Webinars

Genetic Basics

Introduction to Genetic Testing

This webinar introduces you to the concepts of DNA, genes and genetic variations in preparation for the interpretation of genetic reports.

Presented by Sasha Mannion Maggs, 2019

Complementary Alleles

Dr Daniel Meyersfeld explains a few basic concepts in genetics, including that of complimentary alleles and how genotypes can be reported

Presented by Dr Danny Meyersfeld, 2018

Medcheck

Medcheck. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics

Pharmacogenetics is an important component of personalised medicine that combines the science of pharmacology and genetics. This webinar introduces you to pharmacogenetic testing and the Medcheck report.

Presented by Sasha Mannion, 2018

CYP2D6 and Tamoxifen

This webinar provides an overview of the role of CYP2D6 in the metabolism of tamoxifen, based on the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) guideline published in 2018.

Presented by Sasha Maggs, 2019

DNA Health

The Genetics of Health, Part 1

DNA health tests for genetic variations known to have a significant effect on health and susceptibility to chronic disease. This webinar focuses on the following key biological areas: Lipid Metabolism, Methylation and Detoxification.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2017

The Genetics of Health, Part 2

DNA health tests for genetic variations known to have a significant effect on health and susceptibility to chronic disease. This webinar focuses on the following key biological areas: Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Bone Health, Insulin Sensitivity and Food Responsiveness

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2017

Practical Application of the DNA Health Test

This webinar takes us through the practical translation of the DNA Health genetic results into lifestyle, nutrition and supplement recommendations.

Presented by Jessica Pieterse, 2019

Vitamin Metabolism

DNA health tests for genetic variations known to have a significant effect on health and susceptibility to chronic disease. The latest additon (March 2020) to the DNA Health test is the Vitamin Metabolism panel, detailed in this webinar.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2020

DNA Mind

Application of Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics in Depression

This webinar outlines how genomics can be useful on the management of depression and preluded the development of the DNA mind test.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2017

Where Nutrition meets Psychiatry

This webinar discusses the role of nutrition in the management of psychiatric patients, discussing relevant biological pathways, genetic variations and key nutrients in a practical way.

Presented by Nicola Walters, 2018

An Overview of DNA Mind

Knowledge of genetic variations within key biological processes that contribute to the risk of mental health disorders can give insight to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. In this webinar we discuss gene variants included in the DNA mind test that influence risk for neurodegenerative disorders, mood disorders and addictive behaviour.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2018

DNA Oestrogen

The Genetics of Oestrogen Metabolism

This webinar covers the genetic variants tested in DNA oestrogen that influence oestrogen metabolism, phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification, as well risk factors associated with HRT, bio-identical supplementation and oral contraception use.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2017

An Overview of DNA Oestrogen

Dr’s Mark and Michelle Sherwood, Clinicians and Educators from the Functional Medicine Institute Oklahoma, present an overview of the metabolism of oestrogen, associated genetic variations, as well as insight into xenoestrogens.

Presented by Dr’s Mark and Michelle Sherwood, 2019

DNA Diet

DNA Diet – Genetics of Weight Management, Report Interpretation

The DNA diet test is used to personalise an individual’s diet and lifestyle plan for weight management. The webinar takes you through the DNA diet test and how best to discuss the report with your patient.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2018

An update on diet literature

Helen Gautschi RD (SA) discusses obesity risk and obesity risk scores in more detail. There is also an update on gene-environment interactions, focusing on FTO.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2019

DNA diet, a practical approach with case studies Part 1

Jessica Pieterse RD (SA) gives us a practical overview of the DNA diet test.

Presented by Jessica Pieterse, 2019

DNA diet, a practical approach with case studies Part 2

Jessica Pieterse RD (SA) gives us a practical overview of the DNA diet test.

Presented by Jessica Pieterse, 2019

DNA diet has a new look!

The DNA Diet report content and layout have been reviewed and refreshed with an updated design that still includes all the valuable genetic insights with which you are already familiar.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, October 2021

DNA Sport

Genetic Predisposition To Injuries

Identifying genetic risk for injury can assist in designing personalised training strategies to decrease injury risk and improve performance. This webinar outlines genetic factors that influence risk for injury.

Presented by Sasha Mannion, 2018

DNA Sport – Genetics in Sports Performance

Genetic testing can be used to personalise training programs from beginners to elite athletes. This webinar discusses various genes included in the DNA sport test that influence risk for injury, recovery from exercise and training responsiveness.

Presented by Sasha Mannion, 2017

An Overview of Sports Nutrition

This webinar discusses the important role of nutrition in athletic performance, injury prevention, energy levels, the immune system, the gut and body composition.

Presented by Donna van Zyl, 2018

Integrative sports nutrition and the neuro-endocrine system

Ian Craig, Exercise Physiologist and Sports Nutritionist, gives us and overview of the neuro-endocrine system in relation to sports nutrition.

Presented by Ian Craig, 2019

GrowBaby

Who are Leslie and Michael Stone?

Introducing GrowBaby

Presented by Dr’s Leslie and Michael Stone, 2020

How and When can GrowBaby be used?

Introducing GrowBaby

Presented by Dr’s Leslie and Michael Stone, 2020

Who should consider the GrowBaby test?

Introducing GrowBaby

Presented by Dr’s Leslie and Michael Stone, 2020

GrowBaby: Specific Medical Conditions

Introducing GrowBaby

Presented by Dr’s Leslie and Michael Stone, 2020

An overview of the GrowBaby report

Introducing GrowBaby

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2020

An overview of the Biological Areas in GrowBaby

Introducing GrowBaby and the biological areas included in the report

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2020

DNA Resilience

The Genetics of Resilience

DNA Resilience is a genetic test for individuals looking to cope better under stressful and demanding conditions or lead more effectively in business, sport and life. An overview of this genetic test is presented.

Presented by Richard Sutton and Helen Gautschi, May 2021

DNA Resilience: a multidisciplinary approach

DNA Resilience is a genetic test for individuals looking to cope better under stressful and demanding conditions or lead more effectively in business, sport, and life. This webinar highlighted practical insights from our expert panel which included DNAlysis’ Helen Gautschi, along with Clinical Psychologist Gerard Finnemore, Chiropractor Tony Karpelowsky, and Physiotherapist, yoga instructor, and breath coach Amanda Pollack.

October 2021

DNA Smile

DNA Smile

DNA Smile is a genetic test designed to give insights into the state of your patients’ oral health and predisposition for developing periodontal disease, tooth caries, and other systemic diseases. This video provides an overview of the DNA Smile report.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, July 2021

DNA Risk: HLA-Related Autoimmunity

HLA-Related Autoimmunity

This DNA Risk test analyses thousands of gene variants within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and HLA gene region to report HLA typing and specific MHC gene variants related to the ten autoimmune diseases most commonly seen in clinical practice. Punita Pitamber provides an overview of this test

Presented by Punita Pitamber, June 2021

DNA Skin

An Overview of the Genetics of Skin Health

In this webinar we discuss gene variants included in the DNA skin test that guide topical and nutrient interventions for skin firmness and elasticity, sun sensitivity and pigmentation, sun damage protection and repair, oxidative stress, detoxification and inflammation.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2018

DNA Active

DNA Active

An overview of the DNA Active test

Presented by Zac van Heerden and Danny Hambloch, 2022

DNA Pain

Introducing DNA Pain

This webinar introduces the DNA Pain test. DNA Pain is a genetic test designed to enhance the successful and sustained management of chronic pain.

Presented by Helen Gautschi, 2022

Case Study

Functional Medicine Case Study with Garric Vosloo

Garric takes us through an in depth look of one of his interesting cases that involves tendinopathy, metabolic syndrome and mental health. He discusses how to use DNA testing together with functional tests to provide a personalized treatment plan.

October 2019

DNAlysis & A4M

Immune System Dysregulation and Advanced Therapeutics, with Dr Sahar Swidan

25 August 2020

Biotoxins and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome with Dr Andrew Heyman

27 October 2020

Ek-issie-liss’ie, a dive into fatigue with Dr Grant Fourie

2 February 2021

Getting FIT with DNAlysis & dnalife

DNAlysis, Our Story, with Dr Danny Meyersfeld

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30 March 2020

Overview of DNA Health biochemistry, with Helen Gautschi

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31 March 2020

DNA Health, who will benefit and how to interpret a report, with Helen Gautschi

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1 April 2020

DNA Health case study, with Helen Gautschi

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2 April 2020

DNA Health Q&A, with Helen Gautschi

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3 April 2020

Overview of Medcheck and DNA Mind, with Sasha Maggs and Helen Gautschi

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6 April 2020

DNA Mind pathways, with Helen Gautschi

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7 April 2020

Medcheck: how to interpret a report and case study, with Sasha Maggs

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8 April 2020

DNA Mind Case Study, with Pete Williams

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13 April 2020

DNA Diet: Genetics of obesity & environmental influences, with Helen Gautschi

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14 April 2020

DNA Sport overview and case, with Sasha Maggs

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15 April 2020

Sneak peak at new SNPs and test to come, with Helen Gautschi

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16 April 2020

DNA Oestrogen Case Study, with Helen Gautschi

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21 April 2020

Managing stress & anxiety – building resilience, with Richard Sutton

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24 April 2020