- FLT Certification
- FLT Program Coordinator Training
- FMRC Workshops
- The Depression Pandemic
- The Depression Pandemic (Workshop)
- The Emerging Therapeutic Target
- Bland 2008: The Clinical Implementation Workshop
- Environmental Toxins
- GI Health Restoration
- Unlocking the Secrets of Gluten Sensitivity
- Jeffrey Bland, PhD
- Jay Lombard, DO
- Robert Rakowski, DC
- Michael B. Wald, MD, DC
- FLT Certification Instructors
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Kristi Hughes, ND
Dr. Hughes is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In 1997, she founded the Center of Natural Healing Arts, which has clinic sites in Minnesota providing various modalities of natural health care in an integrated clinic environment. Dr. Hughes also currently serves as the Secrectary of the Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians that addresses the political needs of naturopathic medicine. She has implemented a very successful FirstLine Therapy program in her own practice and provides practical advice from firsthand experience.
Lyra Heller, MA
Lyra Heller is a co-founder of Metagenics, Inc. and an anthropologist with 30 years of experience and expertise in the areas of complementary and alternative medicine. Lyra takes a leadership role in the development of herbal formulas while educating health professionals and office staff worldwide on the benefits of combining natural systems of healing with conventional medical practice. In addition, Lyra maintains a consulting practice in Los Angeles and is the co-author of Good for You! Smart Choices for Hormone Health!
Christopher Katke
As a co-founder of Metagenics, Inc. with over 25 years of experience in the field of natural medicine, Chris has been involved in every aspect of the dietary supplement industry. Key areas of focus for Chris have been patient education and the translation of current nutritional science into clinical practice. Chris lectures extensively and has helped both practitioners and patients realize the powerful health-changing benefits of optimizing the nutrition-lifestyle-mind-body relationship. Chris works as a nutrition and lifestyle coach, implementing the FirstLine Therapy program in Southern California.
Mike Katke
Mike's international career as a nutritional consultant in the healthcare industry spans over 25 years. Mike developed FirstLine Therapy in conjunction with a wide variety of leading healthcare practitioners in clinical settings. Mike lectures frequently throughout the U.S. and worldwide on the clinical application of functional nutrition, and is regarded for his professionalism and astute understanding of the needs of today's healthcare practitioners and their patients. He currently serves as the Vice President of Medical Marketing, which he co-founded.