"The key to successfully unraveling chronic health conditions is the ability to understand a person’s genetic susceptibility and the environmental factors that contribute to biochemical dysfunction."
Carolyn Ledowsky
LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS REMAINING
PRACTITIONERS LEARN HOW TO...
Confidently Address Autoimmune & Thyroid Issues Using Genomics & Holistic Treatment Plans
Our two-day live workshop is specifically designed for health practitioners ready to advance their knowledge and skills, with a focus on functional genomics.
Sydney, May 17th - 18th 2025
Watch the preview of our previous workshop below
AN INDUSTRY EVENT BY MTHFR SUPPORT
Hosted by Carolyn Ledowsky, Australia's Leading Functional Genomics Practitioner, and joined by industry expert speakers.
Carolyn and an expert panel of guest speakers will guide you through the latest research and key genetic SNPs that impact autoimmunity and thyroid health, share groundbreaking techniques, and provide you with the tools and knowledge to enhance your practice.
Whether you are a naturopath, nutritionist, doctor, or allied health professional, this event will equip you with cutting-edge techniques and strategies to advance your practice and improve patient outcomes in autoimmune health.
Industry Expert Speakers
Sydney, 17-18 MAY 2025
Sydney, 17-18 MAY 2025
2-Day Interactive Workshop for Health Practitioners
2-Day Interactive Workshop for Health Practitioners
Join us to learn the latest genomics research, techniques and treatment protocols for supporting patients with autoimmune and thyroid solutions.
DAY 1: AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
Expand your knowledge of autoimmune conditions, including:
- Diabetes
- Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Complex cases with multiple autoimmune conditions
DAY 2: THYROID CONDITIONS
Understand the underlying genomic and environmental factors associated with:
- Hashimoto's
- Graves
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Subclinical thyroiditis
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Learn The Skills Required to Improve the Health Outcomes of Patients With Autoimmune and Thyroid Conditions... With Functional Genomics
- Learn how to support an individual's genetics to promote healing and remove the factors that progress disease.
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Understand complex environmental triggers, e.g. diet, stress, toxins, infections, chemicals etc.
- Learn how to assess for genetic SNPs and interpret genetic reports.
- Identify the associated Genetic SNPs that contribute to autoimmune and disease states.
- Review the latest research and clinical updates on the mechanisms driving these disorders.
- Expand Your Knowledge and Skillset: Understand how to identify genomic and environmental triggers in your patients.
- Get hands-on experience: Participate in interactive sessions and case studies to apply what you learn directly to your practice.
- Improve Patient Outcomes: Learn advanced assessment skills and protocols you can use to help your patients
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, advanced testing companies, and supplement experts who are pioneering changes in health.
Discover how to apply your MTHFR learnings to your practice.
A practical, mentored group that focuses on real-world situations and learnings.
“I have a clear plan to assess clients and prioritise the direction of treatment. I feel more confident to put together the consultation information with the genetic and other recommended tests. ”
Louise B.
NORTHS CAMMERAY, Sydney NSW
NORTHS CAMMERAY, Sydney NSW
Autoimmune & Thyroid Disorders
Advanced Treatment Techniques Workshop
17-18 MAY 2025
Autoimmune & Thyroid Disorders
Advanced Treatment Techniques Workshop
17-18 MAY 2025
Have you ever wondered why some people are more susceptible to autoimmune diseases than others?
Or why there's always a few patients who don't respond to medications and supplements the way you expect they would?
The answer lies in their DNA.
Several genes affect the immune system and thyroid function.
Changes (or SNPs) in some of these genes can dramatically affect a person's risk for autoimmune and thyroid conditions.
They can also affect how they respond to treatment.
Understanding a person's genomics gives you the insights you need to create personalised treatment plans that give the body what it needs to heal with more precision and faster results.
Want to learn how to use genomics in your clinical practice to successfully address autoimmune and thyroid conditions?
Join leading experts for this two-day workshop and learn the intricate connections between genetic susceptibility, environmental triggers, the pathogenesis of autoimmune and thyroid disorders... and the advanced techniques to help your patients.
AUTOIMMUNE & THYROID 2-DAY WORKSHOP
Specialist Speakers
You will hear from industry experts, including:
Carolyn Ledowsky
Functional Genomics for Autoimmune and Thyroid Health
Carolyn is the founder of MTHFR Support Australia and The Functional Genomics Institute.
A university-trained health scientist, researcher, naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist with additional qualifications in genetics at Duke University and the University of Maryland.
For almost two decades, she has dedicated her career to helping chronically ill patients from around the world—individuals who have often searched for years, even decades, to find answers for their ongoing health struggles.
Carolyn now has the the privilege of helping other doctors, naturopaths, and health practitioners incorporate genomics into their practices so they can experience phenomenal patient outcomes and build thriving clinical practices like she has.
Lisa Costa-Bir
An Integrative Approach To Addressing Hashimotos and Graves Disease
Lisa is a clinical naturopath based in Sydney, Australia, who specialises in women’s health and auto-immunity, in particular Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
As well as being a clinician she works as an academic lecturer and clinical supervisor at Torrens University and is an Adjunct Fellow of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (SCU). Lisa has a Masters of Women’s Health (UNSW), as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Naturopathy (UWS).
Lisa is a host of the popular fxMedicine podcast and has written numerous naturopathic articles and was a contributing author for the widely used naturopathic textbooks “Clinical Naturopathic Medicine” and “Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine”. Her greatest passion is psycho-neuro-immunology and understanding how natural interventions can be used to modulate neuro-endocrine-immune responses for optimal patient heath.
Dr Brad Leech
From Genes to Gut: Managing Autoimmune Disease Through Microbiome Modulation
Dr Brad Leech is a PhD-qualified Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist with over 15 years of expertise in gastrointestinal health and chronic autoimmune conditions. Combining functional nutrition, integrative medicine, and holistic wellness, Brad delivers personalised, evidence-based care to his patients. Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of gut health research, investigating intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management, and food-based probiotics. He also holds the position of Adjunct Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.
In addition to patient care, Brad is passionate about empowering practitioners with the knowledge to enhance their clinical practice. Over the years, he has mentored thousands of practitioners, providing them with the tools to navigate the complexities of gut health. His program, Brad’s Brainiacs: Microbiome Mentoring, is a six-month online mentorship designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application. This mentor program equips recent graduates and practitioners with the skills to interpret microbiome reports, uncover actionable insights, and transform patient outcomes.
Daniel Sipple
Putting the brakes on multiple autoimmune syndrome (MAS)
From a path of illness, to discovery and eventually recovery, Dan Sipple has ridden the wave first hand and knows the system inside and out.
As a result of his personal experience and clinical expertise, he has a unique ability to recognise where to begin with every individual he works with. Dan’s method does not feature cookie-cutter protocols and recipes for wellness, but rather offers fully customised treatment plans for his patients which he considers the backbone of his approach and successful clinical outcomes.
Dan is a fully qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and herbalist with a Bachelor of Health Science. He is a registered member of the Australian National Therapists Association (ANTA).
His multimodality approach features elements of both Allopathic and complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) and he regularly employs Western diagnostics in accompaniment with functional & integrative testing to help him reach the best possible patient outcomes.
Dan is passionate about the areas of gut & microbiome modulation, hormone optimisation, autoimmune disease, stealth infections, immunity and anti-ageing medicines.
Dan is an avid researcher, enjoys playing guitar, gardening, hunting, the ocean and the outdoors. He is a proud Father of two boys and resides in the Mollymook area of the South Coast, NSW.
Nicole Biljsma
Nicole is a woman of passion and her passion lies in environmental health. With a background as a former naturopath and acupuncturist, with 15 years of clinical experience, she made a remarkable career transition to establish the healthy home movement (building biology) in Australia after noticing a significant correlation between her patients’ illnesses and the health hazards present in their homes.
For over thirty years, Nicole has been lecturing at tertiary institutions, imparting her wisdom in the fields of nutrition, Chinese Medicine, and environmental medicine. She is the leading authority on how to test homes for mould, electromagnetic fields, and toxicants through the Australian College of Environmental Studies which she founded in 1999 where she single-handedly, established the building biology industry in Australia. The college is a registered training organisation that provides the only nationally accredited training in mould, electromagnetic fields, allergens and toxicants in Australia. Her expertise has been recognized by peer-reviewed journals, where she has published her groundbreaking research (see below). As a highly sought-after speaker, she has presented at conferences both in Australia and internationally, including the USA, Malaysia, Thailand, and New Zealand. She was also an industry expert for the first Australian Standard for Mould in Australia.
“This truly is personalized medicine at its best. I can't thank Carolyn enough for sharing her vast knowledge with me in a way that I could understand and use it. It was an awesome experience. I highly recommend, your patients will thank you for it.”
Karole Romeril
FMCHC Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
“Very good. Carolyn has taught me the importance in case taking and really honing down on finding out the cause of symptoms.”
Jenny Barker
Naturopath
Norths Cammeray, SYDNEY NSW
Norths Cammeray, SYDNEY NSW
Autoimmune & Thyroid Disorders
Advanced Treatment Techniques Workshop
This step-by-step mentoring event covers functional genomics and holistic treatments to support patients experiencing autoimmune and thyroid issues.
17-18 MAY 2025
Autoimmune & Thyroid Disorders
Advanced Treatment Techniques Workshop
This step-by-step mentoring event covers functional genomics and holistic treatments to support patients experiencing autoimmune and thyroid issues.
17-18 MAY 2025
LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS REMAINING
Presentations Include:
Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
Understand how to identify and diagnose underlying issues, using genetic testing alongside functional and traditional testing methods.
Personalised Treatment Approaches
Learn how to create individualised treatment plans based on a patient’s specific health profile, genetics, lifestyle, and fertility challenges.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions
Gain knowledge on how diet, supplements, lifestyle, and environmental factors affect specific genes that impact fertility and how to guide patients in making beneficial changes
Latest Research and Trends
Staying updated with the latest research, trends, and technologies in natural fertility care.
Integrating Conventional and Natural Approaches
Learning how to effectively integrate health practices with conventional medical treatments to optimise patient outcomes
Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Analysing real-life case studies to understand practical applications of theories and treatments discussed during the event
Networking and Collaboration
Opportunities to connect with other professionals in the field for knowledge exchange and potential collaborations
Question & Answer Sessions
Ask questions and get expert answers.
“Amazing! This really helped my overall understanding of the biochemical pathways in the body. My perspective has changed in a good way, this was like the missing link to healing people from their illness in a positive clear and focused direction that gets results.”
Zelda Graham
Naturopath and Nutritionist
“Fantastic, the future of medicine. This will help so many practitioners guide clients with complex health conditions back to optimal health. It gets to the root cause of people's body dis-ease, not just treat symptoms. Life changing!”
Nicole Wellington
Spinal Flow & Bioresonance Practitioner
NORTHS CAMMERAY, Sydney NSW
NORTHS CAMMERAY, Sydney NSW
Autoimmune & Thyroid Disorders
Advanced Treatment Techniques Workshop
17-18 MAY 2025
Autoimmune & Thyroid Disorders
Advanced Treatment Techniques Workshop
17-18 MAY 2025
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS - PANEL SESSIONS - WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Program
Details of workshop presentations and times are still being finalised. Download the preliminary program here.
1. Foundations in Autoimmunity: Key Genomic Variants Every Practitioner Should Know
2. Putting the breaks on Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome (MAS)
3. Genomics For Gut Health
4. Managing Autoimmune Disease Through Microbiome Modulation
5. Expert Q+A Panel
6. Interactive Case Study
1. Introduction To thyroid Genomics
2. Hashimotos and Graves Disease
3. Toxins, Thyroid, and Immunity: Understanding the Environmental Triggers of Autoimmune Disease
4. Understanding The Tox Detect Test
5. How To Address Post-Pregnancy Thyroid Issues
6. Expert Q+ A Panel
7. Interactive Case Study
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FAQ
Is there parking at the event?
Yes there is onsite parking available. There is also nearby public transport via train and bus services.
What catering is provided?
Healthy, Gluten-Free morning tea, lunch and afternon tea provided. Upon registration we will ask you to specify any specific dietary requirements you have so we can ensure it is available to you.
What if I can't attend live?
All recordings and handouts will be available in the online portal within a month of the workshop.
Is this suitable for students?
Yes. Students may be eligible for a discounted ticket. Please enquire using the form at the bottom of this page.
VENUE
Norths Cammeray, 12 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062
Here is what other practitioners have said after learning from Carolyn in previous workshops and courses...
“I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned with my clients, I know it was the missing piece in my tool kit. Before doing the mastermind course with Carolyn, I already knew a bit about methylation, but I didn’t feel confident recommending supplements to improve methylation, I was scared of messing things up even more. I’m so glad I did the course with Carolyn. She has a talent for taking complex concepts and making it a lot more simple to grab.”
Genevieve St-Cyr
Nutritionist, A5M Practitioner, Herbalist, Naturopath, Functional RN
Discover how to apply your MTHFR learnings to your practice.
A practical, mentored group that focuses on real-world situations and learnings.
“Completion of the Mastermind mentoring has taken me to another paradigm in managing the complex patients that we all have. Understanding the Methylation Pathways is so important in having this integrated approach, the complexity of patients that we see with mood disorders, chronic fatigues, underlying histamine and oxalate problems and methylation is the core in managing these problems that front us. I cannot help but fully endorse this Mastermind class.”
Dr. Nathan Francis
Nutritionist
“This gave me some new ways to help really complex and sensitive clients. I also gained a much richer perspective on gut health and am excited about some of the new techniques I now have tucked up my sleeve. I’m always looking for new and different ways to approach tricky and stubborn symptoms and I feel that I really got this box ticked.”
Leisa Porteous-Semple
Doctorate of Medicine, MTHFR Practitioner, Certified Health Coach, Certified Body Ecology Coach, Yoga & ThetaHealing Practitioner
“I feel more confident to implement a treatment protocol. Carolyn's vast knowledge and practical approach provide you such a powerful method and expand your clinical expertise. Highly recommended.”
Sachiko Giorgilli
Nutritional Medicine Practitioner
“To understand MTHFR is functional medicine in practice and it is the future kind of medical thinking that will optimize our patients health. The mastermind has given me a very important tool to use in my practice, that will help a lot of my patients as well, with certain chronic, complex and disabling conditions.”
Anne-Jo Kristiansen
Acupuncturist, lecturer and journalist in health-promotion
“My main reason for studying this course was to gain a deeper understanding of how genes impact health. This course ticked all my boxes. I feel more confident, view testing, health history etc through a different lens and have already found more success with complex health conditions. Overall, I loved this course and found the content and experience of Carolyn invaluable. ”
Melanie Sheen
Naturopath and Nutritionist
“Carolyn is brilliant and an excellent educator. She explains complex and complicated concepts in an easy to understand way. She gives you the framework of methylation. She explains where to start and where to go next. Then, she drills down into the major pathways. After I took her class, I felt much more confident about learning the details that she provides in the Methylation and Genomics Institute. I was always intimidated and overwhelmed by methylation and genetic information. Knowing where to start and what to focus on first and then where to go from there was essential. You will get much more out of this program if you have some education and experience as a functional or integrative practitioner under your belt. I felt like I was ready for this information and so excited to continue learning the underlying details and applying this amazing and important information to myself and my clients.”
Carrie Bailey
Functional Nutritionist
2-DAY WORKSHOP
Genomics & Treatment Techniques For Autoimmune and Thyroid Diseases
17-18 MAY 2025
NORTHS CAMMERAY, SYDNEY NSW
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