Using the Power of Functional Testing in Clinical Practice
Designs for Health Australia invites you to register for this important webinar:
Using the Power of Functional Testing in Clinical Practice
Discover root causes of chronic disease and potential treatment pathways
Live Webinar + Q & A Discussion
Dr Oscar Coetzee and Lea McIntyre ND
TUESDAY 30th May 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEST (Sydney time)
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An Evidence-Based Practitioner Education Webinar
Join renowned US clinician, Dr Oscar Coetzee, as he presents practical insights and his first-hand experience of functional testing in practice.
Advancing Personalised Medicine with FX Testing
Breakthrough functional medicine tests now provide practitioners with the necessary tools to optimise patient outcomes through personalised treatment strategies. Comprehensive test reports with graphic markers support a thorough understanding of patient health dynamics.
Gain deeper insights on how to guide patients who are looking to achieve optimal health, as well as those who have been chronically ill and frustrated without a diagnosis for years.
Take the confusion out of Functional Testing in clinical practice by looking at the broader picture, rather than every individual analyte.
Learn how Functional testing such as GI MAP and OMX are the basis of investigating all chronic diseases and how implementing these tests can revolutionise your practice and improve patient outcomes. Oscar will share his clinical wisdom and case studies too.
Learn the Key Clinical Applications of Functional Testing:
- Understand the integrated assessment of OMX and GI Map by looking at the bigger picture
- Overview of treatment options for sub-categories within OMX and GI Map reports
- Learn how to determine treatment priorities, and determine which category should be addressed first in the treatment protocol
- Understand how functional testing is important in finding the root cause of chronic disease
- Learn how to incorporate functional testing into your clinical practice
Join Dr Oscar Coetzee as he draws on his own clinical expertise and shares detailed insights into diagnostics and treatment options based on FX Testing.
Webinar Schedule
7:00 pm – 8:10 pm – Intro and presentation from Dr Coetzee
8:10 pm – 8:30 pm – Live Q&A discussion moderated by Lea McIntyre
Join in for a lively session with an expert presentation and engaging Q&A
You can ask your questions live or in advance.
Personalised Medicine:
A Paradigm Shift for Healthcare Practitioners
Personalised medicine, often referred to as precision medicine, represents a significant shift in healthcare models, focusing on individualised treatment tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Traditional medicine often employs a standardised approach based on broad patient populations, resulting in variable treatment outcomes due to the inherent differences among patients.
The personalised medicine approach recognises that patients are unique and require individualised care, which is achieved through comprehensive and targeted functional testing. These tests allow practitioners to account for factors such as antibiotic resistance genes, virulence factors, and genomic information, leading to more precise and effective treatment plans.
Precision Medicine: The Role of Laboratory Testing
The successful implementation of personalised medicine hinges on the ability to obtain accurate and insightful information about each patient.
Laboratory testing plays a crucial role in identifying the root causes of symptoms and understanding the patient’s unique metabolic signature and genetic makeup. This information enables healthcare practitioners to comprehensively understand causative factors and relevant predispositions that impact short and long-term health.
Learn from Dr Coetzee’s wealth of experience
Dr Oscar Coetzee
Clinician, Researcher, Educator
Motivated by his desire to reverse the chronic illness epidemic, Dr Coetzee continues to be a pioneer in the field of nutritional science.
Born and raised in South Africa, where he completed his military schooling and earned bachelor’s degrees in criminology and psychology, Dr Coetzee also earned a masters degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport (USA).
He went on to receive a PhD in holistic nutrition from Clayton College of New Hampshire (USA), and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN). Dr Coetzee finished his second doctorate from Maryland University of Integrative Health, with a specialisation in nutrigenomics.
His key areas of interest are chronic inflammatory diseases, metabolic syndrome, intestinal permeability, type 2 diabetes and sports performance.
Meet Your Webinar Host
Lea McIntyre ND
Designs for Health Australia
Lea McIntyre is Technical Marketing Manager at Designs for Health Australia.
Lea has 19 years experience as a qualified naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist. In her clinical practice, she has a special interest in paediatric health and gut health and the relationship between inflammation and neurological conditions.
Lea provides direct support for DFH Practitioners – and frequently provides guidance on GI Map Test reports.