Low-Carb Foundations 2026

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Low-Carb Foundations 2026

A one-day, in-person course on
Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction
for all health professionals


Course presenters

Our expert speakers include clinicians, researchers, and practitioners from many disciplines.

Dr Ron Schweitzer

Dr Ron Schweitzer

Type 2 diabetes remission
CGM review

Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith

Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith

AMHS position statements
Lipid interpretation

Dr Karen Dwyer

Dr Karen Dwyer

SGLTi and GLP1a

Dr Penny Figtree

Dr Penny Figtree

Medication management with Therapeutic Carbohydrate Reduction
Deprescribing

Samantha Stuk

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

Dr Louise Phillips

The short low-carb consult

Dr Lucy Burns

Perimenopause and post-menopause

Dr Sanjeev Balakristan

Dr Sanjeev Balakrishnan

An introduction to animal-based diets

Dr Deepa Mahananda

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 â€“ Doctors, specialists, and surgeons
🔹 Allied health professionals â€“ Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists, and more
🔹 Dental practitioners â€“ Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists
🔹 Health coaches and public health experts â€“ Those committed to promoting health and wellness
🔹 Science graduates and students â€“ 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.