Autoimmunity & The Whole Patient
A 4-Day Deep Dive into Labs, Clinical Clues & Functional Care Strategies
Autoimmunity & The Whole Patient
From screening labs to the mind-body connection, uncover the overlooked factors driving autoimmunity and how to provide more effective, patient-centered care using a functional approach
Autoimmunity is on the rise. Your Patients are desperate for answers. Are you ready to help them?
Autoimmune disease is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world—yet there is no such thing as an “autoimmunologist.” Patients are left to navigate a fragmented healthcare system, bouncing from specialist to specialist, searching for answers.
The NIH estimates that 23.5 million Americans have a diagnosed autoimmune disease (stage 3).
The American Autoimmune Related Disease Association (AARDA) estimates the number is closer to 50 million.
78% of those diagnosed with autoimmune disease are women.
On average, it takes over 4 years and up to 20 medical professionals for a patient to receive a diagnosis.
And yet, most medical education provides minimal training on autoimmunity. Even within functional medicine, the approach is often overly simplistic. Just “heal the gut” isn’t cutting it.
Patients deserve better. We need a better approach. This is where functional medicine done right comes in.
Introducing: A 4-Day Functional Medicine Autoimmunity Training for Practitioners
Join Erin Holt, integrative & functional nutritionist and founder of The Funk'tional Nutritionist, for a 4-day intensive training on how to effectively support autoimmune patients. Erin has 15 years of clinical experience working with thousands of patients, and has trained over 100 practitioners in applying functional medicine to complex cases in her academy, Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Erin is known for breaking down complex science into practical applications, which is why her top-rated health podcast has been an ongoing resource for clinicians for over 7 years. As a Stanford-trained compassion teacher, Erin helps practitioners bridge the science with the sacred using her Intuitive Functional Medicine™ approach to patient healing.
This training is designed for practitioners who want to move beyond outdated, cookie-cutter protocols and truly understand the complexities of autoimmunity.
If you’re a: ✅ Registered Dietitian (RD) ✅ Nurse (RN) ✅ Naturopath (ND) ✅ Chiropractor ✅ Nutrition Professional ✅ Health Coach ✅ Physical Therapist (PT) ✅Acupuncturist
…this training is for YOU.
Why This Matters
Autoimmune diseases are complex, multifaceted conditions that don’t have a single cause or a one-size-fits-all solution. Traditional approaches often focus on symptom management, typically through immunosuppressive medications, without addressing the underlying triggers that drive immune dysfunction. While these treatments can be necessary, they don’t always lead to long-term improvements in health or quality of life.
A functional medicine approach takes a deeper look at the root causes of autoimmunity, including factors like diet, gut health, chronic infections, environmental toxins, trauma, and stress. By understanding how these triggers interact with the immune system, practitioners can create more effective, individualized care plans that help patients manage their conditions, reduce symptom severity, and improve overall well-being. For practitioners working with autoimmune Patients, a functional medicine perspective is not only helpful but essential for delivering real, lasting results.
Autoimmune patients are losing trust in the system. They feel dismissed, gaslit, and exhausted from retelling their story over and over. Many believe their case is too complex to solve.
➡️ You can be the provider who finally helps them feel seen, heard, and supported.
➡️ You can be the practitioner who actually understands how to help them heal.
But you can’t do that with outdated, reductionist approaches.
What you’ll learn in this 4-Day Training
Autoimmunity is complex, and many conventional and functional medicine approaches fail to address the full picture. This training will give you a deeper understanding of how to assess and support autoimmune patients using a systems-based, individualized approach. You’ll move beyond rigid protocols and symptom-focused treatments to develop real clinical skills that improve outcomes for your patients.
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Monday, March 10th at 1 pm EST/10 am PST
What it means to take a “whole human” approach & why this is crucial for autoimmunity
How autoimmunity presents clinically - specific clues to watch for
3 stages of autoimmunity and why you should screen early
Routine labs & markers you can use to assess for autoimmunity
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Tuesday, March 11th at 1pm EST/10am PST
The difference between leaky gut & endotoxemia - how to test for it and what you need to know
Microbiome’s role in immune health
Using stool tests to assess for autoimmune clues + triggers
How molecular mimicry can “turn on” autoimmunity
Understanding oral tolerance, and specific bacteria patterns that contribute to multiple food reactions
Case study: the problem with OVER-treating the gut in autoimmunity
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Wednesday, March 12th at 1pm EST/10am PST
How hormones contribute to the “gender gap” in autoimmunity
Understanding autoimmune risk through endocrine transitions
Psychological activation of immune response: the overlooked association between stress and autoimmunity
The hormone, intestinal permeability & inflammation link
Thyroid case study
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Thursday, March 13th at 1pm EST/10am PST
Beyond protocols: addressing the mind-body autoimmune connection
How mindset, beliefs & the subconscious feed into the autoimmune picture
How to know if and when to present this information to your patients
Traits associated with chronic illness that every practitioner should be aware of
3 biggest obstacles that might come up when working with your autoimmune patients
🔬 The Functional Medicine Misconceptions – Why many functional approaches to autoimmunity fall short and how to refine your practice to achieve better patient outcomes.
🧩 A True Systems Biology Approach – Autoimmunity isn’t just about the gut. Understand how interconnected body systems—immune, endocrine, nervous, and metabolic—contribute to autoimmune conditions.
🛑 Why Template-Based Medicine Fails – Autoimmune healing is not linear. Understand the multiple variables that impact each patient’s unique path to health.
🧪 Specific Labs We Run – Learn how to screen for autoimmunity and assess root causes through targeted lab work plus how to interpret results in context.
👩⚕️ Clinical Presentations of Autoimmune Patients – Why more patients are presenting with autoimmune symptoms, and how to recognize early warning signs before a full diagnosis.
📖 Case Studies from Our Patients – Real-world examples of what works (and what doesn’t) in autoimmune care.
🧠 The Mind-Body Component of Autoimmunity – How functional medicine often overlooks this critical aspect and why addressing it is key to healing.
🚺 The Gender Gap in Autoimmunity – Understand why autoimmunity disproportionately affects women, the role of hormones, and what practitioners need to consider in their treatment approach.
Knowing the science behind autoimmunity is one thing—applying it in practice is another. This training isn’t just about learning more information; it’s about understanding how to actually use it with your patients. You’ll get real case studies, practical tools, and a clearer framework for making sense of complex autoimmune cases. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the limitations of conventional approaches or overwhelmed by conflicting functional medicine advice, you’re not alone. This training will help you cut through the noise and give you a solid foundation to support your autoimmune patients more effectively. If you’re ready to move past generic protocols and start making a real impact in autoimmune care, this training is for you.
Join Us for This 4-Day Transformational Training
📅 Dates: March 10-13th from 1-2pm EST daily (4 days of expert-led training)
💰 Investment: $297
📍 Online – Learn from anywhere
📼 Replay Access: Can’t make it live? No problem. You’ll receive a replay one week later to revisit the training at your own pace.
By the end of this training, you’ll have a deeper understanding of working with autoimmune patients and the confidence to apply these insights in your practice. This isn’t just about learning more—it’s about knowing exactly how to put this knowledge into action.
Ready to Change the Way You Approach Autoimmunity?
Don’t keep guessing. Don’t keep applying generic protocols that don’t work. Learn a functional approach that actually makes sense.
Sign up now for $297 and start mastering autoimmunity today!
Can’t make it live? No problem.
You’ll receive a replay one week later to revisit the training at your own pace.