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Epic Health: Mouth to Microbiome. A Gut and Hormone Masterclass (6 CEU's)
Date: September 18th, 2026 @ 9:00am-3:30pm PDT
Location: The INN at Gig Harbor: 3211 56th St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Hybrid option available (Zoom platform)
Speaker: Kristen Barrett, FDN-P, FNTP, Founder of Epic Health LLC
Fee: In person w/ lunch $149 or Virtual (Zoom) $149
Join us for in-person CE while supporting a great cause! (All revenue goes to fund our lobbyist in Olympia and advocacy efforts for our profession!) The mouth is just the beginning. What if bleeding gums, dry mouth, or oral yeast were signs of something happening far beyond the oral cavity? Join Kristen Barrett, FDN-P, FNTP, Founder of Epic Health LLC, for an eye-opening masterclass that explores the powerful connection between the oral microbiome, gut health, hormones, and whole-body wellness. ✨ Epic Health: Mouth to Microbiome – A Gut and Hormone Masterclass✨ Topics include: -The oral microbiome and where digestion really begins -The estrobolome and the gut-hormone connection -Perimenopause, HRT, and midlife hormone shifts -GLP-1 medications: digestion, nutrient intake, and muscle mass -Blood sugar, energy, and stress -Real client case studies connecting the oral microbiome, gut health, and functional lab testing (GI-MAP, DUTCH, HTMA) This is more than continuing education—it’s a new way of thinking about patient care and delivery About Kristen Kristen Barrett, FDN-P, FNTP, is a functional health practitioner and the founder of Epic Health in Gig Harbor, WA. She specializes in gut health for women in perimenopause, working as a health detective using functional lab testing to connect the dots behind symptoms like bloating, fatigue, stubborn weight, and digestive issues. As a Certified Health Mindset Coach (HMCC), she pairs lab work with the behavior change coaching that makes results stick. Kristen works with clients nationwide one-on-one and created The Perimenopause Club, a group program designed to support women through perimenopause. When she's not knee-deep in lab results, you can find her running trails, lifting at CrossFit, reading, or embarrassing her two teenage daughters.
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This episode, recorded from RDH Under One Roof, is the epitome of commitment. These hygienists have undertaken the almost impossible responsibility that has been left unchecked in the state of Washington for dental hygienists and they are showing what true leadership in advocacy looks like. Join us as we catch up with Jennifer Frame, Christi Hasbrook, and Colleen Gaylord to learn what they are up to and how you can support the efforts!
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About DHAW

Our Mission
Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington exists to champion the profession of Dental Hygiene in Washington State and ensure appropriate education and licensure of dental professionals as a means of protecting the health and safety of Washington State citizens. Our intent is to be a source of professional and legislative information for all licensed Dental Hygienists, keeping them aware of proposed state legislation that may influence their scope of practice. We intend to support legislation that advanced the profession and enhances public health and access to care using various media and communication modalities.
Our Vision
To protect the public Health of Washington State by advocating for the profession of Dental Hygiene and for the appropriate education and licensure of dental professionals.






