Spend two days with leading experts in the increasingly recognised field of functional gastroenterology. Add skills and knowledge to your repertoire to position yourself as an expert in this area.
Suitable for naturopaths, nutritionists, osteopaths, integrative GPs and medical herbalists.
For the FIRST TIME in New Zealand, a Gastroenterology Masterclass with Dr Steven Sandberg-Lewis (N.D.), Dr Henry Butt (PhD), Kayle Sandberg-Lewis and Sharon Erdrich (MHSc). You will come away from this two day intensive with new skills, knowledge and confidence in the field of gastroenterology, including physical examination from a functional GI perspective.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis ND, DHZNP
Steven has been a practicing naturopathic physician since his graduation from National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now NUNM) in 1978.
He has been a professor at NUNM since 1985, teaching a variety of courses but primarily focusing on gastroenterology.
He is a popular international lecturer at functional medicine seminars; presents webinars; writes articles for NDNR and the Townsend Letter; and is frequently interviewed on issues of digestive health and disease. Dr. Sandberg-Lewis is the author of the medical textbook Functional Gastroenterology: Assessing and Addressing the Causes of Functional Digestive Disorders, Second Edition, 2017. In 2010 he co-founded the SIBO Center at NUNM, which is one of only four centers in the U.S. for small intestine bacterial overgrowth diagnosis, treatment, education and research. In 2014 he was named one of the “Top Docs” in Portland Monthly magazine’s yearly healthcare issue, and in 2015 was inducted into the OANP/NUNM Hall of Fame.g on gastroenterology and GI physical medicine. His clinic rotations are particularly popular among NUNM doctoral students. In addition to supervising clinical rotations, he also maintains a part-time practice at 8 Hearts Health & Wellness in Portland.
Within gastroenterology, he has special interest and expertise in inflammatory bowel disease (including microscopic colitis), irritable bowel syndrome (including post-infectious IBS), small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal and bile reflux (GERD), biliary dyskinesia, and chronic states of nausea and vomiting.
Many of the patients referred to Dr. Sandberg-Lewis have digestive conditions that have defied diagnosis and effective resolution. Often these patients desire naturopathic treatment options in lieu of the courses of treatments they have previously undergone. He understands diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, but also can assess function and often find successful treatments to regain a balance in the digestive system.
Dr. Sandberg-Lewis lives in Portland with his wife, Kayle. His interests include mandolin, guitar and voice; cross country skiing; writing and lecturing.
Kayle Sandberg-Lewis, LMT, MA, BCN 
Kayle holds a master’s degree in Behavioral Medicine from Goddard College.
Her initial training in peripheral biofeedback – heart rate, temperature, etc. – was at Applied Psychophysiology Institute of Bainbridge Island, Washington followed by supervision under John Jordy at Western Washington University.
She started studying neurofeedback with Sue Othmer in 1994, and added it to her thriving stress management practice in 1996. In 2001 she began her on-going training with Dr. Len Ochs, the inventor of the Low Energy Neurofeedback System which has become a favorite among her many tools. Kayle is certified by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance.
Kayle loves to teach. She has presented at local, regional, national and international conferences. She is an adjunct member of the faculty at National College of Natural Medicine (Portland, Oregon), where she teaches Behavioral Medicine.
A survivor of multiple “mild” TBIs, Kayle has found that many of her most memorable and rewarding cases have been survivors of traumatic brain injury.
Dr Henry Butt PhD, BSc, MSc
Dr Butt is the lead microbiologist at Bioscreen, Specialist Medical Laboratory. He brings a wealth of expertise in the field of colonic flora. Dr Butt will give an overview of the major groups of organisms found in a healthy colon, including expected disruptions when they are imbalanced. Common pathobionts - commensal organisms that contribute to pathologies or imbalances when overgrown - will be outlined. Key strategies for rebalancing colonic flora will be introduced.
Sharon Erdrich MHSc, DipNat, DipHM, NZRN, RegNut
Sharon is one of New Zealand's leading natural healthcare professionals. With over 40 years experience in health and teaching, she offers a great deal of expertise to students of nutrition and naturopathy, health professionals as well as to her private clients.Sharon established New Zealand's only specialist SiBO breath-testing service in Auckland and is undoubtedly one of this country's leading experts in this field.
Sharon will lead a session on advanced SiBO breath test interpretation, presenting cases to highlight the understanding between small intestinal bacterial imbalances and the role of colonic flora in SiBO-like symptoms.
*CPE Points may be available. Course notes, tea, coffee and lunches provided.
