways to maximize health, decrease pain, and increase longevity.

Program Information

Objectives

Describe how Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine can influence pain responses and build our immune system.
Create a daily lifestyle plan to benefit mind, body and spirit for self-care to prevent burnout and to balance the body during the pandemic.
Perform yoga and movement practice and determine 2 ways that it can assist your client with pain and strengthening the immune system.

Outline

Ayurveda as a Treatment Modality

Doshas/body constitutions
Approach to diet, herbs, lifestyle and philosophy
Incorporate yoga, breathwork and meditation
Integrative medicine and wellness/prevention

How the COVID-19 Virus Has Changed Our Body, Mind and Spirit

The impacts of pain on the body, mind and spirit
Resiliency and body mind techniques
Integrative medicine techniques to transform daily routine
Identify signs of burnout for therapists

Experiential Lab: Practice a Daily Routine to Reduce Pain and Build Immunity

Centering techniques for focus
Forms of meditation
Seated and restorative yoga poses
Standing poses for focus and concentration

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Copyright : 05/21/2021

Adrenal Health: Stress Response, Hormone Balance & Building Resiliency

Stress is unavoidable. And unfortunately, we live in a society where it’s ok to work ourselves into total exhaustion. It not only affects our health and daily function, but also every other hormonal system – insulin resistance, thyroid function, and sex hormone balance.

In this extensive training, you’ll finally get the adrenal health training you’ve been waiting for. Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP will explore how simple lifestyle modifications can enhance adrenal function and help your patients feel better.

The impact of these easy, yet intentional behavior changes are significant. With this approach, symptoms of these adrenal issues can be mitigated without medications. Learn strategies to:

Naturally manage stress and improve sleep
Identify the specific action steps to optimize your patients’ nutritional status
Kick those salt or sugar cravings to the curb!

You have the power to guide your patients to better well-being. Thanks to Cindi’s proven methods, you can arm yourself with tools you can easily integrate and immediately apply — as soon as your next session!

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Objectives

Investigate the common symptoms and causes of adrenal dysfunction, as well as its impact on other hormones.
Determine the impacts of chronic stress (adrenal dysfunction) on insulin, thyroid, and sex hormone balance as well as the 3 stages of dysfunction.
Determine a customized approach to optimizing stress resilience via diet, exercise, sleep, mindfulness, and environmental exposures.

Outline

Adrenal Function and Fatigue

Role of cortisol in the body
Stress and impact on hormone balance
Insulin
Thyroid
Sex hormones – steroidogenic pathway

Natural Cycles of Cortisol

Diurnal pattern
Lab testing options
3 stages of dysfunction – GAS

Adrenal Dysfunction: Symptoms/Conditions

IBS
Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto’s
Type II diabetes
Anxiety
Chronic fatigue
Depression
Fibromyalgia

Pinpoint the Causes of Adrenal Dysfunction

Physical
Mental/emotional
Nutritional
Environmental
Physiological

Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Stress Resilience

Nutrition
Exercise
Sleep
Stress Management - mindfulness
Environmental exposures

Target Audience

Chiropractors
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Clinical Effectiveness of Mindful Movement: Tai Chi, Yoga, & Qi Gong

The tides are changing, now more than ever, Western medicine is beginning to recognize the benefits centuries-old Eastern holistic practices offer for health and wellness. Furthermore, patients are demanding alternatives to medication treatment strategies. Are you prepared to meet this need? Step out of the “tried and true” treatment rut and embrace new strategies to build a connection between the mind and body. In this exciting interactive course, the implementation of mindful movement strategies such as Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qi Gong are presented to improve mental health, emotional peace of mind and strengthen the mind-body connection.

Gain confidence in teaching and implementing new techniques through personal practice
Reduce the tendency to go through the day on “auto-pilot”
Differentiate yourself from peers with effective and practical methods patients have not likely encountered

Utilize mindfulness to see the world through a different lens - gain a host of new possibilities to improve the quality of life of your patients today.

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Objectives

Investigate the power of the mind-body connection, define “Chi”, and understand how ancient Eastern restorative exercise and movement practices positively impact our modern-day health and wellness.
Perform introductory Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong movements which can immediately be applied in the clinic.
Develop foundational Tai Chi principles (including improved body and postural awareness) and awareness of research supporting improved balance and fall risk reduction in compromised populations.
Articulate the primary health and wellness benefits of mindful movement strategies and supporting research.
Appraise the differences as well as similarities of these ancient forms of Eastern holistic exercise and how to select the appropriate intervention for your client.

Outline

Investigate the power of the mind-body connection

Define “Chi”
Restorative exercise and movement practices impact on modern-day health and wellness

Introduce Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong movements

Sensing life force energy
Active Tai Chi and Qi Gong warmup
Connection Between Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Immediate clinical application

Foundational Tai Chi principles

Body and postural awareness
Weight shift
Roots in Taoism: The Interplay of Yin and Yang
Current research supporting Tai Chi’s role in fall risk reduction
Health and Wellness Benefits
Interactive: learning beginning Tai Chi moves
Impact on daily life

Health and wellness benefits of mindful movement

Review of current literature
Impact on common diagnoses: arthritis, back pain, neurologic disorders, anxiety/depression, chronic pain

Differences and similarities of Eastern holistic exercises

Yoga as an ancient healing practice
Key points of each of the styles
Breathing and relaxation
Experiential and safely flowing basic yoga poses together
How to select the appropriate intervention
Summarizing the mindful movement strategies and applications

Target Audience

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors

Gut Health & Hormones: Your gut’s role in hormone balance & how to fix it

When the gut isn’t functioning properly, other parts of the body are going to struggle as well. Bloating, diarrhea, constipation, cramping, skin rashes, acne, anxiety, depression...the list goes on.

Turns out your parents were right; you are what you eat. Integrative and Functional Nutritionist Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP shows you exactly how the foods we consume impact both our gut health and our hormones! Get the answers to all of these questions and so much more in this invigorating session:

Why gut health may be one of the largest contributors to overall health?
Do probiotics really make a difference?
Do hormones dictate the ability to lose weight?
How can we reduce inflammation?

You will uncover the key factors to gut health, symptoms and causes of dysfunction, and their impacts on hormone balance. You'll also explore the simple to use 5R gut repair protocol to heal and restore gut function and hormone balance long-term. Empower patients to make the proper changes in their lifestyle to optimize their gut health and hormones - simultaneously!

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Objectives

Assess the general function of the gut via digestion, intestinal permeability, and microbiome as well as the estrogen specific estrabalome.
Evaluate the common symptoms and causes of gut dysfunction in relation to hormone balance.
Determine a prioritized approach to optimizing gut function and hormone balance via the 5R gut repair protocol.

Outline

Why Does Gut Health Matter?

Role & function of the gut
Digestion
Intestinal barrier
Microbiome: enter the estrobolome

Signs & Causes of Dysfunction: What to Look For

Digestion issues: you are what you digest, absorb and use
Intestinal permeability: leaky gut
Dysbiosis: microbial imbalance

Gut health & Impact on Hormone Balance

Gastrointestinal pathogens
Cortisol
Insulin
Thyroid
Sex hormones

How to Repair the Gut

5R protocol
- Remove
- Replace
- Reinoculate
- Repair
- Rebalance

Target Audience

Chiropractors
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Essentials for Edema Reduction--Time & Cost Effective Strategies for Healthcare Professionals

Working in the clinic is BUSY! You need solutions that are both time and cost effective.

And that is exactly what manual lymph drainage (MLD) brings to the table. Offering a wide array of conditions that can be treated: pre and post-op, edema, joint replacement, c-sections, lipedema and lymphedema, just to name a few. MLD is sure to be a part of the solution for many of your clients.

Bringing over 20 years of experience to the table, Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT will provide you with the tools you need to:

Develop a MLD protocol that easily fits into your treatment session
Quickly assess and identify the problem
Identify the 3 early warning signs of a lymphatic infection
Improve lymph viscosity for accelerated outcomes

Whether a new therapist or seasoned practitioner, this must have seminar will provide valuable insight for incorporating MLD in the clinical setting. You’ll walk away with strategies that you can implement immediately!

Program Information

Objectives

Analyze the 3 lymphatic pathways that are key to edema removal
Assess 4 components of the lymph load and how it can form scar tissue
Perform Self-MLD utilizing stationary circle strokes of MLD
Demonstrate budget friendly donning & doffing strategies for compression wear.

Outline

An Interactive Approach to the Lymph System

Lymph Nodes
Lymph Load
Lymphatic Pathways
Lymphangiomotoricity

Hands on Practicum

Practice self-MLD
Foundational Stroke – Stationary Circle
Assessment tools: what is the lymph saying?

Population Specific Strategies

Pain Management
Pregnancy
Performance/Athletics
Pediatrics
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Facial Conditions

Time & Cost Effective Maintenance Strategies that work

Compression Garment
Donning & Doffing on a Budget
Bandaging Demo
Home Exercise Program

Target Audience

Nurses
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Licensed Massage Therapist