AANP Call for Abstracts 2009

Donielle Wilson, ND, CPM

8 June Road
Chester, NY 10918
845.729.0582
Fax: 877.883.6389
doctordoni@gmail.com

Abstract for 60 minute oral presentation

Presentation title: The Relationship Between Gluten Intolerance and Neurotransmitters

Not pharmacy
Audience: Medical Practitioners, Researchers, Students and General Audience

Description:
It is well known that imbalanced neurotransmitter levels impact a patient’s health in numerous ways
leading to the diagnosis of several of the most common medical conditions, including depression, anxiety
and fatigue. Combine this information with the fact that gluten intolerance, one of the most under-
diagnosed conditions in the United States, causes imbalances in neurotransmitter levels, and we come to
discover that helping patients with a common medical condition may be as simple as diagnosing an
intolerance to gluten, a staple in the American diet.

Learning Objectives and Presentation Outline:

1. Understanding Gluten Intolerance
a. Comprehension of the existence and clinical presentation of gluten intolerance
b. Knowledge of the common signs and symptoms associated
2. Understanding the Basics of Neurotransmitter Imbalances in relation to gluten
a. Review of the literature on neurotransmitter imbalances associated with gluten intolerance
b. Understanding of the clinical significance of such imbalances
3. Diagnosing Gluten Intolerance and Neurotransmitter Imbalances
a. Comprehension of the standard diagnostic tests for these conditions
b. Understanding of how to manage a patient through the diagnosis process
4. Treatment Approach to patients with Gluten Intolerance and Neurotransmitter Imbalances
a. Comprehension of appropriate treatment approaches
b. Review of cases and common outcomes to treatment

Bio:
Dr. Donielle Wilson has a passion for researching and presenting on neurotransmitters. She also
specializes in identifying gluten intolerance in her patients. Her approach involves nutrition, herbs,
homeopathy, stress reduction, hormone balancing and neurotransmitter support.

Dr. Wilson received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a certificate in midwifery from Bastyr
University in 2000. She completed a residency in general naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University and
a women’s health focused internship with Tori Hudson, ND. Dr. Wilson is currently president of the New
York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) and has held that position since April 2003. She
was awarded the NYANP Naturopathic Physician of the Year award in 2004. In addition, Dr. Wilson is a
past board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and is a current
board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Midwives.

Dr. Wilson practices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut. Find out more about her at
www.doctordoni.com or email doni@doctordoni.com.