As a healthcare practitioner, you know the immense challenge of breaking the relentless cycle of chronic UTIs and addressing the stubborn embedded infections that often lead to an interstitial cystitis (IC) diagnosis. Conventional treatments frequently fall short, leaving our clients with recurring symptoms, growing frustration, and declining quality of life.
Ruth Kriz is a nurse practitioner who specialises in treating chronic UTI and interstitial cystitis patients. Her pioneering interest in biofilms, genetics, and mycotoxins developed through her groundbreaking discovery of critical associations between these factors and chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis—insights that will reshape your practice: the deeper your understanding of each client's unique UTI circumstances becomes, the more dramatically successful your outcomes will be.
Amrita Nutrition is absolutely delighted to offer this transformative 4-part masterclass series, designed specifically to elevate your clinical practice outcomes and empower you with Ruth's cutting-edge expertise.
You’ll gain practical strategies for identifying true pathogens, understanding genetic vulnerabilities, disrupting biofilms, and tools to help guide your clients with clarity and confidence.
Join us to deepen your understanding of each client’s unique circumstances, expand your clinical toolkit, and help improve outcomes for those struggling with chronic UTI and IC.
Approved for 6 CPD hours with BANT—recordings of each module will be available online for a year after the event.
Module 1: Finding the True Pathogens – Molecular vs Culture Testing
The first session is focused on identifying pathogens in chronic UTI and interstitial cystitis (IC) populations. Ruth will explore the overlap and distinctions between chronic UTIs and IC diagnoses, while also examining why standard urine cultures often fail to detect significant pathogens. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of PCR and next-generation sequencing (NGS), learning how these methods differ from traditional culture testing and from each other. The session also covers how to select appropriate tests for patients with chronic UTI or prostatitis. Finally, a review of sample reports to gain an introductory understanding of test interpretation and how results inform your recommendations.
Module 2: Uncovering the Enemy Within – Biofilms (types and disrupters)
The second session examines the different types of biofilms found in people and the bacteria that produce them, including those that generate extracellular DNA biofilms and amyloid fibers (curli). The session also looks at genetic variants linked to excessive fibrin production or poor fibrinolysis, connecting biofilm types with the supplements needed to disrupt them. Finally, Ruth explains how biofilms shield bacteria and drive drug resistance.
Module 3: It’s in the Genes! – Why Some People Have Chronic Infections and Others Don’t
The third session explores the role of biofilms in chronic infections and how to test for them, as well as the importance of Vitamin D in infection prevention and defense. Ruth explains the impact of elevated ammonia from CBS mutations and strategies to normalise levels. You will also review sample MicroGenDX hypercoagulation panel results and learn how to design treatment approaches that integrate both supplements and antibiotics based on laboratory findings.
Module 4: Putting All the Pieces Together - Antibiotic Stewardship and Case Studies
The final session focuses on the principles of responsible antibiotic use and the importance of thorough patient history in chronic UTI and IC care. The session explains strategies for eradicating embedded infections and how to set realistic expectations with patients. Ruth will take you through recommendations for both a UTI/IC patient and a patient with prostatitis.
Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialising in the treatment of chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis, with over 35 years’ experience in research and clinical care. She has presented a funded national study at an NIH technical conference and previously taught nursing from LPN to Master’s level, as well as writing for the Paediatric Nurse Practitioner National Boards. Ruth has also contributed to longitudinal studies at Johns Hopkins Research Centre and worked in coronary care, ICU, and emergency medicine. Her interest in biofilms, genetics, and mycotoxins arose from identifying links between these factors and chronic UTIs/interstitial cystitis. She now mentors physicians and nurse practitioners in applying these approaches to improve patient care. Read more