Low-Carb Foundations 2026
Student Sponsorships Available
Thanks to the support of a generous sponsor, AMHS is pleased to offer a limited number of complimentary student places.
To apply, email your expression of interest along with proof of your studies. Applications are reviewed on a first‑come basis, so get yours in soon.
Course presenters
Our expert speakers include clinicians, researchers, and practitioners from many disciplines.
Dr Ron Schweitzer
Type 2 diabetes remission
CGM review
Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith
AMHS position statements
Lipid interpretation
Dr Karen Dwyer
SGLTi and GLP1a
Dr Penny Figtree
Medication management with Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction
Deprescribing
Dietician Sam Stuk
Practical food tips/Case discussion
Dr Alex Petrushevski
Practical food tips/Case discussion
Sharon Curtain
Tools to support patient activation
Dr Louise Phillips
The short low-carb consult
Dr Lucy Burns
Perimenopause and post-menopause
Dr Sanjeev Balakrishnan
An introduction to animal-based diets
Dr Deepa Mahananda
Introduction and closing
Nathan Lay
Presenter
The full speaker lineup and schedule will be available closer to the date. Please note that the speakers and topics may change.
Event Schedule
Time
Topic
Speaker
8:30 AM
REGISTRATION
CGM Demonstration
9:00 AM -9:10 AM
Intro
Dr Deepa Mahananda
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Type 2 Remission
Dr Ron Schweitzer
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
CVD and Lipid AMHS position statement
Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Menopause and cardiometabolic risk
Dr Lucy Burns
10:20 AM – 10:50 AM
Panel Q&A
Speakers in this slot:
Dr Karen Dwyer – facilitator
Dr Lucy Burns
Dr Ron Schweitzer
Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
MORNING BREAK
CGM for interested audience
11:20 AM -12:50 PM
To complete 3 cases
Groups stay in the same room for the whole rotation.
Tutors move around.
Case 1: Type 2 Diabetes
Case 2: Lipid interpretation
Case 3: Practical food tips/Case discussion
Case 4: Tools to support Patient Activation
Case 5: Deprescribing : Medication management with therapeutic carbohydrate reduction – SGLT2i and GLP1a
Case 6: The short low carb consult
Dr Ron Schweitzer
Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith
Dietitian Sam Stuk & Dr Alex Petrushevski
Sharon Curtain
Dr Penny Figtree & Dr Nathan Lay
Dr Louise Phillips
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM
LUNCHBREAK
Lunch provided
1:50 PM – 3:20 PM
To complete the remaining 4 cases
Case 1: Type 2 Diabetes
Case 2: Lipid interpretation
Case 3: Practical food tips/Case discussion
Case 4: Tools to support Patient Activation
Case 5: Deprescribing : Medication management with therapeutic carbohydrate reduction – SGLT2i and GLP1a
Case 6: The short low carb consult
Dr Ron Schweitzer
Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith
Dietitian Sam Stuk & Dr Alex Petrushevski
Sharon Curtain
Dr Penny Figtree & Dr Nathan Lay
Dr Louise Phillips
3:20 PM – 3:50 PM
AFTERNOONBREAK
3:50 PM – 4:05 PM
Skin manifestations of insulin resistance
Dr Liz Fraser
4:05 PM – 4:20 PM
The USA Food Pyramid and animal-based diets
Dr Sanjeev Balakrishnan
4:20 PM – 5:00 PM
Q&A
Dr Penny Figtree
facilitator
5:00 PM
CLOSING
Dr Deepa Mahananda
Please feel free to join us after the course for drinks at a nearby location, TBA. Drinks and/or dinner are available for purchase here at your own expense.
Learning Objectives
🔹 Demonstrate the intersection of insulin resistance with cardio metabolic health
🔹 Implement management plans that are underpinned by nutritional approaches which address insulin resistance through case-based exploration
🔹 Understand the impact of insulin resistance on the skin
🔹 Examine the current American dietary guidelines and the impact of this on the Australian dietary guidelines
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for a wide range of health professionals, including:
🔹 Medical practitioners – Doctors, specialists, and surgeons
🔹 Allied health professionals – Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists, and more
🔹 Dental practitioners – Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists
🔹 Health coaches and public health experts – Those committed to promoting health and wellness
🔹 Science graduates and students – Individuals pursuing or holding a degree in health sciences.
If you’re unsure whether this course is right for you, email us to confirm its relevance to your profession.
Why attend?
This immersive one-day course is designed to help health professionals deepen their understanding and practical application of low-carb dietary approaches.
- Learn the science and research behind therapeutic carbohydrate reduction
- Gain practical clinical skills with afternoon group breakout sessions & work through case studies
- Engage in interactive Q&A sessions with experienced clinicians
- Imagine learning under the trees with fresh air and natural light!
- Expand your expertise, network with like-minded professionals, and enhance your practice.