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Participants will gain clarity on the appropriate use of testimonials, evidence-based claims, disclaimers, and references to brands or products, as well as how to avoid high-risk language that may lead to compliance issues. Designed to be both practical and empowering, this webinar equips practitioners with the knowledge to create engaging, credible, and compliant content that supports both client outcomes and professional integrity.

About Associate Professor Janet Schloss

Associate Professor Janet Schloss is Clinical Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM).  Janet is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in coordinating clinical trials.  In addition to her academic career, Janet is also a practicing clinical nutritionist and naturoapth with over 20 years experience.

Janet has lectured in naturopathy, nutrition and student clinic supervision for over 14 years at Endeavour and is now supervising HDR students for NCNM.

In addition to her role at NCNM, Janet was a Research Fellow and a member of the International Naturopathic Leadership group with the Australian Research Centre for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), and a member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society, Society of Integrative Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

By the end of this session, attendees will:

1. Reframe what a “side hustle” really is for practitioners
   Understand how side hustles can be ethical, evidence-based extensions of clinical practice — not MLMs or burnout projects.

2. Identify income streams beyond 1:1 consults
   Learn realistic options such as products, education, digital resources, brand partnerships, and scalable services that fit within scope.

3. Learn how to protect clinical integrity while building revenue
   How to stay practitioner-first, avoid conflicts of interest, and align business decisions with professional and regulatory standards.

4. Understand the basics of pricing, margins, and sustainability
   Why many practitioner businesses struggle financially — and the non-negotiables for building something that actually supports your life.

5. See a real-world example of a side hustle turned business
   A transparent case study of how I’m Nutrients grew from a practitioner idea into a scalable brand — including what didn’t work.

6. Know where to start (and what not to do)
   Clear first steps, common traps, and how to test ideas without over-investing time, money, or energy.

7. Gain permission to think bigger — without guilt
   Let go of the belief that being a “good practitioner” means staying small, underpaid, or exhausted.

About Brittany Darling:

Brittany Darling is a clinical nutritionist, herbalist and mum, and the founder of I’m Nutrients. With 14+ years in practice, she turned a practitioner side project into a global children’s supplement brand — and now shares the real, unfiltered lessons of building something that actually lasts.

Key Take-aways:

• How science began studying mindfulness
• The latest research, including how mindfulness impacts the brain, emotional regulation, memory and FOMO.
• Revisiting classic influences such as the discoveries of the ‘Look Up Project’
• Mindfulness considerations for mental health
• Tips for daily practice

About Jacqui Fahey:

Jacqui Fahey is the Executive Officer of the NHAA, where she is committed to advancing the complementary medicine sector through strong advocacy and collaborative partnerships. With over 25 years of experience as a naturopath, educator, and business developer, she has a proven track record in building education teams and delivering content for healthcare professionals and the public. Jacqui actively fosters collaboration among practitioners, industry, professional associations, government agencies, and education institutions to enhance public health and support the complementary medicine community. She has also contributed to nutrition promotion in hospitals and patient advocacy through projects with Healthshare NSW.

Her background aligns with a continued interest in cognitive health, memory, and mindfulness, supporting integrative approaches that promote cognitive well-being and holistic health.

About Liza Twohill:

Liza is a naturopath, mentor, research clinician and business owner with over 25 years’ experience in clinical practice. She is passionate about integrating complementary medicine into primary healthcare, particularly for people with chronic and complex conditions in regional and remote communities. Her career has focused on grassroots naturopathy, working across multidisciplinary, solo and multi-location practices. Liza has supported many students on placement and advocate for clearer, more inclusive pathways for new graduates. She is an Adjunct Professional Fellow at Southern Cross University, a Course Advisory Committee member, and a research clinician investigating nutritional interventions for psychological distress and burnout-related fatigue.

ABOUT HANNAH BOYD

Hannah is a Naturopath and herbalist based in Sydney, NSW.  She was first elected to the NHAA Board of Directors in 2018 and has led the Marketing and media subcommittees during her tenure.

Hannah established her own Naturopathic clinic after graduating from her studies in 2012.  Her areas of interest include mental health, women’s health and fertility.

As well as practicing in her Marrickville clinic, Hannah has volunteered at the Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre as a research assistant.  She has presented at various events including The Real Food Project and the Marrickville Business Association.  In 2019 Hannah was asked to present at the Central & Eastern Sydney Primary Health network annual conference, Rethinking Mental Health as well as the 2021 National Symposium on Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine.

ABOUT JACQUI FAHEY

Jacqui Fahey is the Executive Officer of the NHAA, where she is committed to advancing the complementary medicine sector through strong advocacy and collaborative partnerships. With over 25 years of experience as a naturopath, educator, and business developer, she has a proven track record in building education teams and delivering content for healthcare professionals and the public. Jacqui actively fosters collaboration among practitioners, industry, professional associations, government agencies, and education institutions to enhance public health and support the complementary medicine community. She has also contributed to nutrition promotion in hospitals and patient advocacy through projects with Healthshare NSW.

Her background aligns with a continued interest in cognitive health, memory, and mindfulness, supporting integrative approaches that promote cognitive well-being and holistic health.

Key takeaways:

• • Discover smart business tools for automation, admin, and marketing with integrity.
  • Explore AI solutions for faster, clearer patient notes and data integration.
  • Learn how to stay up to date with research and improve client education materials.
  • Find AI tools to boost your mental clarity, productivity, and reduce daily decision fatigue.

ABOUT SOFIA SILCHENKO

Sofia is a naturopath, researcher, and health-tech founder currently serving on the NHAA Board. She’s passionate about blending traditional wisdom with modern technology and sees AI as a powerful tool to validate, scale, and protect naturopathy in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

As Chair of the NHAA AI in Naturopathy Special Interest Group, Sofia advocates for safe and ethical integration of AI, supporting practitioners to adopt modern tools in ways that uphold naturopathic values and enhance patient care.

Key takeaways:

• • Exploring the Modern Naturopath’s Dilemma: Information overload, burnout, and the need for better tools.
  • Learn how to use AI to effortlessly integrate all aspects of the holistic patient care management and streamline the way you work.
  • Explore how AI can act as a clinical co-pilot, enhancing rather than replacing practitioner judgment.
  • Gain clarity on ethics, consent, and safety when using AI in patient care.

ABOUT SOFIA SILCHENKO

Sofia is a naturopath, researcher, and health-tech founder currently serving on the NHAA Board. She’s passionate about blending traditional wisdom with modern technology and sees AI as a powerful tool to validate, scale, and protect naturopathy in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

As Chair of the NHAA AI in Naturopathy Special Interest Group, Sofia advocates for safe and ethical integration of AI, supporting practitioners to adopt modern tools in ways that uphold naturopathic values and enhance patient care.

Key Takeaways

·Understanding PFAS and microplastics as persistent environmental toxins—sources, pathways of exposure, and clinical relevance

· Health effects across systems—immune, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological, and reproductive disruption

· Toxicokinetics and body burden—absorption, distribution, retention, and elimination mechanisms

· Synergistic toxicity—how microplastics act as carriers for PFAS, amplifying increasing bioavailability, systemic absorption, and cumulative health risk.

· Clinical strategies—assessment tools, symptom patterns, and interventions for detoxification and antioxidant support

· Empowering patients—using lifestyle interventions and mobile tools to reduce toxic load and build resilience

About Wendy McLean

Wendy is a qualified naturopath with experience across clinical practice, education, product development, regulatory affairs, and technical support in the complementary medicine industry.  She holds a Bachelor of Advanced Science and a PhD in Hydrogeology, with a strong foundation in Earth and Environmental Science.  Over the past 20 years, Wendy has worked in environmental assessment and research, with a particular focus on contaminated sites, including per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).  This background has shaped her interest in Environmental Medicine and informed her naturoapathic approach, combining scientific knowledge with holistic health careh

Key Takeaways

· Get clear with the facts – being honest with your skill set, your monetary needs, your goals, time and current life journey will assist managing and maintaining a health practice that works for you and your patients.

· Style of practice – determine the type of clinical space that best suits your needs, patient needs and best practice principles.

· Be clear with your business model – know your numbers, clear systems, logistics and who you are here to serve.

· Understand the opportunities for growing your clinic

· Explore the processes that drive transition of growth in your clinic.

· Have a clear vision of what your sustainable clinic will look like.

· Fine tuning the clinician’s journey – understanding and nurturing the cycle and flow as a health professional and how to avoid burn-out.

About Liza

Liza is a Naturopath, mentor, research clinician and successful business owner with more than 25yrs in clinical practice. Most of her career has been focused on providing grassroots Naturopathy to the community in regional and remote locations. She understands the demands of setting up a practice, has worked in multidisciplinary clinics, a solo clinic, and juggled working in several locations. Her passion is in the power of human connection and healing journey that in-clinic practices offer and how to diversify to survive in business.

Since 2018 her business has offered both in clinic, online and telehealth services. Over the years she has supported many students in placement and understands the knowledge gaps for new graduates and struggling practitioners in becoming confident and established clinicians and business owners.

Immune Modulating Approach to Endometriosis – Lara Briden

Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that is affected by estrogen but is not caused by estrogen. In this 1-hour webinar, experienced naturopath Lara Briden will examine the paradigm shift currently underway with this complex disease. Specifically, she’ll take you through some of the latest research around endometriosis as a disease of immune dysfunction and the growing evidence for the involvement of macrophages, mast cells, LPS (lipopolysaccharide), and intestinal permeability. Finally, Lara will consider why superficial endometriosis lesions are not always the explanation for pelvic pain and survey the best natural treatments to modulate immune function and relieve symptoms.

From Perimenopause to Menopause:  Herbal Medicine to support the transition – Regina Lasaitis

Perimenopause for many can be a challenging time with a myriad of symptoms potentially appearing as they approach menopause.  Regina has over two decades of experience providing support during this stage of life, working with her patients to ease the symptoms encountered and promote health, positivity and vitality for beyond the transition.

A Deep Dive into Male Fertility – Dr Giselle Cooke

Join Giselle in examining the global rise of male infertility rates, the current contribution of the male partner to infertility cases and the looming crisis of falling population numbers due to declining sperm quality. Giselle will present novel approaches to investigating and managing male infertility, in particular the relationship of male microbiomes to sperm quality and correcting dysbiosis for better fertility outcomes. Finally, we will explore the spectrum of holistic management solutions at our disposal as natural health practitioners which can help to resolve some of the challenges facing our male patients who are planning their families. 

Pathology for Naturopaths and Herbalists – Dr Janet Schloss

Pathology comes in many forms from traditional pathology tests to functional medicine testing. Naturopaths and herbalists do have the option of being able to order, understand and use these tests not only for diagnostic purposes, but for assessing the ‘terrain’ of the body. This means identifying possible illnesses or imbalances that can affect a person’s optimal health and wellbeing. In addition, a majority of the pathology testing can also be for prevention rather than treatment purposes. The following webinar will be focusing on a variety of pathology tests that naturopaths and herbalist can conduct to assist certain conditions and diseases as well as prevention strategies.

Keeping our Care Real and Accessible – Rachel Arthur

Kickstarting Your Practice Part 1 – Jules Galloway:

Practitioner Basics

In this session, you will be given an easy to follow framework to get your practice up and running in no time at all.

Key Takeaways:

• Getting your ducks in a row when it comes to setup and legals.

• What you need to know when launching yourself online.

• Creating systems for pathology testing and prescribing.

• Delivering a treatment plan that sticks.

• How to make Zoom/telehealth consults work for both you and your client.

• What to do when cases get more complex (and why it’s a good thing!).

Kickstarting Your Practice Part 2 – Jules Galloway

Creating a Thriving Business That Lights You Up 

You’ve got the basics in place. Now it’s time to take things to the next level, show up confidently online, create an abundance of clients, and have the business you’ve dreamt about!

Key Takeaways:

• Attracting your ideal client.

• Nailing your marketing, and building a relationship with your followers.

• Staying motivated, confident and focused, even in unpredictable and uncertain times.

• Creating your suite of online offerings.

• Growing and scaling your business, and going from strength to strength.

The Ins and Outs of Group  Consultations – Hannah Boyd & Sophia Gerontakos

With an increase in the naturopathic treatments in Australia, especially among individuals grappling with chronic conditions, there exists a need to address barriers hindering broader accessibility to naturopathic care. Drawing inspiration from the success of Group Medical Visits (GMVs) or Integrative Group Medical Visits (IGMVs) in conventional medical practices globally, naturopaths in Australia are increasingly exploring the implementation of group naturopathic consultations. GMVs have demonstrated efficacy in managing chronic diseases, enhancing health outcomes, and fostering collective care by integrating connection and peer support with clinical expertise.

Our NHAA Advocacy Team

• Elaine Abery from Unravelling Red Tape
• Hannah Boyd, NHAA President
• Natalie Cook, NHAA Board Member
• Jacqui Fahey, NHAA Executive Officer

ABOUT ELAINE ABERY

With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of government and advocacy, Elaine Abery from Unravelling Red Tape specialises in helping businesses and organisations cut through regulatory challenges. A seasoned expert in government relations, Elaine translates the often-complex language of government to open lines of communication, resolve red tape frustrations, and empower her clients to achieve their goals.

Key takeaways:

• • Define what a healthy colonic microbiome should look like

  • Cover some recent studies demonstrating the importance of the microbiome in some novel diseases

  • Discuss the key pharmaceuticals and food chemicals that damage the microbiota that we need to avoid

  • Highlight specific foods and strategies that can nurture the beneficial members of your microbiome and detail novel approaches to enhance ecosystem diversity

ABOUT DR JASON HAWRELAK

Dr Jason Hawrelak is a researcher, educator, Western herbalist, and naturopath with 25 years’ clinical experience. He did his PhD examining the capacity of probiotics, prebiotics and herbal medicines to modify the gastrointestinal tract microbiota and teaches worldwide on the topics of microbiota optimisation and gut health. He has published extensively in these areas, including 20 textbook chapters. Dr Hawrelak is on the Medical Nutrition Council of the American Society for Nutrition and is a Fellow of both the American College of Nutrition and the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. Dr Hawrelak maintains a busy online clinical practice as lead clinician in the Hawrelak Gut and Microbiome Clinic (within Goulds Natural Medicine).

Dr Hawrelak has taught health professionals at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level for over 20 years. He currently teaches natural approaches to Gastroenterology within the University of Western States Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program. Additionally, Dr Hawrelak is Chief Research Officer at ProbioticAdvisor.com, which offers a searchable database that enables easy, evidence-based prescribing of probiotic products. He also established, and is Lead Educator at the Microbiome Restoration Center, an online educational centre devoted to training health professionals to become microbiome clinicians, through his key courses – Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approaches to Gastrointestinal Health and Advanced Microbiome Manipulation.

Key takeaways:

• • Master the key principles of accurate pathology interpretation to enhance diagnostic precision.
  •  Understand how ‘narrowing the normal’ in reference ranges affects diagnostic accuracy and insights
  •  Learn to ‘personalise pathology’ by identifying a patient’s unique baseline and recognising subtle intra-individual shifts in pathology results.
  •  Appreciate the value of routine screens as tools for gaining comprehensive insights into a patient’s overall health
  • Shift away from ‘magic number thinking’ by integrating clinical context and patient history to interpret pathology results meaningfully.

ABOUT RACHEL ARTHUR

Rachel Arthur is a seasoned naturopath and registered nutritionist with a specialisation in integrative nutrition and diagnostics. With three decades of experience spanning clinical practice and educational settings, Rachel has established herself as a leading educator in the field of nutritional medicine. Her work is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, contributing to renowned texts such as the award-winning Herbs & Natural Supplements – An Evidence-Based Guide across all four editions.  With a passion for integrative health and an ongoing dedication to professional development, Rachel’s presentations are not only informative but also transformative, making a significant impact on the practitioners she mentors.

Key takeaways:

• • What are the biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses
  • Red flags and warning signs your business is at risk
  • Everyday habits all businesses have that make you more vulnerable to cyber crime
  • Why small business cyber security is a team sport, and how a trained Cyber Warden can help make cyber safety simple

ABOUT KIMBERLEY ROBERTS-SALEE

Kimberley is a senior marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement professional with 15 years of experience across multiple industries including tourism, business events, government, aviation and professional services.

Key takeaways:

• • Recognising Colorectal Cancer

• • Patient support from diagnosis to survivorship

• • Medical management and our role in minimising side effects

• • Clinical insights and strategies

• • Dietary considerations

• • Functional testing and complementary therapies

• • Prevention for high-risk patients

• • Case discussion

ABOUT CARLA WRENN

Carla Wrenn is an Integrative Naturopath & Nutritionist. Completing a Bachelor of Health Science in 2001 and practicing for 23 years.

Completing postgraduate studies in Integrative Oncology, Autoimmune Diseases and Functional Medicine within Australia and the USA. Carla’s time is spent consulting in the areas of complex and chronic diseases, especially Long COVID and Oncology support.

Carla is also the owner of Peninsula Herbal Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic, where Carla works with 11 Naturopaths who love providing Acute Care, consultations, and lifestyle retail offerings to their Mornington Peninsula community and beyond.

Key takeaways:

• • The home environment is frequently a major site of air pollution exposure, and every day activities can dramatically affect our air quality

• • Children are at increased risk of environmental exposure

• • Climate change is expected to worsen many environmental hazards, and some interventions need careful planning as they can create additional risk

• • Research is underway to explore the internal pathways that mediate adverse effects, and complementary medicine practitioners have a role in addressing these

ABOUT DR DWAN VILCINS

Dr Dwan Vilcins is the Group Leader Environmental Epidemiology at the Children’s Health and Environment Program at The University of Queensland. Dr Vilcins’ and her team explore the effect of environmental exposures on children’s health, with a current focus on air pollution, environmentally persistent free radicals, green space and plastic chemicals. Dr Vilcins leads the NHMRC funded EMBER study exploring the effect of bushfire smoke on health outcomes. In addition to her PhD and Master of Public Health, Dr Vilcins has a background in naturopathy. Currently Dr Vilcins is a fellow of the International Society for Children’s Health and the Environment, a board member for the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health, an advisor to Breath Melbourne, and is an advocate for the Greener Spaces Better Places initiative.

This research investigates our own clinical preventative health strategies with our patients across the spectrum of topics covered by the National Preventative Health Strategy.

In the webinar, Amie will introduce the National Preventative Health Strategy and show how it will drive Australia’s national healthcare agenda. She will overview what research has already uncovered about our role in preventive health in Australia and around the world. She will also highlight some ways clinicians can contribute to the new research project sponsored by NHAA.

This is a FREE webinar and a must attend event to understand how we can add value and increase our contribution as community healthcare providers.

ABOUT DR AMIE STEEL

Dr Amie Steel is an Associate Professor within the discipline of Public Health, Co-Director of the Australian Research Collaborative in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (University of Technology Sydney), and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow. Amie has attracted ~$4.4M in research funding in the last 4 years and holds editorial appointments in leading complementary medicine academic journals. She has authored over 220 journal articles, contributed to over 30 book chapters, and edited three special journal issues – most recently on Global Public Health and Traditional Medicine – and three research books such as the world’s first health technology assessment of naturopathy. She has leadership roles within the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF). She is a global leader in naturopathy and complementary medicine research.

Key takeaways:

• • Review of the herbal medicines used to effectively ease the various symptoms encountered during the transition

• • Share case studies to demonstrate how these herbal medicines are valuable in providing relief and support

• • Consider the ever-increasing role that practitioners of herbal and naturopathic medicine have in providing education about perimenopause and menopause

• • Discuss the maintenance of optimal physical and emotional health throughout the menopausal transition and beyond

ABOUT REGINA LASAITIS

Regina is a masters qualified Medical Herbalist and Naturopath with over 25 years’ experience. Before training in complementary medicine, Regina was a biomedical scientist, and she combines her scientific knowledge with her skills in naturopathy. She has a clinical practice in Sydney where she provides treatment and management of all health issues. With a passion for educating and training future practitioners, Regina has over 10 years’ experience as an educator of Western herbal medicine and naturopathy. She is currently a lecturer and student clinic supervisor at Torrens University. Regina is an NHAA approved supervisor and offers a support service for practitioners. She has been a regular presenter at the NHAA Sydney Chapter meetings.

Sophia and Hannah will delve into both successes and challenges, their own insights and experiences in implementing group consultations. This webinar is designed to equip clinicians with foundational knowledge and practical guidance on group consultations, ranging from planning and execution to overcoming common challenges. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to create safe and effective group consultations, fostering a transformative approach to naturopathic care delivery.

Key takeaways:

• • Gain insights into the essential components necessary for creating and implementing safe and effective group consultations

• • Explore various formats and structures of group consultations

• • Acquire a practical understanding of the keys to success in planning, recruiting for, implementing and maintaining group consultations.

ABOUT HANNAH BOYD

Hannah is a Naturopath and Herbalist based on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia.  In her clinical practice she balances the use of botanical and nutritional medicines with education to help her patients live a balanced life. Hannah loves being a generalist practitioner and sees a variety of different patients, but her clinical areas of interest include mental health, hormone health and fertility. Bringing Group Consults to her clinical practice has been a gamechanger for her clinic and most importantly her patients, she looks forward to sharing her experiences with other practitioners. Hannah is currently the president of the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia and is passionate about supporting the profession in Australia and abroad.

ABOUT SOPHIA GERONTAKOS

Sophia is a naturopath and massage therapist, research assistant at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, and clinician at Blue Mountains Women’s Health Centre. Sophia is also a trained shared medical appointment group facilitator and works with clinical naturopaths providing guidance and group facilitation services to assist with implementing group visits within their clinics. In addition to her professional roles, Sophia is working on the final stages of a PhD (Southern Cross University) investigating a new model of delivering naturopathic care to women and gender-diverse people with endometriosis using group visits, to address unmet healthcare needs and issues of access and integration of naturopathy. Sophia also serves on the board of directors of the NHAA since late 2023.

Key takeaways:

• • Why endometriosis is not a hormonal condition.

• • The key role of macrophages, mast cells, LPS (lipopolysaccharide), and intestinal permeability.

• • Targeting immune dysfunction with diet, supplements, and herbal medicine.

• • Seeing the big picture on pelvic pain — it’s not always about the endometriosis lesion.

ABOUT LARA BRIDEN

Lara Briden is a naturopath and bestselling author of the books ‘Period Repair Manual ‘and ‘Hormone Repair Manual’ — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and herbal medicine.
A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (1997) and the University of Calgary (evolutionary biology), Lara serves on several scientific advisory committees, including The Centre for Ovulation and Menstruation Research (CeMCOR) at the University of British Columbia.
She is a popular speaker and has delivered keynote presentations for the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA), the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (EndoANP), and the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

Key takeaways:

• • Why herbal first aid is a benefit to your clinical practice

• • How to develop herbal first aid for preventative care

• • Design your ideal herbal first aid dispensary

• • How to make compresses, poultices and basic preventative herbal first aid resources

• • How to teach your patients about herbal first aid

• • Taking herbal first aid out into the community

ABOUT DOMINIQUE LIV KAMAL

Dominique LivKamal, ND is an award-winning naturopath, herbalist, and wellness advocate. She’s passionate about empowering those on their wellness journey. She holds a Masters degree in Public health (Health Promotion) Bachelor Health Science (Complementary Medicine ) is a qualified Naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist.  Dom also has a diploma in Journalism, is a qualified Kundalini yoga teacher and Zen Thai Shiatsu Therapist and yoga teacher.  Dominique is founder and naturopath at Medicine Room where she developed the herbal manufacturing processes for herbal extractions as well as offering free community clinics to her clients since 2004. Inspired by pioneering women in the beauty product sector and her own upbringing, she studied naturopathy, herbal medicine, and a Master of Public Health, creating her own medicines, skincare products and community health model.

Key takeaways:

• • Systemic and environmental drivers and stressors impacting male hormonal imbalance, impaired sexual function and poor sperm quality

• • Clinical diagnosis: Investigation of the infertile man, Identification of causative factors and Interpretation of semen analyses

• • Profiling the semen microbiome in men – the genitourinary and gastrointestinal microbiomes and their relationship to sperm quality

• • The Functional Medicine approach to improving male fertility

• • The Healthy Male Protocol – addressing issues of diet, exercise, lifestyle, social drugs and stress

• • Environmental remedial strategies – EMR and hazardous chemical avoidance

• • Integrative male fertility management in your practice

ABOUT GISELLE COOKE

Giselle Cooke has practised holistic and integrative medicine in Australia since graduating from the University of NSW in Medicine and Surgery in 1979. With postgraduate qualifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism, Nutrition, Ayurveda and mind-body medicine, Giselle has served in an advisory capacity to government committees on complementary and alternative medicine over two decades. She served the founding executive of the Australian Complementary Medicine Association, was convener of Health Network Australia and spokesperson for the Complementary Health Care Council. Giselle has taught at universities and colleges since 1983 and extensively presented at Integrative and natural medicine conferences in Australia and Internationally.

Giselle Cooke has recently completed PhD research at The University of Sydney into male infertility and its relationship to the emerging field of the human microbiome and has a lot of cutting-edge information to share with us.

Key takeaways:

• • Understanding what pathology tests to select for certain conditions

• • Why you would conduct or not conduct certain pathology tests

• • Understanding what the results indicate

• • Translating the results of the tests to patients in a meaninful way

ABOUT DR JANET SCHLOSS

Dr Janet Schloss is Clinical Research Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University. Janet is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in coordinating clinical trials. In addition to her academic career, Janet is a practicing clinical nutritionist and naturopath with over 20 years’ experience.

Following the completion of her doctorate in 2015, Janet has focused her research on supporting people who have cancer through studying the use of complementary medicines to assist side effects of cancer treatments.

Janet has completed a number of ground-breaking studies and has over 70 publications, and now focuses a lot of her research on medicinal cannabis.

This ranges from unprecedented rates of Euthyroid Sick Syndrome & Thyrotoxicosis during the acute phase to either activation (in an individual with a personal hx) or provocation (no previous hx or diagnosis) of autoimmune thyroid conditions as a result of either the infection or vaccination. Although there will be more research to come that will help us clarify and confirm some of this detail, the data already in existence is undeniable and warrants our attention.

Key takeaways:

• • Acute Covid Thyroid presentations including unprecedented high rates of Low T3 Syndrome

• • Follow-up thyroid sequelae for ‘recovered’ patients including activation and provocation of autoimmune thyroid disease

• • Documented effects of vaccines on thyroid function mirror many of the effects of the infection but at lower rates

• • Discuss possibility of ‘next wave’ being AITD

ABOUT RACHEL ARTHUR

Rachel’s favourite colour is red, as in the deep red of a blood sample collected for analysing labs to gain optimal insights into patients.  And her preferred soundtrack for life is 80’s all the way – to which she will happily bust a few moves and many professional myths, on underground dancefloors and international conference stages, alike.

With her impressive credentials as a contributor to many authoritative texts, author of peer reviewed articles, and regularly invited guest speaker, Rachel has become a household name in our profession.  Her trademark?  Translating complex scientific concepts into accessible language and providing practical, easy-to-implement solutions that are delivered with a splash of colour and humour.  But don’t let her entertaining style fool you – Rachel’s conscientious research is what sets her apart and has earned her international recognition as a leading authority in the fields of integrative nutrition and diagnostics.

Key takeaways:

• • Structure of business or practice

• • Liability and insurance issues (practice and non-practice issues)

• • Asset protection

• • Government business registration/compliance requirements

• • Location of business or practice

• • Funding and costs

• • Online presence

• • Business legal documents

• • Intellectual Property (TMs)

• • Taxation and related requirements

ABOUT TIM CLARKE

Tim is an experienced lawyer, trademarks attorney and Principal of Yara Law with a focus on the complementary medicine industry.   Tim has extensive experience in respect of intellectual property and commercial law as well as experience assisting businesses deal with the TGA.   In addition to his legal and commerce qualifications, he has also completed a degree in complementary medicine (naturopathy) at the UNE so has a unique understanding and insight in respect of the issues that face complementary medicine practitioners and businesses.   Tim combines his passion for complementary medicine, business and the law and he regularly assists Yara Law’s stable of clients, ranging from business and practice start-ups to well-established national and international businesses, in respect of legal matters in the complementary medicine industry.

Please note that this presentation is merely for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  Please seek out specific legal advice as required.

• Feel comfortable using pronouns and other sexuality and gender diverse language
• Have an understanding of LGBTQIA+ abbreviation
• Understanding the difference between sex and gender
• How to talk to patients about sex, sexuality and gender and what to do when you get it wrong
• How to make my clinic a safe and inclusive space for gender and sexuality diverse clients

Key takeaways

• • Realise why getting another qualification isn’t going to get you more clients

• • Understand the role of nature in your business strategy and how it can be an antidote to burnout

• • Experiment with shaking up your business model to benefit you and your clients

• • Become aware of the top 3 new places established practitioners can create traction

• • Explore 3 actionable ways to get more flow in your business