You’re not alone!
Are you finding that some patients simply aren't responding to treatment despite your best interventions?
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Hormone optimization isn't just about managing symptoms—it's fundamental to patient recovery across all systems.
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If you're treating chronic conditions without addressing hormones, you might be missing a crucial piece of the healing puzzle.
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From leaky gut's impact on hormone production to the link between autoimmune conditions and hormone deficiency, Dr. Mark Holthouse reveals how hormone optimization becomes the keystone of successful treatment in this master class.
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Designed for healthcare practitioners ready to master hormone optimization.
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5 hours of in-depth video training, divided into carefully structured modules that build your expertise step by step.
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CLASS OVERVIEW
As a practitioner, do you ever feel more like a glorified drug rep than a doctor?
We're excited to announce our master class on Sex Steroid Optimization in Males and Females led by Dr. Mark Holthouse, a distinguished family practitioner and Chief Medical Officer who transformed his own practice from conventional medicine to a successful functional approach.
With 35 years of clinical experience, he brings unique insights that set this master class apart.
In this master class, you will learn how to transform your approach to hormone optimization and provide more comprehensive care options for your patients.
With 35 years of clinical experience, he brings unique insights that set this master class apart.
In this master class, you will learn how to transform your approach to hormone optimization and provide more comprehensive care options for your patients.
Why hormone optimization is the keystone of successful treatment
What do you do when your patients don’t respond to standard treatment protocols despite your best interventions?
This happens because most practitioners fail to take into account the fundamental role of hormones in overall patient health. For example:
This happens because most practitioners fail to take into account the fundamental role of hormones in overall patient health. For example:
- GABA receptor sensitivity and progesterone metabolites play a critical role in brain function.
- Environmental toxins create a complex web of hormonal disruption that can lead to chronic conditions.
- Gut health and hormone health are intricately connected.
Neglecting to treat hormones when dealing with chronic conditions is a recipe for continued ineffectiveness—but it’s something we can change.
Did You Know...
Did You Know...
Only 11 percent of PCOS patients are obese, yet 90 percent show metabolic dysfunction.
Progesterone therapy requires precise timing and dosing strategies.
There is an emerging epidemic of early menarche driven by environmental xenoestrogens.
The gut should be one of the first things you consider when evaluating hormone health.
The emerging GELDING theory (Gut Endotoxin Leading to Decline In Gonadal Function) is transforming our understanding of hormone optimization and revealing why treating the gut may be crucial for optimal hormone levels.
Research shows hormone therapy may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 30 percent when started within five years of menopause.
Introducing…a transformative approach to hormone optimization
Dr. Holthouse’s groundbreaking master class is based on over 20 years of experience working with patients in his multi-state practice.
He will share with you his hormone treatment protocols that he used to help transform his own practice from conventional medicine to a successful functional approach—and to bring healing to patients with chronic conditions.
It’s crucial for you to effectively manage your patients’ hormones because they are linked to:
He will share with you his hormone treatment protocols that he used to help transform his own practice from conventional medicine to a successful functional approach—and to bring healing to patients with chronic conditions.
It’s crucial for you to effectively manage your patients’ hormones because they are linked to:
- Premenopausal conditions and PCOS
- Environmental toxins
- Gut health
- And more
COURSE FEATURES
Learn the most important clinical principles necessary to manage your patients’ hormones
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Expanded treatment potential
Why limiting your clinical practice to traditional protocols is a failing model for complex hormone-related issues.
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Fundamental principles
How to develop clinical strategies by understanding the fundamental principles of hormone optimization.
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The chronic health connection
Understand how hormones and environmental toxins are intricately tied to many chronic conditions.
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The gut-hormone connection
Learn why the gut should be one of the first things you consider when evaluating hormone health.
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Personalized protocols
Learn specific approaches to healing gut barriers, modulating inflammation, and supporting healthy hormone metabolism.
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Evidence-based decision making
Master the latest research challenging traditional guidelines and learn when to safely deviate from standard protocols based on individual patient needs.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Mark Holthouse, MD
Dr. Mark Holthouse MD, IFMCP, FAAFP has been practicing medicine as a board certified Family Practitioner for 35 years. For the last 20 years, he has focused on the art of Functional Medicine, being in the first cohort to obtain Certification as an IFM Certified Practitioner. He went on to obtain his board certification by the American Board of Integrative Medicine, and has logged many hours in both training and teaching. After opening several Functional Medicine Clinics in Northern California, founding the Center for Functional and Integrative Medicine, he was asked to be the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director for Functional Medicine of Idaho.
Dr. Holthouse has been on the teaching faculty at Loma Linda University School of Medicine as an assistant professor teaching preventive cardio-metabolic medicine since 2013.
In 2013, Dr. Holthouse was invited to be part of the teaching faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Advanced Hormone Module where he has been teaching the past 11 years.
Dr. Holthouse has vast experience as a business owner developing business models for the delivery of this novel approach to medicine and loves mentoring and passing on his knowledge to both his patients and providers. He continues to see patients full time and specializes in men’s and women’s hormones, longevity, peptides, cardio-metabolic medicine and body composition optimization.
COURSE CONTENT
Course Session Information
Course Session Information
This in-depth 5-hour course provides clinicians with evidence-based protocols for addressing hormonal imbalances using an integrative approach. Learn practical strategies for helping patients achieve optimal hormone health through personalized interventions.
SESSION 1
Understanding Hormone Networks
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Discover how the endocrine system functions as an interconnected network rather than isolated hormone levels.
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Learn why circadian rhythms and hormone pulsatility are as important as absolute hormone values.
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Master the complex interplay between hormone production, transport, receptor sensitivity, and clearance.
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The Impact of Environmental Toxins and Early Puberty
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Practical frameworks for assessing toxic burden through functional testing.
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How to implement detoxification strategies that support healthy estrogen metabolism.
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Precise approaches to using DIM and calcium D-glucarate, supporting methylation pathways, and optimizing liver detoxification.
SESSION 3
Foundations of Hormone Balance
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Explore how blood sugar regulation forms the cornerstone of hormone health and why insulin resistance impacts all hormone systems.
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Learn specific nutritional approaches using healthy fats, optimal protein, and fiber that support hormone synthesis and metabolism.
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Discover how chronic inflammation disrupts hormone signaling and practical methods to address it.
SESSION 4
Perimenopause and Menopause Management
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Understand why the timing hypothesis has transformed our approach to hormone therapy and its impact on cardiovascular and cognitive health.
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Learn to differentiate between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, including optimal delivery methods and dosing strategies.
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Master protocols for patient selection, monitoring, and long-term management for optimal outcomes.
SESSION 5
Testosterone Therapy for Men and Women
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Recognize the signs of testosterone deficiency in both men and women beyond the standard symptoms.
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Implement comprehensive protocols that address underlying causes of premature testosterone decline.
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Learn proper dosing, delivery methods, and monitoring strategies that maximize benefits while minimizing risks.
SESSION 6
Premenopausal Conditions and PCOS
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Develop targeted protocols that address the metabolic dysfunction underlying PCOS while supporting natural fertility.
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Understand why PMS and PMDD demand more sophisticated approaches than standard SSRI prescriptions.
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Explore the crucial connection between inflammation and hormonal balance when addressing heavy menstrual bleeding.
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The Impact of Environmental Toxins and Early Puberty
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Master practical frameworks for assessing toxic burden through functional testing.
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Learn to implement detoxification strategies that support healthy estrogen metabolism.
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Gain precise approaches to using DIM, calcium D-glucarate, and optimizing methylation pathways.
SESSION 8
The Gut-Hormone Connection
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Discover why leaky gut syndrome actively sabotages hormone optimization efforts.
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Implement specific approaches to healing gut barriers, modulating inflammation, and supporting hormone metabolism.
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Access comprehensive assessment tools, laboratory algorithms, and detailed treatment timelines.
SESSION 9
Clinical Implementation
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Transform your practice with patient-centered protocols that address the root causes of hormone imbalance.
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Learn proper lab testing, interpretation, and monitoring strategies beyond standard reference ranges.
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Gain confidence in implementing targeted nutritional and lifestyle interventions that deliver measurable results.
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What You'll Receive
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5 hours of comprehensive video training with accompanying clinical handouts and protocols.
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Access to a private community forum for case discussions and protocol refinement.
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Ongoing updates as new research emerges in this rapidly evolving field.
What's Included in the Sex Steroid Optimization in Males & Females Course
What's Included in the Sex Steroid Optimization in Males & Females Course
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5 hours of comprehensive video training
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Downloadable clinical assessment tools
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Detailed course materials
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Case study analysis
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Access to the latest research findings and clinical applications
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Certificate of Completion upon passing the examination
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Course diagrams designed by Dr. Holthouse
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