Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner (CHPP)
This course is designed to be unlike any other course available. As practitioners, we are seeing an
overwhelming wave of cancer cases coming into our clinics. Every single one of us either knows a friend or a
relative affected by cancer or has their own personal experience with it. While many courses do a thorough job
of teaching the theory and allopathic aspects of cancer and some alternative and natural approaches, they do not
leave the practitioner feeling confident with the day-to-day practical aspects of being able to manage their cases
from the initial crisis and treatment options, through to palliation and hopefully full recovery. With all of the
information available to us through the internet, print and media, sorting our way through the maze of
alternative therapies can be daunting. There is simply not enough education and understanding about the
alternative therapies available and the evidence of their reliability.
This CHPP course is a comprehensive, hands-on and practical training with plenty of in-class
interaction, real-life cases, exercises and assignments that will leave the participant with a wealth of resources
they will be able to take away and begin using right away. Alisa and Lynne will present many combined years
of trainings and experience in clinical practice. This course will allow you to not only feel proud and confident
in achieving the designation of CHPP, but to also be enabled to work with any cancer patient.
Instructors:
Alisa Herriman RNCP ROHP, Cancer Practitioner, has been in the nutrition industry for 9 years. Alisa is a past
graduate of Edison, and has since established a successful consulting practice. After spending the last 4 years
specializing in Cancer with several courses under her belt, Alisa teaches the Inter-professional Cancer Program
for Georgian College for health care professionals and is a facilitator for Edison's Certified Cancer Practitioner
Program. Alisa brings a wealth of experience from her private consulting practice and her educational
background. Since taking special interest to help those diagnosed with cancer Alisa has a thriving nutritional
practice working with those who have cancer or a history of it. The teachings Alisa offers to this program will
help any wellness practitioner, understand how cancer grows and develops, and how to use complimentary
therapies within your practice.
Lynne Hinton, BSc, BEd, RNT/ROHP is Co-Owner of Health House nutritional consulting in Markham, ON.
Health House provides nutrition seminars and information events for clients, groups and practitioners including
the Nutritional Preceptorship Program (www.nppwebinars.com/npp). Lynne is also Co-Owner and Director of
Education at Edison Institute of Nutrition. The Edison Institute is known for its comprehensive educational
material available internationally, including two texts authored by Lynne, Nutritional Symptomatology and
Advanced Nutrition Practice. Edison Institute is proud to be "Training Nutritional Professionals Worldwide".
Lynne also offers an in-depth training in Darkfield Microscopy. Her focus is on educating and empowering her
clients to take more responsibility for their own preventative health care. As a lecturer and mentor, Lynne
brings a very "hands on" practical approach to nutrition education.
Text: Cancer Step Outside the Box – Ty Bollinger, 5th Edition, 2011
Goals of the Course:
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Have an understanding of cancer from an allopathic point of view
Have an understanding of cancer from a naturopathic point of view
Thoroughly understand the patient management with natural therapies
Be able to analyze and assess any patient with cancer
Be an active participant in the case discussions and have the confidence in your ability to work with any
cancer patient
To take away a complete and valuable resource binder from collective class assignments
Dates: June 8, 9, July 6, 7, August 10, 11, September 7, 8, 2013
Course Outline
Weekend One: Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9th 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Opening Discussion
- How cancer affects our lives as practitioners
- How cancer affects the lives of our clients
- How cancer is impacting society
Whole Foods and Cancer Presentation
- How Alisa educates the general public, as a Nutritionist who specializes in cancer
- A copy of her presentation will be provided for you to use with clients
About the course from the instructors – personal testimonials, why this course is necessary and how it will
benefit your practice.
Demystifying Cancer
- How Cancer develops
- What is cancer?
- Cancer Definitions
- Biology and Physiology of Cancer
Weekend One cont’d
Human Genome and Genetics
What causes cancer?
Cancer types
Diagnosing cancer and Tumor Markers
Allopathic Therapies
Naturopathic Perspective – managing the terrain
Difference between Cleansing, Draining and Detoxing and protocols for each
Nutrient Cautions
Addressing Emotions
Defining Cancer
- Cancer staging
- Tumor grades
- Tumor Markers
- Pathology Reports
- Metastatic Cancer
Assignment to be completed for next session
Weekend Two: Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Assignment Discussion and review of text
Toxic 7 Video Series by Dr. Buttar
The Science of Detoxification
- Protocols for chemo and radiation and pre and post surgery
- Additional natural therapies
- Natural approaches to diet - Additive/Palliative Approach, Preventative, Active treatment
Case Studies
Assignment to be completed for next session
Weekend Three: Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Student presentations of Cancer types
Medical vs. Natural Treatments – When and what to use safely
Purpose of Natural Treatments
- Rebuild health
- Rebuild immune system
- Reconfigure physiological environment (make biological systems “unfriendly to cancer through proper
nutrition, supplementation, increased oxygenation and pH)
- Repair and sustain
Case Studies, Practicum
Weekend Four: Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Student presentations on Natural Treatments
Cancer Prevention Techniques – a great take-away program that can be offered as a workshop/seminar,
all resources will be provided.
Cancer Resource Binder – Meds, Appointment record, Diagnostics, Recipes, meal Plans, Educational Info,
Contacts
Insights into working with those with cancer
Final exam