Most training teaches practitioners what a test measures.
Experienced clinicians interpret results differently. They look for patterns, relationships, and physiological drivers.
The Clinical Insight Intensive helps practitioners develop this deeper level of clinical thinking so you can be confident in your treatment planning for your patients.
Hi, I'm Christine Barnes, Clinical Naturopath & Complex Case Practitioner.
I would love you to join me in my Clinical Insight Intensive that has been designed to develop the clinical insight required to interpret functional testing with confidence.
The Clinical Insight Intensive has been designed for naturopathic students and early-career practitioners who want to move beyond theory and develop real-world interpretation skills.
Why This Intensive Exists
Most practitioner training teaches:
• what tests measure
• reference ranges
• theoretical patterns
But many practitioners still feel uncertain when interpreting real results.
The Clinical Insight Intensive bridges the gap between knowledge and clinical application.
Who Is This For?
• naturopathic students
• new practitioners
• practitioners wanting deeper interpretation skills
Clinical confidence takes practice, guidance and real world experience.
What You Will Gain
• a deeper understanding of functional testing
• pattern recognition skills
• confidence interpreting complex reports
• insight into how experienced clinicians analyse results
A skillset that will give you the confidence in your own clinical decision making.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Body Guard Clinical Insight Framework
Test Results → Pattern Recognition → Clinical Drivers → Treatment Priorities
1. Identify Key Markers
Which markers are outside optimal range and which ones matter most clinically.
2. Recognise Patterns
Understanding how markers interact and identifying underlying physiological patterns rather than isolated abnormalities.
3. Interpret the Drivers
Exploring what may be contributing to the pattern — nutritional status, stress physiology, toxic load, metabolic imbalance, etc.
4. Prioritise Clinical Action
Determining what should be addressed first and how to translate findings into practical clinical strategies.
How the Intensive Works
Step 1
COMPLETE YOUR TEST
Receive your test kit and submit your sample to the laboratory.
Step 2
REVIEW YOUR RESULTS
When your report arrives, you will analyse your results and complete your Clinical Interpretation Brief.
Step 3
1:1 CLINICAL INSIGHT SESSION
1:1 60 minute clinical insight mentoring with Christine Barnes for a detailed review of results and your clinical interpretation brief.
Christine will:
• review your interpretation
• highlight patterns and deeper insights
• explain what may have been overlooked
• demonstrate clinical reasoning used in practice.
Choose Your Clinical Insight Intensive
CLINICAL INTENSIVE 1 HTMA
HAIR TISSUE MINERAL ANALYSIS
Complete minerals and heavy metals analysis.
Inclusions:
$650
CLINICAL INTENSIVE 2 MMIX
MICROBIOMIX MAPPING
Advanced microbiome mapping and analysis
Inclusions:
$1,100
CLINICAL INTENSIVE 3 EMAP
ENDOMAP
Advanced hormones mapping including organic acids.
Inclusions:
$960
CLINICAL INTENSIVE 4 BYOT
BYO TEST RESULT
Buy your own test or use one you have already completed.
Inclusions:
$500
FAQ
Yes you can but I recommend doing one at a time to ensure you have a full understanding of the process of each test before undertaking the next one.
I'm sure you have heard the old saying "physician heal thyself". I often find that new practitioners haven't done any functional testing on themselves and this can be the biggest learning opportunity for you. If you really don't want to do the testing for yourself, you can do it for a family member or use a patient's test results if preferred.
No. This is not intended to be a replacement for treatment planning. The purpose of these intensives is to give you the clinical skills and confidence to correctly interpret functional testing so you can ensure you are putting the correct treatment plan in place.
If you would like a treatment plan outline or ongoing treatment, I am more than happy to provide you with a quote once we have completed the intensive.
You will be given a Certificate of Completion worth 2 CPE points (for a 2 hour intensive - this covers your results analysis by you plus the 1:1 mentoring session). It is up to your registered organisation if they recognise this as CPE points.
While continuing education in your field of employment is generally tax deductible, we make no claims as to whether this training is accepted as a tax deduction by the Australian Taxation Office as it can vary depending on your employment status, tax setup etc. We suggest you seek the advice of your Accountant or the Australian Taxation Office.
We don't offer a change of mind refund. The work we do will start from the minute you purchase your chosen intensive and the cost is incurred immediately.