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Advanced Clinical Focus: Detoxification and Biotransformation
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Advanced functional nutrition strategies for detoxification and toxin clearance.
$299
In the last one hundred years, 80,000 new chemicals have been introduced into our environment. They have become so pervasive that you can find them in the farthest reaches of the earth; in the north and south pole, and the deepest parts of the ocean.
Exposure to these chemicals is associated with some of the most pervasive modern day diseases including:
Areas Of Focus
It is becoming more recognized that chemicals play a significant role in everybody’s health.
This course emphasizes a two-pronged strategy: first identify and avoid/remove the source of chemicals.
And second, facilitate the clearance of toxins that have settled in the body. The only way the clearing can be achieved is with detoxification and biotransformation.
introducing
Detoxification and Biotransformation
Class 1
Understanding the Total Toxic Load
Class 2
The Channels of Elimination and Liver Detoxification
Class 3
In-Depth symptomatology of phase 1 and 2 detoxification
Class 4
Functional Nutrition Strategies for Detoxification
Course Outline
Self-Paced Format
“Josh is by far one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. His knowledge and desire to truly teach his students is second to none. He has an amazing way of breaking down complex information so that it is palatable to everyone. Josh is helpful, patient and pretty funny too. I’ll definitely be taking more classes with him in the future.”
Barbara Baumann
Nutritionist
Key
Course Takeaways
Thorough understanding of the Detoxification Process
Develop an in-depth understanding of the body's detoxification mechanisms, unraveling the processes that safeguards us from harmful chemicals and toxins.
Expertise in Detecting Phase 1 and Phase 2 Detoxification Imbalances
Hone your skills to identify imbalances in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification pathways, allowing for precise intervention and tailored treatment plans.
Discovering Foundational Triggers
Delve deep into the core factors that underlie a broad spectrum of health challenges, unveiling the intricate connections between toxins, environmental influences, and the onset of conditions like autoimmune diseases, cancer, and thyroid issues.
Effective Restoration of Detoxification Pathways
Learn evidence-based strategies and techniques to restore balance to the body's detoxification pathways, addressing toxic burdens at their source.
Customized Approaches with Targeted Diets, Foods, and Nutraceuticals
Discover how to create personalized detoxification plans by utilizing specific diets, foods, and nutraceuticals, ensuring that interventions are precisely tailored to individual needs.
Lifelong Wellness through Proper Detoxification
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to guide individuals in maintaining optimal detoxification throughout their lives, promoting long-term health, resilience, and disease prevention.
“Josh’s ability to connect with his students and his remarkable talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior. He is extremely organized, amazingly knowledgeable and approachable. As a pharmacist, I have attended various continuing education lessons, however I found Josh’s lectures to be amazingly applicable and extremely interesting. I would definitely recommend attending Josh’s seminars or webinars to anyone out there who has a real thirst for knowledge.”
Shagufta Karimi
pharmacist
This self-paced course is for you if you are a…
You will walk away with a solid understanding of how to intelligently detoxify the body, and be able to implement targeted therapies for yourself, your family, clients and/or patients.
Now an approved CEC provider for:
the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition (CAIN)
the
Health
Coach Alliance (HCA)
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF NATURAL NUTRITIONAL PRACTITIONERS (CANNP)
International Organization of Nutritional Consultants
Registration Includes
Four 1.5 - 2 hour classes (online recordings)
Access to Student Resources
Transcripts and audio files for all classes
Complete set of slides
Course Handouts
Certificate of Completion
PLUS
Diverse learning to suit your style
Unlock Exclusive Tools and Resources
Gain access to our dedicated Student Resources page with practice-enhancing tools. This curated collection includes recommended products, practice management software, and lab services to support your work as a practitioner.
Full Transcripts of all Pre-Recorded Classes
Transcripts are a valuable resource to enhance the learning experience. With transcripts you can efficiently navigate through the course material, build a comprehensive practitioner resource library, and deepen your understanding of the subject matter.
Full Audio-Files of all Pre-Recorded Classes
By providing audio files in our online program, we offer our students a dynamic learning experience that engages multiple senses, facilitates deeper comprehension, and enables convenient on-the-go access to our content.
OFFICE HOURS
NEW! Introducing Office Hours
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new feature for our Functional Nutrition students: Office Hours — a live, interactive session where you can ask Josh questions directly.
These live streams will be held quarterly, giving students the opportunity to:
- Submit up to two questions in advance
- Hear Josh’s clinical insights and reasoning in real time
All new and prior students currently enrolled in an active course will receive an invitation to join live (and access the replay afterward).
See schedule below for upcoming live sessions.
This is your opportunity to invest in your own health, your clinical practice, and your clients' outcomes. I look forward to supporting your growth.
schedule
Office Hours Dates
UPCOMING OFFICE HOURS
- Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 11 am EST - Date: April 8, 2026
Time: 11 am EST - Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 11 am EST - Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 11 am EST
Josh Gitalis Ba(H), CNP, IFMCP
Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Meet Your Instructor
josh gitalis
With over 15 years of experience as a clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, I have dedicated my career to uncovering the origins of disease and developing transformative healing protocols. I firmly believe that the key to unlocking your potential as a practitioner lies in the combination of hands-on experience coupled with continued education.
As an educator, I am passionate about working with health practitioners and clinicians, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to understand the root causes of illness and discover effective upstream solutions for acieving their health goals.
My approach to protocol design goes beyond telling my client what to do, I prioritize explaining the "why" behind each recommendation and how it uniquely impacts the body. This is what fosters a therapeutic relationship and invites my clients to re-claim responsibility for their own health outcomes.
Through my Functional Nutrition Certification Program, I empower practitioners to delve deeper, bridging the gap between research and clinical practice to achieve exceptional results with their clients.
Explore the full FunCtional Nutrition Certification program
Frequently Asked Questions
Students have access to the course for one year. If there are any updates to the information during that time, you will have access to those as well. After the one-year access period, you will have the option to renew your access for an additional year.
Yes. You must successfully complete a short open-book quiz with a passing mark of 80%. Your certificate will be mailed within one month of receiving the completed quiz.
You can watch and read as much of the material as you like. There is no evaluation of your participation. The purpose of this course is to provide you with the best information on the topic. What you do with it is up to you. You get out as much as you put in.
This course is a comprehensive study of the complete detoxification process from a functional medicine perspective. Taking a client’s biochemical individuality into account is essential for successful detoxification. This course arms the clinician with the tools necessary to safety implement detoxification protocols.
Still have a question? Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@joshgitalis.com
References:
- De Rosa CT, Hicks HE, Ashizawa AE, et al. A regional approach to assess the impact of living in a chemical world. Ann NY Acad Sci. 2006 Sep;1076:829-38.
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