Spring Quarter: April 9th - June 11th, 2025
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:30p via Zoom
Cost: $500
*Please note there are only 10 spots available per quarter*
Course Outline
Week 1: How To Assess for Autoimmunity
Intro to the course
Common Signs and Symptoms of Autoimmunity
Labs to Run
What to Do When Labs are Normal
Week 2: Advanced ANA Analysis
What Does a Positive ANA Mean?
Common Titer and Cellular Patterns
Algorithm For Working Up Specific ANAs
Complement Testing
Required Additional Work Up
Week 3: Assessing Microbial Triggers for Autoimmunity
Bacterial Triggers
Fungal Triggers
Stool Testing
Lyme Testing
Week 4: Assessing Dietary Triggers for Autoimmunity
Allergy vs Sensitivity
ALCAT Testing
ELISA Testing
MRT Testing
Elimination Diets and Antibodies
Week 5: Assessing Hormone Imbalances for Autoimmunity
How to Track and Read Basal Body Temps
Hormone Testing (Basic)
DUTCH Testing
Herbal Strategies that Affect Hormones
Diet Strategies that Affect Hormones
Week 6: The Role of Cortisol in Autoimmunity
Cortisol Testing (Blood, Saliva, Urine)
Advanced Adrenal Workup (Stim and Suppression Testing)
Assessing Cortisol Rhythms and Patterns
Herbal Strategies That Affect Cortisol
Diet Strategies that Affect Cortisol
Week 7: Pharmacological Management: Thyroid (Hypo/Hyper)
How to Interpret Thyroid Hormone Labs
When to Implement Thyroid Hormone
Synthetic vs Glandular Thyroid
When and How to use Methimazole/PTU
Week 8: Pharmacological Management: Steroids and NSAIDs
Discuss Algorithm for Bringing in NSAIDs
Use of Steroid Medications Short and Long Term
How to Taper Someone Off a Steroid
Week 9: Pharmacological Management: DMARDs
How and When to Prescribe Non-Biologics
How and When to Prescribe Biologics
Week 10: Cases
Meet Dr. Bennett
Dr. Jenny Bennett received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Prior to medical school, she received her BS in Pharmacological Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Bennett is considered an expert in the field of autoimmune diseases and rheumatology. She has written numerous articles, given many lectures at medical conferences, and has been teaching at Bastyr University for the past 10 years. She has extensive experience in teaching all subjects related to rheumatology, autoimmunity and pharmacology.
She has sat on the board of the Autoimmune Advocacy Alliance, and is currently on the board of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She also runs a clinic in Seattle called Aria Integrative Medicine that specializes in all things autoimmune related, where she spends a majority of her time seeing patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this course be offered again if I am unavailable to take it at this time?
Yes - this course will be offered on a quarterly basis. Depending on the demand, course outline may be subject to change.
Entering your name into the form above will put you on an email list where you will be updated with future dates and times available.
Will the lectures be recorded?
Yes - lectures will be recorded and available for students for up to 1 month after each meeting.
How do I sign up for the mentorship?
Signing up for the mentorship is a first-come-first-serve basis. There are currently only 10 spots available per quarter. Please fill out the sign up sheet above to put yourself on the list.
Once you have filled out the sign-up sheet above, if you have specified you would like to participate in the current quarter you will receive a link for payment. Once you pay, you will be added to the course.
Can I purchase the mentorship more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the mentorship again.