Conference Series Calendar
January 4, 2014
Shilpa Saxena, MD
Mapping the Territory: Using the Functional Medicine Matrix Model
Apply and understand the Functional Medicine operating system and GOTOIT heuristic approach into patient management; apply
antecedents, triggers, and mediators to create effective assessment and treatment plans; and learn to use the seven core clinical
imbalances in developing treatment plans for patients with chronic disease.
January 11, 2014
Mark Houston, MD
The role of Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements in the Treatment of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
The pathophysiology, biochemistry, clinical aspects, prevention and treatment of hypertension will be discussed from a Functional
Medicine point of view. Nutrition, nutritional supplements and life style changes will be integrated into a pharmacological
program to improve clinical outcomes in patient with hypertension, dyslipidemia.
February 1, 2014
David Haase, MD
A Functional/Nutritional Medicine Approach to Assess & Maximize Neuro-Psychological Well Being
A three part demonstration: visualization of molecular physiology and electrophysiology that occurs in the brain to clinical
conditions, including head injuries; EEG/ERP/HRV/Neuropsychological assessment procedure to apply clinically; CVA patient
assessment using EEG/ERP/HRV/Neuropsychological evaluation and recommendations for treatment.
February 8, 2014
William Harris, PhD
Red Blood Cell Fatty Acid Patterns and Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
The omega-3 (FA) composition of red blood cells is called the HS-Omega-3 Index and is a valid biomarker of omega-3 FA status of
other tissues. Higher levels are associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes. The evidence for this claim, as well as
controversial recent reports regarding both the risks and benefits of higher omega-3 FA levels will be reviewed.
March 15, 2014
Alex Vasquez, DO, DC, ND
Therapeutic Interventions for Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Migraine, Chronic Fatigue and Muscle Pain, Diabetes and Metabolic
Syndrome, Hypertension and Myocardium Disorders
Detailed clinical application of the “mitochondrial nutrition and beyond” protocol will be provided. Attendees will learn
approximately 26 different interventions that can be used to promote optimal mitochondrial function.
March 22, 2014
Michael Stone, MD
Make the Nutrition Assessment of Your Patient Routine: The ABCDs of nutrition assessment
Improving nutrition focused physical exams can be done easily within the functional medicine model described in this lecture.
April 5, 2014
Robert Hedaya, MD, DFAPA
Can Mood and Anxiety Disorders Be Treated with Less Medication?
You will learn how your patients can benefit from the paradigm-changing fact that the brain and mind are inseparable from the
expanded functional medicine matrix. This matrix holds the key to better health with less medicine. It includes the
gastrointestinal, immune and hormonal systems; nutrition, toxicology, genetics and epigenetics; family and community structure
and socioeconomics; and personal experience and spirituality.
April 12, 2014
Janet Konefal, PhD
Health Coaching for Optimal Patient Outcomes. It is one thing to have the knowledge and another to involve your patients in
changing their behaviors towards a healthier lifestyle. This will be an interactive session using small group and one-on-one
exercises to train the participants in coaching techniques that can work for both you and your patients.
May 2 & 3, 2014
Two day Conference: Comprehensive Treatment Plans for Chronic Conditions
See website for speaker list and topics.
May 17, 2014
David Blyweiss, MD
Pulling it All Together: Key Clinical Take-Aways From the Course
Compare, contrast and evaluate the differences between the conventional and functional medicine models. Participants will
examine common antecedents, triggers, and mediators to improve assessment of patients with chronic disease and employ
functional medicine at the early stages of dysfunctional pathophysiology to minimalize chronicity of complex, co-morbid illnesses.
To REGISTER: www.iCamp.med.miami.edu or call: 305.243.4751