Speaking & Live Training
Evidence-based insights on lifestyle psychiatry, pain neuroscience, gut-brain science, plant-forward nutrition, and integrated care for complex functional conditions
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About the Speaker
Dr. Elaine Barretto has built an interdisciplinary career spanning government, industry, and academia across multiple countries. After experiencing complex functional conditions firsthand, she pursued extensive interdisciplinary training to understand the interconnections between mental health, chronic pain, and functional GI conditions. She now brings this evidence-based expertise to healthcare professionals seeking practical approaches to complex cases. Her diverse expertise combines:
- Master of Science in Psychological Medicine
- PhD in Engineering and Biomedical Technology
- Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional
- Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- Emotional and Binge Eating Licensed Practitioner
- Professional Certificate in Health Communications
- Founder, Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine
- For the full list of qualifications, click here
Speaking Topics
Lifestyle Psychiatry & Nutritional Psychiatry
How to integrate WHO/WPA-endorsed lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, into mental healthcare for better patient outcomes
Pain Neuroscience
Evidence-based pain education teaching patients and practitioners how biological, psychological, and social factors influence pain experiences
Plant-Based Nutrition
Evidence-based approaches to plant-predominant dietary patterns for mental health, gut-brain conditions, and metabolic health in clinical populations
Nervous System Regulation
How to use deep breathing, therapies, and lifestyle interventions to build resilience against chronic stress, preventing overload and promoting overall well-being
Mindfulness-Based Stress and Pain Reduction
How to use meditation and embodiment techniques to help patients dealing with chronic stress, chronic pain, and related conditions like anxiety and depression
Gut-Brain Connection
Deep dive on the connections between the gastrointestinal system (and the gut microbiome) and the nervous system, and on the disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBI) such as IBS and functional constipation/diarrhea
For Healthcare Organizations
Building Integrated Care Models
How to implement cross-disciplinary collaboration for complex functional conditions
Training Practitioners in Lifestyle Psychiatry
Developing competencies in lifestyle behaviors, mental illness impact, and behavioral change
How to start and run a nonprofit organization
The steps required to initiate a nonprofit society, pitfalls to watch for, best practices, and practical implementation of all systems
Details
Custom Topics
I can tailor presentations to your organization's specific needs—whether conference keynotes, professional development workshops, or organizational training.
Format Options
Keynote presentations: 30-60 minutes + Q&A
Workshops: 2-4 hours, interactive with case studies
Training programs: Half-day or full-day practitioner training
Webinars: Virtual presentations for distributed audiences
Featured links
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