Live Cell Microscopy Training Course

Why Learn Live Cell Microscopy?

Many nutritionists, naturopaths, and other holistic health professionals use Live Cell Microscopy as a tool for assessing the state of one’s overall health.

Live Blood Cell Microscopy is an assessment tool where a drop of blood from a patient's finger is placed on a microscope slide and viewed under a darkfield microscope at a magnification of up to 1,000 times. The image is then displayed on a monitor and is visible to both the practitioner and patient, showing many aspects of one’s state of health.

Examining live blood allows practitioners to see vitamin and mineral levels, toxicity, levels of dehydration, pH balance, allergic reactions, parasites, and a host of other conditions. From there, an accurate dietary and supplementary plan can be created to aid the individual in restoring their system to an optimal state of health.

What will I learn?

In this 4 day live training, you will learn about all aspects of Live Cell Microscopy including:

An introduction to the blood system and its vital role in overall health
How to interpret live and dry (oxidative stress) blood cell samples
How to incorporate live cell microscopy into your practice
How to operate a darkfield microscope
The principles of pleomorphism
Capillary puncture training and certificate
Accurate methods of obtaining live and dry blood cell samples
How to assess your findings and make effective health recommendations

Live Cell Microscopy Courses are offered through a live Zoom format accessible to all worldwide.

It is recommended to purchase your microscope prior to the course to allow for practical, hands-on experience during the training. See our special package pricing on the registration form.

INSTRUCTOR

Lynne Hinton BSc, BEd, ROHP, CHCP is a Registered Orthomolecular Holistic Practitioner and a certified microscopy trainer. She has extensive experience offering microscopy training courses internationally and has, for the past 27-years, used microscopy as a client assessment tool in her thriving clinical practice in Markham, Ontario. As a lecturer, instructor, author, and trainer in microscopy and nutrition, Lynne has a wealth of knowledge to share with practitioners. Lynne is also an author and co-director of Edison Institute of Nutrition, where nutritionists are trained worldwide.

Who should take this course: ND’s, Nutritionists, MD’s, DIHom’s, and other modalities that are in clinical practice.

Microscopy practitioners assist in the Live Cell training offered through Health House.

Next Course: Wednesday, September 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2025

Time: 9:30am to 5:30pm ET

Fee:

Live Cell Microscopy Training $1,200.00 + HST where applicable

Capillary Certificate Training $90.00 + HST where applicable

Microscopy Review $390.00 + HST where applicable

Special Package $900.00 + HST includes Capillary & Microscopy Training - Microscope cost is additional

Course Books:

Training manual for reference is included in the course fee

Suggested Reading:

Unappreciated Friend or Unappreciated Foe, by Dr. Maria-M Bleker (2004) is available through Health House, cost $95.00

Photos: Darkfield and Phase Contrast

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Phase Contrast

Darkfield

What to look for when choosing an LCM course?

Key Considerations

If you are interested in Live Blood Cell Microscopy (LCM) and want to invest in training and equipment, it’s important to make an informed decision. Courses vary widely and choosing the wrong one can be costly and limit your ability to practice effectively.

Course differ in focus. Health House teaches Enderlein Theory Darkfield Microcopy

Courses differ in focus:

Classic hematology/Phase Contrast: Often symptom-focused, useful for introduction but limited in addressing underlying causes of disease. Some programs use microscopy mainly to promote supplements or products.
Enderlein theory/Darkfield: Emphasizes the pleomorphic life cycle of microorganisms and underlying causes of blood imbalance, using Darkfield microscopy as the optimal method.

Darkfield vs. Phase Contrast:

Darkfield: Superior for observing small particles and advanced pleomorphic phases; creates high-contrast, high-resolution detailed images.
Phase Contrast: Produces lower-contrast images, not effective for pleomorphic study; initially cheaper but may require expensive replacement later.

Dry Mount / Oxidative Stress Test:

A complete training course should include this historic test, which examines dried blood for oxidative stress, complementing Darkfield analysis.

Instructor Experience and Training Quality:

A skilled instructor with both clinical and teaching experience is essential. Adequate hands-on microscope time and proper training materials are critical for effective learning.

Questions to Ask Before Enrolling:

Is Enderlein theory and Sanum therapy included?
Which microscopy method is taught: Phase Contrast or Darkfield?
Is the Oxidative Stress Test covered?
Can you provide references from past students?
How much hands-on microscope training is included?
What are the instructor’s teaching and clinical credentials?

Choosing the right course ensures a solid foundation in microscopy, avoids unnecessary costs, and supports effective, evidence-based clinical practice.

References:

Blood Examination in Darkfield according to Prof. Dr. Gunther Enderlein, Semmelweis-Verlag. 1993
Bacteria Cyclogeny, Enderlein, 1981
Unappreciated Friend or Unsuspected Foe?, Dr. Maria Bleker, 2004
Advanced Dry Cell Blood Analysis, Dr. Dona Garafano, 2019

Peter Cavanagh

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Interested in learning more about live blood cell or darkfield microscopy?

We would love to discuss how to add this professional tool to your practice.