2 CEs* | 2 CEs for CA LAc (pending)
*approved by CNDA
TUESDAY, February 10th | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Diagnosing Digestive Disorders: How to Differentiate Symptoms for Accurate Diagnoses
Naturopathic Webinar 67with Dr. Kathleen Janel, ND
NW67: Diagnosing Digestive Disorders: How to Differentiate Symptoms for Accurate Diagnoses
This presentation will focus on the foundational principle of treating the patient, not just the test, by outlining the key symptoms for a comprehensive GI history and their correlation to treatable causes. We'll explore successful cases from my practice (national and international) demonstrating effective treatment of diverse digestive disorders.
A critical review of diagnostic tools will cover SIBO testing—when to pursue it—as well as the limitations, benefits, and outcomes of stool testing, including various parasite testing options. We'll also examine the limitations, benefits, and best practices for food testing.
Finally, the presentation will delve into novel treatment approaches for IBS/SIBO aimed at permanent symptom resolution, review treatment options/diet and management for Acute Diverticular Disease, and explore effective treatment options for managing GERD and associated symptoms.
TUES, Feb. 10th 2026
6:30 - 8:30pm
Members: $85
Non-members: $105
2 CEs
(approved by CNDA)
2 CEs for CA LAc*
(pending)
Category 1 TM Credits | CE Provider #805 | 310 670 8100 | **This course is pending approval by The California Acupuncture Board for 2 hours of continuing education *Refunds not available
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Use systematic, symptom guidelines to focus diagnostic and treatment choices
Differentiate food or overgrowth as a root cause of inflammation
Understand the impact of inflammatory foods on permanent digestive recovery
How to expand patients off nutrient restrictive diets once GI symptoms have resolved.
How to correlate GI symptoms to treatable causes (diet, overgrowth, dysbiosis)
Dr. Kathleen Janel, ND
Dr Kathleen Janel has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle Washington and holds an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of British Columbia.
After completing a residency in pediatrics and primary care, she proceeded to specialize in digestive medicine.
Over the past decades, Dr Janel has developed and refined a unique treatment approach for digestive disorders. She has used this therapy for patients around the country and globally, to help eliminate symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and the gas and bloating of fermentation disorders like IBS and SIBO.
In 2019 her work was published and released in the book entitled, “GI Janel, Permanent IBS/SIBO Resolution”. In it she guides the reader through her unique steps for successful digestive recovery.
