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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.

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PRACTITIONER COURSE

The Reproductive Microbiome

The Critical Interface of Fertility and Health

Next intake: Monday 7 October 2024

The Reproductive Microbiome course is crafted for both experienced practitioners and aspiring students, offering a deep dive into the role of microbial species in reproductive health.

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PRACTITIONER COURSE

Advanced Fertility Certification

Enhance your practice and grasp the intricate connection between fertility and natural health

Next intake: Monday 10 February 2025

This certification is meticulously designed for health professionals, or students, wanting to expand their knowledge of the intersection between reproductive and natural medicine. It bridges the latest research and integrative medicine to collaboratively redefine fertility care. This five-month, part-time certification promises to be an enriching addition to your repertoire.

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PATIENT COURSE

The Conception Connection

Understanding & Enhancing Your Fertility

Next intake: Monday 11 November 2024

In-depth preconception care can profoundly shape both the mother’s journey and the child’s overall wellbeing. If you’re planning to conceive, actively trying, or facing challenges in your conception journey, prioritising preconception care is essential.

This course is a prerequisite for all new fertility patients.

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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.

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Love & Guts

Brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum, especially for women In their 40's

Low Tox Life

PCOS through a lifetime and how to optimise for type

FX Medicine

Endometriosis: Neurocircuitry and the emerging role of trauma

Leah speaks to Dr Lewis Ehrlich

In this 16 part series, Leah talks with Dr Lewis Ehrlich about the science of how we are physically and emotionally shaped by our mothers.

Conceive Baby Podcast

The role of NAD in fertility

Interview: Women in the New World Symposium in Hobart

At the upcoming Women in the New World Symposium in Hobart, Leah's topic will be 'Maternal influence of Methylation, Microchimerism, Microbiome and Trauma Transference'.

Body + Soul Podcast

Can you eat your way to better fertility?

House of Wellness

Body + Soul Podcast

House of Wellness TV

The importance of improving the health of the mitochondria with Leah Hechtman.

Mouthing off with Dr Lewis Ehrlich

Men and women’s fertility

ATMS Fertility Symposium 2022 Q&A with Leah

Vital.ly's Head of Education, Jacqui Fahey had a quick Q&As session with Leah Hechtman on the latest research impacting fertility and key supporting nutrients.

The House of Wellness

On sperm health and how ubiquinol can assist with the conception process.

House of Wellness

Male Fertility

CNM Podcast

How to manage endometriosis

MINDD Forum

The Microbiome Across the Lifecycle - Pre conception, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Microchimerism, mRNA & Parental Wisdom

Leah Hechtman presenting at the MINDD Foundation International Forum 2019

FX Medicine

Endometriosis: Neurocircuitry and the emerging role of trauma

Between Clinical Minds Podcast

Epigenetics and the impact on children’s health

MothersBabies interview with Leah Hechtman

In this video Leah talks about the microbiome and its impact on conception.

ACNM | DIETARY PLANS | LISA COSTA-BIR

Lisa’s love of food and food as medicine coupled with her obvious clinical expertise ensures that her dietary plans throughout the text are both nutritious and patient friendly.

ACNM | THE INTERACTIONS TABLE | LIESL BLOTT

Having expertise in Pharmacy, Naturopathy, Research and academia means that Liesl understands the interaction potential of herbs, nutrients, pharmaceuticals and food in more than a theoretical level. Her interaction tables are gold standard.

ACNM CHAPTER 24 | LYME DISEASE AND CO-INFECTIONS | NICOLA MCFADZEAN DUCHARME, ND

The prevalence of Lyme disease and co-infections is increasing globally. Nicola's lengthy experience means she’s seen many manifestations and has worked out the clinical solutions. We’re in good hands.

ACNM Chapter 23 | HIV | Dr Janet Schloss

All clinicians need to be abreast of supporting patients with HIV – regardless of if they have a practice specialising in this condition or not. Ensure you know how to support them with safety, accuracy and compassion.

ACNM CHAPTER 22 | CANCER: ADVANCED II | MANUELA BOYLE

Manuela and Teresa co-wrote this chapter. Manuela expertly covers the topic of survivorship – something not often covered but a necessary and important topic to discuss. Once the patient concludes their treatment how do we support them ongoing?

ACNM CHAPTER 22 | CANCER: ADVANCED II | ASSOC PROF TERESA MITCHELL-PATTERSON

Assoc. Professor Teresa Mitchell-Patterson brings her great expertise to tackle the massive job of summarising and discerning the research, discussing the treatment recommendations for all of the specific types of cancer.

ACNM CHAPTER 21 | CANCER – ADVANCED 1 | DR JANET SCHLOSS

Janet is involved in groundbreaking clinical trials, collaborates internationally and has translated this with compassionate and effective clinical support, ensuring you have the safest and most effective clinical guidelines on this very important topic.

Love and Guts Podcast

The reproductive microbiome

FX Medicine

Understanding adenomyosis

ACNM CHAPTER 20 | THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM AND CANNABIS | JUSTIN SINCLAIR

Justin has and continues to contribute politically, academically, clinically, and personally to the advocacy of access to this phenomenal plant, and the study and application of the research that stems from it.

ACNM CHAPTER 19 | DOWNS SYNDROME | BELINDA ROBSON

Belinda's unique and pioneering work in this field highlights her compassion and desire to help individuals in the most profound way.

ACNM CHAPTER 18 | AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | HELEN PADARIN

Those that specialise in the ASD and ADD/ADHD community know that Helen is an unrefuted expert. Her collaborative care in esteemed integrative health clinics, advocacy and advisory roles ensure that her contribution is relevant, up to date and effective.

Tech Talk with OptimalRX

It Starts With The Egg

ACNM CHAPTER 17 | GERIATRICS | JANE HUTCHENS

Jane has spent multiple periods working with the geriatric community and deeply connects to the importance of respect and support for the older population.

ACNM CHAPTER 16 | PAEDIATRICS AND ADOLESCENCE | TABITHA MCINTOSH

As a mother of two, Tabitha brings her experience to this chapter to make the clinical recommendations as practical and translatable as possible. Kids are not just small adults and you need Tabitha’s expertise to guide you through it.

ACNM CHAPTER 15 | INFANCY | TABITHA MCINTOSH & DAWN WHITTEN

Often a stumbling block for many clinicians, the infancy period requires specific skill and Dawn and Tabitha provide this expertly.

ACNM CHAPTER 14 | BREASTFEEDING | DAWN WHITTEN

The topic of breastfeeding could have been a brief addendum but instead we have a vast, comprehensive, curious and educational discussion by a woman with experience and expertise in both Naturopathy and Lactation consulting.

ACNM CHAPTER 13 | PREGNANCY AND LABOUR | JANE HUTCHENS

Jane’s blend of Nursing, Naturopathy, Public Health and research provides readers with true scope and expertise.

Text Book of Natural Medicine 5e | Leah Hechtman interviews Dr Joseph Pizzorno & Dr Michael Murray

Grab a cup of botanicals and get comfy. You’re in for a treat. The authors of the internationally acclaimed, foundational textbook - Textbook of Natural Medicine - Drs Joe Pizzorno and Michael Murray have a chat with Leah to celebrate the release of its 5th edition.

ACNM CHAPTER 12 | MISCARRIAGE | ANGELA HYWOOD

Angela guides us through the medical challenge and tragedy of miscarriage. A true woman’s healer, she seeks answers when others give up, tackles the hard topics and supports women in ways they truly deserve.

ACNM CHAPTER 11 | FERTILITY – MALE AND FEMALE | LEAH HECHTMAN

Fertility care is a highly specialised area. There is no one size fits all approach. The longer the fertility journey, the more complicated the challenges, thus the more detailed the chapter.

ACNM Chapter 10 | Sports Naturopathy | Kira Sutherland

Kira is the undoubtable pioneer of Naturopathic Sports Medicine. As both a clinician, a researcher and an elite athlete she walks the walk and talks the talk.

ACNM Chapter 9 | Mind and Body Medicine | Professor Brad Lichtenstein

Brad embodies the heart and soul of mind and body medicine. His presence alone makes you inhale deeply and recalibrate. His experience, heartfelt openness and wisdom impart effortlessly. All clinicians need to read this and incorporate his recommendations.

ACNM CHAPTER 8 | GENETICS AND EPIGENETICS | DR RHONA CREEGAN AND DR MARGIE SMITH

True genetics and nutrigenomics experts, Margie and Rhona present complex concepts with translatable and understandable content.

ACNM CHAPTER 7 | METHYLATION | ANNALIES CORSE

When you give Annalies the opportunity to explain a complicated scientific topic she tackles it with ease, grace and insight. If Methylation was confusing you, just read Anna’s explanation, delivered with wisdom and creative flair, and it becomes simple. Enough said.

ACNM CHAPTER 6 | MICROBIOME | DR JASON HAWRELAK AND DR JOANNA HARNETT

The Microbiome is a topic that will undoubtedly form a foundational component of all evolving medical practices and having these two minds guide us forward is a true privilege.

ACNM CHAPTER 5 | NATUROPATHIC HYDROTHERAPY | DR KATE BRODERICK

Kate’s chapter on Naturopathic Hydrotherapy reconnects us with a foundational principle that should be included in every Naturopathic treatment plan.

ACNM Chapters 3: Chelation & 4: Detoxification | Dr Joseph Pizzorno and Dr John Nowicki

Drs Joseph Pizzorno and John Nowicki talk with Leah about their contributions to the book.

ACNM CHAPTER 2 | Environmental Medicine | Nicole Bijlsma

Leah interviews Nicole Bijlsma about her chapter - Environmental Medicine.

ACNM CHAPTER 1 | GLOBAL NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE | Natalie Cook

Natalie Cook has contributed to the first chapter - Global Naturopathic Medicine.

ACNM Foreword | Dr Sue Evans

Dr Sue Evans has written the foreword to Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine. She is the heart and soul of modern Australian Naturopathy and has pioneered many achievements for the profession.

Introducing Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine

Leah Hechtman introduces her new text book, Advanced Clinic Naturopathic Medicine, kicking off a series of video interviews with the book's contributors.

Love & Guts

The truth about endometriosis

FX Medicine

Microchimerism and mitochondrial health in reproductive competence

The Immune System & the Microbiome Across the Lifecycle

Leah Hechtman picks up at the beginning - Preconception, Pregnancy & Labour

FX MEDICINE LIVE with Leah Hechtman at the 2018 ATMS PCOS Symposium

FX MEDICINE LIVE: ANDREW SPEAKS TO LEAH HECHTMAN Leah Hechtman is an experienced and respected clinician and has been in practice for over 20 years. Hechtman specialises in fertility, pregnancy and reproductive healthcare for men and women. She has completed extensive advanced training and is currently completing her PhD through the School of Women’s and Children’s Health, Faculty of Medicine…

FX Medicine

Emerging biomarkers for PCOS and fertility

FX Medicine LIVE with Leah Hechtman

Leah Hechtman at the 2017 ATMS Endometriosis Symposium, Sydney

What is Natural Fertility Management?

https://youtu.be/ab1CBsdlwP4

Becoming a herbal medicine practitioner

Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses becoming a herbal medicine practitioner https://youtu.be/mrBxSXiLeWc

Fertility and Infertility

Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses Fertility and Infertility. https://youtu.be/M-IiYdJsj-s

Video: What is herbal medicine?

https://youtu.be/Lcc9eFEp3gQ

What happens in a herbal medicine consultation?

https://youtu.be/PNifUGKoMvo

What is Naturopathy?

Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses naturopathy. Leah is the President of The National Herbalists Association of Australia and has her practice in Sydney. https://youtu.be/Zi15FU5BMj0

Interview: Fertility and You

Amy Whitney interviews Leah Hechtman on Circle Of Friends. https://youtu.be/5aAYkN2hD5s

How I treat fertility and mental health: NHAA interview

Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses herbalism, naturopathy and her speciality of reproductive health. Leah is the President of The National Herbalists Association of Australia and has her practice in Sydney. https://youtu.be/LxStLoUMpm8

Successful conception

Supporting mature women through ART

Healthy Living with Ross Walker

BPA and plastics

VIDEO: Endometriosis and Immunity

It’s becoming clear that endometriosis is more than just a reproductive disorder. The impact on a women’s health is systemic and wide spread. So what role does the immune system play? Respected women’s health expert, Leah Hechtman has dedicated much of her career to finding answers to endometriosis. Leah’s research and clinical observations have led her to focus on the…

Video: Naturopathic Medicine

Clinical Naturopathic Medicine is a foundation clinical text integrating the holistic traditional principles of naturopathic philosophy with the scientific rigour of evidence-based medicine (EBM) to support contemporary practices and principles. https://youtu.be/C6lc4XscIog

“Know that fertility is possible – however you meet it.”

Guiding you through the intricacies of

Reproductive Health and Natural Medicine

For Individuals

Clinic

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For Practitioners

Events

Courses

Education

The Reproductive Microbiome

The Critical Interface of Fertility and Health

Advanced Fertility Certification

Enhance your practice and grasp the intricate connection between fertility and natural health

The Conception Connection

Understanding & Enhancing Your Fertility

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