FirstLine Therapy 2012 Certification
FirstLine Therapy 2012 Certification
Reverse Metabolic Syndrome with FirstLine Therapy® A Proven Lifestyle Medicine Program
Personalized Lifestyle Medicine for Metabolic Syndrome
One in 3 U.S. adults may have metabolic syndrome, the likelihood of which increases with age. Lifestyle medicine therapies are now the recommended primary approach to treat many common health issues associated with metabolic syndrome.
  • High blood pressure
  • High triglycerides
  • High blood sugar
  • Abdominal obesity
  • Low HDL cholesterol
But implementing lifestyle changes in clinical practice can be challenging. FirstLine Therapy offers an evidence-based, clinically effective system for your metabolic syndrome patients.

Obtaining FirstLine Therapy Certification is the first step to successfully addressing multiple conditions with this singular approach.

Clinically Effective Lifestyle Medicine
The FirstLine Therapy lifestyle medicine approach has been clinically shown to reverse many risk factors and can resolve conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.
  • Provides a structured system to teach patients behavior modification for a lifetime approach to healthy living
  • Includes recommendations for phytonutrient-rich eating, targeted nutrients, exercise, and stress management
  • Provides all support materials for charting, patient education, and marketing
  • Represents a sustainable business model for a variety of clinical settings
  • Demonstrated outcomes in a recent multicenter trial at the University of Florida, the University of Connecticut, and University of California at Irvine*

Certification Benefits
Thousands of healthcare professionals have already realized the value of FirstLine Therapy for optimal patient and practice success. Don’t miss out on this leading-edge opportunity to take your practice to the next level.

Program Support
We are now offering a complimentary post-certification support program via phone, online, and email notifications to help your practice get off to a great start with  FirstLine Therapy implementation.

TBA-Vancouver, BC



Register
You Will Learn
  • The most effective ways to prescribe and personalize the program
  • The FirstLine Therapy food plan and personalized nutritional recommendations
  • Pathophysiology of insulin resistance and related disorders, such as metabolic syndrome,hypertriglyceridemia, and android obesity
  • Key functional biomarkers and laboratory values for assessing patients
  • How to conduct and read bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to monitor body composition for patient tracking and motivation
Who Should Attend
Prescribing healthcare practitioners and designated Lifestyle Educators†† who will help educate, motivate, and monitor metabolic syndrome patients

Schedule
Thursday
7:15-8:00 Registration
8:00-9:45 Changing Healthcare with Lifestyle Medicine
9:45-10:15 Break
10:15-12:00 HCPs: Prescribing FLT
  LEs: FirstLine Therapy Operating System & Tools
12:00-1:30 Lunch (on your own) & BIA Screening (for those without previous test results)
1:30-3:00 HCPs: FirstLine Therapy Operating System & Tools
  LEs: Structuring FirstLine Therapy Sessions
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-5:30 HCPs: Clinical Interventions
  LEs: SOAP Notes
5:30-6:30 BIA Testing
Friday
TBD-7:50 BIA Testing
8:00-9:30 FirstLine Therapy Screening Exam
9:30-10:00 Break
10:00-12:00 HCPs: Clinical Interventions
  LEs: SOAP Notes
12:00-1:30 Lunch (on your own)
1:30-3:00 The FirstLine Therapy Food Plan
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-5:30 The FirstLine Therapy Food Plan (cont'd)
6:00-8:00 Reception
Saturday
8:00-9:30 FirstLine Therapy Consultation & Follow-Up
9:30-10:00 Break
10:00-12:00 First Consultation & FAQs
12:00-1:30 Lunch (on your own)
1:30-3:30 HCPs: Metabolic Syndrome & Medical Foods
  LEs: Intro to Medical Foods
3:30-4:00 Break
4:00-6:00 HCPs: Stress Response
  LEs: Intro to Stress
Sunday
8:00-10:00 FirstLine Therapy Case Management
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 FirstLine Therapy Case Management (cont'd)
11:30-12:00 My Implementation Plan

†† To review our minimum requirements for lifestyle educators click here.

Presented By


Lyra Heller MA, FirstLine Therapy and Integrative Medicine Consultant
Lyra Heller MA, FirstLine Therapy and Integrative Medicine Consultant
Lyra has 35 years of expertise in complementary and alternative medicine. She is an author and co-founder of Metagenics, Inc., where she takes a leadership role in formula development and educating healthcare professionals on the benefits of combining natural systems of healing with conventional medical practice.

Kristi Hughes ND
Kristi Hughes ND
Kristi Hughes, ND, is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She is the founder of the Center of Natural Healing Arts, which has clinic sites in Minnesota. Dr. Hughes has successfully implemented a FirstLine Therapy program and provides practical advice from firsthand experience.

Kenneth Browning DO, FirstLine Therapy Prescribing Physician
Kenneth Browning DO, FirstLine Therapy Prescribing Physician
Dr. Browning has practiced family medicine for over 25 years and graduated from Loma Linda University and Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. He offers a highly effective combination of traditional family medicine and the FirstLine Therapy program and inspires his patients to achieve a genuine health transformation through therapeutic lifestyle changes.

Chris Katke FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Educator
Chris Katke FirstLine Therapy Lifestyle Educator
Co-founder of Metagenics, Chris has over 30 years of experience in marketing and implementing natural medicine in clinical practice. He lectures extensively and has helped both practitioners and patients realize the powerful health-changing benefits of optimizing the nutrition-lifestyle-mind-body relationship.
Register for Firstline Therapy Certification to Learn How to Help Your Patients, and Your Practice Thrive

  Regular Early Bird
Healthcare Providers (diagnose & prescribe) $649 $599†
Lifestyle Educators†† (work under supervision) $549 $499†
Returning Attendees (HCP & LE) $449 $399†


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† Must register at least 3 weeks in advance to receive early bird discount.
†† To review our minimum requirements for lifestyle educators click here.