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
  • *Please note: Our Optimizing Hormones course is currently being updated to reflect the rapidly evolving research in hormone optimization and will relaunch in March 2026 with significantly enhanced content and curriculum.

Next Class: March 4, 2026

  • Introduction and Testing Options

    Welcome and introduction to Optimizing Hormones

    • 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