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The 2022 GI Deep Dive Series
Every now & then, it's time to refresh your knowledge.
If you’ve been in practice even for a few months, you’ve likely realized just how important gastrointestinal health is to overall well-being.
We all know this academically, but once you get into practice, you start to see it on an entirely different level.
You learned all about GI health in school, but...
It's completely normal to feel a bit rusty on your GI physiology.
You remember CCK but maybe not all of the details … something to do with the liver?
And now you’re interested in how to apply the physiology in clinical settings.
Sadly, you don’t have time to go back to school right now (No, you seriously don’t. Back away from the admissions tab.)
Let me save you from digging up your school notes, poring through the research yourself to make sure you haven’t missed anything critical since you last looked, and re-reading your old textbook (you did keep it, right?!)
Let’s brush up on the phys basics, review clinical protocols, and learn some new stuff, too.
Instead of buying yet another book to collect dust, or signing up for another course you’ll never even login to, try the bite-sized approach to learning.
Introducing: The 2022 GI Deep Dive series
Monthly live trainings designed for practitioners to help you understand GI physiology and associated clinical strategies
It's easy to keep learning.
Set aside one hour per month to refresh your knowledge and grow your clinical skills.
Designed for practitioners.
Classes are focused on clinical application and the needs/interests of actively practicing clinicians.
Clear and concise classes.
Sessions are designed to be focused, clear, and fun. You'll learn just what you need, without unnecessary extras.
Here's what we'll do in 2022:
What's Included in the 2022 GI Deep Dive
12 GI-Focused Training Classes
Each 1-hour live webinar includes a deep dive into pathophysiology + suggestions for how to support people clinically with diet, lifestyle, herbs, and supplements.
Can’t make it live? You’ll have access to the recordings, slides, references, and any other resources provided.
All webinars are on Mondays at either 5 pm or 7 pm ET.
Certificate(s) of Completion
Complete a short quiz after each webinar, and you’ll get a certificate of completion. While I can’t guarantee that you’ll get continuing education credits, all sessions will be > 50% nutrition/herb-related content, and thus they should count for most of you!
Complete all 12 quizzes, and you’ll get one single certificate with all your hours listed, so you won’t need to save/print out 12 individual ones when you go to submit your CEU hours.
Access to Recordings, Slides, Reference Lists, and Other Resources
After each webinar, the recording will be posted within 48 hours. You’ll be able to download the slides and access the full references list for each presentation. We’ll also share other links and resources when applicable. You’ll have access to the recordings for 2 years.
In case we don't already know one another...
Hi,
I’m Camille Freeman, LDN, DCN, RH
I offer continuing education and community for highly trained herbalists and nutritionists. I’m also a professor at MUIH, where I teach physiology and pathophysiology in the Department of Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. Teaching about how the human body works is one of my very favorite things. After being in practice for 15+ years, I can vouch for how closely GI health ties into virtually every other system in the body.
GI Deep Dive Training Topics
All are on Mondays at either 5 pm or 7 pm ET. Recordings, slides, and reference lists will be posted.
Monday, January 10 from 5-6 pm ET with Camille
February 14 from 7-8 pm with Dr. Oscar Coetzee
Monday, March 14 from 5-6 pm ET with Camille
Monday, April 11 from 7-8 pm ET with Camille
Monday, May 16 from 5-6 pm ET with Camille
June 13 from 7-8 pm with Camille. We'll vote on a topic to cover and/or have time for Q&A.
Monday, July 11 from 5-6 pm ET with Camille.
Monday, Aug 15 from 7-8 pm ET with Camille
Monday, Sept 12 from 5-6 pm ET with Dr. Mark Davis
October 17 from 7-8 pm with Camille
Monday, Nov 14 from 5-6 pm ET with Camille
Monday, Dec 12 from 7-8 pm ET with Camille
You can brush up on your GI physiology and deepen your clinical skills in 2022.
Cost:
$348 for all 12 classes
pay at all at once or pay $29/month
Prefer to register for individual classes? Scroll to the bottom of the page. Classes are $34 each and must be purchased in advance of the live session.
Here's how to register:
Step 1
Choose to pay in full or to pay $29/month for 12 months. Either way, the price is the same!
Step 2
Click one of the buttons below, pay, and create your account. You'll get immediate access to the program dashboard.
Step 3
The day of each webinar, you’ll get the Zoom link via email. You can also find the Zoom links within our program dashboard in case you miss the message.
Friendly reminder: If you’re in the 5 pm or 7 pm session of Monday Mentoring, do not register! These are included in your membership. If you’re in the noon group, look for your discount code in our weekly email or in your dashboard 
Frequently asked questions
No problem! They’ll be available for purchase individually for $34 starting about a month in advance. Scroll to the bottom of this page to register for those that are available. I'll also post registration opportunities in my newsletter 
Please note that you cannot register after the webinar has started, so if you want to have access do sign up early, even if you can't attend live.
There's no bouncer at the door to stop you 
. However, do know that we're assuming everyone attending has a foundation in basic physiology and at least preliminary clinical skills when it comes to herbs and nutrition. We won't be covering the basics (e.g. what is CCK? What are the safety issues associated with licorice?). If you don't have a strong clinical foundation, you might be better off seeking a different program!
We post the recordings within 24-48 hours. You can go back and watch them whenever you’d like. When you register for the full 2022 GI Deep Dive, you'll have access to all replays for 2 years.
I do enable live captioning within Zoom during the classes. It’s not 100% accurate (particularly with anatomical and botanical language), but it’s pretty good. Recordings will have accurate closed captions (I edit the myself to make sure they're right!), and a transcript will also be available. If there’s anything else I can do to make the webinars or the recordings more accessible for you, please reach out.
It's pretty subjective, isn't it? One of the big benefits of signing up is outsourcing the research that's required to stay updated on these topics. Each class usually takes me 8-10 hours to prepare (sometimes more 
). You'll leave with the condensed version that highlights the most important pieces that inform our clinical work.
Probably! I can’t make any guarantees, as the requirements differ depending on which state you’re in and what type of CEUs you need. Webinars will include at least 50% nutrition- or herb-related information, and presenters will not be selling or promoting any specific products (although we will share our favorites with you!).
You’ll have until the end of 2023 to finish everything up.
After you register, you’ll find the voting link in your dashboard.
Yes! You can access the 2019-2021 webinar library for $29/month. Note: if you join one of the evening sessions of Monday Mentoring, the GI Deep Dive + the webinar library are included in your membership.
Purchase Individual Classes
If you don't want to sign up for the entire series, you can purchase any of the upcoming individual classes for $34 each. You'll get access to the live session as well as the recording, and any resources or references provided by the instructor.
Important notes: The CEU quiz is not included with individual class access. Registration closes when the webinar starts, so you can't register for those that have already happened. (If you sign up for the full series, you'll get access to all the replays!)
Gas, Bloating, Farts
In this session, we'll discuss common causes of gas and bloating, including IBS, hormonal effects on digestion, and clinical strategies to support clients experiencing GI discomfort.
Date: April 11 @ 7 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
Diverticulosis & Divertiuclitis
Feeling foggy when it comes to diverticulosis and diverticulitis? We'll go over the causes, the difference between the two, and how to support clients who have either of these.
Date: July 11 @ 5 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
Gallbladder & Gallstones
Brush up on your gallbladder physiology and learn what causes gallstones + clinical strategies to support clients who are trying to avoid gallbladder surgery and those who have had their gallbladders removed.
Date: Oct 17 @ 7 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
GI Physiology Review
Join us for a top-to-bottom review of GI physiology, including secretions, motility through the tract, macronutrient digestion and absorption, and hormonal influences on digestion.
Date: Jan 2022
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
The Gut-Brain Connection
Learn about the connection between the gut and the brain when you register for this class. We'll discuss the nervous, immune and endocrine connections & clinical strategies.
Date: May 16 @ 5 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
GERD
Let's talk about all things acid-related. Here we'll review the physiology behind acid production, learn more about what causes GERD, and discuss clinical strategies.
Date: Aug 15 @ 7 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
Liver Lovin' and NAFLD
A deep dive into the liver's myriad functions as well as a discussion of the pathophys underlying fatty liver disease + clinical strategies for prevention or support.
Date: Nov 14 @ 5 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
Intestinal Permeability
Learn how to use pre/probiotoics to support intestinal health. We'll cover both the evidence base and clinical strategies to consider when working with clients who have signs of altered intestinal permeability.
Date: Feb 14 @ 7pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Oscar Coetzee
People's Choice/TBD
What will this lecture cover? We're not sure yet! People enrolled in the 2022 Deep Dive will be voting on a topic; once we've decided, it will be posted here & you can enroll!
Date: June 13 @ 7pm ET
Teacher: TBD (probably Camille)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBD expert Dr. Mark Davis joins us for this webinar covering pathophysiology and clinical strategies to support clients with IBD, including red flags and referral indications.
Date: Sept 12 @ 5 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Mark Davis
People's Choice/TBD
What will this lecture cover? We're not sure yet! People enrolled in the 2022 Deep Dive will be voting on a topic; once we've decided, it will be posted here & you can enroll!
Date:Dec 12 @ 7pm ET
Teacher: TBD (probably Camille)
Poop, Constipation, and Diarrhea
Take a deep dive into what we can learn from feces, including common misconceptions and misunderstandings. We'll also cover common causes of diarrhea and constipation + clinical strategies.
Date: Mar 14 @ 5 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Camille Freeman
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