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You Know Something's Missing When Patients Don't Respond
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You've seen it in your practice:
- The teenager whose anxiety came on suddenly
- The child with explosive behavioral changes
- The adult whose depression won't lift
TraditionalĀ medical approaches help many patients.
But what about the ones who don't get better?Ā
The uncomfortable truth:
Standard healthĀ care often misses underlying infections that can create psychiatric symptoms virtually indistinguishable from primary mental health disorders.Ā
The statistics:
The result?
Patients bounce between providers for years; frustrated, declining, and losing hope; while the root cause goes undiagnosed.
"When psychiatric medications fail, when symptoms appear suddenly, when patients aren't getting better: it's time to think infection."Ā
~ Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry
The Paradigm Shift
Stop asking "What medication should we try next?"Ā
Start asking "What infection might be driving these symptoms?"
Research reveals how infections create psychiatric symptoms:Ā
Tickborne Infections
(Lyme, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, Mycoplasma, and Rickettsia)
These pathogens:
- Cross the blood-brain barrier
- Trigger neuroinflammation
- Hijack neurotransmitter production
- Create treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, rage episodes
Each pathogen has distinct psychiatric "fingerprints"
PANS
(Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome):Ā
Sudden, dramatic onset of:
- Severe OCD
- Overwhelming anxiety
- Emotional dysregulation
Often triggered by infections or immune dysregulation
Often misdiagnosed as primary psychiatric disorders
Responds to immunomodulatory and antimicrobial treatments
The game-changer:Ā
When you address the root cause (the infection andĀ resulting neuro-immune dysregulation) patients can recover completely.
What You'll Master
This comprehensive program equips you with the clinical tools to recognize, diagnose, and successfully treat infection-driven psychiatric symptoms.Ā
RecognitionĀ & Assessment
- Identify pathogen-specific psychiatric "fingerprints"
- Distinguish infection-driven vs. primary psychiatric disorders
- Know when to suspect PANS, Lyme, or co-infections
Advanced TestingĀ & Diagnostics
- Navigate specialty laboratory testingĀ
- Interpret complex results and limitations
- Build diagnostic confidence when standard tests are negative
Root-Cause Treatment
- Develop targeted antimicrobial treatment plans
- Implement anti-inflammatory protocols
- Support immune system regulation and recovery
Neuro-Immune Integration
- Understand infection-inflammation-psychiatric symptom connectionĀ
- Apply Functional Medicine principles
- Create personalized treatment plans
Clinical Application
- Review real patient cases and outcomes
- Develop decision-making skills for complex cases
- Learn when to refer vs. treat independently
Is This Training Right for You?
This program is designed especially for Nurses who:Ā
- Treat depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or behavioral disorders
- Have patients who aren't responding to standard medical treatments
- Want to expand skills in Functional Psychiatry
- Are ready to investigate root causes
- Feel frustrated when traditional approaches fall short
Especially valuable if you:Ā
- See patients with sudden-onset symptoms
- Work with pediatric or adolescent populations
- Want to integrate Functional Medicine principles
- Need clinical guidance on the infection-psychiatry connection
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98% Referral Rate From Satisfied Patients
2,500+ Families Successfully Helped
Learn from a Leader in Functional Psychiatry
Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer
PhD, NPP, PNP, RN-BC, IFMCP
Dr. Zendi brings a unique combination of expertise:Ā
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with decades of clinical experience
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
- Pioneer in integrating Functional Medicine with psychiatric care
- Passionate educator committed to transforming psychiatric practice
Her approach works:
Dr. Zendi has successfully treated hundreds of patients with infection-driven psychiatric symptoms, helping them recover when traditional approaches failed.Ā
"I've witnessed remarkable transformations when we address the root cause. A 14-year-old who went from psychiatric hospitalization to complete recovery in six months. A software engineer who regained his career and life after years of failed treatments. These outcomes are possible when we look deeper."
Learn More About Dr. ZendiFlexible, Cohort-Based Learning
Format:
Live virtual sessions + pre-recorded modules + cohort community
What you get:
- Live Interactive Sessions: Engage with Dr. Zendi and your cohort in real-time
- Pre-Recorded Modules: Learn core content at your own paceĀ
- Case Study Reviews: Analyze real patient scenariosĀ
- Cohort Community: Connect with fellow practitioners
- ImmediateĀ Application:Ā Apply what you learn in your practice right away
Access pre-recorded content on your schedule while benefitting from live interaction and cohort support.Ā
Join the WaitlistThe Need Has Never Been Greater
Post-pandemic, we're seeing:
- Rising rates of treatment-resistant psychiatric symptoms
- Increased awareness of infection-driven conditions
- Growing patient demand for root-cause approaches
- More practitioners seeking this trainingĀ
Your opportunity:
Position yourself at the forefront of this paradigm shift.
Develop skills that will serve your patients and your career for decades.Ā
The urgency:
Your patients need this approach now.
Every month of missed diagnosis another month of suffering, failed treatments, and declining hope.Ā
Why This Training Stands Apart
- Clinically Focused:Ā
Practical protocols you can implement immediately - Integrative Approach:
Merges Functional Medicine with psychiatric expertise - Cohort-Based:
Connect with like-minded practitioners - Evidence-Based:
Grounded in current researchĀ - Real-World Application:
Learn from actual patient casesĀ - Empowering:
Builds confidence for complex cases - Comprehensive:
Covers recognition, testing, diagnosis, and complete treatment protocols
Frequently Asked Questions
I have limited experience with Lyme disease or PANS. Is this too advanced?
Will this training conflict with standard psychiatric practice guidelines?
What if I don't have patients with these conditions currently?
How much additional testing or treatment costs will my patients face?
Will I be able to treat these conditions independently, or will I need to refer?
Is continuing education credit available?
What's the time commitment?
Join the Waitlist & Stay Connected
When you join you'll get:Ā
- Early notification when enrollment opens
- Priority access to the first cohort
- Special early-bird pricing (when available)
- Updates as program details are finalized
No obligation. Just first access.
Sign Up for Early Access!Ā
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
The patients you're seeing today, the ones not responding to traditional treatments, need practitioners who can think differently.
You already provide excellentĀ patient care.
Now learn how to uncover the hidden infections that might be driving your most challenging cases.
This isn't just about adding a skill set.
It's about becoming the practitioner who helps patients recover when everyone else has given up.
It's about the moment when a parent tells you, "You gave us our child back."Ā
Your training begins with a simple step:
Join the Waitlist - Limited to 24 PractitionersArbor Health is committed to evidence-based, compassionate careĀ & education
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