Keto Professional Seminar for Therapists
The only certified training program for ketogenic and low-carb nutrition
Next start date: November 1, 2025 – Enrollment possible until January 2026
Keto is more than a lifestyle. Keto is medicine.
Eating ketogenic is one of the most effective nutritional methods of our time. It is gaining increasing importance and is being researched and used more and more for the prevention and therapy of a wide variety of diseases. Nevertheless, outside of a few specialized areas such as epilepsy, there is still a lack of well-founded knowledge and systematic application.
This is exactly where our Keto Academy Basic Course & Masterclass comes in – the only training of its kind recognized by the Medical Association in the German-speaking world. We have been passionate about keto for over 15 years, using it alongside medical therapy for a wide range of conditions: from metabolic diseases and skin disorders to cancer, as well as neurological and psychological disorders.
We are part of a strong expert network and a vibrant scientific community. In addition, we run a specialized nutritional medicine practice with nutriZert certification.
Our training is always based on the latest research and can be applied directly in practice.
In the professional seminar, you gain access to up-to-date scientific knowledge, practice-oriented concepts, and concrete application options—so you can competently and safely support your patients and clients.
The most valuable part: We teach our entire concept so compactly and practically that you can start applying it in your therapeutic practice the very next day.
Ketones, Ketosis and the Ketogenic Diet for Therapists: The Certified Keto Training Program
The Next Keto Training Start Date for Therapists: Start November 1, 2025 – Flexible Enrollment Until January 2026
The professional training consists of two parts: the online basic course and the in-person masterclass. Due to high demand, the basic training is now available online.
Structure of the Keto Professional Seminar
Part 1: Basic course online
Part 2: Masterclass in person
Part 3: Implementation coaching (online coaching, live sessions, online supervision)
Online Basic Course
Duration: 01 Nov 2025 to 05 Feb 2026 – entry possible at any time until January!
Access for the entire practice team – everyone can learn at their own pace, whenever and wherever it suits them
The basic course is also suitable for medical professionals who want to implement parts of the concept and/or personally start their keto journey, or who want to advise and inform patients about it – only possible in combination with full practice registration
3x Q&A calls for deepening the material and asking questions about each learning section (27 Nov, 18 Dec, and 22 Jan, each from 5–6 pm) and a private WhatsApp group for personal support
Add-ons: Workbook – with questionnaires, meal plans, recipes, handouts & patient information for direct implementation in practice, 14-Day Keto Challenge – your step-by-step guide for getting started and self-exploration, Yoga routine (morning & evening) – simple exercises for more energy and relaxation in everyday life, Mindfulness introductory course – mindfulness training for stress reduction and mental balance, No-Excuse 7-Minute Workout Program – the short, effective workout for every day, Audio guide “Your Weight Loss Journey” – mental support on the path to your personal feel-good weight, and much more.
Structure of the Basic Course Modules
Welcome and training overview including technical support for your learning materials
Part 1: Modern nutritional science and nutrient medicine (Nutrition 3.0)
Part 2: Ketogenic and low-carb nutrition methods (keto nutrition, fundamentals, and treatment concept)
Part 3: Practical application and implementation support
Masterclass (In Person)
This is where keto medicine becomes a full sensory experience! The Masterclass is designed for professional staff – especially for individuals responsible for medical, nutrition-therapeutic, or scientific content (e.g., practice owners, independent nutrition consultants, alternative practitioners).
Dates: 06–07 February 2026
Keto Kitchen Experience – our team provides you with delicious keto meals (evening meals optional, not included in the course price)
Live patient reports – authentic insights into experiences and expectations shared with keto doctors and consultants
In-depth content – current research presented in a practical, real-world format
Keto with all the senses – experience how medicine can be both effective and enjoyable
Clinical conditions in focus – from metabolic diseases to skin disorders, cancer, and neurological and psychological conditions where keto can be used as a supportive or even central intervention
Implementation Coaching
Online job shadowing
Supervision
Learning progress review
Certification
The specialist seminar comprises 16 teaching units; 18 continuing education credits have been applied for with the State Medical Association of Baden-Württemberg. After successfully completing the learning assessment, participants receive the certificate as Keto Experts – this is awarded exclusively after passing the examination and only to healthcare professionals working in a therapeutic capacity.
Keto Specialist Seminar:
Dates and Prices
The certified Keto training program consists of the online basic course, the on-site Masterclass, and the implementation coaching – the training can only be booked as a complete package.
Online Basic Course: November 1, 2025 – flexible start possible until early January (course completion by January 31, 2026)
Masterclass: February 06–07, 2026
- Price: €3,200 incl. VAT
Included in the price: Online basic course for the entire practice team + Masterclass for one person (incl. Q&A calls, WhatsApp group) + implementation coaching (incl. online hospitation, supervision, learning progress check, certificate)
A deposit of 10% of the course fee is due upon registration, at the latest within one week, payable to the following account. Payment by bank transfer to: Account holder: FinRelation Ltd. Bank: Raiffeisenbank im Rheintal IBAN: AT79374200000249466
Reference/Purpose: “Keto Seminar”. Your spot is only reserved once the payment has been received. Registration is processed in the order of payment received. The participation fee cannot be refunded if individual course sessions are missed. For cancellations up to four weeks before the course begins, a fee of €100 will be charged. Later cancellations are not possible. Registration is processed in the order in which it is received. Keto Academy c/o Praxis Dres. Karner, Salzstraße 20, 79098 Freiburg, Tel. +49 761-73340, info@ketomedizin.com
Keto Academy Masterclass: The Program
Day 1 (Friday)
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Welcome & Registration
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Personal introductions and getting to know the practice concepts
12:30 – 1:15 PM
Latest scientific insights, presentation of various medical conditions with increasing evidence for ketogenic nutritional therapy
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Micronutrient medicine & “Phytamine”
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Motivating clients to change their diet, coaching in nutritional therapy, and practical implementation
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Break with keto finger food
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Ketogenic nutrition for diabetes and NAFLD (fatty liver disease)
Patient case report
5:30 – 6:00 PM
Questions & wrap-up, measuring ketosis
7:00 PM
Group dinner in a ketogenic restaurant
Day 2 (Saturday)
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome, measuring ketosis, questions
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Ketogenic nutrition and the Keto Diet for well-being and ideal weight,
patient case report
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Break with Keto finger food
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Losing weight with Keto (the treatment concept in 6 concrete steps)
12:30 – 13:30 PM
Implementation coaching with the participants
13:30 – 14:30 PM
Keto lunch and lunch break
14:30 – 15:30 PM
Cancer as a metabolic disease – state of science,
Keto nutrition for oncology patients, patient case report
15:30 – 17:00 PM
Keto nutrition for neurological and psychiatric disorders,
“Keto is brain food,” patient case reports
17:00 – 17:30 PM
Learning assessment & farewell
What is a ketogenic diet?
A ketogenic diet is a highly carbohydrate-restricted, high-fat, calorie- and protein-balanced way of eating. It leads to normally low glucose and insulin levels in the blood and thereby enables increased use of fatty acids for energy.
A ketogenic diet causes fats to become the primary source of energy for the body. They are either used directly or converted into ketone bodies in the liver to supply the brain. In this way, the ketogenic diet mimics aspects of the fasting metabolism.
Ketone bodies are water-soluble fat-breakdown products that can be used as an efficient energy source by many cells in the body. The brain preferentially absorbs and utilizes them. In physiological amounts, they provide an efficient source of energy and also act at the cellular level as signaling molecules with effects on inflammation, gene expression, and appetite regulation.
A carefully composed ketogenic diet is rich in micronutrients and fiber. The fatty acids needed for ketogenesis in the liver can come both from meals and from the body’s own fat stores. The latter makes the diet very effective for weight reduction, while the former can support weight maintenance or gain.
The classical area of application for a ketogenic diet is epilepsy. However, the possible uses of a ketogenic diet are diverse and go well beyond weight loss.
Increasing evidence in scientific studies as well as the growing popularity of the ketogenic diet requires practical concepts for implementation in everyday life. More detailed information can be found in the book “The Keto Compass.” We provide you with a successful concept for this purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Keto Training & Specialist Seminar
The next Keto Specialist Seminar for therapists begins on November 1, 2025 with the online basic course, which can be completed flexibly. All content is available online – you learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you. Entry is therefore possible until the beginning of January 2026. After that, the Masterclass will take place in person in Freiburg from February 06–07, 2026, followed by the online implementation coaching.
The Keto Academy Foundation Course & Masterclass is aimed exclusively at therapists. The Masterclass is specifically designed for professionals who have responsibility for medical, nutrition-therapeutic, or scientific content – for example practice owners, independent nutrition consultants, or naturopathic practitioners.
For anyone who wants to use Keto and Low Carb for personal health or weight reduction, there is the “Naturally Slim Course.”
We explain what happens in the body during fasting, how ketones are formed, and what role they play in metabolism and therapy. In addition, you will get to know practical tools to support implementation.
We explain for which medical conditions keto can be meaningfully used — for example in obesity, diabetes mellitus, cancer, as well as in the prevention and therapy of neurological, psychological, and metabolic disorders. Contraindications are also discussed in detail.
The training places a special focus on obesity, diabetes, cancer, and the prevention and therapy of neurological, psychological, and metabolic diseases.
Yes. We provide our fully developed concept for individualized nutritional therapy – including all tools you need for 1:1 implementation in your consulting practice.
Yes. You will receive online implementation coaching to help you adapt the concept to your practice setting. This includes online supervision and online shadowing for support with your own treatment cases, as well as a learning success review.
The online foundation course can be used by several people from one team through a shared account. It is particularly advantageous if you bring your own practice staff or your nutrition consultant.
No. The training consists of three parts – the online basic course, the in-person masterclass, and the online implementation coaching. All modules can only be booked together.
Yes. You will participate online in a live session with patients as part of our holistic nutrition therapy.
The training is designed for physicians, naturopaths, nutritionists, medical assistants, and personal trainers with a therapeutic focus.
Yes. The seminar includes 16 teaching units, and 18 continuing education credits have been applied for with the State Medical Association of Baden-Württemberg.
Yes. After successfully completing the learning assessment, therapeutically active professionals receive the certificate as a Keto Expert.
The exam takes place online and is a prerequisite for receiving the certificate.
You will receive extensive materials: a workbook, meal plans, recipes, handouts, as well as access to online tools and the 14-Day Keto Challenge.
Yes. The training is also suitable for self-employed nutrition consultants, naturopaths, or trainers. The only requirement is that you are engaged in therapeutic work.
The price is €3,200 including VAT. Included are the online foundation course (for the entire team), the Masterclass (for one person), as well as the implementation coaching.
The Masterclass takes place in person in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
Yes. We recommend early registration. The number of participants is intentionally limited to ensure intensive learning, exchange, and supervision.
Review of the First Three Keto Specialist Seminars
“Ketones, Ketosis and Ketogenic Nutrition for Therapists”
Participants were taught the fundamentals of ketogenic nutrition for various diseases, supported by numerous practical tips for real-world application in clinical practice. The case studies presented were very well received, as they allowed discussion of successes and special features.
The seminar was complemented by the practice team, who prepared delicious keto-friendly meals, snacks, and helpful materials for all breaks, allowing participants to experience ketogenic nutrition with all their senses.
On the second day of the seminar, participants were able to measure and compare their ketone levels using different methods. Everyone was in ketosis and reported feeling very well.
Participant Testimonials: These Are the Experiences of Our
Course Participants
Who We Are
Ketomedicine (Keto Academy) consists of Dr. Brigitte Karner and Dr. Wolfgang Karner, who have come together to share their expertise and many years of practical experience with ketogenic nutrition with colleagues. The goal is to pass on their knowledge and hands-on insights about ketogenic therapy to fellow professionals. The Keto Academy is supported by nutrition therapist Lisa Schelker.
Lisa Schelker
Nutrition Therapist (M.Sc.), certified nutrition consultant (VDOE) and graduate educator. Responsible for holistic nutrition counseling as well as supporting patients in the „Naturally Slim“ program.
Dr. Wolfgang Karner, M.D.
Specialist in General Medicine, Naturopathic Treatments, Chiropractic Therapy, Acupuncture, Functional Myodiagnostics (FMD), Integrative Psychotherapy in Freiburg.
Dr. Brigitte Karner, M.D.
Specialist in General Medicine,
Nutritional Medicine (DAEM / DGEM),
Modern Phytotherapy, Integrative Psychotherapy,
Functional Medicine.
Our Keto Books
The Keto Compass:
Up-to-date foundational knowledge about the ketogenic diet, ketones, and ketosis – mechanisms, applications, and opportunities, with 30 recipes. (German) Paperback, 2018
Keto – Truly Healthy:
Successfully lose weight with a ketogenic diet and treat diabetes, dementia, and many other diseases. (German) Hardcover Edition, 2020
The Keto Compass – The Cookbook:
Live healthily, eat deliciously, and treat diseases with a ketogenic diet. With 120 recipes and detailed weekly meal plans. (German) Paperback, 2020
The Keto Longevity Principle:
Healthy aging with a ketogenic diet – strategies and opportunities for more vitality and long-lasting health, recipes & tips. (German) Hardcover Edition, 2025
Registration
I hereby bindingly register for the specialist seminar “Keto Academy Basic Course & Masterclass” from November 1, 2025 to February 7, 2026. 18 CME points have been applied for.