Optimizing Hormones

Mastering the Art and Science of Optimizing Hormones

21 Continuing Education hours

Instructors

Margaret Floyd Barry, Master RWP FNTP CGP
Ellen Lovelace, MPH FNTP Master RWP
Sara Fields, FNTP Master RWP
Deanne Landers, FNTP Master RWP
Courtenay Fisher, FNTP Master RWP
Paige Reagan, FNTP Master RWP

Next Class: March 4, 2025

Introduction and Testing Options
Welcome and introduction to Level 2
- Introduction and explanation of the different testing options for hormones (blood, saliva, urine), the pros and cons of each, and when to use which test.
Adrenal Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy and physiology of adrenals
- Optimal adrenal function
- Adrenal and HPA Axis dysfunction presentations
Adrenal Testing and Healing Solutions
- Saliva and dried urine testing: When to use which test and how to interpret them
- The Cortisol Awakening Response
- How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses: Adrenal function, HPA Axis support, the identification and removal of stressors and blocking factors
- Case studies
Male Hormones Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy and physiology of male hormones and reproductive system
- Optimal male hormone function
- Male hormone dysfunction presentations
Male Hormones Testing and Healing Solutions
- Introduction to the different testing options for male hormones (blood, saliva, urine)
- Saliva and dried urine testing: When to use which test and how to interpret them
- How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses: Optimizing and balancing hormones, HPA Axis support
- Case studies
Cycling Female Hormones Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy and physiology of cycling female hormones and reproductive system
- Optimal cycling female hormone function
- Cycling female hormone dysfunction presentations
Cycling Female Hormone Testing and Healing Solutions
- Introduction to the different testing options for cycling female hormones (blood, saliva, urine)
- Saliva and dried urine testing: When to use which test and how to interpret them
- How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses: Optimizing and balancing hormones and HPA Axis support
- Case studies
Menopause and Bone Health Anatomy & Physiology
- Anatomy and physiology of peri- and post-menopausal female hormones and reproductive system
- Optimal cycling female hormone function
- Peri-and post-menopausal hormone dysfunction presentations
- Anatomy and physiology of bone
- Factors required for optimal bone health
Menopause and Bone Health Testing and Healing Solutions
- Introduction to the different testing options for menopausal hormones (blood, saliva, urine)
- Saliva and dried urine testing: When to use which test and how to interpret them
- Bone health markers:Which tests to use, when to use these tests, and how to interpret them
- How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses: Optimizing and balancing hormones, supporting bone health, and HPA Axis support
- Case studies
Putting It All Together
- When and how to incorporate hormonal testing in a client’s healing journey