Daily Agenda
Closing Remarks
Presented by DUTCH Founder, Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Thank you for joining us at DUTCH Fest and for the commitment you show every day to advancing patient care. Your willingness to invest in learning, collaboration, and clinical growth is what drives innovation and meaningful outcomes in this field. It’s truly an honor to be part of such a dedicated community.
Case Study 8: Sexual Dysfunction (49-Year-Old Male)
Presented by Carrie Jones & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Rob: Erectile dysfunction, can’t build muscle, exhausted, depressed, and gaining weight despite trying. He struggles with obesity, fatty liver, hypertension, high cholesterol, and prediabetes. Labs reveal low testosterone but high estrogen - classic late-onset male hypogonadism driven by metabolic dysfunction. Can we help him feel young(er) again?
Case Study 7: Early Perimenopause (47-Year-Old Female)
Presented by Carrie Jones & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Shreya: Cycles irregular at 11–21 days, heavy bleeding, breast pain, night wakings, crushing fatigue, and iron-deficiency anemia — all while her estrogen is above range and she’s rarely ovulating. Classic early-stage perimenopause ovarian dysfunction. Can we help her feel like herself again?
Break
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Visit the Mesilla Exhibitor Hall to speak with DUTCH Fest exhibitors or grab a refreshment.
Restrooms are at either end of the Vineyard Tower Lobby.
Case Study 6: Amenorrhea (29-Year-Old Female)
Presented by Jaclyn Smeaton & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Tanya: Underweight, diagnosed with an eating disorder, hypothyroid, no periods, hot flashes, and crippling anxiety. Her estrogen and progesterone are below the postmenopausal range, yet her cortisol is very high. A case of hypothalamic amenorrhea and relative energy deficiency — can we get her ovulating again?
Case Study 5: Endometriosis & Dysmenorrhea (20-Year-Old Female)
Presented Jaclyn Smeaton & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Anna: New high-pressure job, crippling period pain, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, headaches, and terrible sleep. Elevated high-sensitivity CRP and borderline-high sex hormones (i.e., testosterone and estrogen) are contributing to her picture. Can we help calm the fire and get her feeling good again?
Whiteboard Interpretation Workshop
Presented by DUTCH Founder, Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Sharpen your clinical skills in this hands-on workshop focused on interpreting DUTCH Test reports. Participants will practice identifying common hormone patterns and collaborate with their teams to accurately match report findings with realistic patient profiles. This session emphasizes practical application, pattern recognition, and clinical decision-making.
Lunch
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Get your fill of nutritious foods in the Mesilla Exhibitor Hall while visiting with DUTCH Fest exhibitors. This will be a grab-go, mingle and munch hour between talks.
Cortisol Interpretation: Becoming a Clinical Expert in the Evaluation of HPA Axis Health Using the DUTCH Advanced Insights
Presented by Carrie Jones, ND
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This talk focuses on the advanced cortisol-related DUTCH concepts, enabling learners to refine and master their HPA axis assessment skills. Participants will understand free cortisone’s role in enhancing cortisol interpretation, evaluate the body’s preference for active cortisol versus inactive cortisone using THF and THE markers, and learn to identify anabolic versus catabolic states.
Participants will learn to identify abnormalities in cortisol-related organic acids, such as melatonin and indican, and understand their relevance to cortisol imbalances.
Androgen Interpretation: Mastering the Science Using the DUTCH Advanced Insights
Presented by Carrie Jones, ND
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This talk explores the advanced concepts necessary for the deepest understanding of androgen-related DUTCH insights. Participants will evaluate the balance between DHEA-S and Total DHEA, considering its possible link to inflammation, and assess whether urine testosterone accurately reflects systemic levels, accounting for the UGT2B17 deletion.
Attendees will also confirm cellular androgen activity via 5a-DHT and identify abnormalities in androgen-related organic acids.
Break
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Visit the Mesilla Exhibitor Hall to speak with DUTCH Fest exhibitors or grab a refreshment.
Restrooms are at either end of the Vineyard Tower Lobby.
Estrogen & Progesterone Interpretation: Excelling in Your Interpretation Using DUTCH Advanced Insights
Presented by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This talk delves into the four estrogen and progesterone-related DUTCH concepts, providing an understanding of their deeper clinical applications. Learners will evaluate E1, E3, and Total Estrogen levels to assess estrogen activity, analyze progesterone’s 5a-metabolism for its calming GABA effects, and examine estrogen clearance efficiency through phases 1 and 2.
Additionally, participants will identify abnormalities in related organic acids, such as MMA and melatonin, and uncover their relevance to estrogen and progesterone imbalances.
Recognizing Advanced Patterns with DUTCH
Presented by Mark Newman, MS
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This talk inspires learners to become DUTCH interpretation experts, highlighting how mastery can revolutionize patient treatment plans.
Participants will familiarize themselves with the advanced concepts within the DUTCH Test that go far beyond the fundamentals.
By exploring the DUTCH Advanced Insights framework, attendees will learn how to leverage the tools to elevate their interpretation skills and deliver the most impactful, personalized care.
Opening Remarks: Day Two
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Join Chief Revenue Officer, Noah Reed as he kicks off DUTCH Fest, Day Two.
This will be followed by the first session, hosted by DUTCH Founder, Mark Newman, MS.
Breakfast
Breakfast in Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Mingle with DUTCH Fest exhibitors while you start your day with food built to power your body and brain for the hours ahead.
Registration Open
Check in for Day 2
Location: Vineyard Tower Lobby
Today’s sessions will go beyond the standard DUTCH Test report interpretation basics and focus in on more than a dozen Advanced Insights which can be assessed with the DUTCH Test. Learn how to leverage every data point on the report to hone your clinical assessment and create a thorough treatment plan.
The DUTCH Fest Registration Desk is located in the Vineyard Tower Lobby. Follow signs located in the Gaylord Texan check-in area.
Morning Meet-Up Options
Pick from the below!
Gym: Join DUTCH Clinical Educator, Dr. Tim Hyatt, ND, at the Relâche Fitness Center for an informal warm-up and exercise session.
Coffee at 6:30: Get to know the DUTCH Clinical Team and DUTCH Founder, Mark Newman! Come with questions about the origin and the future of DUTCH testing. This will be in the Mission Plaza Marketplace Starbucks (on the veranda of the Alamo) on the veranda of the Alamo, located in the Gaylord Atrium.
Live Music, Line Dancing & Dinner
Join us at the Glass Cactus!
Location: Glass Cactus (shuttle service at Gaylord Valet)
Kick up your heels at the Glass Cactus, the exclusive waterfront nightlife venue at the Gaylord.
There will be free drinks & dinner with live music and line dancing from The Grooves.
Free shuttle service departs from the Gaylord Texan valet station starting at 6:45PM. The Glass Cactus is located on Gaylord grounds, but is approximately 0.3 miles down the entrance road.
Closing Remarks: Day One
Closing Remarks plus a look ahead at DUTCH Fest, Day Two!
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Hosted by DUTCH Founder, Mark Newman.
Case Study 4: Infertility & PCOS (31-Year-Old Female)
Presented by Carrie Jones & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Gabby: Difficulty conceiving, losing hair, adult acne, and chronically stressed. She’s overweight, insulin-resistant, anovulatory with high baseline estrogen (think about endometrial hyperplasia risk!). Fix the root cause or keep giving Clomid?
Case Study 3: Acne (35-Year-Old Female)
Presented by Carrie Jones & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Jenna: Cystic acne, bloating, anxiety, and depression. Total testosterone normal… but she’s shunting everything down the potent 5α-reductase pathway resulting in high 5α-DHT driving her breakouts. Add in a genotoxic 4-OH estrogen preference and strong family history of breast cancer. Can we improve her acne, and then more?
Break
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Visit the Mesilla Exhibitor Hall to speak with DUTCH Fest exhibitors or grab a refreshment.
Restrooms are at either end of the Vineyard Tower Lobby.
Case Study 2: Menopause (51-Year-Old Female)
Presented by Jaclyn Smeaton & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Emma: One-year post-menopause: nightly hot flashes, insomnia, creeping weight gain, painful sex, and recurrent UTIs. Labs show low estrogen/progesterone and sky-high bedtime cortisol sabotaging her sleep. Can we help fix her sleep, flashes, and metabolism all at once?
Case Study 1: Burnout (42-Year-Old Female)
Presented by Jaclyn Smeaton & Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Meet Teresa: Depressed, low exercise tolerance, joint pain everywhere, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, drinking to cope. Her cortisol is flat-lined, sex hormones tanked, and methylation is slow. This is stage 3 HPA axis dysfunction in real time — can we help get her energy and spirits up?
Whiteboard Interpretation Workshop
Presented by DUTCH Founder, Mark Newman
Location: High Plains Session Hall
Sharpen your clinical skills in this hands-on workshop focused on interpreting DUTCH Test reports. Participants will practice identifying common hormone patterns and collaborate with their teams to accurately match report findings with realistic patient profiles. This session emphasizes practical application, pattern recognition, and clinical decision-making.
Lunch
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Get your fill of nutritious foods in the Mesilla Exhibitor Hall while visiting with DUTCH Fest exhibitors. This will be a grab-go, mingle and munch hour between talks.
Cortisol Interpretation: Building Your Expertise in HPA Axis Interpretation Using the DUTCH Dozen
Presented by Carrie Jones, ND
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This talk focuses on the four cortisol-related elements of the DUTCH Test, equipping learners to assess HPA axis function comprehensively. Participants will evaluate the daily free cortisol pattern and its impact on sleep, energy, and more.
Additionally, participants will analyze the 24-hour free cortisol, metabolized cortisol, and cortisol clearance rate to further gain precise insights into their patients’ HPA axis health.
Androgen Interpretation: Developing Proficiency Using the DUTCH Dozen
Presented by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This session equips DUTCH providers with the skills to master the androgen-related elements of the DUTCH Test. Participants will evaluate Total DHEA production, assess its influence on downstream metabolites, and identify if testosterone levels could be contributing to patient complaints.
Additionally, we will explore 5a-androstanediol as a marker of intracellular 5a-DHT activity and analyze the preference for 5a-metabolism to evaluate its impact on androgen activity.
Break
Location: Mesilla Exhibitor Hall
Visit the Mesilla Exhibitor Hall to speak with DUTCH Fest exhibitors or grab a refreshment.
Restrooms are at either end of the Vineyard Tower Lobby.
Estrogen & Progesterone Interpretation: Advancing Your Knowledge Using the DUTCH Dozen
Presented by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Location: High Plains Session Hall
This session empowers learners to master their understanding of estrogen and progesterone-related elements of the DUTCH Test. Participants will evaluate estrogen and progesterone production in the context of reproductive status, learning to confirm ovulation and identify signs of estrogen dominance.
Additionally, we will evaluate preference for the protective 2-OH pathway in phase 1 estrogen metabolism and assess methylation efficiency in phase 2.
Hotel Map
The beautiful Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Located just minutes from downtown Dallas and DFW Airport, the Gaylord Texan Resort stands on the shores of the majestic Lake Grapevine, welcoming guests to a stunning, one-of-a-kind experience.
Guests can explore the four-and-a-half acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, four award-winning restaurants, bars, the world-class Relâche Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
You can also download the Gaylord Hotels App for step-by-step directions to find your room, meeting, and resort amenities.
