Dr. Joe Tatta – Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain Certification

Dr. Joe Tatta – Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain Certification

This evidence-based nutrition course completes your skills as a physical therapist. The information you obtain from this course prepares you to address any persistent pain syndrome encountered in a physical therapy practice with nutrition.

Kerstin Palombaro, PT, PhD, FNCP Associate Professor, Widener University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The benefits of implementing nutrition and the latest clinical evidence into practice is invaluable to optimize healing and speed recovery from injury, surgery or a painful condition. This course teaches you how to use nutrition to reverse pain and chronic disease as well as provides professionals with the necessary evidence-based knowledge. I highly recommend it for any physical therapist or practitioner who treats patients with chronic pain

Functional Nutrition for Pain Testimonial – Dr. Carolyn Dolan, PT, DPT    Carolyn Dolan, PT, DPT, FNCP Reno, Nevada
Start helping patients experience pain-free living

Do you see patients continually struggling with pain and
not making measurable improvements with traditional treatments?

Are you frustrated with not being able to do more for your patients and help them go through each day without experiencing pain and discomfort?

If so, this course will change how you treat your patients – helping them to heal faster and actually become and stay pain-free.

You will:

Discover how to integrate functional nutrition for pain
and chronic disease into your practice
Identify the root cause of patient pain and assess
patients and clients holistically
Increase your referrals and generate higher revenues
for your practice

New research into chronic pain has taught us more about what pain is, how the body is designed to heal itself, and how inflammation is linked to chronic pain and the majority of
non-communicable diseases.

Proper nutrition – knowing what patients should eat and what they should avoid to resolve the root cause of their pain – is the biggest key to addressing inflammation.

First, what is functional nutrition? It is an evidence-based approach for patients that present with pain that takes
into consideration:

Nutrition The gut-brain connection Gut health The gut-immune connection The microbiome Overall food sensitivity

Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain is a self-paced on-demand course, available 24/7.

How do I know this will change your practice – and your care of patients – for the better? When I began implementing functional nutrition strategies alongside therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and pain education, my patients experienced relief much sooner and remained pain-free long term.

Incorporating functional nutrition is a vital component of integrated pain care – get ahead of the curve with this course.

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Do you want to help patients with better nutrition as you know it is linked to optimal health, but you don’t know enough to confidently share recommendations with your patients?

Are you frustrated because your patients aren’t getting better the way you hoped?

Learn the connection between nutrition, gut health, and the link to the neruroimmune system.

Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain teaches you practical ways to blend evidence-based nutrition strategies into an integrated pain-care model.

Patients experiencing chronic pain expect more in today’s information-driven world than just
recommendations for exercise and some manual therapy. They want to achieve long term relief and
look to you for expertise and guidance to help them feel better in every way.

Nutrition is a crucial part of that.

By gaining an in-depth understanding of how nutrition influences pain, you will …

Accelerate the healing process and alleviate your patients’ chronic pain
Experience dramatic improvement in patient satisfaction and outcomes
Gain a reputation as a valuable go-to resource within your community
Deepen your skills and prepare yourself for multidisciplinary care

What people are saying

Working as a PT in outpatient setting, I found myself increasingly frustrated that I was not able to fully address my patient’s needs beyond the biomechanical approach. As a physical therapist wishing to incorporate integrative medicine, I struggled to find a course that spoke to my scope of practice. In 2017, nutrition screening and counseling were officially included in our scope of practice as Physical Therapists. Joe’s course is truly eye opening, provides a wealth of information, an online community for support, and more importantly presents a framework to effectively integrate nutrition into practice. Truly worth your investment of time and effort!

David Wallace, PT, DPT, FNCP New York, New York

This course far exceeded my expectations. As a physical therapist with 17 years of experience, it is evident to me that the chronic disease epidemic is exploding, and the Western Medical model (drugs, injections and surgery) is failing many people. I have always been grateful for being able to offer my patients therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, but after overcoming my own health challenges using dietary and lifestyle changes, it became clear that functional nutrition was the missing link in my clinical skill set. Dr. Joe Tatta’s certification course equipped me with evidence-based knowledge and useful client handouts that I began implementing in my practice right away. Additionally, this certification allowed me to join a growing tribe of like-minded PTs and health care providers who are on the forefront of a new paradigm of care. I cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Joe Tatta and this course.

Lauren Bahr, PT, MSPT, FNCP Sacramento, California
Nutrition’s Essential Role in Managing Pain

In order to help patients heal from chronic pain, and manage other non-communicable diseases, it is critical to recognize the whole person when implementing treatment strategies.

What does that entail? It requires an in-depth understanding of your patient’s nutritional habits and how those habits influence the initiation and persistence of pain.

“Nutrition is part of the professional scope of practice for physical therapists. It is the role of the physical therapist to screen for and provide information on diet and nutrition for patients, clients, and the community.”

APTA

As a practitioner, you already have a lot on your plate. But learning to integrate nutritional advice into your typical treatment plan and understanding the role nutrition plays in effective pain care takes much less time than you may imagine.

The knowledge you gain can facilitate a more robust referral stream, which is the lifeblood of every successful practice.
Learn Online at Your Own Pace – Using a Variety of Media

We’ve made it easy to fit it Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain into your busy schedule. It’s available to you online 24/7, which means you can complete the course while working from …

Your office The comfort of your home A vacation destination Coffee shops or your backyard

In addition, this innovative clinical program…

Meets advanced standards for professional training Can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule Requires absolutely NO travel time or added expense Teaches skills that are easier to implement into your practice than you may think

We all like to learn differently. The training you receive through the Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain course is presented to you in a variety of mediums that include …

Video Audio Study guides PDF summaries Patient handouts Online quizzes Group Forum Exclusive Q & A sessions

Certification Outline

Fully Accredited for 36 Physical Therapy Continuing Education Units in All 50 States!
Foundations of Functional Nutrition and Functional Medicine
Week 1
Foundations of Functional Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Get off to a strong start by discovering the core concepts of functional medicine and nutrition, including biochemical individuality and a personalized approach. We’ll explore common clinical imbalances including: immune defense and repair, energy production, assimilation and digestion, hormone and neurotransmitter communication, transport, detoxification, and structural integrity.

Functional nutrition will be compared to conventional medicine approaches in healthcare. You’ll also take a close look at the web-like interactions within the human body and their relation to healing.
Root Cause Disease and Inflammation
Week 2
Root Cause Disease and Inflammation

The root cause of disease is studied in-depth along with its relation to inflammation and oxidative stress within the body. Because modern medicine focuses on treating symptoms without addressing the root cause, many common conditions are never fully resolved.

Instead of taking medication to reduce joint pain or treat a chronic disease, you’ll learn how your patients will be better served by reducing inflammation in the body through the lens of functional nutrition.
Evidence-Based Nutrition
Week 3
Evidence-based Nutrition

Week 3 takes you through a close examination of the physiology of nutrients and how they affect pain and inflammation. You’ll gain a contemporary view of the evidence and the true role micronutrients, macronutrients, and phytochemicals play in a functional nutrition intervention. The building blocks for the use functional nutrition for pain care begins here.
Metabolism
Week 4
Metabolism and Metabolic Syndrome

Lifestyle and environmental factors as they pertain to metabolism are fully explored in this week. You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the pathophysiology as it relates to metabolic inflexibility and metabolic syndrome.

Type II diabetes, obesity, hypertension along with dietary and nutrient factors will be discussed. You’ll learn why there is a strong need to identify and implement strategies that reverse metabolic disease, along with the trend of increased morbidity and mortality, affecting every generation.
Gastrointestinal Imbalances
Week 5
Gastrointestinal Imbalances

The complex interaction of diet along with the gut microbiome in the development and reversal of chronic pain is a link too strong to ignore in your practice. This week teaches you innovative and effective strategies that center around gastrointestinal imbalances with an emphasis on digestion, intestinal barrier permeability, alterations in the gut microbiome, assimilation of nutrients, and the gut-immune system.

Health conditions reviewed include inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, celiacs and nonceliac gluten sensitivity and disorders of systemic inflammation. Nutritional support of GI function and repair is emphasized with a focus on the gut-joint connection.
Autoimmune Disease
Week 6
Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune disease is on the rise and the immune system is a critical driver of pain both centrally and
peripherally. In this week, you will gain a thorough understanding of the most common autoimmune
diseases and learn to intervene using functional nutrition.

Other topics looked at in detail are predictive autoantibodies; infection; endocrine influences; and
environmental and xenobiotic factors that contribute to autoimmune disease. By the end of this week, you will understand why common autoimmune conditions once identified as idiopathic now have a root cause etiology that informs natural pain care.
Brain in Pain, Fatigue & Energy
Week 7
Brain, Pain, Fatigue & Energy

Nociception and pain begin (and end) with the brain. Here we take a comprehensive and often-overlooked view of the influence of nutrition on mitochondrial dysfunction and other mechanisms of abnormal energy production .

You’ll examine neuropathic pain, central sensitization, and the overall role the central nervous system plays in pain and nociception. In addition, this week evaluates chronic fatigue — common in 50% of those with pain. Conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia will be reviewed.
Hormones and Neurotransmitters
Week 8
Hormones and Neurotransmitters

This week looks at how nutrition and psychoemotional stress influence the delicate balance and imbalance of neurotransmitters and hormones the body uses for communication. Particular emphasis is placed on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid dysfunction, sex hormones and adrenal physiology.

The effects of diet, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, botanicals, and stress on neurotransmitters and hormones are analyzed within a functional nutrition framework.
Evidence-based Supplements
Week 9
Evidence-based Supplements

This week helps you sort out the confusion as it looks at the evidence-base behind which nutritional supplements modulate inflammation, nociception, and decrease pain. You’ll gain expert insights about when to recommend supplements; what type of patients benefit from them; and the top supplement protocols that are most effective.

The information presented in this week is a strong complement to the nutrition and diet frameworks
taught in week nine. Finally, we will look at how common pain medications may be creating nutrient
deficiencies and how to intervene.
Functional Testing
Week 10
Functional Testing

Achieving the best possible outcomes for patients may require that certain conventional and functional tests are utilized. This week explores the import tests that may include the collection of blood, saliva, urine and/or
stool – and the role these tests play in a functional nutrition intervention.

You’ll learn how such tests can uncover hidden nutrient deficiencies and health stressors that have developed over a period of years that may have been ignored or under appreciated in conventional medicine.

By learning to implement sound functional testing into your practice, you’ll learn how to effectively restore long-term health and optimal function for your patients.
Case Studies
Bonus #1
Nutrition & Pain Case Studies

Bring it all together through an in-depth look at patient case studies from the perspective of history, assessment, functional tests, nutritional and supplement interventions, along with amazing patient outcomes.

This week connects all the information learned throughout this course, so you can take it to your clinic, integrate it seamlessly into your practice, and improve
your patients’ quality of life.
Case Studies
Bonus #2
Mindful Eating & Behavior Change

The evidence surrounding diet and nutrition change indicate that a combination of diet, physical activity and psychological support are warranted. Insights from dietary trials and research indicate that focusing on foods and dietary patterns is integral to the specific dietary change required for health outcomes, but social and behavioral factors will influence the achievement of these changes. Mindful eating is one way to optimize behavior change. Mindful eating helps us become aware of our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations related to diet and eating, building awareness around hunger and satiety.
Case Studies
Bonus #3
Pediatric & Adolescent Nutrition

Nutrition is a critical factor for child and adolescent development. Nutrition is also an important element for prevention of chronic disease, especially for metabolic diseases associated with chronic pain. Many children and adolescents live in environments that do not promote optimum nutrition. Early education and prevention of risk factors for chronic disease, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, is important, and dietary habits established early may be carried through adult life. Optimizing nutrition may prevent or delay many chronic pain syndromes.

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FREE Monthly Mentorship Calls with Dr. Joe
Exclusive Access to Practitioner Forum
Exclusive Access to the Nutritional Pain Lab!
In addition to the coursework, you’ll have FREE access to
live Monthly Mentorship calls with Dr. Joe Tatta, who is
widely respected as a leading expert in nutritional pain management.

Dr. Joe Tatta led the 2017 task force for the American Physical Therapy Association that expanded nutrition as the professional scope of practice for physical therapists.

During each Monthly Mentorship call you’ll have direct access to Dr. Tatta to discuss:

Case studies Implementation Practice building Have your questions answered

Plus, you’ll automatically be a member of an exclusive
Integrative Pain Science Institute practitioner forum that
includes years of continual support as you grow your practice.
You’ll also be able to interact with our faculty and
participate in peer-level discussions with fellow clinicians.

This is a great way to stay inspired and learn from like-minded
professionals committed to keeping up with the most
advanced pain care strategies available.
Take advantage of this outstanding chance to enhance
your practice and the lives of your patients.

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