Course 3
The Thyroid Panel & Adrenal Stress Test
So often only a TSH is examined in conventional medicine. There is much more than just the TSH! Join Dr. Parker while we dive into the complexities of the Thyroid and learn to read labs combining differential diagnoses.
As you grasp the importance of thyroid health in overall wellbeing, you’ll also become adept at lifestyle and dietary strategies that support your acupuncture treatment plans.
This knowledge isn’t just theoretical; it's a game-changer in clinical practice. Applying these insights, you’ll not only expand your repertoire but also increase the success rates and satisfaction of your clients, making a tangible difference in their journey to optimal health.
What You'll Learn
- Setting up and ordering labs.
- Reading labs to identify the industrial, environmental, and emotional factors at the root of most healthcare issues today.
- Understanding labs through a TCM lens and creating treatment plans that directly address a cascade of common health concerns.
- How Eastern and functional medicine integrate to create a roadmap to peak health and holistic healing that addresses the mind, body, and spirit in unison.
- Detailed treatment case studies that combine both Eastern and functional medicine philosophies.
Your Instructor
Dr. Jessica Parker brings a robust blend of clinical experience and academic rigor to the realm of functional medicine, with a special focus on its intersection with acupuncture. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy and has spent over a decade working closely with patients facing a myriad of health challenges, particularly those related to thyroid dysfunction. Her extensive work in this specialized area has afforded her a deep understanding of the complexities of thyroid health, and she has successfully integrated acupuncture and functional medicine to provide holistic care that addresses the root causes of illness.
As a dedicated educator, Dr. Parker has channeled her passion for healing into the development of this comprehensive course, "Functional Medicine for your Acupuncture Practice: Thyroid Edition." Her mission is to empower fellow acupuncture practitioners with the knowledge and practical tools needed to enhance their patients' wellbeing. Dr. Parker's commitment to the advancement of integrative medicine is evidenced by her continuous research, practice, and her enthusiasm for sharing her expertise with the broader acupuncture community, ensuring they too can make a profound difference in the lives of those living with thyroid disorders.
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