Overview
This course is accredited for 11 CPD Hours by the European Academy of Chiropractic.
Saturday: 09:00-17:00
Sunday: 09:00-14:00
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Course Details
You will learn how to recognize and assess dysfunction within these systems via advanced physical exam techniques, psychosomatic assessment and affective cues from your patients. You will learn primary underlying causes of these visible and subjective manifestations of disease, as well as key nutritional and psychological strategies to clinically manage and empower patients to individually manage the condition in their daily life. Some of the specific conditions that will be covered are: chronic skin issues, inflammatory bowel disease manifestations, seasonal and food related allergies, endocrine disorders, hormonal imbalances, etc. This is also an opportunity for practitioner self-discovery in the manifestations of dysfunction that have been undiagnosed within their own body. By learning what our own bodies are telling us, we gain a deeper understanding of what our patients’ bodies are telling us.
Seminar Goals
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of Functional Medicine.
- Review physiological importance of integumentary, digestive, immune and endocrine systems through a Functional Medicine perspective.
- Learn key physical and psychosomatic exam signs of disease in that are often missed in conventional clinical practice.
- Learn nutritional and dietary strategies to manage chronic health conditions.
- Discover potential deficiencies and imbalances within the physician himself/herself.
Saturday
Registration: 8:45
09:00-10:15 The Who, What and Why of Functional Medicine
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:00 The Who, What and Why of Functional Medicine
12:00-13:15 Lunch (Negotiable time allowed)
13:15- 15:00 The Science: Review of Systems from a Functional
Medicine Perspective
15:00-15:20 Break and Movement Exercise
15:20-17:00 The Science: Review of Systems from a Functional
Medicine Perspective
Sunday
9:00-10:30 The Art of Functional Medicine
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 The Functional Medicine Physical Exam
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 Physician Heal Thyself: The Role of Mindful
Doctoring/ Closing/Q&A
Dr Rebecca Furlano As an early adopter of the Functional Medicine movement, Dr. Furlano’s passion has been rooted in the belief that patients must be viewed as whole systems, not just a diagnosis, in order to achieve total restoration of health. Dr. Furlano believes that now more than ever, the urgent need for a holistic viewpoint in the management of chronic disease must be met, especially given the global epidemic of lifestyle driven disease states. Dr. Furlano has a unique background of training and clinical experience in multiple areas of complementary medicine including nutritional science, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism and Chiropractic therapies. Dr. Furlano practices and teaches both locally and globally, as a commitment to spreading the and importance of the Functional Medicine movement. Dr. Furlano She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, and currently practices in Troy, Missouri, in the office of Dr. Brett Winchester of Winchester Spine and Sport.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For more information contact the CPD team at cpd@aecc.ac.uk.
Will lunch & refreshments be provided?
A light lunch & refreshment breaks will be provided.
What if I have a Dietary requirement?
Our catering team cater for the standard 14 food allergens. You will be asked to select any of these allergens that might be applicable when booking online.
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