Mastering Gut Healing:
Effectively Applying the 5R Protocol
You are not alone. I’ve been where you are and I have created this course just for dietitians like you.
Meet Course Instructor: Dianne Rishikof, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP
Who I am and why I can help
I have been a dietitian in private practice for over 16 years. I am the president of Health Takes Guts, Inc. My team and I practice integrative and functional nutrition. Becoming an expert in functional nutrition and the gut has transformed my patient outcomes and my own health. I found the 5R protocol for gut healing, learned everything I could, and made it my own. I have successfully helped thousands of clients. Now, I love teaching and mentoring other RDs.
I love helping RDs untangle the overwhelming aspects of treating gut disorders. I especially love guiding them into confidence in using supplements in their treatment plans. And I have poured all that guidance into this course.
Announcing….
Mastering Gut Healing: Effectively Applying the 5R protocol
Here’s what you will gain…
- A roadmap for achieving client results and a guide to go with it!
- Clarity on how to treat gut disorders
- Expertise on the 5R protocol for gut healing
- Remove, Replace, Repair, Reinoculate, and Relax
- Direction, tools, and tricks on how to apply the protocols. Learn to craft successful personalized protocols for your clients and how to implement them.
- Confidence in the art and science of prescribing supplements!
- How to navigate tough cases: what to do when a client isn’t getting better.
How the course is laid out
- This is a 9 module deep dive.
- Each module has one or more webinars, research studies (900+ citations), patient handouts, protocols, extensive supplement options, and more
- This is a self directed course. You have access to all 9 modules the day you enroll, and you have a year to access the material. Except for the webinar videos, everything is downloadable to keep forever.
- Topics Include:
- The root causes of gut disorders and the treatment.
- Dysbiosis, Leaky gut, Inflammation, and lots more (see the FAQs below for a comprehensive list of what we will learn)
- An in-depth view of the 5Rs, diet, lifestyle, and supplements.
- Functional Lab Testing and interpretation
- Special conditions are explored thoroughly:
- IBS
- IBD
- Candida
- Histamine Intolerance
- SIBO
- GERD
- There are tons of example cases, with guidance on putting all the pieces together to create treatment plans, and most importantly navigating the execution of those plans.
Here’s what you will receive…
- Downloadable powerpoint slides from all the webinars
- Extra powerpoints for Candida, Histamine, SIBO, IBD, GERD, and working with kids
- References on gut health and functional nutrition (~900 publication citations!)
- Over 60 downloadable resources and patient handouts.
- Protocols for GI conditions.
- Tools and critical thinking skills to choose supplements.
- A chart with root causes, symptoms, and underlying dysfunction for easy reference.
- Tons and tons of case studies. Not just the smooth successes, but the tricky ones that were bumpy and required pivoting.
- Cheat sheet on why your patients aren’t seeing results
- You get to see EXACTLY how I explain gut dysfunction concepts to clients, how I lay out their plans for them, how I encourage compliance, and how I approach selling labs and supplements. You will get word for word scripts and also a video of a client intake session with me.
Here are just some of the testimonials from your colleagues who have taken this course:
“Dianne’s course is very logically laid out and not too overwhelming. It’s full of ready-to-use material that is a real plus! Dianne’s manner is very encouraging, and it’s nice to know that you’re on the right track!”
“Dianne R is absolutely amazing! Her knowledge and generosity in sharing her information and experience in the field of Functional Nutrition and Medicine is quite valuable. Her sharing of how her business came about is also very valuable as it has made me think and question the way I run an already successful business to improve. She provides awareness to get out of your comfort zone with protocols and cases and is quite honest when you present a case or have a question. Her responsiveness to emails and questions is also mind blowing. Have been working with her through mentoring and this course and she is a Functional Nutrition Provider I highly look up to. Can’t say enough about her, her professionalism and this course in addition to working with her 1 on 1 for mentoring, going over labs and business, projects questions. ”
“Thank you for providing a wonderful course. I think you are great and I love how you present things. Thank you for what you do, and doing it so well. I have been an RD for 19 years and this has probably been the best course I have taken that was developed by another RD. ”
“Dianne’s class has been nothing short of AMAZING! I’ve been a dietitian for over 10 years and this class has given me greater confidence and skills to treat clients without second guessing myself. I feel more confident as a clinician to recommend various dietary strategies and targeted supplements and am excited to share my new knowledge with my clients! As someone with Crohn’s disease, I’ve incorporated a number of her recommendations into my own treatment plan and I feel amazing! Dianne provides a supportive and professional environment to ask questions and collaborate. I can’t say enough good things about this class! I’m so grateful to have found it!!”
“Taking Dianne’s class helped me realize that even though I was familiar with much of the material, my work style was just a slice of the pie. By having a comprehensive understanding of the 5R protocol, I now have the recipe to put it all together. So even if you feel you know all there is to know, it’s great to hear a different perspective and approach. And the community created as a result of the course is both supportive and informative.”
“Thank you Dianne!! This course has been a tremendous resource and given me more confidence to step out and offer this specialty in my practice.”
“Dianne’s course is a must for practitioners at any level. This course is for you if you are in private practice, just starting out, or just want to learn. I found the content of the course to be invaluable. The course is presented in a clear and organized fashion. I highly recommend this course. Dianne is clearly a leader in this field.”
“Dianne’s course gave me the tools (with research & rationale) to confidently use supplements when needed in a client’s GI healing protocol.”
“I knew this course was going to be great because I have worked with Dianne in the past. But this course was more than great and exactly what I needed to bring my functional nutrition education to the next level. It was very organized, comprehensive and practical. I would HIGHLY recommend any RD who wants to learn more about gut health in an integrative and functional way take this course!”
“Just when I think it can’t get any better, it always does. You did such a good job at presenting the information and showing what you do in actual cases.
I have the IFNA certification but honestly feel that your course has been much more impactful for me. You definitely have a gift-keep sharing it with the rest of the world.”
“This was my first introduction to the 5Rs and it was fantastic!! There is a lot of information on special diets to treat GI issues, but I now know that these diets are only one piece of the puzzle. There is very little education (that I have found) that includes the 5R and I was missing so much in my attempts to help people with diet alone. This course provides so many resources and great information that I am much more confident in my ability to help clients with their gut issues. Thank you so much for making this course!!!”
“I wanted to say, THANK YOU! Your class and the additional mastermind has been invaluable to me. I think I reference the course materials almost every day. It has given me so much confidence. I can honestly say that completing your course was one of the best things I did for my business this year. You are doing amazing things in case no one has told you today! ”
“Your online course was really good. Practical, clear, great references. I think it was a really nice touch to record a sample intake for us. It’s been a long time since I’ve listened in on someone else’s method.
Already, I find myself feeling more confident in applying the whole 5 R model in practice. And that makes a big difference. I want to show you how big of an impact this has had on my practice. Thank you for creating such a good course. I’m recommending it to other providers I know who struggle in this area.”
“It’s one of the best courses I’ve done in a long time as a new CLT. I am a practitioner coming from a conventional background and I loved every bit of it, so many nuances about supplements and gut health, I didn’t know about before. Dianne is very knowledgeable and helpful and she has her best interest in mind for you. Highly recommend it. ”
“Highly recommend taking this course if you even have the slightest interest in gut health. I have been so satisfied with the education of the microbiome I’ve received and how to correct imbalances. Not only has the education been phenomenal, the way it is organized and the handouts provided are also superb. The support Dianne offers via email is exceptional. Overall the course exceeded my expectations and I can’t recommend it enough!”
“I’m currently going through certification with IFNA, and although there is a wealth of information it can be overwhelming at times. Dianne’s course really helped put the pieces together when it comes to gut health and the 5R protocol. The mentor sessions and case studies were of tremendous value and helped bridge the gap from knowledge to application. I feel much more confident now in working with these clients, and would highly recommend this course to other dietitians looking to integrate the 5R into their practice.”
“Dianne is top-notch, organized, and effective at teaching a lot of valuable information in a systematic manner. She provides evidence-based resources and manages great group discussions. Dianne’s ‘Mastering Gut Health’ program and ‘Mastermind Mentoring’ sessions are jam-packed with information and have significantly increased my knowledge and confidence about challenging GI cases, also my zeal to learn more and continue with her programs. Dianne is inspiring and driven to help others personally and professionally.”
“Dianne, You truly do have the best, most comprehensive education for gut health for a clinician- better than the IFM digestive health even which was thousands of dollars. Because you give practical strategies and protocols- not just the why, but the how to treat! I wish I had that way back when. Would have saved me probably months of self research! Give yourself an epic pat of the back.”
“Thank you for such an amazing course. I have thoroughly been enjoying all the content you provide, and it has been extremely valuable for me as I’m trying to grow my practice. I have learned such a tremendous amount of knowledge and I can’t thank you enough.”
“You will leave this course with working knowledge and treatment plans for your patients. Dianne is very patient with answering questions and very gracious with her time.”
“This course was essential in helping me grow my practice and better serve my clients! Within the first few weeks of this course I felt more confident and comfortable with recommending supplements to my clients. I saw amazing results from clients and felt more confident as a practitioner. Dianne is a wonderful teacher who is passionate about helping RDs grow and was available every step along the way!”
“Your course has been so amazing, I don’t want it to end 😂. I have recommended it to several colleagues so hoping they reach out and sign up for your next one!”
“Any RD or practitioner wanting to level up their practice, reach more clients and make more of an impact in their patients’ lives definitely needs to invest in this course. There’s an abundance of information, useful resources, handouts to use with clients, case studies, and research to support you in successfully treating gut health clients. I’ve learned SO much more about the gut and feel SO much more comfortable talking about the conditions discussed in the course than I did prior to taking it. I’ll never regret making the decision to invest in this course!”
“Dianne’s course changed my nutrition practice. The knowledge, resources and support the course provided, gave me the confidence to expand my treatment plans for my clients in the holistic way I was searching for. This course was more than I expected, and is laid out in an organized and user friendly way. I am so grateful to Dianne for sharing her experience and know-how. ”
“I have always been interested in gut health and I am starting a private practice to help people who struggle with digestive symptoms. I was aware of some functional lab tests and supplements that could be used to aid in gut health. However, I felt so lost on how to implement a gut healing protocol that would work. By taking the Mastering Gut Health program I learned so much more about gut health, the impact it has on our health and how to implement and use the 5 R’s protocol. This program was eye opening and has taught me so much valuable information. I would highly recommend it and Dianne is always there to help!
Thanks a bunch”
“I am so grateful for Dianne Rishikof’s 5 R course. I found it to be very comprehensive and informative. I honestly believe that every dietitian that cares about their patients and works in the area of gut health should take her course if they aren’t already familiar with the 5 R protocol. This course provides great value and plenty of research to back it up. I am so glad I chose to go with my gut and take it. ”
“I love this course, honestly one of the best investments I’ve made in my career. ”
This program was built specifically for practitioners like you to be the ultimate course on functional nutrition and gut health to help you improve patient outcomes in your work.
This course is for you if…
- You are new to functional nutrition and have an interest in gut health.
- You are practicing functional nutrition but want to expand your toolkit and ability to help your clients.
- You are in private practice and could benefit from more clarity around how to use functional nutrition and supplements in getting clients well.
- You want more confidence around supplements.
Enrollment Open!
This is a self study course for Health Professionals only.
The Investment:
Single Payment
- Course and Materials
- Downloads: Resources and Patient Handouts
- Webinars
- References and Case Studies
3 Month Installment Plan
- Course and Materials
- Downloads: Resources and Patient Handouts
- Webinars
- References and Case Studies
- Ability to make 3 monthly payments of $133
Functional nutrition is complex and overwhelming. The 5R protocol makes you more effective by providing a framework for personalizing treatment plans. The better you are at implementing that treatment plan, the more your clients will achieve positive results..
FAQ:
Frequently asked Questions about Mastering Gut Healing: Effectively Applying the 5R Protocol
1. “I have your eBook and/or protocols, is this different?”
This course is like the eBook on steroids. In the webinars, we do a deep dive on the topics eBook. The protocols on RD2RD are great but this course shows HOW to personalize and implement them. The course will show you how to pick which supplements to use out of the myriad of choices and what the treatment actually looks like after the protocol is developed.
2. Wasn’t this course offered with live mentoring before?
Yes, this course ran twice before with live mentoring as part of the weekly modules. I am now running this course as a self study, with no mentoring and no schedule for a fraction of the cost. This means enrollment is always open, no more waiting! For mentoring, I do 1-1 session and also the very popular Mastermind group. This is the perfect place for anyone to get questions answered and live help with cases. Check it out: https://healthtakesguts.com/mastermind-mentoring-group/
3. What are the specific topics the webinars are about?
- The microbiome and dysbiosis
- Increased Intestinal Permeability (aka: Leaky gut)
- Inflammation
- Digestion (stomach acid, bile)
- The brain-gut connection
- The hormone-gut connection
- Stress and Adrenal Fatigue
- Food sensitivities
- Food intolerances
- Die off
- Liver support
- Motility
- The Vagus Nerve
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics, Polyphenols, and Resistant starch
- IBS
- IBD
- Candida overgrowth
- GERD
- H. Pylori infection
- SIBO
- Histamine Intolerance
- Prescribing supplements to children
- Functional lab test interpretation
- Stool tests
- Food sensitivity tests
- Adrenal function tests
- And of course: Supplements for each R
- In depth on ingredients and supplement brands
- Herbal antimicrobials
- Healing the gut lining
- HCL, digestive enzymes, bile
- Probiotics of all sorts
- Relax supplements
- How to use all this information.
- How to manage the tough cases, bumps in the road, and troubleshooting.
4. What kind of Resources & Patient Handouts can I expect?
- Candida diet
- Histamine diet
- Dairy free diet
- Whole foods diet
- Gluten free diet
- Yeast free diet
- SIBO diets
- Resistant Starch
- Prebiotics and Polyphenols
- Adrenal Fatigue Recovery
- Bumpy Road (setting expectations)
- 5R worksheet
- Supplement planning chart you can use with your patients
- Cheat sheet on troubleshooting when patients aren’t getting better
- Chart on underlying dysfunction of patients’ symptoms
5. How long do I have access to the material?
You will have access to the material and the recordings for one year from the date you purchase. Everything, except the webinars, is downloadable for you to keep forever.
6. Are there any CEUs?
Yes, there are CEUs for your IFNCP credential. Unfortunately, CDR is very picky about giving CEUs for functional nutrition. When there are supplements involved, it becomes even more unlikely. Even with 900 citations!
All the more reason we must keep learning!
Terms, Disclaimer, and Copyright information:
This course and material contained herein belong exclusively to Health Takes Guts, Inc and its author, Dianne Rishikof. All copyrights and trademarks remain exclusively owned by the author and/or Health Takes Guts, Inc. No part of this course may be reproduced, transmitted, or sold in whole or in part in any form.