Is the symptom itself the issue?
Or is it a survival response to something happening further upstream?
You may recognize the symptoms.
You may recognize the lab markers.
You may even recognize the diagnosis.
But when a client presents with fatigue, brain fog, hormonal dysfunction, digestive issues, reactivity, and a history of failed interventions, where do you begin?
You can memorize pathways.
You can learn protocols.
But clinical mastery comes from understanding the patterns beneath the symptoms.
Can you confidently identify what's driving them?
When symptoms don't fit neatly into a protocol...
And until you understand the physiology linking those systems together, it is difficult to know what to prioritize, what to support first, and why.
The body does not operate in silos.
Thyroid physiology influences bile flow.
Bile synthesis influences the microbiome.
The microbiome influences mitochondria .
Mitochondria influence sex hormones.
And, the nervous system shapes all of it.
They are patterns of compensation occurring across interconnected systems.
The most challenging cases are rarely a gut issue, a thyroid issue, or a hormone issue alone.
You'll develop the clinical reasoning to interpret complex cases, connect seemingly unrelated symptoms and lab markers, and understand what the body is doing and why.
By the end, you'll be able to see the patterns beneath the presentation, identify what deserves your attention first, and approach even the most complex cases with greater clarity and confidence.
This is the gap
The Practitioner's Blueprint was designed to fill.
Many practitioners assume they need more testing to understand a complex case. In reality, standard blood chemistry often contains far more clinical insight than most practitioners have been trained to recognize.
When viewed through the lens of functional biochemistry, routine laboratory markers can reveal patterns in thyroid physiology, detoxification, oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, immune activity, and more.
The question is not always whether you need more data. It's whether you've been taught how to read the data already in front of you.
You Already Have.
Seeing More in the Labs
Learn how findings from OAT, DUTCH, HTMA, MARCONS, and other functional assessments can support and deepen the patterns identified through functional blood chemistry, creating a more complete understanding of complex cases.
Integrating Specialty Testing Into the Clinical Picture
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Go beyond theory and learn through real case applications. See how biochemical pathways express themselves in practice, why protocols fail, and how to refine interventions to build clinical strategies that consistently deliver results.
Applying Biochemical Pathways to Real Cases
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Develop the ability to separate symptom from source. Is fatigue coming from viral reactivation, iron mismanagement, adrenal burnout, or impaired detox pathways? Learn to decode hormone imbalances, gut dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and neurological symptoms with accuracy — so you can intervene at the true root cause.
Identifying Root Drivers with Precision
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See how the body functions as a network. Connect dysfunction in the liver, thyroid, adrenals, and gut with deeper influences like oxidative stress, mitochondrial drag, supersaturated bile, mineral dysregulation, and nervous system imbalance. This systems-level view allows you to see what others miss.
Mapping the Interconnected Systems of Health
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Learn to analyze blood chemistry as your primary diagnostic lens — moving beyond conventional ranges to uncover hidden dysfunction. Recognize subtle shifts in markers that reveal nutrient imbalances, metabolic stress, and early signs of pathology long before they show up in standard care.
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry
01.
The Practitioner’s Blueprint
The Five Clinical Skills You'll Develop Inside
Join a thriving community of practitioners and advanced health students on Kajabi, where discussions are guided by trained moderators to maintain the highest clinical standards. This is where collaboration, shared insights, and peer support elevate your learning experience.
Practitioner Community
Access a robust library of PDFs, including Sheila’s Functional Blood Chemistry Bible with American and international reference ranges, a clinical hierarchy flowchart for sequencing complex cases, genetic decision-tree flowcharts, detox navigation guides, myoclonus symptoms and prioritization tools, and visual representations of the cell danger response. These tools are designed to streamline your practice and deepen your clinical competence.
Clinical Resources and Reference Guides
3-Month Live Cohort with Sheila
Gain access to a comprehensive library of previous cohort Q&A sessions, where Sheila and the community work through real case studies and clinical pearls.
Replay Access to Integration Calls
Earn a certificate accredited by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board, complete with 60 continuing education credits—validating your advanced training and expertise.
Certificate of Completion + 60 CE Credits
Enjoy full access to all course content for one year, including updates and future additions, with the option to renew at the alumni rate. Stay current with evolving clinical insights and best practices.
12-Month Access
Begin your journey immediately. Move through the material at your own pace while the integration replays guide you through modules in a structured sequence.
Full Course Access from Day One
Begin your journey September 2026 with Sheila’s next live cohort. Your enrollment includes three months of guided integration, where you’ll submit case studies and questions for bi-weekly live Q&A calls to help you develop the clinical reasoning to interpret complex cases, connect seemingly unrelated symptoms, and understand what the body is doing—and why. Enroll early for maximum benefit.
Flexible learning is built in: You’ll have the option to submit case studies and questions if you can’t attend, and all sessions are recorded—so live attendance is not required.
Many practitioners and health enthusiasts choose to enroll a few months early to gain a strategic advantage. Many are using this summer before the September cohort to familiarize themselves with the course material, complete bloodwork, and position themselves to make the most of the live calls and support.
Quick Tip: Prepare Ahead for Maximum Impact
Watch these replays before your cohort to prime your learning and maximize your engagement.
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You'll develop the clinical reasoning to interpret complex cases, connect seemingly unrelated symptoms and lab markers, and understand what the body is doing and why.
What You Get When You enroll
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That healing journey shaped my online presence and, eventually, this course.
What I've found, consistently, is that the practitioners who struggle most with complex terrain are not lacking skill or dedication. They're missing a layer of clinical reasoning that most training programs simply don't reach, the biochemistry that connects the systems, and the logic that tells you which one to address first. This program is that layer.
That I was able to fully heal my own chronic symptoms
It wasn't until I combined all of it, biochemistry, HTMA, functional blood chemistry, OAT, and DUTCH testing...
At just 13, I experienced early liver damage from Roaccutane, coupled with dramatic weight loss and an inherited toxic load. From a young age, I was immersed in sports, nutrition, and self-care as a means to manage chronic symptoms. That fascination with learning led me to pursue my Bachelor of Arts at Loyola University Chicago.
After completing my studies, I moved to New Zealand and pursued Naturopathic studies at Wellpark College in Auckland. From there, I expanded into Quantum Reflex Analysis, Kinesiology, HTMA mineral balancing, functional blood chemistry under Dr. Karen Merveldt Guevara, and DUTCH hormone and Organic Acids Testing, each one deepening my clinical framework.
In 2009, I opened my naturopathic practice in New Zealand, where I ran a one-on-one clinic for eight years. In 2017, I relocated to France and transitioned fully online, founding Holistic Health by Sheila, a practice that now serves clients worldwide, with a focus on biliary health, adrenals, sex hormones, thyroid, infections, mineral balancing, and autoimmunity.
My journey into health wasn't a choice. It was a necessity.
Bringing Decades of Clinical Experience to You
After Going Through the Program
What Practitioners Say
AMY LOVINGOOD, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
I've been a physical therapist for 27 years and a certified functional medicine practitioner for the past three, and I've completed multiple functional medicine trainings-including one that required a master's degree just to get in. Sheila's course has been the most comprehensive, practical, and eye-opening of them all. She has a remarkable ability to connect the dots at the cellular, tissue, and systems levels, and her teaching has directly elevated the quality and depth of integrative care I'm able to provide my patients. Highly recommend it.
"The most comprehensive, practical, and eye-opening"
CATHY FONTI
Sheila is a phenomenal educator. She takes complicated biochemical pathways and explains them in such a way that not only makes them easy to understand but also makes them relatable to a patient's symptomatology.
"Many “aha” moments! Her course is phenomenal. "
TAYLOR ANDERSON, MScN, FHP-C
The Practitioner's Blueprint helped me connect so many more dots and go much deeper on lab work and therefore help clients on a much deeper level. Health and symptoms can be so complex, solutions don't need to be. Sheila is amazing at what she does, so knowledgeable and I'm beyond glad I went through this course.
"I'm beyond glad I went through this course."
Danielle Hamilton, Holistic Health Practitioner
I finally feel hopeful I'll be able to get these mycotoxins out of my body and become more resilient.. AND help my clients dealing with these issues! I get lotsssss of hypoglycemic who are super sensitive to EVERYTHING
"Thank you for creating what I have been wanting to learn for YEARS."
MADISON WILLIAMS, HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER
This course has been one of the most valuable investments I’ve made in my practitioner journey. It bridges the gap between theory and real-world application in a way that’s hard to find. The level of clinical insight, especially around biochemistry, symptom patterns, and root cause thinking, has completely shifted how I approach client care. I’ve gained so much clarity and confidence—particularly around lab interpretation and building protocols. It’s clear this was created by someone who truly gets the nuance of complex cases.
"Feeling more empowered, equipped, and excited"
CARLEY NADINE, CLINICAL HERBALIST & FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST
Sheila doesn’t just teach functional ranges; she teaches you how to think through a case and actually link blood chemistry to the underlying biochemistry driving dysfunction. You start to see how patterns like peripheral hypothyroidism, sluggish bile, iron mismanagement, oxidative stress, and nervous system dysregulation fit together in a real person, instead of treating them as separate issues. I reach for the flowcharts and blood chemistry guide constantly, and I feel far more grounded and decisive with complex cases now.
"This has challenged me and pushed me—in the best way."
Those who want to walk into their first complex case prepared with the clinical reasoning to understand what's driving the dysfunction and the confidence to know where to start.
Aspiring Practitioners
Those who have been practicing long enough to know what their training didn't cover. They want to understand the full terrain, sequence with precision, and stop second-guessing themselves on complex cases.
experienced Practitioners
Individuals who are done being told their labs are "normal" when they know something is wrong. They’re ready to apply clinical-grade strategy to their personal journey.
Highly Committed Health Enthusiasts
The Practitioner’s Blueprint Is For:
CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS
Everything in "All Tiers Include"
- Bi-weekly live Curriculum Integration Sessions with Sheila
- Structured learning from beginning to end
- Submit case studies and questions for discussion
You'll progress through the program alongside your cohort with access to Sheila's live integration sessions, the practitioner community, and all clinical resources and reference guides. Payment plans available.
$2500
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT:
Practitioner Community on Kajabi with moderated discussions
Flexible learning with option to submit case studies/questions for bi-weekly live Q&A calls
3-Month Live Cohort with Sheila (beginning September 2026)
Clinical Resources & Reference Guides
ALL TIERS Include:
12-Month Access to all course content
Certificate of Completion + 60 CE Credits (ANMCB accredited)
Replay Access to Integration Calls library
Full Course Access from Day One
Everything in Guided Integration, PLUS:
- Private 1:1 onboarding session with Sheila before the cohort begins
- Review of your health history or clinical goals
- Identification of where to focus first
- Customized clinical roadmap
- Written protocol with Sheila's personal recommendations
Enter the program with a clear, personalized plan so every step is aligned for your unique clinical prioritise. Payment plans available.
GUIDED INTEGRATION
Everything in Clinical Foundations, PLUS:
- 6 small-group Applied Learning Sessions with curriculum mentor, Fieke
- Live interactive case discussions and Q&A
- Personalized support as you apply the curriculum
- Guidance between Sheila’s live teaching sessions
- Collaborative learning with a small group of peers
Receive ongoing accountability and support to help you stay on track, build confidence, and make the most of every stage of the curriculum. Payment plans available.
$3500
PERSONALIZED CLINICAL ROADMAP
$4500 - 10 8 spots ONLY
A PERSONAL NOTE
from sheila
If you've ever looked at a complex case and wondered where to begin, I understand that feeling well.
I remember sitting with everything I'd learned from my mentors and feeling completely overwhelmed. I had the information. I just didn't know where to start. That's what I built this program to solve.
The clients walking through our doors now are not the same clients we saw a decade ago. Multiple infections, metabolic dysfunction, MCAS, mold burden, viral reactivation, dysautonomia, sometimes layered in the same body, all at once.
The Practitioner's Blueprint is the course I wish had existed when I first began practicing.
Inside the program, I give you that hierarchy. This is a reasoning framework so when a complex client sits in front of you, you know where to start, what needs to be addressed before you can go deeper, and how to sequence your interventions so the body can actually begin to move toward balance.
My hope is that this framework gives you the clarity I spent years searching for.
I look forward to supporting you inside.
— Sheila
Fieke has trained directly under Sheila and continues to work closely alongside her, helping practitioners and health enthusiasts apply the clinical frameworks and methodology taught throughout The Practitioner's Blueprint.
She holds formal training in clinical naturopathy, functional blood chemistry, clinical herbalism, HTMA, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, ensuring the Guided Integration Sessions are grounded in the same educational standards and clinical reasoning taught throughout the program.
Her role is to help you confidently apply what you're learning, deepen your understanding of each module, and continue building momentum between Sheila's live teaching sessions.
Meet Fieke
Naturopath, Educator, and Program Mentor
Explore FAQs
No formal licensing is required to enroll. While the course is designed for health professionals, it’s also accessible to advanced individuals with a strong interest in functional and integrative health.
Unlike standard lab interpretation courses, The Practitioner’s Blueprint takes a holistic, systems-based approach to functional blood chemistry, integrating it with real-world clinical insights, metabolic health foundations, and therapeutic strategies you can apply right away.
You’ll receive 1 year to all course modules, resources, and any future updates. You will have the option to renew at the alumni rate.
Yes! You’ll receive a certificate of completion you can use to demonstrate your learning.
Yes, this course is accredited for 60 CEs by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board. Practitioners can now earn 60 CE credits while advancing their clinical skills.
Due to the digital nature of the course, we do not offer refunds. We encourage you to read the full curriculum and reach out with any questions before enrolling!
If you need help accessing your course, have questions about the program, or require customer support, please email us at [email protected] or [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.