Event Location: Cork – Griffith College
Date, time: Saturday 12th September 2026, 10am – 3pm (lunch break from 12-1pm)
Registration: from 9:30 – 9:55am
CPD: 4 Points
Investment:
- ANP Members: €35
- Non-Members: €50
Further Information
Description
Advances in Clinical Gut Health: A Practitioner Training Day
Inflammation, Intestinal Barrier Function, Diagnostic Testing, and Evidence Based Therapeutic Application
Advances in Clinical Gut Health: A Practitioner Training Day is an immersive, evidence-based educational event designed for healthcare practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of gut-related inflammation and its impact on systemic health.
The morning sessions explore the mechanisms of food-driven inflammation and the critical role of intestinal barrier function, followed by a practical case study demonstrating real-world use of the FIT and Gut Barrier tests in clinical decision-making.
The afternoon sessions introduce the science, history, and application of gut-focused nutraceuticals, alongside a detailed case study on ulcerative colitis that highlights therapeutic strategies in practice.
Throughout the day, participants will gain practical insights into key biomarkers such as Candida, Occludin, Zonulin, and LPS, and learn how to translate diagnostic findings into effective, evidence-based treatment plans.
This training equips practitioners with actionable knowledge to integrate advanced testing and targeted nutraceutical interventions into everyday clinical care.
Agenda:
Morning session (KBMO):
Session 1: What is food inflammation and the role of the Gut Barrier in overall health with Charlotte Hunter
Session 2: Case study featuring the FIT and Gut Barrier test with Dr Shania Seeber
Afternoon session (NutriDyn):
Session 3: An introduction to NutriDyn and their gut related products with Charlotte Hunter
Session 4: A case study on Ulcerative colitis with Dr Shania Seeber
Learning outcomes:
1 – Understanding the role of food in inflammation and systemic health
2 – A clearer understanding of Candida, Occludin, Zonulin and LPS in overall health
3 – Gain real world application of the FIT and Gut Barrier test
4 – Insight into Nutridyn, the history and science behind the nutraceuticals/supplements
5 – Provide real world application of nutraceuticals in clinical practice
Speakers:
Charlotte Hunter
Charlotte Hunter is a registered nutritionist with over 15 years of clinical experience, specialising in gut health, food reactions and functional testing. She is Head of NutriDyn Europe and KBMO Diagnostics UK, supporting practitioners with advanced testing and clinical education. Charlotte is currently completing her second MSc in Nutritional Medicine and regularly speaks at practitioner and industry events on personalised nutrition, gut barrier health and immune-mediated food reactions.
Dr Shania Seeber
Dr Shania Seeber is one of the co-founders of Kenko Health. She is a doctor of complementary, alternative medicine, who has many years of practical experience working in private practice and in integrative medical clinics that specialised in hormone balancing and detoxification of toxins like heavy metals and mould. As well as being an accomplished speaker, she has authored 2 books and is also an expert in functional tests and offers support and mentoring to practitioners.
Sponsors:
Kenko-Health
Kenko Health Limited takes its name from the Japanese word Kenko — meaning health, balance, and the pursuit of lifelong wellbeing. This philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do.
Founded to serve the growing needs of healthcare practitioners across Ireland, Kenko Health is redefining what practitioner-only diagnostics and functional medicine support should look like. We believe that health solutions should be accessible, transparent, innovative, and always centred around the patient journey.
At Kenko Health, we bring together advanced laboratory testing, clinically trusted diagnostics, and practitioner-first support, creating an Irish platform that gives HCPs the clarity, confidence, and reliability they deserve. Our mission is simple:
To elevate clinical decision-making through accurate testing, exceptional service, and unwavering integrity.
In an industry that can often feel closed, restrictive, or dominated by long-established players, Kenko Health is the breath of fresh air practitioners have been waiting for. We prioritise:
- Choice — offering diverse, evidence-based diagnostic options
- Fairness — keeping pricing transparent, ethical, and aligned with Irish practice needs
- Support — empowering practitioners with education, guidance, and real human connection
- Innovation — challenging stagnation and bringing the best global testing solutions to Ireland
- Service — ensuring samples are handled with precision, respect, and absolute professionalism
Our values reflect the true meaning of Kenko:
A deep respect for health, a commitment to balance, and a dedication to helping people thrive.
Kenko Health is more than a diagnostics provider — it is a partner for practitioners, a catalyst for better patient outcomes, and a bold step forward for the functional medicine landscape in Ireland.
We are here to raise standards, open doors, and empower healthcare professionals with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care.
Kenko Health Limited – Bringing clarity, integrity and innovation to practitioner-only diagnostics in Ireland. “
KBMO Diagnostics
KBMO Diagnostics is a US-based provider of advanced, practitioner-led testing. Our range includes the Food Inflammation Test (FIT) and Gut Barrier Panel helping practitioners uncover drivers of inflammation, support gut health and deliver more targeted, personalised nutrition strategies.
NutriDyn Europe
NutriDyn Europe is a practitioner-only supplement company providing research-led nutritional formulations to healthcare professionals across the UK and Europe. Alongside evidence-based supplements, NutriDyn offers practitioner education, clinical resources and community support, with a focus on personalised, functional and integrative nutrition.
We look forward to welcoming you to this 1-day training, sponsored by Kenko-Health and provided by KBMO and NutriDyn.
Additional Information:
- Refreshments provided – A selection of Herbal Tea’s compliments of The ANP.
(Don’t forget to bring your Reusable Cup/Mug)
- Lunch not provided.
- Free on-site parking










