Ep 11. RWS Level 4 with Ellen Syversen MPH, NTP, MRWP

Ep 11. RWS Level 4 with Ellen Syversen MPH, NTP, MRWP

Author: Jensen Schoonover July 20, 2022 Duration: 31:29
In this episode, I talk with Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Ellen Syversen about her experience with all 4 levels of RWS, how she uses functional labs in her practice, how she structures her packages, and how she approaches tough cases!  Ellen offers a free, confidential, no obligation, 20-minute phone consultation for potential clients, and she also offers long distance consultations all over the world via Zoom and phone. Ellen is available for speaking engagements and workshops and can be reached at pathwaysforhealth@gmail.com. Her website is pathwaysforhealth.net. If you're interested in joining Restorative Wellness, you can thank Ellen for sharing about her experience by joining the upcoming class on Mastering the Art & Science of Gastrointestinal Healing starting August 30, 2022 using her affiliate link!  -- Have you joined the party in the Private Test Don't Guess Facebook Community yet?! Jensen can be found @testdontguess Grab this FREE Guide >> The Ultimate Guide to Adding HTMA - All your HTMA questions ANSWERED! Are you HTMA-curious? >> Instant HTMA Professional Course Details  -- More about Ellen! Ellen Syversen has a master’s degree in public health from Tulane University School of Public Health and over 20 years of experience as a certified health educator. Her passion for nutrition started as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa where she worked on maternal and child health issues as a Nutritionist in a rural village for two years and traveled throughout West Africa. Prior to starting a nutritional therapy practice, Ellen managed and directed the OSU Lane County Extension Nutrition Education Program and conducted numerous seminars county wide. Combining her background as a health educator with her training as a Nutritional Therapist & Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Ellen offers clients holistic, functional nutrition counseling, therapy, and education with the goal of correcting imbalances in body chemistry and achieving optimal wellness naturally. Some of her areas of expertise include chronic fatigue, food sensitivities, digestive dysfunction, hormonal balance, and blood sugar issues. Ellen loves to practice what she preaches and enjoys getting people excited about expanding their food horizons and using natural supplements, diet, and lifestyle approaches along with the appropriate testing to restore health and wellness. When not seeing clients, she loves to spend time with her husband, two teen girls (18 and 21), friends and their dog Ginger doing outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, camping, and skiing. She loves to travel, read, do HIIT and Zumba workouts, cook delicious nutrient dense meals, bake healthy treats, soak in her hot tub, and spend time with friends over dinner and a glass of wine. One of her favorite things to do in the summer is attend outdoor concerts and dance like crazy!

Ever finish a nutrition or wellness certification and realize there's a whole world of functional lab testing nobody covered in class? That's exactly where host Jensen Schoonover found himself, and it's the spark for Test Don't Guess-Functional Lab Chats. This podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tools that can transform a practice, moving beyond theory into the tangible data of gut health, hormone panels, mold exposure, and mineral balances. Each conversation is a deep dive with practitioners who are in the trenches, lab experts who interpret the numbers, and educators who design the courses. You’ll hear how they navigate the complexities of different tests, apply the results to real client scenarios, and build more confident, evidence-based approaches to care. It’s for the curious, the detail-oriented, and those tired of guessing. Jensen’s discussions strip away the intimidation, making advanced functional lab work feel accessible and actionable. Tune in to find clarity, learn from colleagues' experiences, and discover how to integrate these powerful assessments into your own work. This isn't about abstract science; it's about the applied art of using data to guide genuine healing, one insightful chat at a time.
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