You will learn history taking done right by understanding how to use the Functional Medicine Matrix and a Timeline during the initial evaluation, which will help direct you as to which diagnostic Lab test is best utilized for further evaluation. You will have at your disposal a “Functional Nutrition Tool Box of Specialty Lab Tests” to help you determine the root cause of your patients chronic illness. Then you will understand how to evaluate the “Four Body Types” which are very useful for at a glance diagnostics and put the information into practical application when treating the patient.
What you'll get:
- Proper history taking utilizing the Functional Medicine Matrix and Timeline
- Done-for-you treatment protocols and dietary/supplement plans for difficult cases
- Learn about Functional Diagnostic Specialty Lab Tests, case studies and interpretation
- You will learn about the 4 Body Types for diagnostic purposes
- Learn what foods to utilize and which ones to avoid by Body Type.
- Which supplements are supportive for each Body Type
- Which exercises are best for each Body Type
- You will be provided strategies to get well so you can take charge of your own health
- You will be given the opportunity to order these Lab Tests through Dr. Rispoli and she will help you interpret them and help you form a treatment strategy. She will teach you which lab tests to order and how to interpret your own labs. Note: US only
Knowing how to use the Functional Medicine Matrix as a tool in your diagnostic evaluation is fundamental in the Functional Medicine model.
Also key is knowing what labs tests to order based upon your findings.
Learning the Four Body types is very helpful for visual diagnostics.