Workshop Information
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Histamine Intolerance (HIT) have gained considerable attention over the last decade because of the new medical insights into the mechanisms of action and system-wide associations with several other health conditions. These new findings provide critical root cause data and laboratory biomarkers that help create personalized and targeted treatment plans, and thus happier and healthier lives for those suffering.
Students will have a greater understanding of the many contributions and triggers of MCAS and HIT and how to apply holistic approaches to managing early signs and symptoms. Discussions include stress and trauma, lifestyle behaviours, medications, infections, gut dysbiosis, hormone imbalance, inflammatory foods, genetic expression, and nutritional status.
- Discuss the role of histamine and mast cells in the body
- Describe the effects of histamine intolerance vs. Mast Cell activation.
- Identify symptoms and underlying root causes; genetics, enzyme inhibitors, enzyme competitors, lifestyle, stress, physical injuries, nutritional factors, etc. that lead to histamine intolerance and MCAS.
- Explore genetic implications of histamine and methylation dysfunctions.
- Learn the role of sex hormones in MCAS and histamine intolerance
- Understand which key biomarkers are used to assess presence of MCA and histamine intolerance.
- Discuss a targeted and personalized approach to support imbalances.
- Discover the important role of diet, supplements and lifestyle.
- Learn natural anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting approach to a histamine response and support the bigger underlying picture of MCA disorders.
*PRC diploma students will receive 1 NU/WHS academic credit for this workshop.
Workshop Instructor
Marla Samuel, MSc, BA, RNT, DipHom, CFMP is an online course creator, providing continuing education to holistic practitioners in the areas of IBS, SIBO, women’s hormones, and functional lab testing. She has been an engaging College educator and compassionate practitioner in the field of holistic nutrition and health empowerment for over twenty years. She currently offers private consultations specializing in digestive and hormonal health, and functional labs.
As a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Registered Nutritional Therapist, and Homeopathically trained practitioner, Marla has been providing nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle support. Marla’s courses and educational webinars are inspired by both her own health journey, and those of her clients.
Workshop Prerequisites
BMS101/102 Anatomy & Physiology
Workshop Dates
Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm PT
Workshop Format
Live online via Zoom
Workshop Tuition
Regular – $325 (Early Bird – $300, until May 4)
Students – $300 (Early Bird – $275, until May 4)
PRC Alumni – $310 (Early Bird – $285, until May 4)
Withdrawal Policy
For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing 30 days or more before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a full tuition refund less a $40 non-refundable registration fee. For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing more than 14 days but less than 30 days before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a 50% tuition refund. Without exception, no refunds will be given for withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.