Low-Carb Foundations 2026
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
The full speaker lineup and schedule will be available closer to the date. Please note that the speakers and topics may change.
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.
