Reproductive Health
Education
Whether you’re an individual seeking knowledge or a practitioner, join Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) in the courses or events listed below and explore the latest insights on fertility and natural medicine to better support yourself and your patients.
2026 CERTIFICATION SUITE
Training in Fertility, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Three flagship certifications.
One continuum — to revere the human body.
Advanced Fertility Certification (AFC), Integrative Gynaecology Certification (IGC), and Integrative Obstetrics Certification (IOC) form the cornerstone of integrative reproductive medicine education.
PRACTITIONER COURSE
Advanced Fertility Certification
Elevate Your Professional Expertise
Course Duration: 44 Weeks
Next intake: 2 February 2026
AFC is a specialised certification that elevates clinical mastery in fertility and integrative medicine. Combining cutting-edge research with advanced naturopathic and functional approaches, it offers a rigorous, immersive framework for practitioners to deepen their diagnostic insight, refine therapeutic strategies, and lead in fertility care.
PRACTITIONER COURSE
Integrative Obstetrics Certification
Transforming Dyadic Obstetrics
Course Duration: 44 Weeks
Next intake: 2 February 2026
IOC is structured on the triad of pregnancy care – obstetrics (maternal health), embryo–foetal development (the growing child), and placentology (placental function) – harnessing their synergy to support mother, child, and placenta in unison. This integrative framework ensures every dimension of pregnancy is addressed with precision and depth. Transforming obstetric care to transform your practice.
PRACTITIONER COURSE
Integrative Gynaecology Certification
Revolutionise Women’s Health
Course Duration: 44 Weeks
Next intake: 2 February 2026
IGC deepens clinical expertise in women’s reproductive health through a comprehensive, evidence-based, integrative approach. By exploring the critical intersections of gynaecology, reproductive science, natural medicine, and the innate wisdom of the body, it revolutionises the way you practise. It equips practitioners to navigate complexity and restore true balance in every phase of a woman’s life.
PRACTITIONER COURSE
Foundational Fertility Certification
Essential Training For Practitioners
Course Duration: 15 Weeks
Next intake: 2 February 2026
FFC lays the foundation for integrative fertility care, providing essential training in the fundamental principles and clinical frameworks that underpin effective fertility practice. Designed as the first 15 weeks of AFC, it can be completed as a standalone certification or as a direct pathway into the full Advanced Fertility Certification.
PATIENT COURSE
The Conception Connection
Understanding & Enhancing Your Fertility
Next intake: 3 November 2025
Preconception care offers a powerful opportunity to shape the health and vitality of both parents, support the mother throughout pregnancy, and nurture the lifelong wellbeing of the child. If you’re planning to conceive, currently trying, or encountering fertility challenges, this is the time to prioritise your preconception health.
This course is designed for new fertility patients and anyone eager to understand how to optimise preconception care.
About Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD)
Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) is a globally respected naturopathic clinician specialising in fertility, pregnancy, and comprehensive reproductive health. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is an engaged researcher, published author and a dedicated educator in her field. Widely recognised for her expertise, Dr Hechtman (PhD) receives numerous referrals from specialists and fertility clinics on a global scale.
