IRON DEEP DIVE:
Why “Low Iron” Isn’t Always What It Seems
Replay Available Until
Friday, March 21st 11:59pm CST
A 1-hour clinical training for the overwhelmed dietitian or practitioner who wants better gut results and a better way to get there.
Replay will be available until 11:59pm CST on Friday, March 21st for those who cannot attend live, however, will not be eligible for CEUs.
Clinical Training for Practitioners
Low ferritin is everywhere.
But what if iron deficiency isn’t actually a deficiency of intake?
In this advanced clinical training,
we unpack why ferritin gets “stuck,” why iron supplements often fail,
and how to truly restore iron function by addressing the systems that regulate transport, storage, and recycling.
Because iron doesn’t work alone.
It sits at the intersection of the nervous system, digestion, liver function, microbiome health, and mineral balance. When one is dysregulated, iron follows.
The 5 Systems Most Practioner Overlook And Why It Keeps Clients Stuck
In IRON DEEP DIVE Training, you’ll learn a framework that simplifies even the most complex GI case.
You’ll discover the 5 systems that must be addressed for gut healing to last
Nervous System – Because no amount of antimicrobials can override a stress-locked gut.
Digestive Function – From saliva to stomach acid to bile, it all works top-down.
Liver & Detoxification – Where constipation, hormone imbalances, and histamine issues hide.
Microbiome Terrain – It’s not just dysbiosis. It’s whether the terrain can support life.
Minerals & Energy – No spark? No healing. Minerals are the overlooked fuel for every gut function.
Imagine this…
You evaluate where digestion is breaking down—before choosing a single supplement.
You confidently explain to a client why their bloat is back (and how to fix it without restriction).
You finally have a framework for testing, interpreting, and building protocols that actually work
Your clients say things like: “This is the first time I actually feel better.”
In This Training, You’ll Learn:
Why low ferritin alone does not tell the full story
How chronic stress can create “functional iron deficiency”
Why copper, retinol (vitamin A), magnesium, and iodine are essential for iron movement
How infections, dysbiosis, and sluggish bile block iron absorption and recycling
The difference between true iron deficiency vs. inflammatory sequestration
How to interpret the “Full Monty” iron panel + HTMA patterns together
When to use lactoferrin (and when not to)
A phased, system-first protocol for real ferritin recovery
You’ll Walk Away With:
A clinical framework for iron cases
Clear lab interpretation strategies (ferritin, TIBC, transferrin, ceruloplasmin, copper)
HTMA pattern recognition (Fe/Cu ratios, adrenal mineral patterns, tissue-level trapping)
Practical, phased intervention strategies (mineral foundation → mobilization → optimization)
A step-by-step functional protocol progression you can confidently implement
Who This Is For:
Functional practinioners, RD’s, ND’s, and clinicians who are tired of seeing:
Low ferritin that won’t budge
High ferritin with fatigue
“Normal” iron labs but depleted patients
Clients who feel worse on iron supplements
If you’re ready to move beyond “just give iron” and instead fix the system that moves it, this training is for you.
Iron Deep Dive Training:
Friday, March 13th 2026
12pm CT/ 1pm ET
Must attend LIVE to be eligible for CEUs.
Replay available until Friday, March 21st 11:59pm CST
Ready to confidently support patients and grow a successful practice?
I learned a lot during the course of the program but the best part was the root cause approach without having to restrict foods, especially working in the eating disorder field.
– Crystal
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– Laura
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– Amelia
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– Ania
Get the Clinical Clarity You’ve Been Missing
Stop guessing and start using a system that delivers better gut outcomes with confidence.