Last October, we embarked on a transformative summit in Brisbane as we proudly welcomed practitioners to our first educational conference in a decade:

"Mastering Pathology: Connecting Patterns with Presentation"

Our eminent lineup of internationally recognised speakers included keynote presenter Dr Olivia Lesslar who explored the concept of psychoneuroimmunology as a return to the ancient wisdom that understood the interconnectedness of body systems and the foundational tenets of health in disease prevention.

Also among the cast of distinguished speakers was leading Australian allergist Professor Pete Smith; internationally acclaimed naturopathic doctor Lara Briden; thyroid expert naturopath Tara Nelson; international nephrologist Dr Patana Teng-umnuay; cancer expert naturopath Dr Janet Schloss; diabetes focussed GP Dr Gary Deed; nutritional biochemist Dr Rhona Creegan; well respected integrative GP Dr Charlotte Middleton; naturopath and breathwork expert Mim Beim and well known naturopath and food as medicine advocate Janella Purcell.

Now available to purchase on-demand, watch the recordings from our esteemed group for insightful discussions and knowledge exchange as we collectively strive to unlock the full potential of conventional pathology. Together, we unravel the intricacies of disease patterns, decode clinical connections, and bridge the gap between test results and effective patient care.

SPEAKER LINEUP

Explore our remarkable lineup of speakers who helped unveil the full potential of conventional pathology.

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Olivia Lesslar 2 — Dr Olivia Lesslar

MBBS, BIR

**KEYNOTE SPEAKER**

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Peter-Smith V3 — Prof. Pete Smith

BMedSci, MBBS, FRACP, PhD

**KEYNOTE SPEAKER**

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Patana Teng-umnuay

MD PhD; Dean, College of Integrative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University; CEO, H.E.A.T Anti-aging

**KEYNOTE SPEAKER**

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Dr Rhona Creegan

BSc Biomedical Sciences, MSc Clinical Biochemistry, MSc Nutrition Medicine, PhD Neurobiochemistry

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Tara Nelson 2 — Tara Nelson

DIP. Ap. Sc, Dip. Rem. Therapies

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Janella Purcell (alternative) — Janella Purcell

Advanced Diploma Health Science (Nat), Diploma of Nutrition, Diploma Herbal Medicine

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Dr Charlotte Middleton

BMBS, DipCH, FRACGP, CHIA (Health Informatics) 

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Dr Janet Schloss

PhD, PGC Clin Nut, AdvDip HS (Nat), Dip Nut, Dip HM, BARM

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Lara Briden ND
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

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Mim Beim

B.Ec (Syd Uni) N.D (Nature Care) Grad Dip Nut (Deakin) MPhil Research (current Torrens) FNHAA FBPI

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Session One

WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Dr Olivia Lesslar | Keynote Speaker
MBBS, BIR
- Novel ways to relook at 'old' wisdom, 'old' practices
- An update on the importance of blood biomarkers and debates on reference ranges
- Some interesting nuances with HOW to interpret blood biomarkers
Session Two

THE POWER OF PATHOLOGY

Dr Rhona Creegan
BSc Biomedical Sciences, MSc Clinical Biochemistry, MSc Nutrition Medicine, PhD Neurobiochemistry
- How to use and understand general pathology test results
- How are reference ranges generated and why are there discrepancies between laboratories?
- How to identify sources of error in test results, if the results don’t make sense
- Understanding the difference between ‘reference’ and ‘optimal ranges’
- How to identify patterns of analytes ‘out of range’ and trends within the results over time
Session Three

LONG COVID AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME: SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT?

Prof. Pete Smith | Keynote Speaker
BMedSci, MBBS, FRACP, PhD
- The various overlapping “threats” that initiate ME/CFS and Long COVID
- The common pathophysiology underpinning ME/CFS and Long COVID
- How to use conventional pathology to exclude conditions that mimic ME/CFS
- The strategic use of nutrients and other therapies to effect change in patients suffering from the conditions
Session Four

BEYOND THE THYROID: UNRAVELLING MARKERS OF PATHOLOGY

Tara Nelson
DIP. Ap. Sc, Dip. Rem. Therapies
- Diagnostic tools and techniques, and testing guidelines
- Thyroid pathology markers and how they contribute to diagnosis and related biomarkers
- Clinical presentations and cases studies - including the patient who flips between hyper and hypothyroid states; and Euthyroid sick syndrome
- Current trends and future directions in thyroid assessments
Session Five

THE FIVE ELEMENTS: A FOOD AS MEDICINE APPROACH

Janella Purcell
Advanced Diploma Health Science (Nat), Diploma Nutrition, Diploma Herbal Medicine
- How to identify all 5 elements in a patient, especially the dominant two
- To use The Zang-Fu Theory to help identify a client’s dominant elements before recommending appropriate treatment - be it herbal medicine, supplements, diet, lifestyle or emotional changes
- The Five Elements through preparing the same meal slightly differently to suit the various elements

Session Six

LABORATORY TESTS FOR KIDNEY FUNCTION: GENERAL PATHOLOGY IS USEFUL IF YOU KNOW HOW TO ANALYSE IT

Assist. Prof. Dr. Patana Teng-umnuay | Keynote Speaker

MD PhD; Dean, College of Integrative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University; CEO, H.E.A.T Anti-aging
- The optimal ranges for:
  
  Creatinine vs. Calculated GFR
  
  Creatinine measure muscle mass
  
  BUN/Cr ratio
  
  Cystatin C
  
  Spot urine test for microalbuminuria and how to treat uric acid
- How to use these tests to identify early kidney dysfunction
Session Seven

NAVIGATING THE MODERN DIABETES MAZE

Dr Gary Deed

MBBS, FRACGP
- The connections between blood markers to identify Type 2 Diabetes early and to monitor treatment progress
- How to safely navigate new diabetes drugs including Ozempic, SGLT2 (Sodium-glucose transport protein 2) inhibitors and modern insulins
- Ways to manage various diabetes complications including neuropathy, heart failure and wound care/infection control
Session Eight

CANCER AND CONVENTIONAL PATHOLOGY: THE GEMS HELD WITHIN

Dr Janet Schloss
PhD, PGC Clin Nut, AdvDip HS (Nat), Dip Nut, Dip HM, BARM
- The pathology tests that are used regularly in oncology
- What the results indicate
- The other tests that you can order to assist patients through treatment and post treatment
- How to translate the test results to patients in a meaningful way
- What tests you can use for testing potential prevention monitoring
Session Nine

THE BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOMECHANICS OF BREATHING - THE IMPACT ON HEALTH

Mim Beim
B.Ec (Syd Uni) N.D (Nature Care) Grad Dip Nut (Deakin) MPhil Research (current Torrens) FNHAA FBPI
- How to identify dysfunctional breathing
- Which conditions dysfunctional breathing contribute
- Simple in-clinic breathing exercises to guide patients as part of their prescriptions
Session Ten

WOMEN’S HEALTH: MAKING CLINICAL DECISIONS BASED ON CONVENTIONAL PATHOLOGY TESTING

Lara Briden ND
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
- The value of conventional pathology for assessing women’s health conditions like PCOS, premenstrual mood problems, and perimenopause
- How many women’s health symptoms are driven by underlying issues like insulin resistance and inflammation
- Using a clinical case, how to detect underlying issues and devise treatment options
Session Eleven

RISING INCIDENCE OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: HOW BLOOD TESTING CAN HELP

Dr Charlotte Middleton
BMBS, DipCH, FRACGP, CHIA (Health Informatics)
- How to find the hidden gems in conventional pathology that can lead you to suspect IBD
- The typical (and atypical) presentations of UC and Crohn’s Disease
- How to combine conventional testing with other investigations such as radiology, stool sampling and food intolerance testing
- Treatment and prevention strategies

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2-DAY SUMMIT
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$595

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✓ 11 CPE Points

✓ Printed + Digital Presentation Notes⁺

✓ 2 Days of Comprehensive Education

✓ Meals Throughout the Day^**

✓ Cocktail Event incl. Drinks + Canapés^{**^}

✓ Exciting Giveaway + Delegate Bag

✓ Valuable Networking Opportunities

Green

2-DAY SUMMIT
+ COCKTAIL PARTY

Included: Digital Download only of all presentation notes

$575

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✓ 11 CPE Points

✓ Digital Presentation Notes⁺

✓ 2 Days of Comprehensive Education

✓ Meals Throughout the Day^**

✓ Cocktail Event incl. Drinks + Canapés^{**^}

✓ Exciting Giveaway + Delegate Bag

✓ Valuable Networking Opportunities

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Ultimate & Green Ticket sales close 30th September 2024 (unless sold out prior).

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Are we fully leveraging the potential of the conventional blood tests that patients often already undergo?