Module 1: Gastrointestinal (GI) System & Digestion
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Functional Medicine Lab Testing + Mindfulness: Training Program for Body + Mind Root Cause Resolution
Dr. Diane Mueller
ND, DAOM, LAc
“I learned more about how to help clients in one weekend with Dr. Diane and Dr. Miles than I did throughout my entire 2 year nutrition school program!”
Suzie
Dr. Miles Nichols
DAOM, MS, LAc
Mind Body Functional Medicine Foundations
Foundational Functional Medicine & Mindfulness-Based Mind-Body Training
This 6 module Mindfulness Medicine Foundations Program is intended to train clinicians about how to approach medicine from a mind-body perspective. Practitioners will be introduced to functional medicine lab tests and research-based supplement ideas for common issues. We cover our favorite functional labs, preferred supplements for each module topic, and mindfulness + clinical communication strategies to help build a successful practice. Clinical communication skills helps clients to get on board with paying for labs and actively engaging with treatment protocols. You will learn in this course the most common functional medicine conditions and the lab testing, diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle strategies that correspond with each condition. The conditions covered are the conditions that are commonly seen in 80% of individuals in a functional medicine practice. This means you could build your ENTIRE functional medicine practice off of just this 6 week course! You will be given very specific treatment protocols that you can use and implement into your practice the next day!
Dr. Diane and Dr. Miles created an incredibly informative workshop with practical tools that I initiated in my nutrition practice the very next day. Consisting of a mix of biochemistry and treatment protocols, diet and exercise this class is a must for any practitioner working with clients that live in today’s modern world" - Jen Marshall Nutritionist
Functional Medicine Online Modules
6 Recorded Functional Medicine Modules will provide the foundation needed to begin the process of learning to identify and resolve both the mind and body root causes of many common chronic illnesses through functional lab testing and research-based supplement / nutrition / lifestyle / mindfulness protocols and practices. Our yearlong certification program offers a comprehensive level of detail plus mentoring to establish and maintain a high level functional medicine + mindfulness-based clinical practice. This course offers the foundations that introduce all major areas and get clinicians started with implementing this approach.
General Functional Medicine Practices
Learn general treatment strategies that will help your patients while waiting for lab test including basics of proper detox and other important general protocols for a successful functional practice.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Part I
Almost 80% of IBS cases are positive for SIBO. Understand how we get SIBO and how we properly test for it. Learn about a hidden type of SIBO that is not found on lab testing!
SIBO Part 2
Treatment of SIBO is different depending upon the various results of the test. Learn extremely effective treatment and prevention strategies.
Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO)
26% of those with SIBO also have SIFO. Learn diagnosis and advanced treatment and why diet alone is not effective.
Cardiometabolic
Recent research shows that HDL/LDL ratios and fasting glucose are not as reliable as other markers for showing cardiometabolic problems. Learn advanced cardiometabolic markers that can help with earlier diagnosis as well as evidenced based natural treatments.
Lifestyle Considerations
With so many different diets and lifestyle considerations it is difficult know what to use when. Learn the science and research behind diet and lifestyle considerations such as ketosis, mediterranean diet and potato fasting (and many more) and when to recommend them.
Bonus: Resources
Access to lists of lab companies and supplement companies you will want to have accounts with. You will also get handouts for all the major dietary/lifestyles that are covered in module 6 for your patients. In addition, we have quick tip guides so that you have EASY access to all treatment protocols we discuss. In a hurry between patients? We got you with the quick tip by disease handouts!
About the Teachers
Dr. Diane Mueller
ND, DAOM, LAc
Dr. Diane Mueller is a licensed naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. She has been featured on Fox news as well as several radio stations. Her career has shined as the naturopathic doctor on staff in an integrative care setting at Swedish Hospital in Denver. Her dedication to education has propelled her involvement in teaching in masters level nutrition and acupuncture programs. She has been featured as a speaker & panelist in Breast Cancer Awareness events. Dr. Mueller has a deep love for both teaching and continual learning. She has nearly a decade of comprehensive training in functional medicine through mentorship work with Dr. Daniel Kalish and Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis. She has been teaching mindfulness movement classes for several years. She also has a second Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her central focus is to help clients and clinicians resolve root causes of illness and restore health and happiness. Dr. Diane and Dr. Miles have both been featured speakers at an annual conference for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) on the functional forum, as well as keynote speakers at the nutrition therapy institute national conference.
Dr. Miles Nichols is a Doctor of Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, and functional medicine. His central focus is on promoting robust health, happiness regardless of circumstances, and inspired purpose. He believes that everyone has within a dimension that is completely unbroken and profoundly loving toward all of life. He holds a functional medicine certification through the Kalish Institute, & has been mentored and personally trained by Dr. Kalish. He has a Doctorate and Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Miles has been teaching mindfulness movement and meditation classes for more than a decade. Miles has devoted his life to health and preventative wellness since his father’s sudden death from a heart attack when Miles was 15 years old. Miles passionately dives into medical research and trains with top health experts so that he can deliver lasting results to clients and top notch training for clinicians. He focuses on reversing chronic illness, prevention, and predictive medicine through advanced diagnostic lab testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, herbs, supplements, and mindfulness practices.
Dr. Miles Nichols
DAOM, MS, LAc
"Dr. Diane and Dr. Miles keep the materials current and relevant to the health issues so many clients are experiencing. They address the multifaceted aspects involved in chronic illness. The functional lab instructions and case studies are very informative. One of the aspects of the program that's unique is incorporating the mindfulness techniques and mind root causes into each unit. The program inspired me to take some positive steps in my daily life that I hadn't addressed before. " -Diane Shepard
Mind Body Functional Medicine Foundations Objectives
Participants will learn:
- Our favorite Functional Medicine Lab tests for common issues
- Case studies showing how we use Mindfulness Medicine in the clinic
- The best researched supplements we most commonly use for module topics
- Clinical communication skills to motivate clients and help work with mind root causes
- A framework for looking at both body and mind root causes of illness
- Mindfulness strategies to cultivate yourself and shift the way you relate to stress
In this Foundations Program, You Will Get:
There are many video lessons with over 12 hrs of information-packed content! You will have access for 3 months, plenty of time to catch up if you get behind. Most people take 6 weeks to complete.
You will get PDF versions of all the powerpoints. These are research-based guides to understand more about each module topic.
You will be able to download the audio version of the lessons to take with you on the go and keep as long as you wish. Together with PDFs, you will have resources to reference.
What People are Saying...
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“I highly recommend Dr. Diane and Dr. Miles practitioner continuing education courses. I have been fortunate enough to attend several weekends and appreciate the loving and interactive manner in which they bring information to the classroom. I love how they blend energy medicine, in-depth clinical insight and practical information, all while delving deeper into each condition. Each weekend brings more knowledge and clinical insights that I can easily bring in my practice. I look forward to continuing my education with them.”
Coleen Walsh, MNT, Harvesting Nutrition
Is this Certification Program Right for You?
This course is intended for practitioners such as nutritionists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, NDs, PAs, MDs, DOs, NPs, etc.
WHO THIS IS FOR
- People interested in learning about a functional medicine and mindfulness-based clinical approach to treatment
- Healthcare practitioners / nutritionists who are working with or intend on working with labs and supplements
- Students who are working towards a healthcare, nutrition, or health coaching degree / certification
- Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Physicians Assistants, Doctors, & Nurse Practitioners
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
- People who are only interested in the program because of a personal chronic illness requiring one-on-one care
- People who aren't interested in functional medicine lab testing and research-based treatment strategies
- Non-practitioners who are not intending on working with clients or becoming a healthcare practitioner
- People who want a cut-and-dry, cookie-cutter approach that doesn't involve critical thinking about the big picture
Bonus Content!
In addition to the Foundations Course Content, the following bonuses will be included
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Recording of a Q&A on SIBO and the Microbiome
You will get a recording of a question and answer webinar that Dr. Diane Mueller, Dr. Miles Nichols, and Tom Fabian did on SIBO and the microbiota. This answers some of the most commonly answered questions that we get about SIBO and the microbiome.
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PDFs of Powerpoints for Reference
We provide PDFs for each of the main topics covered in the foundations course. These are research-based and full of good information that is clinically relevant. There are many myths even in the field of functional medicine, and these PDFs help sort out what is truth and what is myth.
Mind Body Functional Medicine Foundations FAQ
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Most practitioners we know have taken courses and seminars. Some of these seminars require lots of time and money and deliver little value. We get it. We have been there. We know it can be frustrating to put time and money into something and not feel like it has given you any value. We value both your time and your money and want you to be 100% satisfied. Therefore, if for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the program we will give you 100% of your money back within the 7 days of signing up. You can keep the information that you got during this time. No questions asked. That is how confident we are that you will love it! Try it out. If you are not fully satisfied, just let us know within 7 days of joining and we will fully refund you. We suspect you will love the program so much that you will want to bump up to our full year long program, but if it is not for you, no problem. So if you are interested in functional medicine, we encourage you to sign up. The only real risk is that you don't sign up and you miss an opportunity that could change your business and your life!
Registration and Investment
Registration & Questions
Contact: Medicine With Heart Team | Phone: 720-722-1143 | Email: service@medicinewithheart.com
Program Components and Value:
Combined total value of over $3,197